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techntrek
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Topic: New owner of used '09 152 Posted: 03 May 2013 at 11:32pm |
Welcome. Hills and highway speeds will not mix with a 3500 pound rating on a TV and the pod. The wind resistance at highway speeds is the deciding factor - not weight - although the slightly lighter weight of the 152 can only help. Ironically you'll be ok on back roads since wind resistance never kicks in. We towed with a Sienna for years and didn't have a problem with our popup which was heavier than the pod, but trips to Maine and Florida with the pod quickly showed me that it wasn't up to 55 mph+ and head winds or hills.
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g4royce
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Posted: 05 May 2013 at 3:27pm |
Welcome to the forum!
We're towing with a 6 cylinder Subaru Outback mostly over gentle terrain here in the NE in decent weather. However, when we tried to tow up and down scenic hills in the finger lakes (the wrong way) during a heat wave, we definitely stressed the car. We have a standard class 2 hitch and also added a tranny-cooler.
We pack quite lightly but are slowly accumulating "pod things".  We still decant our shampoo and toiletries into just what we need instead of going for those in-stall dispensers. Every little bit counts when you're that close to your limit
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ChaiPod
2009 RP152
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6
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g4royce
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Posted: 05 May 2013 at 3:31pm |
On another note, on the '09 152: get your back window checked for leaks as it was the earlier models that had the back window problems and had to be replaced. Also check that you've had the factory running lights done
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ChaiPod
2009 RP152
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sailo25
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Posted: 05 May 2013 at 4:56pm |
Just finished our first trip out with our 151 behind 2011 outback 4cyl. NEED a bigger TV handled ok but 60 mph is about top speed comfortable without working engine and tran. to hard and that was on fairly flat roads. Weighed it after packing for the trip tongue weight 320lbs and total weight of 2720 lbs.
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Zag
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Posted: 30 May 2013 at 11:17am |
A quick update. After much deliberating I found a well-loved 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 with a 3.5L V6 so we are one big step closer to being able to tow our R-Pod which we've dubbed Cuty-Pod.
Question? The TV has a 4-pin trailer connector, can I get that adapter to work with a 7-pin connector or am I looking at putting in a new 7-pin kit?
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2009 RP-152 (Cutie-Pod)
2001 Nissan Pathfinder
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sailo25
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Posted: 30 May 2013 at 11:28am |
You can but you do not have brakes and 12v power to your trailer when towing the one I got has leads that can be run to the battery and brake controller if you install one. I have not but I am pulling short distances and have a 151
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sailo25
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Posted: 30 May 2013 at 11:30am |
Also just bought a Honda pilot which I will hook up power and brakes.
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techntrek
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Posted: 30 May 2013 at 8:55pm |
Congrats. The flip side of what sailo is saying is with a 4-pin connector you only get left/right/brake/running lights. Since you must also have brakes (not just brake lights), you'll have to convert to a 7-pin Bargeman and get a brake controller.
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Zag
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Posted: 02 Jun 2013 at 11:45pm |
Hi G4Royce,
I had all the windows resealed when I bought the RV so I should be okay there?
The running lights haven't been put on yet (original owner wasn't aware of the recall). Once I get all my TV fixed up with a 7-pin connector I'll reach out to the local dealership to get the lights added. Hopefully I won't have any issues with the trailer being from the US orginally (and currently migrated to Canada).
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2009 RP-152 (Cutie-Pod)
2001 Nissan Pathfinder
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Seanl
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Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 6:40am |
Originally posted by Zag
Hi G4Royce,I had all the windows resealed when I bought the RV so I should be okay there? The running lights haven't been put on yet (original owner wasn't aware of the recall). Once I get all my TV fixed up with a 7-pin connector I'll reach out to the local dealership to get the lights added. Hopefully I won't have any issues with the trailer being from the US orginally (and currently migrated to Canada). |
Did you import the trailer to Canada? I ask because in order to import a vehicle into Canada you need a recall clearance letter.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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