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    Posted: 28 Apr 2016 at 9:22pm
We are towng with a 2010 Tundra 5.7L.  I set the cruze control on 65 and never changed it.  Drove from Couch's RV Nation to home in Westfield Ma.  We averaged 11.5 mpg.  In the mountains I had to pass 18 wheelers a few times and didn't want to hold up traffic in the passing lane hit 75 going up several long steep grades.  I was disappointed with the mileage until reading through this post and seeing that many others were getting Mpgs the same or worse with many only traveling between 50-60 mph.  The Tundra is known for its awful fuel economy but I guess when towing it holds its own.Big smile
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Will pull with 2001 Ford F150 Off Road Triton V8. Will do great if we can get over my wife's broken hip. Only pulled my new Rp178 home from the dealer and on one three night trip. We love the rig. The TV has only 50K. Hopefully many more.  Salivating watching the Pod sit in the driveway covered with a tarp.
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2014 6 cylinder Chrysler Town and Country with factory tow package. Prefer this setup over my 2005 Ram 4.6 v-8, without factory package. Seems to handle better, more room for kids and dogs, and this setup gets better MPG towing than my Ram not towing. Thanks to Leo & Melissa for their posts, helped us decide on the T&C and the 179, no regrets on either one. (tried to post the pic but can't figure out how to rotate it)
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Originally posted by ToolmanJohn

Originally posted by CoastalCal

We tow with a 2000 F250 diesel 4 x 4, great truck, also low miles. Plenty if power, don't even know the trailer is there.  We may try towing with our new 2015 Lexus SUV, V8 so should have plenty of power and would be a more comfortable ride. 

The V8 Lexus should have no problems with the Pod weight. If it is a GX, then essentially a 4Runner platform. You may want to test tow first. Wheelbase, towbar overhang, and GX suspension may be very different from what the F250 feels like when towing.

Yes, it's a GX460. Fabulous vehicle and as much as we love the F250, some of the freeways here in California will loosen your fillings!
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Originally posted by CoastalCal

We tow with a 2000 F250 diesel 4 x 4, great truck, also low miles. Plenty if power, don't even know the trailer is there.  We may try towing with our new 2015 Lexus SUV, V8 so should have plenty of power and would be a more comfortable ride. 

The V8 Lexus should have no problems with the Pod weight. If it is a GX, then essentially a 4Runner platform. You may want to test tow first. Wheelbase, towbar overhang, and GX suspension may be very different from what the F250 feels like when towing.
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We tow with a 2000 F250 diesel 4 x 4, great truck, also low miles. Plenty if power, don't even know the trailer is there.  We may try towing with our new 2015 Lexus SUV, V8 so should have plenty of power and would be a more comfortable ride. 
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I'm towing with a 2001 F150, 4x4 Off Road with a Triton V8. It's an old truck, but with low miles and works like a charm.
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I use the D3 button all the time when going down hill. If the the grade is less than 6% the D3 will slow the truck and trailer with out have to ride the brakes. It also is good for slowing down before going around a curve. On steeper down hills I do not have to use my brakes as much. I have never tried it going uphill. The Ridgeline comes with a transmission cooler.
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Originally posted by JandL

2013 Honda Ridgeline, max tow capacity 5000 lbs., gross combined weight 10085 lbs., gross vehicle weight max 6050 lbs., trailer tongue load 600 lbs. Curb weight of truck 4491lbs. I do not have a weight distribution hitch, Honda does not recommend them.

I took a quick trip from Sacramento to Willow Springs RV Park 6 miles south of Bridgeport Ca. with my 177. Sacramento’s elevation is 20 feet; we drove Highway 50 to Lake Tahoe going over Echo Summit at 7,382' (2,250 m). Dropped down to Lake Level 6,225 ft. (1,897 m) we then took Highway 89 over Luther Pass at 7,740 ft. (2,359 m). Then headed east on Highway 88 to Gardnerville, NV. and turned right on Highway 395 and headed south to Topaz Lake for my first fill up. Arrived at Willow Springs RV Park 6,740 ft. (2,054 m) and set up camp. We really like Willow Springs. The next day we drove the truck to Bodie and Lee Vining about 70 miles round trip (no trailer). The next morning we hooked up and headed back home. We stopped at Topaz Lake, NV to fill up again. Arrived back in Sacramento traveling the same route, just more downhill. Total miles for the whole trip 460 at 12.5 MPG.

I drive 55-60 MPH



I recently bought a 2010 171 and plan to tow with my 2010 Ridgeline.  I installed a 7-pin harness kit and Teknosha Prodigy P3 controller.  I didn't install the weight distribution hitch as I read that Honda advises against them.  Getting ready for a maiden voyage over July 4th weekend at a local campground for a shake out trip.

Any advice on driving the Ridgeline towing the pod?  The Ridgeline forum guys say not to use the D3 button and just let the transmission do the shifting as needed.
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2013 Honda Ridgeline, max tow capacity 5000 lbs., gross combined weight 10085 lbs., gross vehicle weight max 6050 lbs., trailer tongue load 600 lbs. Curb weight of truck 4491lbs. I do not have a weight distribution hitch, Honda does not recommend them.

I took a quick trip from Sacramento to Willow Springs RV Park 6 miles south of Bridgeport Ca. with my 177. Sacramento’s elevation is 20 feet; we drove Highway 50 to Lake Tahoe going over Echo Summit at 7,382' (2,250 m). Dropped down to Lake Level 6,225 ft. (1,897 m) we then took Highway 89 over Luther Pass at 7,740 ft. (2,359 m). Then headed east on Highway 88 to Gardnerville, NV. and turned right on Highway 395 and headed south to Topaz Lake for my first fill up. Arrived at Willow Springs RV Park 6,740 ft. (2,054 m) and set up camp. We really like Willow Springs. The next day we drove the truck to Bodie and Lee Vining about 70 miles round trip (no trailer). The next morning we hooked up and headed back home. We stopped at Topaz Lake, NV to fill up again. Arrived back in Sacramento traveling the same route, just more downhill. Total miles for the whole trip 460 at 12.5 MPG.

I drive 55-60 MPH


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