Towing setup for new RP176

First post and soon to be r-pod 176 owner with some towing questions.  We chose the r-pod for a number of reasons but most of which because of it's size to weight ratio. Since I didn't want to buy a new TV I needed a travel trailer that could be towed with my van (2015 Honda Odyssey 3500lb rating).

I'm hoping to get some feedback from other r-pod owners that have a similar setup and what they've learned as they tweaked their setup.

I don't currently have a hitch on the van so I need to buy everything. What is the recommended setup based on your experience? Do I need a WDH? Honda does not recommend them for my vehicle but I've read that if you install and set it up right a WDH is very helpful. 

We travel with 2 adults and three children (13, 11, 9) with stuff so I'm already preparing to reduce our stuff to make sure I don't exceed the weight ratings of my van.

Thank you in advance!

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 176!! We towed our 2010 rpod 171 with a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan up and down the east coast, through the white mountains in New Hampshire and the Pocono Mtns in Pennsylvania along with the Green Mountains of Vermont. It had the 3.3 engine and a 3500 lb rating we drove slow and steady and didn't have any problems. We then upgraded to a 179 and a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan with the 3.6 engine which put out 283 horse, we still made multiple triple up and down the coast without any incidents. We had enough power to travel comfortably and usually averaged 14.5-16.5 mpg. 

But again we drove fairly slow, usually 60-65 on the interstate.

We did massive overkill with our TV. When we tow, it is pleasant, and relaxing. That is worth a lot.