RPod 171 & Jeep |
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saxack
Newbie Joined: 30 Jan 2011 Location: So. Calif. Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
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! |
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TerryM
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950 |
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 |
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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
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Pawpod
Senior Member Joined: 10 Jan 2011 Location: Regina Sask Online Status: Offline Posts: 137 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2011 at 8:44am |
Welcome to the forums.
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Ready to pod around!
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2011 at 1:21pm |
Welcome!
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1218 |
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
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Posted: 03 Feb 2011 at 4:42pm |
Welcome to the group & many happy travels!
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this_is_nascar
Senior Member Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Location: NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 466 |
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.
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"Ray & Connie"
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MissPolly
Newbie Joined: 12 Mar 2011 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 30 |
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
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marshwatcher
Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Sunny FLORIDA Online Status: Offline Posts: 127 |
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! |
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marshwatcher
Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Sunny FLORIDA Online Status: Offline Posts: 127 |
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. |
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