About to pickup a 2010 R-Pod 176T - R-pod Owners Forum

Thanks, that's Chloe, but she ain't a puppy anymore. She's about 8 years old now and is still getting to know the R-Pod(sniffing and poking around and finding a comfortable spot).

Kevin, Delphine, Dez, Max and Chloe
Atlanta, GA
2010 R-Pod 176T
2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L

Yes that was before we added a couple of chain links to the weight distributing spring bars. In the latter pictures it looks pretty level.

Kevin, Delphine, Dez, Max and Chloe
Atlanta, GA
2010 R-Pod 176T
2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L

~~yikes, those pictures were huge. Sorry about the scaling. I will try to fix that when I get some free time.~~

There, I fixed it.

Kevin, Delphine, Dez, Max and Chloe
Atlanta, GA
2010 R-Pod 176T
2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L

Some notes about towing the R-Pod with a 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L.

I was able to drive without locking out overdrive(D3). I installed a B&M plate and fin cooler for the transmission so I think it should prevent burning anything up. I think I will add a gauge to indicate ATF temperature before the cooler. Have not installed a power steering cooler and still don't think that I need one.

When we first towed it off the lot, the ride was very jerky, which we were able to solve mostly by adding 2 more links on the spring bars for the weight distribution system and loosening the anti-sway bars about an 1/8 of a turn each.

Used midgrade(89) octane for most of the trip. When I switched to regular for a tank, the check engine light turned on about after going through about 3/4 tank. Used my phone and bluetooth OBD2 dongle to read the code and found low O2 voltage on bank 2. Switched back to midgrade and the light eventually cleared itself.

Braking seemed predictable, but I feel every pound of this trailer.

The rear suspension feels too soft so I am thinking about getting some adjustable air bags for the rear coil springs to help the load handling.

Just got home. It's been a manic trip taken at a frantic pace, but we brought her home safe and sound. I'll try to get some pics posted soon.

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devilock138 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 2013 Location: Atlanta, Ga Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Topic: About to pickup a 2010 R-Pod 176T Posted: 11 Apr 2013 at 11:50am
	Thanks, that's Chloe, but she ain't a puppy anymore. She's about 8 years old now and is still getting to know the R-Pod(sniffing and poking around and finding a comfortable spot).
	Kevin, Delphine, Dez, Max and Chloe Atlanta, GA 2010 R-Pod 176T 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L

g4royce Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Nov 2010 Location: PortStLucie FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 335	Posted: 11 Apr 2013 at 8:29am
	Congrats and welcome! You've got a really cute puppy there
	ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6

devilock138 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 2013 Location: Atlanta, Ga Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 11 Apr 2013 at 1:59am
	Yes that was before we added a couple of chain links to the weight distributing spring bars. In the latter pictures it looks pretty level.
	Kevin, Delphine, Dez, Max and Chloe Atlanta, GA 2010 R-Pod 176T 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 7:37pm
	Nice pics. It might be an illusion, but in your 2nd pic it looks like the pod is a bit nose-up. Its best to get that level or slightly nose-down, I've found nose-down to be best.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

devilock138 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 2013 Location: Atlanta, Ga Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 1:39pm
	~~yikes, those pictures were huge. Sorry about the scaling. I will try to fix that when I get some free time.~~ There, I fixed it.
	Kevin, Delphine, Dez, Max and Chloe Atlanta, GA 2010 R-Pod 176T 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L

devilock138 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 2013 Location: Atlanta, Ga Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 1:38pm
	The Cheyenne Camping Center treated us to a celebratory bottle of champagne for our purchase. All hitched up and ready to go World's biggest truck stop Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas, but it sure looks like it After a restful night in the R-Pod at a truck stop, we're ready to get back to Atlanta parked back at home
	Kevin, Delphine, Dez, Max and Chloe Atlanta, GA 2010 R-Pod 176T 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L

devilock138 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 2013 Location: Atlanta, Ga Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 11:55am
	Some notes about towing the R-Pod with a 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L. I was able to drive without locking out overdrive(D3). I installed a B&M plate and fin cooler for the transmission so I think it should prevent burning anything up. I think I will add a gauge to indicate ATF temperature before the cooler. Have not installed a power steering cooler and still don't think that I need one. When we first towed it off the lot, the ride was very jerky, which we were able to solve mostly by adding 2 more links on the spring bars for the weight distribution system and loosening the anti-sway bars about an 1/8 of a turn each. Used midgrade(89) octane for most of the trip. When I switched to regular for a tank, the check engine light turned on about after going through about 3/4 tank. Used my phone and bluetooth OBD2 dongle to read the code and found low O2 voltage on bank 2. Switched back to midgrade and the light eventually cleared itself. Braking seemed predictable, but I feel every pound of this trailer. The rear suspension feels too soft so I am thinking about getting some adjustable air bags for the rear coil springs to help the load handling.

Racer\|X\| Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Mar 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 237	Posted: 07 Apr 2013 at 7:41pm
	Congrats and welcome. Lived in the ATL area about a dozen years, 10-in Woodstock (Town Lake). Miss it for the warmer Spring, Fall and winter. Good luck and enjoy.

devilock138 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 2013 Location: Atlanta, Ga Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 06 Apr 2013 at 6:47pm
	Just got home. It's been a manic trip taken at a frantic pace, but we brought her home safe and sound. I'll try to get some pics posted soon.

Goose Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 672	Posted: 06 Apr 2013 at 2:26am
	Was a great day for driving on Friday, just be safe. Goose
	Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee