R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > R-pod Discussion Forums > Introduce Yourself
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: RPod 171 & Jeep
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedRPod 171 & Jeep
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
Author
Message
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
saxack View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 30 Jan 2011
Location: So. Calif.
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3 		Direct Link To This Post Topic: RPod 171 & Jeep
    Posted: 03 Feb 2011 at 2:30am
Hi
I'm totally new with RPod, & I am ordering a 2011 RP171 special edition with axle risers. I'm going to tow it with my 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4 door 4WD. Is anyone out there towing with same vehicle, & if so is it a good match?
Thanks!
Back to Top
TerryM View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 16 Nov 2009
Location: Saint Augustine
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1950 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Feb 2011 at 3:22am
It should be okay.  Did you check to see what your towing limit is?  If it was a 2 door Wrangler I would say no, but a 4 door Wrangler should work.  If the Jeep is a 4X4 I know it would be okay.

Terry
RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565
Back to Top
Pawpod View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 10 Jan 2011
Location: Regina Sask
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 137 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Feb 2011 at 8:44am
Welcome to the forums.
Ready to pod around!
Back to Top
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Feb 2011 at 1:21pm
Welcome!
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
David and Danette View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 24 Nov 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1218 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Feb 2011 at 3:57pm
 saxack Welcome to the forum your engine specifications are not far from the liberty as far as power. But there is the weight and transmission and gear ratio. Why it has a tow limit of 3,500 Lbs. and the Liberty has a limit of 5,000 lbs. I don't know. Does it have the factory tow package that is important. If you go to the r-pod nation forum and do a search for the word jeep 6 months and older you may find perhaps the information you are looking for. Several on R-pod forums towing their R-pods wish they had more power including myself but we are able to do with what we have. There is someone on the forum butterfly lee towing with a Nissan Frontier 4 cyl. Your main concern should be safety I don't think with the 4 door Wrangler that should be a problem. If you have the factory tow package I don't think mechanically you should have a problem. But more power driving in the mountains on the west coast that may be a problem but maybe not. Hope that you find the answers your looking for. Terry may be right it may not be a problem.        David and Danette
2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-              
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019)
2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014)
Middle Tn
2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab


Back to Top
Guests View Drop Down
Guest Group
Guest Group
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Feb 2011 at 4:42pm
Welcome to the group & many happy travels! Smile
Back to Top
this_is_nascar View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 24 Jan 2010
Location: NJ
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 466 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Feb 2011 at 5:04pm
I pull an RP-151 with a Tacoma.  No way in hell would I attempt an RP-171 with a Jeep.
"Ray & Connie"

- 2017 R-Pod RP-180
- 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road
Back to Top
MissPolly View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 12 Mar 2011
Location: Texas
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 30 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 8:33am
Sax,
 
Did you get your RPod yet? I would love to know how your Jeep pulled. I am going to get a 175, and I have a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. I am curious if your Jeep does the job well.
 
Thanks in advance,
Polly - RPod wanna be
Faux Pod owner, mother to Strike 7 mths old future left handed relief pitcher, and Atlas 3 yr old Neo Mastiff
Flagstaff Micro Lite XLT 18RK
2008 Jeep Wrangler 4door
Back to Top
marshwatcher View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 14 Jan 2011
Location: Sunny FLORIDA
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 127 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 3:33pm
Welcome Saxack!
We are newbies too...just got our 176T two weeks ago and are learning the ropes in the safety of our garage before we take her on the road. Unfortunately, our dealer didn't have a clue about how anything works so we are on our own except for the fine folks on this forum. I can tell you this forum is chocked full of good advice and tips....these folks know their stuff.

Also, unfortunately, the "owner's manual" from Forest River is generic and is hardly worth the paper it is printed on. I have started our own manual by copying and pasting the instructions I read from the podders on this forum.

Good luck and hope to see you on the forum if not in the campgrounds!
Back to Top
marshwatcher View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 14 Jan 2011
Location: Sunny FLORIDA
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 127 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Mar 2011 at 3:36pm
Miss Polly,
If I can offer a spot of advice...check in with a reputable Pod dealer about the sufficiency of your individual tow vehicle. Any dealer worth their salt does a couple of simple calculations and you will know very clearly if you have the ability to tow a pod.

Hope your pod dream comes true very soon.

Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz