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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1215 |
Topic: New to us tow vehicle Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 4:37pm |
I think that the 2014 Ford F150 will get higher gas mileage and the new aluminum construction.
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 2:22pm |
forlornhope, I thought the new 150's were going to get 30 mpg highway?
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 1:25pm |
Congrats. You both going to join us again, this year for the Roundup? I have reserved 40 full hookups. Details in March. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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Folornhope
Groupie Joined: 22 Nov 2010 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 51 |
Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 11:42am |
Well...I bought a 2013 F 150 5 liter (302 cu in) with the aluminum panels. The only thing I've noticed so far is the panels on the drivers door "shimmey" when I close the door.
Mileage is between 18 and 22 highway (depends on hills, winds ect.), and drops to 10 to 12 with the pod on the back.
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Eddy the Escape Pod...177
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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1215 |
Posted: 19 Jan 2014 at 1:50am |
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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Craneman
Senior Member Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Tokeland,wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 387 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2014 at 11:41pm |
We took a little road trip today 320 miles ans averaged 21.2 mpg,now it will be interesting what I get with the pod hooked on the back"!!!!!!!!!!!!
Moe
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Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2014 at 12:20pm |
I'm thinking when it's time to upgrade my TV, I'm gonna have to take a look at The Chevy 2015 Colorado
Looks like competition for Toyota Tacoma? If I ever got a Class C I would have to consider the Beetle Dune as toad!! -fred
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2014 at 12:07pm |
I read they did some testing with aluminum bodies mixed into fleet buys along with steel ones. Sounds like users didn't know the difference. I would think they would have seen performance/mileage differences but apparently the trucks worked/held up the same. I want to know if it really gets 30mpg like the initial release said. |
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2014 at 11:50am |
Gotta love the smell of a tow vehicle in the morning. I'm curious how future owners will review the new F-150 with the aluminum body panels. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Kickstart
Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Location: Ocean Shores, W Online Status: Offline Posts: 267 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2014 at 12:31am |
Congrats! The Willapa Hills have just become like a flat land tow for you, Moe.
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