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Eric and Betsy
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Posted: 30 Jul 2010 at 4:42pm |
We are retirees who thought we were through with camping. We have had a pop-up, a 27 foot travel trailer and a 31 foot motor home and enjoyed them all. However, there are a few more trips we would like to make. We recently bought our third Odyssey with a towing package. This week we went to a dealer and looked at the R-Pods and really liked them, especially the 177. We would like to hear some experiences any of you have had towing with the Honda Odyssey van. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Tink
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Welcome to the group!
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bob & Linda
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You will be okay on the flats. We have a 171 (about 500 lbs. lighter I think). Be careful you don't overload yourself.
We pulled ours from Ohio to Washington with a 2005 Odyssey. There were some hills near the continental divide that I had to do about 40. Since we have other trips over mountains planned in the next few years, I changed my TV to a Toyota Tacoma.
bob
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Purdycat87
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I pull my 176T with my 2007 odyssey with absolutely no issues. the RPod seemed to be the biggest Light option for my van and I have not been disappointed.
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I'm a widow but keeping camping going for my 2 kids in our 2011 176T with a 2007 Odyssey.
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Skooterpod
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Within reason, I don't think it matters what you tow with, the important thing is just getting a feel for what your TV is capable of and learning to accept it. I'm very happy towing a 177 with the Honda Ridgeline which bears some similarities to the Odyssey. Have fun!
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turncoat3
Groupie Joined: 11 Jul 2010 Location: Washington, NC Status: Offline Points: 62 |
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We have been towing our 177 for almost 1.5 years with our Ford Explorer and have had no problems with the mountains or flat lands in North Carolina. You will have to accept the fact that going up hill, you will slow down and have to stay to the right, but overall, you should have no problems. We love the extra space in the 177.
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Ben & Lorrie
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