Can I tow an R-POD 171 with a 2012 MKX?

I looked up the specs on your TV you have more HP than my Jeep Liberty, a longer wheelbase, and your overall weight is only 200 pounds more than mine so I don't think you will have any problems with towing. The only question I have is about the suspension on the Lincoln. with a 3500 pound towing limit I think the springs may be lighter than the Jeep but the Jeep rides like a tank. I would try towing without WDH to see what you think but I think you will want to get it eventually. 

Our TV is a 08 chevy trailblazer 4.2 I6, I use a friction bar type antisway, it goes between the hitch tongue and the right side of the tongue on the pod, there is a threaded lever to increase or decrease friction, it basically is like a disc brake it dampens sway between the t.v. and the pod. In southern Indiana we are very hilly, almost as bad as ashville N Carolina, I 64 semis , hills no problem, sometimes you can feel a little cross wind during stormy weather, but I have pulled with and without the antisway, I think the antisway helps some, I also think the longer wheel base of the trail blazer is helpful, and its weight 4200 lbs.

PDX, a WDH may not be needed, but you'll really feel more comfortable towing with one than without. Even with a larger tow rig a WDH helps you not feel like you're driving a Smart Car with a gorilla jumping on your rear bumper!

Originally posted by Kickstart Hey PDX,   Yup, I was one of the guys on the other board that warned you to be careful. My tow rig that was rated @ 4800 lbs didn't have near the hp or torque that you have, but the chassis was a little more heavy duty as it was a mid sized P/U. The front wheel drive and chassis must be the reason that a rig with as much power as yours is only rated @ 3500lbs.  As long as you set up your towing combo well, you may be satisfied with the job your Lincoln does. Semi suck and sway is not usually much of a problem for a properly set up towing combination. Again, good luck with a decision that works for you.

Yes, hello again. but you must have a different name here as I do.  :-)

Our MKX has AWD, not Front Wheel Drive. As I said on the other forum I had no idea this would be so hard to determine! Yet the R-POD dealer insists that this will be no trouble for me, as long as I do not travel with all 3 tanks full. Even though Lincoln states that a WDH is not needed, I assume that means I can use one if I wish.

Originally posted by Seanl ...I don't need weight distribution but I find it more comfortable with it.

Basically its giving you another set of springs at the pivot point to absorb the up/down motion of the trailer tonge.  On my prior TV (Toyota minivan) once I added the WDH it ended up feeling like I was driving a big old Cadillac down the road.  Much smoother.