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    Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 10:38pm
Our 2002 Honda Odyssey with over 150k miles is performing quite well. No issue pulling our 179 so far (knock on wood). We had the towing package installed at a Honda dealership early on. Keep in mind that the gas mileage is not so great when pulling, give or take 12 miles per gallon or so. Hope this help.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Aug 2015 at 6:27pm
Yes. Thanks.  We have an 08 odyssey and have been considering an R pod.  Have concerns it will adequately tow to pod. Nice to know someone thinks it is at least ok!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Aug 2015 at 8:07pm
You'll be fine, but make sure you get a weight distribution hitch, the minivans are designed for comfortable rides and not towing.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Aug 2015 at 12:40pm
Just collect a new RP-179 three weeks ago, not a newbie to this size of trailer with originating from the UK .
I had a larger Noman trailer and found it very cumbersome for towing and it didn't lend itself to a few days here and there while touring.
The pod tows very well with my Jeep Grand Cherokee, I was glad to get rid of the sway bars that are needed on longer and heavier campers.
The recommendation in the UK is the trailer to be 80% of the towing vehicle curbside weight to be safe so that the tail doesn't wag the dog!
The secret in all lightweight trailers is distribution of payload, once that is realized then the unit will tow smooth and straight.
A newbie to rpod forum but not to this type of camping, I wanted to share some of my insight of years of Lightweight camping without sound to overbearing.
The 179 tows very well and I'm sure will prove to be an excellent tourer.





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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Aug 2015 at 2:47pm
Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 179!!
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