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 Topic: Whats pulling your RPodPosted: 08 Feb 2010 at 7:10am |
Guys would never resort to those sort of sneeky tactics to get something we want!!! It runs completely contrary to the "guys' code of ethics". He would no doubt be deeply hurt if he were to find you even suggested such a thing!
 What's pulling my Pod:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado
5.3L V8, Flex Fuel, 315 HP, Active Fuel Management*
Super Duper towing package w/ 3.42 rear gears & HD suspension
Prodigy brake controller
* if it doesn't need all 8 cyl. - it turns off four and runs on four.
I'd better get back to work and do something productive for the Company - so I can pay for the above!
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Brin
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Posted: 07 Feb 2010 at 8:50pm |
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We hope to be purchasing a used F250, diesel, 4WD truck to use for pulling the Rpod (among other things). My husband doesn't feel comfortable using our Toyota Tacoma since we often travel to the Blue Ridge Mountains and have full water tanks. Even with the tow package and transmission cooler, he feels as though too much towing will shorten the life of the tacoma. We can really tell the Tacoma is working to get the Pod up the mountains. I think it is just an excuse for him to get a diesel truck.
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Terri and Craig and Panzer
2009 - 175 RPod 2000 Ford F250 XLT Extended Cab Diesel |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2010 at 6:53pm |
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I have a similar RAV4 that I would like to pull an RPOD 175 with. Wondering what your current experience is and what, if any, additions you have such as trailer braking and sway bars.
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Posted: 25 Oct 2009 at 9:13pm |
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I have a 1999 Jeep Cherokee straight 6 good condition. (190 horsepower) 100,000 + miles. Have put on transmission cooler, trailer break controller, wiring and class III hitch. Have had transmission serviced and 4X4 serviced. I took all of these precautions for safety reasons.
Took the jeep to the dealer who agreed to let me drive it for several hours. Drove it 75 miles over interstates, hills, back roads, two towns, with traffic,etc. The little jeep handled the unit well. It weighed 1,250 pounds. Mileage going to dealer was 19.75 mpg. Towing the rv was 14.8 mpg for the overall 75 miles. It had good road handling and the brakes worked perfectly. We placed an order for the unit and are excited.
The dealer will be putting on a weight distribution hitch which will include anti sway as well. All for safety.
I hope this helps someone on their decision making journey.
Jack and Carol
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Posted: 25 Oct 2009 at 8:30pm |
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Heyas all,
Lookin to get a 177 or 175....looking through the posts, don't recall seeing any S-10 pullers. Anyone with experience or comments? I have a '99 Chevy S-10 with 4.3 V6, about 180HP. Cooling, electrical, shocks and brakes all new/replaced recently...thinking about a proportional brake controller/sway bar and a tranny cooler if we get the Pod. Your input is appreciated! Thanks!! |
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Posted: 17 Oct 2009 at 8:25pm |
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1997 Ford Explorer Limited SOHC with towing package 90,000 miles.
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Posted: 17 Oct 2009 at 10:27am |
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Yes they are some type of plastic and they would chafe against the coil springs. We tryed lubricants, tryed less air more air we were unable to stop the noise. My neighbor a retired mechanic said he had them a long time ago and they were rubber and that they were quiet. They were alot of work putting them in we had to drop the rear suspension, that is why we have left them in without any air preassure. Someday I hope to have the time and energy to remove them. It is my wifes car and she told me right away am I going to have listen to that noise all the time. That was end of the air shocks. David
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Posted: 17 Oct 2009 at 9:19am |
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Really? Noisy? I never would have thought that! Are they creaky?
Well, I will definitely try it without them first then. I was just going to put them on before we get the trailer but I will wait and see if I have a problem. Thanks so much for the info!
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Posted: 17 Oct 2009 at 6:12am |
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Gomjabber I would not recommend the airbags for the suspension. We had them installed in our saturn vue and they were very noisy. We let all the air out of them and hope to remove them. The R-Pod has a low tongue weight, I think that your Rav4 will be fine as it is. David
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Posted: 17 Oct 2009 at 2:20am |
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As my highlander is a hybrid, gets me one of the "green" spots up front in front my office at work, as that was worth the extra cost right there. :) Plus I needed the third row seating and didn't want a minivan. I guess you would have to see what other say about their RAV 4. I know on my highlander, I only saw a one inch drop of the fender wells with the trailer hooked up. And my tongue weight is higher then standard as I have dual tanks and batterise on mine. I have a light weight WDH setup on it right now, but that was more of a just because someone gave it to me, so I figured I would use it. |
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