New RPodder from WI

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   I got my 171 from DNL Recreation in Wisconsin Rapids. They had an early 2015 sitting on the lot that I liked. I drove from southern to central Wisconsin yesterday in gusty winds and the WDH did its job well, noticed some gusts here and there, but overall the setup was very stable. 

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WIRpodder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Topic: New RPodder from WI Posted: 26 May 2015 at 1:14pm
	I got my 171 from DNL Recreation in Wisconsin Rapids. They had an early 2015 sitting on the lot that I liked. I drove from southern to central Wisconsin yesterday in gusty winds and the WDH did its job well, noticed some gusts here and there, but overall the setup was very stable.
	2011 Nissan Titan 2015 Rpod 171

Keith-N-Dar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Posted: 25 May 2015 at 9:05pm
	Horn's will take care of you. A good dealer will fix things the factory did poorly. We bought ours in 2011. I had it to Horns a few weeks ago and had a good going over done.
	Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150

Jules Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Mar 2015 Location: WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Posted: 25 May 2015 at 3:53pm
	you got it from Horn's, correct? that is where we are getting ours too. I am having them install the WDH but getting the wiring done before we get up there to pick it up. Went to look at a Jeep grand cherokee today. Has 6200# rating rather than the 5000# Highlander. Really don't want to spend the extra money if we don't have to though. Thanks for your input. The forum is invaluable.

WIRpodder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Posted: 25 May 2015 at 1:30pm
	Hi Jules, I did have an Equalizer WDH installed and the 4Runner towing the 171 was stable, my biggest issue was the transmission and the inability of the TV to keep at a somewhat consistent speed in Drive. The 03 4Runner has a 4 speed auto transmission, and in Drive on I-39 in central Wisconsin it could not keep a consistent speed, and continued to shift back and forth as I tried to maintain 60-65 mph. As another poster mentioned I tried driving in 3rd gear, which on the interstate at 60-65 was over 3000 rpm's. To each their own, but I was not looking forward to driving to California and back in 3rd gear on a month long trip. Just my experience only! The 4Runner and subsequent Titan are both pre-wired for brake controller's, so I removed and re-installed the brake controller in the Titan in 15 minutes, just had to get the new adapter, it was fairly easy. The dealer I purchased the 171 from installed the brake controller, and allowed me to test pull the 171 before I committed to the purchase.
	2011 Nissan Titan 2015 Rpod 171

Jules Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Mar 2015 Location: WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Posted: 25 May 2015 at 11:26am
	Thanks, we will be on the lookout for a pod with two bostons. Our grandpuppy is a boston in San Diego, so that will be a typical destination or stop over. We are even talking about just storing the pod there, and not driving across the country with it every time but then we wouldn't have it here for things when we wanted it. Time will tell just how much we use it, I guess. Have a great trip!!!

Keith-N-Dar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Posted: 25 May 2015 at 11:20am
	Jules, the problem is likely not with springs or power with your Toyota. I would be far more concerned with the wheelbase, which in my opinion (for what that's worth) is to short in the Highlander. The Grand Cherokee is better, but I chose to go with a truck. To each their own.
	Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150

Jules Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Mar 2015 Location: WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Posted: 25 May 2015 at 10:51am
	Well that does not look good for us then since we hope to tow with a highlander and I think the tow package and tranny are the same. Of course Toyota and Forest River say no problem. Our 172 is supposed to come off the line in June. Maybe I will go car shopping before then but it certainly was not in our budget plans. Anyone got advice on a Jeep grand cherokee? I really don't want a truck when we are not towing. I was ready to take my highlander in to get the wiring and brake controller. Husband wants to just go ahead with the toyota and wait to see but we plan to go long distances, not local camping. Plz let me know how your trip goes since we plan to follow the same route in fall after we pull out of Madison.

WIRpodder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Posted: 24 May 2015 at 7:41pm
	Thanks for the warm welcome and the advice! Got the new 171 home in early May and determined that the 2003 6 cylinder Toyota 4Runner was not the best TV, despite the factory tow package, for our upcoming road trips. Just picked up a 2011 Nissan Titan this past week and looking forward to our summer adventure from WI to Denver, San Diego, Utah and New Mexico for the month of July. Working on adding some shelves over the bed and in the upper kitchen cabinet, after seeing all the great mods other podders have completed.

Pod4Two Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Dec 2014 Location: DFW Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 120	Posted: 05 May 2015 at 9:34pm
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	Ina & Philip Kennedy 2011 -177 2014 GMC Z71 4x4

WIRpodder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Posted: 04 May 2015 at 7:53pm
	Thanks Techntrek! Will be taking our first cross state trip in a couple weeks and will see how the longer trips go. I appreciate the info and your time!