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    Posted: 08 Jun 2016 at 9:54pm
Those aren't mountains in WVa!
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Originally posted by Band Leader

Would love to hear how well the Pathfinder does in mountain driving, and what kind of mileage you get.

I have a 2013 Pathfinder w/ Tow Package and it does extremely well up mountains in WVA. The CVT is extremely smooth and since it has no gears, it doesn't spend time searching up down the range as a regular transmission would. My only complaint is the soft rear suspension. With a WDH it's not bad, but there are no aftermarket upgrades available.
Mileage towing varies between 12-14 MPG
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Would love to hear how well the Pathfinder does in mountain driving, and what kind of mileage you get.
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Posts: 4508 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Leo B Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Jun 2016 at 6:20pm
Nice set up
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2016 R Pod 178
2015 Nissan Pathfinder AWD V6 with 5000 Tow capacity
MODS
#1 New Queen mattress
#2 Reinforced Seating area and Modified storage layout with pantry
#3 Cutting Board over stove
#4 Shelves over dinette
#5 Shelves over Queen
#6 Toilet paper dispenser under sink
#7 Spice rack in kitchen
#8 Solar and Generator
#9 Additional Sewer hose storage
#10 Lots of storage crates in outside storage
#11 Little stuff like mirrors, hooks, hanging storage
#12 12 Volt DC outlet
Still to do
#13 RCA's TV to Receiver for audio from TV to Rpod speakers
#14 Dual 6 Volt batteries

First Trip planned 6/22-7/4 Eastern Sierras
2016 R-Pod 178
2015 Pathfinder Platinum AWD
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Posts: 4508 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Leo B Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 1:19pm
Nice set up!
Leo & Melissa Bachand
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Posts: 84 		Post Options Post Options   Quote ron/roscoe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 12:34pm
I agree, the weight might be to much.
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Finally got TracRacs installed to carry the kayaks. 
Dave - 2016 Silverado 2500HD LML - 2010 RP172T
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Posts: 9059 		Post Options Post Options   Quote techntrek Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Jun 2016 at 6:48pm
If you mean adding to the rear of the pod, I wouldn't.  It has a lightweight frame.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posts: 84 		Post Options Post Options   Quote ron/roscoe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Jun 2016 at 8:50am
Why not just weld a 24 inch of receiver trailer 1.25 steel to the bottom of the spare tire holder?  I tow with a Jeep Grand Cherokee.  Appears to be plenty of room for the mod.
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