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   I have a Honda Passport.  Also, found out I have to have a curt echo.  Apparently I have electric brakes on the camper?
I have a lot to learn. 

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pearlhiggy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Apr 2022 Location: Brockport, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote pearlhiggy Report Post Quote Reply Calendar Event: New Member Posted: 29 Apr 2022 at 3:59am
	I have a Honda Passport. Also, found out I have to have a curt echo. Apparently I have electric brakes on the camper? I have a lot to learn.
	The Higgins' Girls, Pearl, Zoey Marie & Riley Ann 2017 Rpod 179

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587	Post Options Post Reply Quote lostagain Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2022 at 6:30am
	If you have an AWD, your towing capacity (5000 lbs) for your trailer gives you a good margin of safety. If you have only FWD, you are likely to exceed the weight limit for safe towing. State laws vary regarding brake requirements for trailers, but the 179 is in the class of trailers requiring a braking system in all states. It has electric brakes which require a brake controller in your Passport. Your Curt Echo should do fine for that purpose. One of the things you will need to become familiar with is balancing the weight in your trailer. Here is a video that illustrates what can happen if you have too much weight aft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2fkOVHAC8Q You may also want to check with your dealer to see if a weight distribution hitch can be used with your Pasport. It makes the ride much more comfortable and many on the market also serve as anti-sway devices.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2022 at 6:38am
	Yes, the trailer has brakes and you do need a brake controller. You don't necessarily need the Curt controller. There are others that will also work. However, I just took a look at information on the Curt Echo, and it looks like it would be the simplest to install and use. It was nice meeting you. Hopefully, it won't be long before the cooler arrives and the tow package can be installed.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

pearlhiggy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Apr 2022 Location: Brockport, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote pearlhiggy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2022 at 7:05am
	Yes, it was nice meeting you both. Amazing mods to your rig. Trying to remember where you said you got the 2 steps.
	The Higgins' Girls, Pearl, Zoey Marie & Riley Ann 2017 Rpod 179

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3220	Post Options Post Reply Quote jato Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2022 at 9:15am
	When we lifted our 177 we opted for the Stromberg-Carlson 2 step off EBay. That was 5 years ago - price was $249. Has worked out well.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2022 at 10:04pm
	https://smile.amazon.com/Lippert-432682-Double-Manual-Radius/dp/B00JMHHFVE/ This is like the one I installed. I did have to modify it a little by notching out the back for the frame so it would sit back and not have a gap between the door and the step.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS