New 178
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Topic: New 178
Posted By: Rovingjh
Subject: New 178
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2015 at 1:00pm
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I am picking up a new 178 in South Fork, Co in about a month - my first trailer. We will be taking our first trip to Moab, Utah traveling through the Rockies....I may be doing this backwards but now I need to get a tow vehicle. Any suggestions? Although we live in TX most of our vacations will be out west into the a National Parks, etc. Thanks for any suggestions!
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2015 at 1:32pm
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Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 178!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2015 at 5:10pm
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Welcome. Since mountain passes will be a regular part of your trips I recommend a full-sized pickup or SUV from one of the "big 3" in the towing world. GM (GMC and Chevy), Ford, Toyota. The full-sized trucks are designed for towing from the ground up. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: johnmaci
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2015 at 7:07pm
Not backwards at all. In fact, you want to know your Travel Trailer requirements first, then match it to a suitable Tow Vehicle. |
Posted By: Rovingjh
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2015 at 6:39am
| Thanks! I ended up getting an F150 4x4 with a V8. I cannot wait for our first trip in about a month. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2015 at 9:31am
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A good choice, you won't regret it on those long hauls. I suggest "camp driveway" for a night or two so you can figure out what you need to add (or remove) before any big trips. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2015 at 9:55am
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Hello from San Antonio and congratulations on the new tow vehicle. Good choice to go big with the kind of terrain you have in mind. Enjoy! ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |