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    Posted: 09 May 2020 at 2:58pm
I also towed my 2016 R-Pod 171 with a 2014 4WD Honda Pilot and an E2 WDH. I also decided the safety of having a good WDH outweighed the risk to the unibody frame. Generally it worked well, but there simply is nothing better than towing with a truck if you can at some point go there. I have a video coving towing with the Pilot here... 


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My Tekonsha pod brake controller is dirt simple:

One sliding lever, one rotary gain control, and one LED light. Works great.
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When one attaches a WDH to a unibody vehicle, you need to be certain that the attachment area is sufficiently reinforced to handle the torque applied by the WDH. If a manufacturer places limits, you should probably heed them.
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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 May 2020 at 6:41am
Originally posted by GlueGuy

When one attaches a WDH to a unibody vehicle, you need to be certain that the attachment area is sufficiently reinforced to handle the torque applied by the WDH. If a manufacturer places limits, you should probably heed them.

While I fully agree with this observation, I would add that the same is true for a body on frame vehicle. No one ought to be attaching stuff randomly to any type of TV without verifying the manufacturer's requirements are met, or at least being aware of the risks if they do so. 
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This is my first post, we’re a family of 6 from MA. We just picked up our 2018 182G yesterday from the original owner, we’re so excited to become part of the R-Pod community!   We’re downsizing from a bigger 6000 lb travel trailer. We chose this because of the outdoor kitchen and it has enough sleeping space for my wife, myself and the four young kids. I already like how much lighter and easier this is to tow, long road trips will be much more accessible. The original owner added some great custom storage as well. Now we just need the campgrounds to open back up so we can get out there!
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Welcome, I am in mass also. I have a 195. Can't wait till we can all get back out to the campgrounds.
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My wife and I just signed for our first camper! Picking it up on the 30th!

We selected a 2021 R Pod 190
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Posts: 153 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 May 2020 at 8:27pm
Congratulations!!

The 190 is becoming quite a popular model.  Looking at it closer, it's a pretty tough decision between that and my beloved 178 layout.

Enjoy!!
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