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Just a quick stop in to say Hello.  I am in the process of retiring and getting everything organized.  Plan on buying a vehicle and R-Pond 178 around the first of the year then hitting the road as soon as it warms up to the north of us. (We live outside Tampa Florida) 
While I know exactly what I want in a RV - still not sure of the pull vehicle.  Have been thinking about the new 2015 Chevy Colorado or Toyota Tacoma to try and hold down costs and mpg but after reading some of the posts here starting to think maybe I better go with a full size vehicle.  Would appreciate any input.

BOB & Betty

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Twoblung Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13 Aug 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Topic: New Member Posted: 14 Aug 2015 at 1:56pm
	Just a quick stop in to say Hello. I am in the process of retiring and getting everything organized. Plan on buying a vehicle and R-Pond 178 around the first of the year then hitting the road as soon as it warms up to the north of us. (We live outside Tampa Florida) While I know exactly what I want in a RV - still not sure of the pull vehicle. Have been thinking about the new 2015 Chevy Colorado or Toyota Tacoma to try and hold down costs and mpg but after reading some of the posts here starting to think maybe I better go with a full size vehicle. Would appreciate any input. BOB & Betty

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 14 Aug 2015 at 2:34pm
	Welcome to the group! The 18 is a great floor plan! The tow vehicle boils down to what you are comfortable with. We tow with our Grand Caravan and have towed up and down the East Coast with no problems. A full size truck would be a great tow vehicle!.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

CoastalCal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 23 May 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 43	Posted: 14 Aug 2015 at 4:10pm
	Welcome! We love our 2015 178!
	2015 178 R-Pod Ford F-250 4x4 Diesel 2014 Indian Vintage 2010 HD Ultra Classic

SNO4ME Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 28 Sep 2013 Location: NW Wis Online Status: Offline Posts: 122	Posted: 14 Aug 2015 at 5:49pm
	We have an 07 Colorado with the 5 cyl 3.7 Liter. (240 hp, about the same # for torque) It works fine around here (NW Wis, Northern MN with some big hlls) but I would want more to cross the Rocky Mts. We made it out to the Black Hills South Dakota and back last fall. For what it's worth, the new 2015 Colorado's have the 1500 frame under them.
	Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod (and Brewer too) 2011 RP 177

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 14 Aug 2015 at 10:19pm
	Welcome. We used a Sienna for years but I knew from trips to Maine and Florida we needed more torque for trips we planned to do over the Rockies. 3 years with it and I'm mostly happy with our Suburban.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Robopod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Posted: 22 Aug 2015 at 11:32am
	New member as well. Just purchased a 2015 178 myself and took our maiden voyage with the kids up to Yosemite. Love it. Nice thing about R-Pods is that most midsize SUVs will do the job. One thing to keep in mind is what you use your vehicle for when your not towing. However, having plenty of extra payload in the back is a nice benefit when you're out on the road.

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 22 Aug 2015 at 2:08pm
	Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 178!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

kindell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 10 Jul 2015 Location: No California Online Status: Offline Posts: 61	Posted: 22 Aug 2015 at 7:46pm
	Welcome Twoblung. We love our 2015 179. We drive and pull with a 2015 Nissan Frontier. No BIG hills yet but so far a nice ride. Kindell, Art and Cooper the super dog
	Art & Kindell Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 23 Aug 2015 at 8:49pm
	Welcome.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Twoblung Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13 Aug 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 24 Aug 2015 at 9:15am
	Thanks for the input gang---- have decided on the 179-----but still unsure of the tow vehicle---this will be our only vehicle so it has tobe multi purpose. Think for what I want the 305 hp v6 in the Colorado with tow package may be the answer but a Silverado is still on the table if I can find one at a price I can afford.