I knew this would get out of hand

First it was the R-pod, then all the goodies for the new R-pod, then the new hitch and the 7 pin connector and the brake controller.  Then I decided that the 4 cylinder Tacoma might be a bit lacking in power and the Xterra (with a small 6 cylinder) weighted so much it wasn't a much better tow vehicle  than the Tacoma.  So, out I go and buy a new Tacoma with a 6 cylinder.  It's a good thing I have the R-pod.  I might have to sell the house to pay for everything else.  

I had the Tacoma 4 cyl for only 3 1/2 years which is the shortest time I've ever owned a vehicle.   I don't consider a vehicle 'broken in' for at least ten years.  The Xterra is a 2000 model.  Runs great, it's just lacking in power.   I'll be using the R-pod next week pulled by the Tacoma.  It'll be the first real trip for either.  I can't wait.

Yep, Poddin' is a commitment! If we had bought our Pod 1.5 years sooner, we'd still have my 8 cyl SUV. Instead, traded 8 cyl SUV for 4 cyl car (gas mileage), then traded 4 cyl car for 6 cyl truck (towing) to buy Pod. My least favorite question when I tell my buddies about the Pod and they see the new truck, "Didn't you used to have an SUV?" My answer, "Yes, but i don't want to talk about it." 

Hi Doug, I'm planning on buying a Toyota Sienna and an R-Pod 177. Will this combo work?
Appreciate any help.
Thankx
Buck
Sterling PA

Welcome gnawbone.  I had a 2003 Sienna, with 215 horsepower.  It was marginal - fine for backroads, fine on a flat highway.  But it had to downshift to 2nd to maintain speed on grades at highway speed, and one trip to Florida I had a full day of heavy headwind and I physically couldn't maintain full speed (mpg dropped to 8, too).

The newer Siennas have more power and torque so they should do better.  The Siennas have a fairly short wheel base and a very soft suspension no matter what model year, so I highly highly recommend a weight distribution hitch like the E2 or Equalizer.