New Podders deciding btwn tow vehicles

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   Unfortunately, I can't tell what amperage the alternator is by looking. I believe i did see a transmission cooler when I looked. In any case, temperatures did not seem to be an issue when we towed over the mountain passes between Utah and Arizona.

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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418	Topic: New Podders deciding btwn tow vehicles Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 10:00am
	Unfortunately, I can't tell what amperage the alternator is by looking. I believe i did see a transmission cooler when I looked. In any case, temperatures did not seem to be an issue when we towed over the mountain passes between Utah and Arizona.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

mjlrpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1221	Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 10:29am
	I actually saw the tranny cooler in the one i'm buying. I'm gonna bring it down to my mechanic and get his opinion on what it has/ doesnt have. I called Nissan headquarters, and THEY couldnt tell me. I'm pretty sure it has everything i want, i got bits and pieces from car and driver , edmunds, etc., but it would be so much nicer if they would simply document it. I will certainly be making them aware that they are really being foolish to not make this more easily known.
	2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418	Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 9:47pm
	Agreed! It does not make sense to hide specification. They are important to help one make a decision on what to purchase.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

mjlrpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1221	Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 2:04pm
	Thanks for your input stephen, This is the truck i decided on. It has the trifold tonneau bed cover on it now, but not in the photo.
	2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding

ronahue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 317	Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 2:56pm
	I have the same truck except it's a King Cab instead of Crew Cab I think you will be very happy with it as a TV. Maybe we will see you around some of the Massachusetts campgrounds we particularly like Nickerson State Park on the Cape. Congratulations
	Ron & Sharon 2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated

grand beaver Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 07 Feb 2016 Location: Western Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 52	Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 4:41pm
	My 2014 Ford F150 w/ a 3.5 Ecoboost has been a superb TV!......if I was doing a purchase today I would look for a 2016 F150 SuperCab with the 2.7 liter Ecoboost. The combination of turbocharging (no loss of power @ elevation) with the low rpm torque of the Ecoboost engine can't be overstated. The trucks pull way harder with a load than you can ever imagine. The 2.7 Eco will get a bit better mileage than my 3.5 Eco when not towing. Find one with a 36 gal tank and the range between fuelups is great (an important consideration out West). Most of these trucks will come from the factory already set up with Sway control, towing brake controllers and trans coolers. Many of the 2016's are heavily discounted right now making them a great choice!

CampCat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Feb 2016 Location: North Dakota Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Posted: 01 Jan 2017 at 10:17am
	Nice frontier. I'm looking for a midsize tv. I'll be buying in about a year. I've been researching and following all the chats I can. Did you post this o FB to. Sounds familiar! I'll be following so be sure to post a follow up on cros and cons, if you don't mind. Ty and nice ride
	Patrick&Deanna, Scion xB, Clark Vertex Hammock "PuppypPod", crosswind kayak Starting from scratch😄

Bugout Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Jan 2017 Location: S caroline Online Status: Offline Posts: 117	Posted: 02 Jan 2017 at 3:19pm
	I started towing with an 02 Tacoma six banger with no tow package 5000 tow rateing truck was ok and it was time to trade up bought a 2016 tacoma with tow package tow rateing 6800 love it gets about 12 mpg pulling my 178 at 65 mph
	Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6

OurPodJourneys Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Posted: 02 Jan 2017 at 10:06pm
	Your responses are all helpful -- thanks! We've moved from considering SUVs to pickups, and are down to deciding btwn Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado and Ford F-150, all in V-6, for towing our 179. Would appreciate any experiences or opinions regarding how they stack up against each other. (At this point, considering only used TVs).

rda54 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Nov 2016 Location: Minnesota Online Status: Offline Posts: 106	Posted: 02 Jan 2017 at 11:29pm
	Don't count out the Chevy 1500 the New motors are good on gas. The 2016 is quieter than my wife's Lincoln mkz. There all good if they get you to where your going.
	Ronald & Lonna 2014 178 2016 Chevy 1500