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Topic: 2016 178

Posted By: Kaiyasdad
Subject: 2016 178
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 2:10am

about to pull the trigger and buy a 2016 178. Was going back and forth and trying to find a lance 1575 but since they r hard to come by, decided to get the Rpod. Gonna buy it from an older gentlemen. Trailer was used 3 times and comes with rdome and has weight distributing hitch and anti sway bar. Is 14k a fair price? Also, is there anything specific I need to look out for when I purchase it? I am going to meet him at a local campground so he can show me how to hook it up and so I can test all systems.

Thanks.

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 7:42am

I don't know about pricing. You could check on RV Trader (www.rvtrader.com) to see what prices you can find there for comparison. You also don't say what tow vehicle you are going to be using. That would be good to know.

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Posted By: Kaiyasdad
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 10:55am

I have a Tacoma double can 4x4 trd.

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 11:11am

Originally posted by Kaiyasdad

I have a Tacoma double can 4x4 trd.

If that has the V6, it should be fine pulling a 178. You might consider a WDH, but it wouldn't be absolutely necessary (we use a WDH with our F-150, but I have pulled without it hooked up, and it seems fine).

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: Kaiyasdad
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 2:22pm

Yes has v6 and tow package. I tow my 18ft cc boat that weighs at least 3,000 lbs no problem.

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 2:54pm

We're fairly certain that our 2010 Tacoma would pull it fine as well (it also has the tow package and the 4L V6), but oddly we've only ever pulled it with the F-150. The Tacoma is almost 2' shorter, so it would be easier to maneuver as well.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: Kaiyasdad
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2017 at 10:51pm

Thanks for the replies. Guess most owners r happy with their trailers. I have towed boats from 13ft-25ft that weighed 8-9000 lbs. why do many suggest the weight distributing hitch and anti sway bars? I have never had a problem towing a boat. Just hitch them up and go.

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2017 at 11:24am

Originally posted by Kaiyasdad

why do many suggest the weight distributing hitch and anti sway bars? I have never had a problem towing a boat. Just hitch them up and go.

It will depend a lot on the TV, and the relative weight/size ratio between the TV and the TT. If you have a bigger TV, the less the WDH is required. However, a WDH will always stabilize the connection to some extent. It's mostly just a safety factor.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: Kup-Pod
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2017 at 8:58pm

I just picked up our 2017 RP-178 and have a Santa Fe XL with a 6cyl and AWD as the TV (see "What's pulling your Rpod" discussion for image). Equipped with a Husky WDH and anti-sway bar and it towed very well on what was a very windy day across a couple of high freeway bridges. First time towing it but it was stable and the TV had plenty of power to keep my speed.

If you already pulled the trigger on it, I hope you enjoy!!

K&S

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2017 RP-178
2021 F150 5.0l
"Lead me on a level path"

Posted By: Kaiyasdad
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2017 at 10:02pm

Thanks. Not yet. Hopefully this weekend. The trailer also has a husky wh with anti sway bar.

Posted By: moseyman
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2017 at 10:40pm

Our Independence day trip just completed consisted of a 500+ mile trip from central GA across SC to mid NC and back.
Tv was an '06 Tacoma w/V6 hauling a 2017 Rpod 180. No WDH employed. And while we prefer to keep to surface roads, we did put down some interstate mileage.
The V6 performed admirably and the ride was solid, even at interstate velocity.