Tow vehicles - Event Date: 03 Feb 2015 |
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techntrek
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Calendar Event: Tow vehicles Posted: 04 Mar 2015 at 8:22pm |
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One advantage of the newer 6-speed, and definitely with the 8-speed trannys, is less of a need for the low rear gear ratios, so I think you have the right idea. You really only need it low off the line, and 1st and 2nd on the 8-speeds are very low.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 05 Mar 2015 at 4:49pm | |
True about the 8 speed transmissions. First two ratios are VERY low. I get 15mpg towing the Pod at 65mph with cruise set. If I can tolerate driving at 55mph, then it climbs to 17mpg towing. I have the TDI (diesel) version of the Touareg.
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2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler
2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
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Larry158
Groupie Joined: 01 Oct 2014 Location: Old Forge NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 45 |
Posted: 06 Mar 2015 at 10:59am | |
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To all who responded to my query my hearfelt thanks. I believe I will stick with my present TV until something better comes along based on your responses. Tongue jn cheek I was ready to research the availability of a lifted Toyota 4 runner in my area until I scrolled down to the bottom of the message. Thanks again Larry158
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dsmiths
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Posted: 07 Mar 2015 at 7:58pm | |
two things all men Lie about is Gas Mileage, and their Sex Life.
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 07 Mar 2015 at 8:09pm | |
I have heard some tell fish stories also
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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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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 07 Mar 2015 at 8:53pm | |
Size always matters.
For fish stories, of course.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 07 Mar 2015 at 9:20pm | |
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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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thetower
Newbie Joined: 23 Jan 2015 Location: mtl CANADA Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 30 Mar 2015 at 8:15pm | |
Hello . We tow are 179 witt a dodge journey 2012 6 cyl and it is the same gas millage . Same speed . And it is verry safe and we enjoy the way down the road. We like verry mutch the match . We go to south carolina 3 time s a year . We are chasing the warm weather. Bon voyage les amis
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Born to be outside
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WIRpodder
Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 27 |
Posted: 05 Apr 2015 at 9:28am | |
I have a 03 4Runner with the V6 and tow package also and looking to get a 171 this week. Have you pulled in high winds or in the mountains? Do you use a WDH?
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 05 Apr 2015 at 1:09pm | |
I also had a 2003 4Runner V6 Limited 4 speed AISIN automatic transmission. They all came standard with the tow receiver (rear cross member mounted).. There is an optional frame mounted receiver which allows slightly higher tow capacity (tow weight and tongue weight). Stock 4Runner V6 has capacity 500/5000 (Tongue/Tow). It will tow an RPod "OK" . It will NOT tow well at 65-70 mph unless it's flatland, and you will never be able to use the 4th gear. You must leave it in 3rd, or the transmission will hunt like crazy towing 3000 pounds or more. Hills at any highway speed are taking at a leisurely pace. Accept that towing several thousand pounds will be at 50-55 mph on the highway heading uphill. I replaced my 10 year old 4Runner in 2013 with a diesel SUV because of my towing experiences, distance towing, and generally it was time for a more efficient vehicle anyway. The 4Runner was still in great condition, and was practically oil changes and scheduled maintenance only. Very few mechanical issues in 10 years. Sold it to a friend, who doesn't tow, he still uses it as his daily driver.
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2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler
2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
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