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    Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 7:35pm
Originally posted by jcat5150

I'm with Capt Kidd.  I just completed my second trip with our RP180 and I knew I would be staying with full hookups for a 3 day weekend and only going 80 miles in this case.  Therefore, I didn't bother filling my fresh tank before blast off and I dumped both holding tanks prior to leaving.  This is my second RV and I found the same sorts of experience with my old one too, very rarely did I go very far with much in the tanks.  When dry camping I always ran my gray water out into the bushes via a garden hose (no different than tent campers dumping their dish/shower buckets) and/or could generally dump close to camp, if not at the camp exit. 
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If you come to North Carolina, please don't run the gray water out into the bushes. You would be in violation of state law. Please check the laws where you camp to see if dumping gray water is legal or illegal. In case you are wondering, campsites in NC have places for those in tents to do dishes.
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Posts: 7 		Post Options Post Options   Quote jcat5150 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 5:26pm
I'm with Capt Kidd.  I just completed my second trip with our RP180 and I knew I would be staying with full hookups for a 3 day weekend and only going 80 miles in this case.  Therefore, I didn't bother filling my fresh tank before blast off and I dumped both holding tanks prior to leaving.  This is my second RV and I found the same sorts of experience with my old one too, very rarely did I go very far with much in the tanks.  When dry camping I always ran my gray water out into the bushes via a garden hose (no different than tent campers dumping their dish/shower buckets) and/or could generally dump close to camp, if not at the camp exit.  

As to towability, my Grand Cherokee Laredo with the 3.6 Pentastar is having no issues, save an undersized radiator due to not having the factory tow package.  That will be remedied this winter (along with more trans cooling for cheap insurance).  

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We towed our 179 behind my sister's Honda Pilot with no problem at all except for the gas mileage went way down.

As far as towing with 3 full tanks, we usually only fill the fresh water tank about half full and very seldom leave the park with full black and gray tanks. 

If you are concerned about the weight I would suggest carrying some of you heavier stuff in your tow rig.
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I've been lurking for a couple YEARS now, lol. Still debating trying to get a 176T and pull it with my 2002 4runner V6. The vehicle is rated for 5,000 lbs but when I tow my 4200lb boat, my car really isn't very happy. Anyone have comments?

Also, a question: looks like the r pod has a cargo carrying capacity (CCC) of around 1000lbs give or take. But, with 3 tanks - clean water and 2 dirty water - at about 30 gal each, that's almost 1000 pounds in water / waste ! How do people load up their gear AND have full tanks and not exceed the max weight of the r pod? 

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Yeah didn't come with the package, so we added it the other day. It did come with the trailer backing
assist with be trying that out right off and giving a report. 
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Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

It didn't come with one?  The factory Ford controller is excellent and normally comes with the package.
The Ford controller IS excellent. However, it is not included in all of the various tow packages. The basic tow package does not include the brake controller, but the two higher-end tow packages do. Luckily, it's not a big deal to add it.
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It didn't come with one?  The factory Ford controller is excellent and normally comes with the package.
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Just got the brake controller installed, will be towing soon!
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Originally posted by Bugout

Ok how do post a picture 

Check rpodadmin 's post at the top of this link http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3539&PN=63&title=pictures-of-tow-vehicles-and-trailers
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'17 RP-180 from our maiden voyage last week.  Towed behind our '13 GC Laredo.  Handled it nicely but didn't like the hot weather (our car didn't come with the tow package - brake controller install was a real joy and this trip revealed we need more radiator - already in the works).  Trailer performed flawlessly and is already slated for another trip in 3 weeks (to a prettier location than this "shakedown cruise")...
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