I'm an extreme newby

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   Hi. I just bought a 2015 RP179 and will be pulling with a 2007 Lexus RX350. I am looking into installing a transmission cooler and brake controller. 

I have never pulled a travel trailer myself and am not sure what I've gotten myself into. Are there other singles out there who Travel? 

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Lady Traveler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 2017 Location: Cascade Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Topic: I'm an extreme newby Posted: 16 Apr 2017 at 6:42pm
	Hi. I just bought a 2015 RP179 and will be pulling with a 2007 Lexus RX350. I am looking into installing a transmission cooler and brake controller. I have never pulled a travel trailer myself and am not sure what I've gotten myself into. Are there other singles out there who Travel?
	Lady Traveler R.Pod 179 Lexus RX350

McCall Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 16 Mar 2017 Location: McCall, ID Online Status: Offline Posts: 49	Posted: 16 Apr 2017 at 7:01pm
	Hi! I'm not single, but we don't live far from you. I hope we might cross paths sometime. We occasionally camp at Horsethief. Get the brake controller installed ASAP.
	Gary E McCall, Idaho 2017 RP179 https://www.instagram.com/erttergary/

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 17 Apr 2017 at 5:14am
	Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 179!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

birderdiane526 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 May 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 320	Posted: 17 Apr 2017 at 5:30am
	Welcome and congratulations on your new POD! I am not single but recommend that in addition to this excellent group you join the Facebook rpod group. I know there are a good number of women traveling solo in the FB group.
	Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 17 Apr 2017 at 7:15am
	Congratulations! I am single and travel with my dog. Backing up is probably the thing that causes folks the most concern. It is good to find an empty parking lot, like a church or school (when they are closed), and practice. It may seem frustrating at first but, you'll get better. There are some videos on YouTube that may help. Take it slow/easy and don't expect perfection from yourself. More often than not, it takes a few tries to get it right. With no co-pilot/spotter, good outside rearview mirrors are very desirable - for both backing up and lane changes/passing. There are mirror extensions/add-ons, if this would help. Expect about 10-12mpg when towing. If your vehicle has "overdrive", it is best not to use it - consult your owners manual (I am not familiar with Lexus). Give yourself a little more braking distance and take turns a little wider. An anti-sway devise or weight distributing hitch with built in anti-sway may be something to look in to. Many of us use the Fastway E2. Single campers are a minority, in my experience. When asked about it or being single, in general, my response is usually: There is no such thing as an ideal existence. There are pluses and minuses to being single. There are pluses and minuses to being married/involved/committed. What kind of problems do you want to have?