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podwerkz

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Topic: Setting-up New 2021 R-189
Posted: 28 Jan 2021 at 9:05am

Undersized Jeep and oversized travel trailer.

Yikes!

r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten!

Colt

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Posted: 28 Jan 2021 at 5:59pm

Yeah, you really should buy a bigger Jeep (or a smaller R-pod). There is no reason you HAVE to tow it any where near Max weight, but Forest River says it starts at 3075 lbs and they habitually provide light weights. Even trying to be as light as practical, I put 175 pounds of rugs, pots, dishes, towels, .... stuff in mine. 3500 - 3075 = 425 lbs for hitch, gasoline, passengers, purses, ... That's not much usable weight.

As for setup, are you asking about the hitch and brake controller, or beyond that to accessories, hoses, filters, cords? Your dealer will help with that. Are your gonna drive to get it, or have it delivered to you?

John
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podwerkz

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Posted: 28 Jan 2021 at 8:42pm

Reading post number one, the OP bought the trailer online and it has been delivered.

r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten!

kmhappel

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Posted: 29 Jan 2021 at 8:33pm

Thank you all for your help. We love the jeep, she is one of the last JKs made (my wife name it Suzy- Q!). Big smile

Camping World will set up the EZ Hitch WDH and anti-sway. The jeep can pull the 189 as long as we don't fill the water tanks all the way up. I will weigh it carefully. The UVW is 3000 clean. The lip weight is 289 unloaded. Both are rated for 350 loaded.

The Curt Echo brake controller works like a wonder. Plugged it in, checked lights, set accelerometer and made a test drive. Very nice smooth brake control. I'm impressed. I installed the Jeep parts 7-pole plug harness last year, was easy but a tight fit.

The local r-pod dealer won't help me at all. Offered to pay whatever and they literally said, "You didn't buy it here, we won't help you". No run through no answers to simple questions, They even refuse any warranty work. Camping World were champs.

Our house has a gated RV hole with 30 amp power, so we put her away for the night.

Now all I need to do is figure out where all the systems are. Any Las Vegas owners want to earn a hundred bucks or a dinner with my wife and I at the angry butcher?

Ken

May God Bless Your Day
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2021 R-Pod 189 East, Solar, Lift kit, Anti-sway
2020 Jeep Gladiator, Tow & Offroad Upgrades
Sea Eagle FSK16 Inflatable Bass Boat

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podwerkz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966	Topic: Setting-up New 2021 R-189 Posted: 28 Jan 2021 at 9:05am
	Undersized Jeep and oversized travel trailer. Yikes!
	r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten!

Colt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Nov 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 383	Posted: 28 Jan 2021 at 5:59pm
	Yeah, you really should buy a bigger Jeep (or a smaller R-pod). There is no reason you HAVE to tow it any where near Max weight, but Forest River says it starts at 3075 lbs and they habitually provide light weights. Even trying to be as light as practical, I put 175 pounds of rugs, pots, dishes, towels, .... stuff in mine. 3500 - 3075 = 425 lbs for hitch, gasoline, passengers, purses, ... That's not much usable weight. As for setup, are you asking about the hitch and brake controller, or beyond that to accessories, hoses, filters, cords? Your dealer will help with that. Are your gonna drive to get it, or have it delivered to you?
	John '16 R-Pod 180

podwerkz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966	Posted: 28 Jan 2021 at 8:42pm
	Reading post number one, the OP bought the trailer online and it has been delivered.
	r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten!

kmhappel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Nov 2019 Location: Las Vegas Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 29 Jan 2021 at 8:33pm
	Thank you all for your help. We love the jeep, she is one of the last JKs made (my wife name it Suzy- Q!). Camping World will set up the EZ Hitch WDH and anti-sway. The jeep can pull the 189 as long as we don't fill the water tanks all the way up. I will weigh it carefully. The UVW is 3000 clean. The lip weight is 289 unloaded. Both are rated for 350 loaded. The Curt Echo brake controller works like a wonder. Plugged it in, checked lights, set accelerometer and made a test drive. Very nice smooth brake control. I'm impressed. I installed the Jeep parts 7-pole plug harness last year, was easy but a tight fit. The local r-pod dealer won't help me at all. Offered to pay whatever and they literally said, "You didn't buy it here, we won't help you". No run through no answers to simple questions, They even refuse any warranty work. Camping World were champs. Our house has a gated RV hole with 30 amp power, so we put her away for the night. Now all I need to do is figure out where all the systems are. Any Las Vegas owners want to earn a hundred bucks or a dinner with my wife and I at the angry butcher? Ken
	May God Bless Your Day ___________________________________________ 2021 R-Pod 189 East, Solar, Lift kit, Anti-sway 2020 Jeep Gladiator, Tow & Offroad Upgrades Sea Eagle FSK16 Inflatable Bass Boat