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    Posted: 14 Apr 2014 at 7:25pm
We are looking at getting our first r-pod and driving with two dogs to Nova Scotia from Georgia. We have a Toyota Highlander, 6 cylinder, two wheel drive. Will we be OK? Also, we would like a hybrid. If it is cold and we do not lift up the back door and pull out the bed area, is there enough room for two people in the bed area with the back door down (ie all shut up)? I know there are bunks but what about the main bed area?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Apr 2014 at 8:30pm
Welcome.  If I remember right the Highlander has a 3500 pound towing capacity so it will work.  I can't answer your other question (sometimes referred to as "turtling") but others here will.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Apr 2014 at 10:45pm
You can look up your tow vehicle here:  http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-towing-guides/
Each year they redo it, but the basic info is in the 2014 Guide.

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Thank you. I know the capacity is fine, I was just hoping to get an idea of the general handling.
We slept in one day and the hybrid was sold. So we are searching for another!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 9:44pm
I don't think the hybrid has the same towing capacity as the 6Cyl.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 9:59pm
I think the OP means hybrid pod not hybrid Highlander.  The towing capacity of the hybrid highlander is 3,500 lbs though. Depending on the year, the regular (6 cyl) Higlander is 5,000 lbs.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Apr 2014 at 10:56pm
Any pod when loaded with, clothes, food, etc. brings weight very close to 3500lb. I wouldn't pull it with any tv that is rated lower than 5000lb. Its a safety margin thing, not only for yourself but for others that you meet on the road.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 9:41am
Thread drift.  I don't know about a tent pod with the tent closed, but Nova Scotia, especially Cape Breton, is one of the most beautiful places I've been. I think you'll be fine with two people and two well-behaved dogs though.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 12:08pm
OP, our original tow vehicle was a Hyundai Veracruz with a 3500# capacity.  We went with the 171 model since it was one of, if not the, lowest weighted Pods available ... that, and we actually like the floor plan layout.  We used it for 1 1/2 years with the Veracruz camping around NC, SC, GA and TN.  For the area around these parts we had no problems with towing it, as it is mostly flat with some rolling hills.  We always packed light, kept speed down, were very cautious and conscious about other vehicles around us, and generally took it easy.

We always said though that if we moved or wanted to take trips into larger mountain areas we would need to get a larger capacity TV, which is exactly what we have done this spring in anticipation of heading west to WA.  So, can you tow with a 3500# capacity ... yes, if you are smart about it.  
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 2:27pm
Ditto.  Our Sienna was rated for 3500 pounds, which was fine for more local trips.  Even on most hills it wasn't a problem.  But a long trip to Florida with an unusually strong head wind convinced me that I needed something more substantial for long distance trips.
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