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    Posted: 01 Oct 2017 at 10:05am
Our S10 is a 2003 with 85K miles and in great shape.  Just don't think it has the umph to tow the rpod with it's 195hp V6.  Thanks for the info on the Tacoma.
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Originally posted by WillyBob

Looking at maybe trading the S10 for an older Tacoma with extended cab.  The one with the 245hp motor should pull the pod ok?  Don't know all the specs though.  Have to investigate.
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How old is the S10? How many miles? It really shouldn't have issues towing the R-pod unless it's old and past its prime. The V6 Tacoma with the tow package should be good for 6500 lbs or in that neighborhood depending on vintage. Our Tacoma is the crew cab version plus the tow package. It would tow the R-pod easily.
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WillyBob,

After you have insured the coolant system is right, folks have added aux fans, normally electric to increase air flow over the radiator, the more expensive ones are temp controlled, and would come on when needed. Just a suggestion to look at, and again not until you have the coolant system checked.
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Looking at maybe trading the S10 for an older Tacoma with extended cab.  The one with the 245hp motor should pull the pod ok?  Don't know all the specs though.  Have to investigate.
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Mike:
Your right....removing the thermostat did not solve the overheating.  Will take your advice about flushing the system.  Increasing air flow?  Better take it to the Chev dealer and ask.
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Removing the thermostat will not fix an overheat issue, it just allows engine to be at a certain temp before allowing free flow. I agree with Keith you need to have to coolant system flushed and inspected. There are several things that can cause reduced coolant flow. You may need to increase airflow, I don't know without working on it personally. I would start with cleaning it up and proceed from there, selling the Pod will not fix the truck.
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HayDuke Lives!  Love Ed Abbey!  Love the Canyonlands and S Utah.  We lived in Colorado before moving to Oregon and spent a lot of time around Moab mountain biking way before it became popular there.  Miss the slick rock riding!
Anyway, two years ago the radiator started leaking in the S10 and we had it replaced.  When the overheating start when pulling the pod, I had our mechanic remove the thermostat for more cooling flow, but that didn't solve the issue.  Still overheats.  Even at 3,300 lbs, the S10 is rated to 5,500Ouch? 
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Keith, thanks for the response.  Two years ago the radiator was leaking in the S10  and we had it replaced.  This summer when the overheating began, we removed the thermostat but that did not solve the issue.  It took a little longer to overheat, but that is all.  
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Our S10 is the Ext Cab 4.3L v6 5,500 rating_a d/e.  I am going to stop at the local Chev dealer and see if they can give me some insight.
Thanks for the response.
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The Chev does not have a tow package that I know of.  It is 4wd. We load the truck with most of our camping gear and just the two of us.  We probably add between 200-300 lbs in the pod with cooking, clothing and accessory camping stuff.  I think the height of the pod to the low S10 may add the wind resistance that causes the overheating.  Three years ago the radiator leaked and was replaced.  This summer we removed the thermostat to create more cooling flow, but that didn't help either. ???Ouch
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