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    Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 8:35pm
I am interested in a new r-pod model 171 or 172, but none seem to exist at RV dealerships.  I asked a few local RV dealers and they said those models have to be special ordered.  Is that true?  It's hard to order something I can't first see (I live in San Diego).

If I did get something bigger like a 177, would a newer 6 cylinder Toyota Tacoma have any trouble towing it, even in the mountains?

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Welcome, not sure about the dealerships out that way, but the one back here in the east are having trouble keeping certain models on the lots.
We recently traded in our 171 for a 179 and had to wait 7+ weeks to get it from the factory.

You should not have problems towing with a Tacoma, we tow ours with a Dodge Grand Caravan.
Leo & Melissa Bachand
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We just purchased a 177 and will be pulling it with a 6-cylinder Honda Pilot rated to tow 4500 pounds. We haven't taken any long trips yet but it seems to do well so far. MPG went down significantly but we have plenty of power for the small hills in southern Illinois.
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We tow our 177 with an 07 3.7 L 5 cyl Colorado. Fuel mileage drops from 18-20 commuting to 10-11 towing. It is also rated at #4500.
The closest Pod dealer to us in Duluth only carries two models (as of last summer) the 177s and I don't remember the other model.  They said other models sometimes don't move as well so they don't try to stock them.
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Posts: 103 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 6:10am
Originally posted by kylekai

I am interested in a new r-pod model 171 or 172, but none seem to exist at RV dealerships.  I asked a few local RV dealers and they said those models have to be special ordered.  Is that true?  It's hard to order something I can't first see (I live in San Diego).

If I did get something bigger like a 177, would a newer 6 cylinder Toyota Tacoma have any trouble towing it, even in the mountains?

Thanks!


Welcome, I have a 2014 R-POD 177 and tow my Toyota Tacoma.  It is the big V6 so you should have no problems.  Gas mileage isn't even even that bad most of the time.  The weight of the 177 fully loaded doesn't even come close to my trucks capacity.  Some food for thought, good luck in your search!
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Marx, that's good to know about the Toyota Tacoma.  What brand of brake controller did you install for your Tacoma, and do you recommend it?  

Thanks to everyone for all the replies!
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I ask about the Tacoma because I'm in the market for a tow vehicle.  I heard about the backup camera the new Tacoma's have.  I went to their web page for more  info http://www.toyota.com/tacoma/#!/Welcome and found a very important statement there.  Especially the last sentence:
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 1:40pm
"Trucks cannot read."?  I agree that is important, because when trucks develop that ability we are a half-step from Terminator's Skynet!
 
Seriously though, welcome.  Most here, including myself, recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy line.  Well worth the cost, but not much more expensive than cheaper timer-based controllers.  The Prodigy uses an inertia detection system to produce even braking in the camper that mimics what you are doing in the TV (tow vehicle).
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 1:50pm
Originally posted by kylekai

I ask about the Tacoma because I'm in the market for a tow vehicle.  I heard about the backup camera the new Tacoma's have.  I went to their web page for more  info http://www.toyota.com/tacoma/#!/Welcome and found a very important statement there.  Especially the last sentence:




Don't know what this means. Maybe it means the stock truck dashboard display cannot display yhe backup camera image. The camera diplays perfectly in the rear view mirror of my 2103 Tacoma and it's great.

I recommend the Takonsha Prodigy P3 controller. Self leveling and the digital display allows easy setting and shows exactly what's happening.

That said, I thought Doug would welcome a self reading truck. Sort of like books on tape for long trips. Tongue
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I would guess it's something about being able to read in terms of type of head unit as an option that the truck comes with in terms of functionality?  I'm with CharlieM my 13 Tacoma back up camera works fine.  Either way I could have cared less about the goodie item it is, having said that though it is soo nice lol.  Makes hooking up a lot easier.  I was more interested in the exact drive train, 4x4, doublecab, and long bed.  To be specific I have a TRD Sport 4x4 4.0 V6 Doublecab long bed, towing capacity is 6400lbs.  Some Tacoma models can tow more though depending on the truck model.  The goodies were not a biggie to me.  I plan to have this truck for 300k, so more than likely some of this stuff will quit working down the road.  My prior full size Dodge was terrible.  I think it's hard to compete with a Toyota product these days, just my 2 cents though.  
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