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    Posted: 10 Jul 2018 at 4:13pm
Originally posted by Happy Tripping

Originally posted by Sariian

Its rated for 5000lbs and like with any vehicle this size you will want a WDH for towing an Rpod. 

Please explain this. 

I have a 4500 # rated tow vehicle and often get along just fine without even a sway control, but do put it on IF there is some side-wind or twisty parts on the road.

Personally, with r-pods and a reasonable tow vehicle, I believe a wdh is not necessary, but that's just me.

You're not wrong. The right tow vehicle and the R-Pod loaded correctly, the WD Hitch isn't necessary.  I towed for almost 4 years without a WD hitch, and had zero towing issues. But I installed the Andersen WD hitch to reduce porpoising (bounce) and a good towing experience got a lot better. It was worth it for me. I towed the Pod almost 2000 miles a year. This year will be even more.
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Posts: 1407 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jul 2018 at 11:42am
Originally posted by Sariian

I tow a 176T with a 2017 Pilot, 9 speed.  I think its a good compromise between a tow vehicle and an every day driver (I have no use for a pickup truck).  Its rated for 5000lbs and like with any vehicle this size you will want a WDH for towing an Rpod.  Will be heading out in a couple weeks on a 4000km journey with the family of 4 and 4 bikes on the roof.  I do this all the time but longest trip so far had been 1000km round trip.


Several vehicles fall into that category: Toyota Highlander (our TV), Nissan Pathfinder, Chevy Traverse, and Ford Explorer to name a few. Then you have the ones that are a step up from that, but still good MPG for everyday use (e.g. Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee).
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Posts: 473 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jul 2018 at 11:15am
Originally posted by Sariian

Its rated for 5000lbs and like with any vehicle this size you will want a WDH for towing an Rpod. 

Please explain this. 

I have a 4500 # rated tow vehicle and often get along just fine without even a sway control, but do put it on IF there is some side-wind or twisty parts on the road.

Personally, with r-pods and a reasonable tow vehicle, I believe a wdh is not necessary, but that's just me.
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I tow a 176T with a 2017 Pilot, 9 speed.  I think its a good compromise between a tow vehicle and an every day driver (I have no use for a pickup truck).  Its rated for 5000lbs and like with any vehicle this size you will want a WDH for towing an Rpod.  Will be heading out in a couple weeks on a 4000km journey with the family of 4 and 4 bikes on the roof.  I do this all the time but longest trip so far had been 1000km round trip.
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"I am wondering if having more wiggle room over the 3800# of the 178 is a good idea? "

I have never heard anyone say they wished they had less capacity.  My F150 had the heavy duty tow package that allows me to tow over 11,000 pounds.  it gets 14 mpg if I keep it under 65, not a hint of sway, and is quiet and comfortable.  It is much harder to parallel park than my Smart car, but the Smart doesn't pull the Pod as well.
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Originally posted by Kup-Pod

Just to add to the mix, we tow with a Santa Fe XL (the 7 seater, not the smaller Santa Fe Sport), with the 3.3l v6 and it pulls the 178 well, 
It will need the weight distribution hitch tho


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Just to add to the mix, we tow with a Santa Fe XL (the 7 seater, not the smaller Santa Fe Sport), with the 3.3l v6 and it pulls the 178 well, 

It will need the weight distribution hitch tho
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Originally posted by dr2428

I have to chime in as a Santa Fe fan, we looked for ours specifically because our lifestyle would not accommodate a truckso we needed an SUV. The Santa Fe is rated to pull 5000lbs but will need a WD hitch. Pulls our 179  beautifully, I have pulled up large hills on I80 in Iowa and could maintain 65mph if I wished. I'm convinced it would do a little better than just ok in the mountains but not truck like.

Though I would highly recommend the Santa Fe with it's new great powertrain warranty you should consider the Ford, despite whatever horsepower rating it may have it will have exceptional torque which is a better measure of how it will pull. The Ecoboost engines pull much like a diesel, if mountains are in your future the Ford may be a better option. I'd compare cost, and warranty coverage.

Thank you for responding! The Santa Fe is my favorite but I was worried about it going through the mountains. We looked at a Nissan Pathfinder today since it is rated to tow a bit higher #6000; I am wondering if having more wiggle room over the 3800# of the 178 is a good idea? But really, the Santa Fe is my favorite. 
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Originally posted by dr2428

I have to chime in as a Santa Fe fan, we looked for ours specifically because our lifestyle would not accommodate a truckso we needed an SUV. The Santa Fe is rated to pull 5000lbs but will need a WD hitch. Pulls our 179  beautifully, I have pulled up large hills on I80 in Iowa and could maintain 65mph if I wished. I'm convinced it would do a little better than just ok in the mountains but not truck like.

Though I would highly recommend the Santa Fe with it's new great powertrain warranty you should consider the Ford, despite whatever horsepower rating it may have it will have exceptional torque which is a better measure of how it will pull. The Ecoboost engines pull much like a diesel, if mountains are in your future the Ford may be a better option. I'd compare cost, and warranty coverage.

Thank you for responding! The Santa Fe is my favorite I was just worried about it going through the mountains and didn’t want to be creeping uphill at 30mph. We also looked at a Nissan Pathfinder today; I was intriqued since it is rated to tow 6000# it may be a better option to have more wiggle room (but I really like the Santa Fe, the best = )). 
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I have to chime in as a Santa Fe fan, we looked for ours specifically because our lifestyle would not accommodate a truckso we needed an SUV. The Santa Fe is rated to pull 5000lbs but will need a WD hitch. Pulls our 179  beautifully, I have pulled up large hills on I80 in Iowa and could maintain 65mph if I wished. I'm convinced it would do a little better than just ok in the mountains but not truck like.

Though I would highly recommend the Santa Fe with it's new great powertrain warranty you should consider the Ford, despite whatever horsepower rating it may have it will have exceptional torque which is a better measure of how it will pull. The Ecoboost engines pull much like a diesel, if mountains are in your future the Ford may be a better option. I'd compare cost, and warranty coverage.
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