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R-PodKids
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Topic: 2015 R-Pod 179 Posted: 19 May 2014 at 12:48pm |
All good to know. Thank you!
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Leo B
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Location: Lyndonville, VT
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Posted: 19 May 2014 at 12:11pm |
One thing to note is that we usually only carry probably 5 gallons in our water tank while we are towing. Also the wind conditions can really vary your miles per gallon. We usually travel at a steady 55-65, usually not in a rush. We only use the one battery, so we haven't done a lot that has increased the weight of the trailer.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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R-PodKids
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Posted: 19 May 2014 at 10:18am |
This is very encouraging news. Thank you!
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Leo B
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Posted: 19 May 2014 at 6:27am |
We tow with a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan which has a 3500 towing capacity. We have had no problem towing our 171 and have towed from Vermont to Florida and VT to North Carolina on multiple occasions we average 13.5 mpg driving out of VT in the mountains and 14.5-16 mpg once we get to Massachusetts and south. We have towed through the Pocono Mtns with no problem handling or power wise. It handles the wind well. We are presently waiting for delivery of a 179 that we purchased, I think it will be 300 pounds heavier than our 171, don't anticipate any problems in towing that.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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R-PodKids
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Posted: 18 May 2014 at 9:34pm |
Still searching for Podders pulling with a Lexus RX350. Want to know what it's been like for towing. Or other vehicles with 3500 towing capacity.
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rascalrv
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Posted: 14 May 2014 at 7:55pm |
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Keith-N-Dar
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Location: Mayville, WI
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Posted: 14 May 2014 at 7:32pm |
Lets see if someone with a flair for organizing such an event is interested,
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers)
2011 R-Pod 177
2010 Ford F-150
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R-PodKids
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Posted: 14 May 2014 at 12:09am |
Yes to a Wisconsin rally!
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Keith-N-Dar
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Posted: 13 May 2014 at 7:53pm |
I think we need a Wisconsin rally.
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers)
2011 R-Pod 177
2010 Ford F-150
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R-PodKids
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Posted: 13 May 2014 at 5:13pm |
Looks like a really nice time. We have some reservations in Door County right after that. Might have to extend our vacation time.
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