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Topic ClosedTrial run with new unit. - Event Date: 19 May 2015 - 22 May 2015

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    Posted: 25 May 2015 at 2:34pm
Just returned from our trial run with our new R178. Great trip, great unit. Also great wildlife viewing at Huntington Beach State Park, SC.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 May 2015 at 2:38pm
Nice looking set up!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 May 2015 at 8:58pm
what kind of trails did yall hit with the Pod? and more pics?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 May 2015 at 10:30am
Appocalexx, no major trails. A causeway with a path, and a 1/4 mile boardwalk into the marsh. We saw mostly a variety of waterbirds.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 May 2015 at 10:33am
Leo, Thanks! The F150 pulls the Pod great, but gets only 12 mpg.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 May 2015 at 11:19am
They do go well together.  12 mpg is about right for any rig.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 May 2015 at 12:20pm
Definitely 12 is around the average. Depends on wind and speed.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 May 2015 at 12:33pm
Thanks, I was wondering whether a V6 Tacoma would be enough HP and torque? I do plan mountain trips.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 May 2015 at 12:05pm
if you keep your speed at around 55mph(90km/h) it makes a big difference on towing mileage as this seems to be the sweet spot where you start plowing air instead of it going around you.
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