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    Posted: 30 Sep 2016 at 10:43am
So helpful!  Grateful for your input:)
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We pull our 179 with a 2012 3.5L V6 Highlander and it does well. It's rated at 5000 pounds towing and we have the tow prep package (bigger alternator, transmission cooler, etc.).
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Originally posted by Ginger the Avenger

This is incredibly helpful!  Can't thank you enough for the detailed response:).  Researching and purchasing the rPod was stressful enough!  Throwing in this hunt for a new vehicle has me in a tailspin. Really appreciate your input!  Smile
You'll do fine, Ginger. While there's a lot of new things to consider, soon you'll feel more comfortable with it all. I've become much more adept with towing and backing the Rpod into campsites. It just comes with a bit of practice. This forum is a great resource.

Just a note on towing. It's important to keep in mind the need to keep your tow vehicle and trailer in the center of your lane. On curves and corners be aware of the trailer cutting the corner a bit. Your mirrors will help you get a feeling for how the trailer is keeping "between the lines". This is especially important at gas stations and parking lots. 

Happy trails!

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Hi Ginger
  Sorry didn't reply sooner but have been on the road using our RPOD.  We have a 2014 178.  We just returned from a 7000 mile 7 week trip that started from the east coast through Colo., Utah and Wyoming and back. We tow with a 2014 Toyota Venza V6 3.5L, it has a tow prep package ( Larger radiator, oil cooler, and larger alternator).  The car is rated at 3500lbs towing.  We had no problems towing the pod at 70 miles per hour on the highway, gas mileage is better at 60.  The mountain passes were work for the car and could slow us to 45 mph on the really steep ones.  The temps and RPMs on the engine were acceptable though.  Only other comment is Toyota doesn't make the Venza anymore Ouch   Good luck and would be interested in what you decide.   

Cheers, Dave
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