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tsteckley
Newbie Joined: 10 Mar 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Topic: New R-Pod owner Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 12:40pm |
Hi Every one
I will be a new R-Pod owner this June 2018 I have a Toyota Venza and I will be getting the 176, all of the dealers say the the Venza will be good to tow. Has anyone on here used a Venza to tow, and what are your thoughts? Also I'm looking to do lots of modifications. Can someone direct me to where they are on this forum. I have seen some good ideas on a facebook page with adding windows to the bunks. has anyone done this and what was your experience like, with adding the windows. Or is this not a good idea. Looking into adding more selves/storage to the inside too. Thanks in advance
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Terry.S
2011 Toyota Venza 2018 R-Pod 176 (Delivery June 2018) 2004 Harley Davidson Electra Glide CVO 1963 Pontiac StratoChief |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 1:35pm |
Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your upcoming 176!! Try checking StephenH 's signature line I know he has done a lot of mods and has photo etc.
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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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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 2:43pm |
tsteckley,
Mods are in numerous posts and many members have them included with their signature. My advice is when looking for mod info use the advanced search or start a new post asking about a particular mod and if anyone has done it and how. This is a very receptive forum, you'll get an answer or several:) |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 3:44pm |
+1
The modifications I have made to our 179 might not apply for a 176. However, they may give you ideas for ones that will work for you. Enjoy your R-Pod. We certainly enjoy ours. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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mjlrpod
Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 4:30pm |
I hope you have checked the tow capacity on that vehicle. in 2014 it looks like it was 1000 pounds. In 2015 it was offered at 3500 pounds. Not sure what your actual vehicle is. You will also want to make sure you atleast add a tranny cooler. But welcome to the pod world. I like the 176, i have the 172 which is basically a 176 without a slide.
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
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ParPod
Senior Member Joined: 28 Oct 2016 Location: Manitoba Online Status: Offline Posts: 105 |
Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 9:41am |
Welcome.....when we started with our 179 we were using a 2012 Toyota Rav V6 Sport with a tow pkg. I also had a E2 hitch set up which was required. So a similiar vehicle to the Venza. As long as we were planning on staying local it would have suited our needs if we were careful with the weight. I suspect that one of the reasons we got away with it was the type of hitch, which for the Rav was required. I don't know where in Ontario you are or will be towing but you do have a wide selection of beautiful places to visit. As already suggested, make sure you have a transmission cooler and in addition a WD/AS hitch like the E2. After that hook it up and give'er a go....you'll find out quickly if the vehicle is going to do the things that you want to do.
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Bob&Margaret
2017 179 2016 Toyota 4Runner 2 sets of Golf Clubs |
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tsteckley
Newbie Joined: 10 Mar 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 6:18pm |
Thanks everyone for the advice. The Venza is a 6 cylinder rated at 3500 lbs towing, which will probably
be a little over once fully loaded with everything. I have just found a used Equal-i-zer Hitch 600/6000 ,which should make the drive easier. I will be going on long and short trips out east and west all over Canada and USA. Had a smaller pop up tent trailer which was around 2000 lbs or a little more loaded.It was no problem pulling to the east coast. we already experienced campers from tent to tent trailer and now an r-pod. Looking forwarded to this years camping season
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Terry.S
2011 Toyota Venza 2018 R-Pod 176 (Delivery June 2018) 2004 Harley Davidson Electra Glide CVO 1963 Pontiac StratoChief |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 7:50pm |
Happy camping, enjoy your rpod!
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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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Pod613
Newbie Joined: 11 Sep 2017 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
Posted: 17 Mar 2018 at 4:05pm |
Welcome! I recently purchased a 2018 RP176 and expect to take delivery in April. Can't wait!!
We are tent campers for the last 15 years so this is an upgrade for us to say the least. What part of Ontario are you in?
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2019 RP176
2016 Honda Pilot EX-L AWD |
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Posted: 17 Mar 2018 at 4:16pm |
We have a 2009 Venza towcap 3500 # never towed with it. I like the Tundra better for towing.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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