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Los Viajeros
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Topic: Need info about towing vehicle Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 4:39pm |
Just bought an r-pod and looking for an SUV type vehicle that's good for off-road, comfortable for long distances, and not a truck. Would an FJ Cruiser do the job?
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Podster
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Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 4:56pm |
Congratulations! Which model POD did you buy?
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178
(1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity)
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Los Viajeros
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Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 6:32pm |
We bought the r-pod 180 and will take possession in a few weeks. Still need input on a tow vehicle.
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Leo B
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Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 7:19pm |
Welcome to the group! There have been several folks in the forum that have towed with an fj cruiser. It seemed to serve them well.
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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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Mountainrev
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Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 10:09am |
Have you considered a Jeep Grand Cherokee? I don't know what your budget is, and if you're considering new or used, but the Eco-diesel has gobs of torque, delivers up to 30 mpg highway (not towing, of course), and is a competent off-road SUV. My diesel Grand Cherokee is the previous generation, with a Mercedes-Benz engine, but the current crop ('14 and up) have a completely different Italian engine with an 8-speed transmission, delivering more power and better mpg's. They're pricey, however (which is why we purchased an older one).
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2014 177
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbodiesel
"I lift my eyes to the hills."
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Capt Kidd
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Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 11:16am |
I loved my '98 Dodge Durango. Don't know much about the new ones but my son has a 2015 with the V-6 and tows a fairly large inboard boat with it with no problem.
My sister as a Honda Pilot which is very nice but gets the worst mileage towing of any car I've ever seen. Towing our 179 at 57 mph on flat level ground we only got 11 mpg.
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The Pirate's Pod
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Leo B
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Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 11:19am |
We tow with our 2013 Grand Caravan with the pentastar engine. Puts out 283 horsepower. We usually get 13.5 in Vermont and New Hampshire and 14- 16 once we get to Massachusetts and below. Usually go 60 on the interstate.
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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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Guests
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Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 11:39am |
You might try doing a "search" on tow vehicles, by clicking on the upper right icon. It is a subject that gets discussed quite a bit and there are many opinions.
Also, there is a thread "pictures of tow vehicles" in this (Introduce Yourself) forum. There are many pages of photos of owner's tow vehicles. This may help narrow your "potential" choices.
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TheBum
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Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 2:08pm |
I'd recommend one that is rated for at least 5000 pounds of towing capacity and 500 pounds tongue weight. We use a Toyota Highlander, whose specs are exactly that and wouldn't really want anything with less capacity.
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dacolson
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Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 2:47pm |
Originally posted by David
You might try doing a "search" on tow vehicles, by clicking on the upper right icon. It is a subject that gets discussed quite a bit and there are many opinions.
Also, there is a thread "pictures of tow vehicles" in this (Introduce Yourself) forum. There are many pages of photos of owner's tow vehicles. This may help narrow your "potential" choices. |
Here's a recent thread:
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Dave - 2016 Silverado 2500HD LML - 2010 RP172T
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