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We still use the 2011 Pilot to pull a 182G, estimated weight 3000. (Yep, getting ready to weigh it this Spring to make sure it is safe), but Pilots supposedly pull 3500#. No mountainous areas planned...but someday.    Big smile
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sorry, our Pilot pulls 4500# not 3500#...that wouldn't quite do it for us!
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We've made 3 crossings over the Carson pass in the Sierra (8,657 ft) and our Dodge Dakota 4x4 w/ a 4.7 v8 has had no problems.  I'm even a little surprised at how good the fuel consumption has been.  
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Originally posted by kent l

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, AEV 2.5" lift, 4:10 gears, 35" tires Anderson hitch

I have a 17' JK unlimited Hardrock and I am putting on a teraflex 3" lift and 35" K02 tires.  I am running a 5 speed auto with 4.10 rear end.  Have you had any issue towing the Rpod any recommendations on what I should do and prep for teh tow, what is your mileage like towing with the JK and etc.?
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we pull with a Ford sport trak  get 12 to 15 mpg 
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Mine is being pulled by a Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
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We picked up our 2017 178 this weekend and towed it home with a 2006 Volvo XC90 (V8). The dealer used an RF brake controller because of the electrical system in the Volvo. The Prodigy RF controller is excellent! With a weight distributing hitch with sway control, I hardly noticed the trailer. The gas mileage did take a hit though: 22 mpg on the way there, 13 on the way home. 
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I tow with a 2008 Tundra, 5.7L V8.  I was averaging 10mpg.  I have BFG KO2's on my truck, I typically do my daily driving at 38psi.  Question: When towing, are you supposed to inflate the tires to compensate for the weight of the trailer? If so what do you suggest I inflate to when towing an rpod 179 and do you only inflate the rear tires or all four?  
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2012 Expedition XL V8. More for the dogs than the trailer. :)   
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