First, note that published weights are empty, with no appliances, battery, propane,  or AC.  I  have a 171 it publishes at 2200, but from the dealer I took it to weigh station and axle plus hitch are 2700.  So add 500 pounds to the published weight before your first can of beans. pots or jeans.

 

But that being said. I tow with a six cylinder 350 engine.  I do  have the factory tow package with all the built in coolers etc. 

 

You will probably tow fine if you respect the process and understand that speed is going to eat your mileage.  I am getting 12.6 MPG with small hills, not taken it out west yet.  If your vehicle has a transmission temp gauge (mine does not), that is a big step forward to knowing if you are "eating" your transmission with each mile.  If your temp goes too high, you may be left stranded.

 

For what it is worth, note that most automotive road service companies do not cover the RV.  Get a coach net policy or one from Good Sam.  The others will tow in your TV and leave the pod to the theves.

 

 

You will notice a pod this size behind you when towing.  You'll be a bit slow to get up to max speed if towing on the highway but that isn't too much of a problem.

Once you start hitting hills you'll notice it even more.  In a bad way?  Well no not really but you will slow down considerably when towing on hilly terrain.  You'll be in the slow lane, with everyone passing you and hanging out with the big semi's usually.

Yes you'll be able to tow your Pod around with this setup, we're on our 3rd year towing this year.  But I would say that it's under-powered at best.  Within the next few seasons we will most likely trade in for a new TV.

Our only caveat is that the mileage with the pod on its first tow, about 100 miles on flat Jersey roads, was just under 9 mpg, compared to 19 on the way back without the trailer, according to the computer.  I hope the mileage will go up as the TV gets more miles on its system.

We really like the Durango, comfortable, without or with the trailer, and very easy to drive.  The 3000 lb loaded pod is less than half the tow capacity of the TV.  

We are looking forward to many happy miles supporting local gas stations around the country 

W and C

We have a 177, a few pounds lighter, but pretty comparable, which we tow with a Grand Cherokee, (A lot

older than yours!).  It is a 2WD in-line six.  We installed a Class III hitch receiver. a 6000 / 600 WDH, and

an electric brake module.  We have had absolutely no problems.

Now, admittedly, our terrain in Florida ranges from sea level to perhaps 35 or 40 feet.  so your milage may

vary.

Thanks

Luke