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ToolmanJohn 
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 Topic: Pictures of tow vehicles and trailersPosted: 15 May 2016 at 3:28pm |
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Definitely better to use a high octane fuel when towing. It will help with getting maximum HP and reducing pre-detonation under heavy load conditions.
The rest of the time, use the lowest grade the vehicle is recommended for and save some money. A high octane fuel will not yield any appreciable increase in fuel economy, you'll only see the difference in your wallet.
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2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler
2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
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Leo B
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Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
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Posted: 15 May 2016 at 4:51pm |
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That is pretty good mileage for towing!
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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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Captiankd
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Joined: 06 Mar 2016 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
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Posted: 31 May 2016 at 1:46pm |
 We are fairly new to this but have posted a few times. I don't have a great picture as yet but will post one when I do.I just wanted to say that it has taken us a while to name our pod but here it is. We will be having two Corgis traveling with us so our name is Hairy Podder.
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Pnew40
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Posted: 31 May 2016 at 4:43pm |
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Thats a great name ! We will be having our first weekend camping trip with our new r pod this weekend with our two poodles.
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Pat & Bill
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Leo B
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Posted: 31 May 2016 at 9:35pm |
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Good luck and enjoy!!
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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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fwunder
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Posted: 31 May 2016 at 10:25pm |
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Great picture and good looking rig emckinley.
In my experience dragging a 178 across country and back and up and down with my 4Runner, regular gas was the most economical. I have experimented with premium and it did improve mileage, but it wasn't worth it. Sorry, I didn't keep the math, but it became pretty obvious...for me...with my TV. Have fun! fred |
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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StephenH
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Posted: 31 May 2016 at 10:35pm |
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Was the 4Runner naturally aspirated or turbocharged? Ford specifies premium gas with the 2.0L Ecoboost engine when towing. I would not want to risk using regular, especially in mountainous terrain. If it was flatlands and lower speed, then it might be okay.
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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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fwunder
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Posted: 31 May 2016 at 10:59pm |
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I think it breathes just normally. No Turbo. I did try a couple of tanks premium crossing Wyoming. We did get a little better mileage, but it wasn't worth it. Just my experience.
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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StephenH
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Posted: 31 May 2016 at 11:07pm |
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Okay. If I had a naturally aspirated engine, then I would probably stick with regular also. Actually, I would rather have a Diesel, but the Escape suited our budget better.
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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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Capt Kidd
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Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 12:23pm |
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Photos of my 179 with new graphics.
  
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The Pirate's Pod
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