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Your tranny might over heat. A lot will depend on if you have to climb any hills. When you get home check or have someone check to see if the fluid is burnt. I pull with a 3.7L but I have a tranny cooler.
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Hello,
I'm due to pick-up my rpod 171 on 6th of July....does anyone know whether I can pull the unit with my Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.8 motor ?...I don't have the tow pck.....doesn anyone drive around with a similar setup ?
I kind of worry....maybe the transmission will give up...what are your thoughts ???
Lou
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Except for the trip from Couch's back to NC, I haven't had much opportunity for towing my 171. I towed from Couch's with a 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 V8 [about 450 miles] and there were no issues with sway, stopping, etc. MPGs were around 10 to 11. I had planned to tow for camping with a 2008 Toyota Highlander V6 [rated to tow 5K] and have towed approximately 20 miles with this vehicle. The computer showed similar MPGs as in the Tundra and no towing issues although a longer tow is required for a better test.
However, reading these posts makes me think that the Tundra would be better for regular towing and it does have lots of storage in the 8 foot bed with the bedrug and undercover for security of stored items. The only drawback is finding parking in town when the 171 is in camp. The Tundra is about the length of a 250/350 4door 6.5 foot bed Ford. Also, around town/sightseeing MPGs is a lot less than the Highlander. Thoughts??? Thanks. |
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That sounds similar to the Touareg spec's. I hope our unit is still on schedule. I'm calling Couch's tomorrow.
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yizit ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Location: Wis. Dells, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 663 |
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We are pulling a 172 with a Nissa Pathfinder V6 4.0L 266HP, 6000# towing. We went from 20-22 hwy to 15 hwy pulling. We are happy.
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![]() Former owner of 2009 172 Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek C190Popular |
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I"m pulling with a Ford Escape. No problems.
Ned
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Thank you, very much. I never noticed the button, and I cannot find the manual. That is great!
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We started out pulling our 175 with a Toyota Highlander V6 4 wheel drive. It was really straining and gas mileage went to 10 MPG. Just upgraded to a Ford 150. Not a problem now!
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On my 2002 Jeep Liberty the overdrive switch is on the gear shifter.
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We plan on pulling the RP-172 with our 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4. Do you know what what the recommended procedure is for towing? What I mean is that we formerly had a Lorado which had a special button to deactivate overdrive. So far, I have not located such a button the Liberty. Am wondering if I need to keep it in 2nd gear instead of Drive. If you or any other Liberty owners knows the answer, I would appreciate hearing from you.
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