Crashed on the interstate while towing the R-Pod

I love the E2 hitch.  The ride is so much smoother than without it.  No bouncing and the trailer tracks beautifully.  I don't think it is necessary with my TV, which is a 2006 Toyota Tundra, but it is preferable.

Congrats on finishing the 40-year exodus.  Hopefully you didn't have to part any water on the way.

I've tried the tow-haul mode and I've tried without.  At first I really liked it, especially the automatic downshifting and modified shift points on big hills.  Since the manual says you don't need to use it unless the trailer weight is above 50% of your max (I think that is how it is worded) and the pod is well below that, I haven't used it in a while and instead manually downshift when necessary.  I get slightly better mpgs due to the shift points.

Speaking of mpgs, what did you get on the plains and in the mountains?

It certainly has been interesting reading about your adventure.  You will have much to see on the Calif. coast.  Try Big Sur and Jules Pfeifer State Park there.  Right down the road from Monterey Aquarium.  Spent 38 years in L.A. before moving to Portland, OR. and took our sons on many camping trips up the Calif. coast.  Fabulous.  Don't forget to also visit Nepenthe while up in Big Sur.  Also, Sacramento, has a world class railroad musuem that shouldn't be missed.  Safe Travels.

Also at the southern end of Highway 1 is Hearst's Castle.  A must see.  Do get tickets before visiting.  A fascinating omage to a very wealthy man.  Try all three tours of the estate.  Many fine campgrounds in Calif.  Too many to mention.  Get a guide book and start planning.  Be careful of bears in some of the campgrounds and heed the warnings of the Rangers.  Safe Travels.

Originally posted by thadd J First of all, we bought a new TV: a 2007 Yukon XL Denali. Obviously it's way more than enough for the R-Pod, but it'll be more comfortable towing and have more room for our 3 podding pups too.