R-Pod Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Towing Experience?

All pods, no matter what the model, hit a wall above 50-55 mph.  They look aerodynamic but aren't any better than other campers at highway speeds.  Normally it isn't much of an issue, but it can be if you hit a strong headwind.

The pod is the most comfortable trailer I've ever towed, between the torsion axle and radial tires.  I had a popup which absolutely had to have sway control, so I was happy to tow my pod for a year or two w/o it.  Then one windy day I realized I should get it for safety.  I ended up getting a WDH which included sway control since I really needed weight distribution with my last TV.  With my current TV I don't need weight distribution - but it still acts as an extra suspension system, improving the ride quality a lot.  I still use my WDH for this reason.  If I didn't have the WDH I would get a bar-style sway control for safety.

Yes, a brake controller is required.  If you want to go easy (but not cheap), Tekonsha has a wireless system.  Cheaper but still top-rated is their Prodigy, which requires a wired installation under the dash.  Don't buy cheaper brake controllers, this is one area where you don't want to save $40.

Dan:

You shouldn't have any problem towing the R-Pod with your Ruby.  I assume it's the longer 4-door model?  I'm towing a 2015 179 with one of the new 2014 Jeep Cherokees with the V6.   Last month I towed it from the Cincinnati area to our home high in the Rocky Mountains. I towed it at 60-65 on the Interstate with absolutely no problems. On the second day of Interstate travel, my wife asked.."is it still back there?"  When we started into the mountains it pulled great and handled wonderfully.  I've towed much heavier trailers over the years using WDH and sway bars.  I was able to hook up the 179 before I bought it and discovered quickly I didn't need the WDH--only a sway bar.  The hitch weight is only 250 pounds and dropped the rear end of my Cherokee only about an inch.  On short trips through the mountains (we do a lot of dry camping), I don't even use the sway bar since we travel at lower speeds.  Hope this helps! BTW, I averaged 12MPG on the 1300 mile trip to the Rockies...a far sight better than the 6-8 I used to get with a Suburban pulling an 8K pound trailer.

Jan