long time tent campers new 179!

When you visit Cape Disappointment make sure also to take in the Cottage Bakery in Long Beach. But not if you're on a diet! The Lewis and Clark Interp. Center above the park is also very worthwhile with a great view, particularly on a stormy day.

Thank you for the book recommendation!

Thanks. We're headed that way later this summer hopefully.

Sorry to hijack thread, but real quickly, why is the 1st edition of the book better than the 2nd? I am interested in this book. Thanks in advance while I lurk in the background. Carry on.

Welcome. We recently upgraded from a 2005 Tahoe, which we purchased new. We had been towing our 171 with just an anti-sway bar. Our gas mileage while towing averaged about 10-12 mpg. Ten years later we were again on the quest to replace the Tahoe. The Tahoe had a tow rating of 6,800 lbs. More than enough to power us up and down mountains without breaking a sweat. Personally, I hated to give up that thirsty V-8 but it was time. Our 171 weighs in at about 2,800 lbs. loaded with our "stuff." And just about 5 gals. water in the tank. I wouldn't feel comfortable with a new TV that had less than a 5,000 lb. towing capacity. Did a lot of research and settled on our first Japanese vehicle. We bought a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. Has 260 HP and plenty of torque. With the shorter wheelbase and lighter weight of the Pathfinder I felt it necessary to go with a WDH with anti-sway bar. The Pathfinder had the factory installed tow package. Have had it only a couple of months but have been delighted with the Pathfinder. I have only towed our 171 about 10 miles to our dealer and back to have the WDH installed. Our brake controller was transferred to the Pathfinder and just plugged in to the factory provided plug. Briefly towed it on the freeway and city streets and all seemed just right. Will of course, have more to report on when we start our camping season here in Oregon. You might join us and about 49 other Podders and others in August at our 4th Annual Roundup in Cannon Beach. Look under events for the details. The Tahoe was terrific in all respects. Very comfortable and lots of towing capacity. We had downsized from a Suburban. Only thing that stopped the Suburban was a gas station. In any event, enjoy your new toy. Safe Travels.