So Excited About my New Rpod

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   Appreciated your comments. I was encouraged that the car didn't seemed overworked on your initial run.If it still seems like a good idea for use during a 3 month trip around the USA next year, we may purchase an RPod mid to late spring, then try it out for a few months on short (300-500) drives around Washington, Oregon and Northern California. 

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Dave Gilmour Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Oct 2015 Location: Southern Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Topic: So Excited About my New Rpod Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 10:31pm
	Appreciated your comments. I was encouraged that the car didn't seemed overworked on your initial run. If it still seems like a good idea for use during a 3 month trip around the USA next year, we may purchase an RPod mid to late spring, then try it out for a few months on short (300-500) drives around Washington, Oregon and Northern California.
	Dave Gilmour

Tammy C. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 11:58pm
	I only got it last week and drove it home from the dealer which was about 40 miles. It tugged some going over bumpy city streets but seemed to do fine on the highway. I drove 60 max and the tachometer only went up to it's normal 2000. That was unloaded though. I'll have to let you know once I take my first trip in November with a loaded RV. Volvo dealership where I get it serviced didn't want to put brake controls on and said I didn't need them but the RV dealership said they wouldn't let me drive it off the lot without them. The RV place added them for me. I also did sway control, but haven't done WDH yet. I still am not sure I'm going to like towing with the Volvo because the 179 dry weight is 2700 lbs and the max tow weight of the Volvo is 3500. I may end up getting a truck to tow with just for the extra capacity. I like mountains and I don't want to get stuck going up one! :)
	2016 R pod 179 2011 Volvo XC 60

fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 7:52pm
	Backing up just takes practice. My wife is a girl like you and she's better than me. I'm much better at hand signals and staying in mirror sight though! That's a good job for your Dad! Welcome. fred
	2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!

Dave Gilmour Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Oct 2015 Location: Southern Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 6:43pm
	We have a Volvo XC 70 with a tow package, and are considering an RPod. Do feel that your Volvo is adequate for the task". Dave Gilmour, Central point Oregon .
	Dave Gilmour

Dave Gilmour Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Oct 2015 Location: Southern Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 6:42pm
	We have a Volvo XC 70 with a tow package, and are considering an RPod. Do feel that your Volvo is adequate for the task". Dave Gilmour, Central point Oregon .
	Dave Gilmour

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: 12 Oct 2015 at 9:19pm
	Welcome. It just takes practice. Some day you'll realize you aren't even thinking about it. Here is a way that works for some. Put one hand at the bottom of the steering wheel. Then move your hand in the direction you want the pod to go.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Capt Kidd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 18 Aug 2015 Location: Chico, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 215	Posted: 11 Oct 2015 at 1:14pm
	I had a front hitch on my Durango you might want to check and see if anyone makes a front hitch for your Volvo.

Tammy C. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 11 Oct 2015 at 12:44pm
	Sounds like a good idea, but I'm towing with a car - Volvo, not a truck, at least right now. I may end up getting a truck.
	2016 R pod 179 2011 Volvo XC 60

Capt Kidd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 18 Aug 2015 Location: Chico, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 215	Posted: 11 Oct 2015 at 12:15pm
	I don't know what you use to tow with but one of the things I am doing is installing a receiver hitch on the front of my pickup. Makes it much easier to get into tight spots and also lets me carry either the spare or our bikes on the front of the truck.

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 11 Oct 2015 at 11:40am
	Welcome to the group!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171