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drdrew
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Topic: Whats pulling your RPod Posted: 16 Feb 2011 at 2:02pm |
jeep commander 5.7L v8 hemi....pulling 172T...should be enough,,,,
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techntrek
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Feb 2011 at 9:53am |
Top down, absolutely! When my wife and I were dating she had a Geo Tracker with a soft top that came completely off. Loved crusing around during the summer like that. Then kids came and the Tracker was sold so we could get a minivan...
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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iamsmonk
Senior Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Online Status: Offline Posts: 114 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Feb 2011 at 9:44pm |
saxack: I am going to be pulling our new 177 (with slideout) with my 2008 Wrangler X 2 door. I also have the 3.8 V6, 6 speed manual transmission. So far, I've only pulled it home from the dealer, about an hour's drive and it did OK. It handled very nicely with just my standard hitch. It was also empty. I had no problem accelerating. I do however have a bit of trouble climbing hills. Now when I say trouble, I only mean that I do have to go down to 5th or 4th gear going up the hills. I'm in North Carolina and we have some decent sized hills! Jeep's tow rating leaves much to be desired. But I truly feel if one is safe and takes into account what you are pulling we should be ok. I've heard the ratings aren't about what the vehicle can pull, but what the vehicle can stop! I'm sure that statement will open a whole new can of worms. I am currently awaiting an Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitch that I'm going to install on my 1998 Ford Ranger since my rear suspension isn't what it used to me. I have nearly 250,000 on the truck, but she is still a good one. It has a 4.0 V6 with 5 speed manual transmission. The only reason I mention this is that we traded our pop-up this past November, but I had pulled it with the Jeep and the Ranger. It had about the same tongue weight as the pod; overall weight was just a bit less than the pod. I don't know if its the torque or the horsepower but the Ranger did a slightly better job of pulling the pop-up, but the Jeep did well also. Only difference would be gearing down more in the Jeep than in the Ranger. I'm getting the truck ready simply because I like being able to throw firewood and the cooler on the back of the truck. And where we camp we usually stay put for the duration of the trip. If I plan a trip to the beach or mountains, I will take the Jeep because we will want to go "cruising" and that HAS to be done with the top down!!! Hope this helps.
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Sherrie & Carol,
Henri, Jay & Tanner 2004 Dodge Dakota w/4.7 V8 2011 r-pod 177 Let's go camping! |
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saxack
Newbie Joined: 30 Jan 2011 Location: So. Calif. Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Feb 2011 at 8:33pm |
Hi
I posted once before about pulling a 171 with a 2010 Jeep Wrangler 4 door 4X4 w/ 3.8 V6. It has a class 3 hitch & a "Prodigy" brake controller. It seems everyone says it will be underpowered. I have since looked into getting a supercharger for my Jeep which will add significantly more HP & torque. I haven't bought the RPod yet, & want to order the 171 Hood River Edition SUV package. Does anyone have any advice for me? It's a much cheaper way to get around getting a different vehicle to tow the Pod. |
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 2011 at 3:49am |
I'm happy for you! I agree with Tech...try it without it and see what you think (regarding the WDH).
I've yet to hear of anyone getting better mileage when towing (around 12), but you'll have plenty of "umph" to go wherever you want, whenever you want. Mountains, strong winds....who cares?!
Let us know what you think of it.
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tdrace
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Feb 2011 at 11:36pm |
Thanks Final price 37,995 to 26,995 Love it! with 4 miles on it. I can't believe it ! I am so excited!
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tdrace's
2018 180 2010 FORD F150 V-8 equalizer e-2 hitch Sisters on the Fly #1569 |
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techntrek
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Feb 2011 at 9:33pm |
Sweet. I've considered upgrading during this down time. What was your final price? I would say hook it up, and drive it around for a while. If you feel it every time you hit a bump (the usual tounge bounce onto the hitch ball), then try the WDH. If you can't feel the 'pod back there, forget the WDH. A secondary consideration, if you get more than an inch of sag on the rear axle then you may want to use it no matter how it feels. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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tdrace
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Feb 2011 at 9:19pm |
I pick up the 2010 Ford F150 in the morning. 11,000$ off of sticker price. 5.4 v-8 I can't wait to hook up to THE POD. Do you think I will need my wdh on this. I know I will have to readjust the settings. What do you think. I have the e-2 equalizer.
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2018 180 2010 FORD F150 V-8 equalizer e-2 hitch Sisters on the Fly #1569 |
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rpodcamper.com
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Feb 2011 at 11:13am |
I Agree with that statement. I have pulled our 171 with several different cars/trucks and got about the same milage. The only time I have seen improvement was when I had kayaks on the roof in a vshape. I plan to to more testing this summer with my truck and kayaks as we will be pulling to the same several times.
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TIDALWAVE
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Feb 2011 at 8:02am |
After towing my Pod for a year with both a Jeep Liberty (6cyl-3speed auto) and Chevy PU (8cyl-6spd auto), and reading all of the forum comments...I have come to the conclusion that just about any vehicle towing a Pod will get about 12-13 mph regardless of engine size/horsepower on the flats. What makes the difference is the ease of handling. With the Liberty, I can always feel the Pod when going uphill or if there are side winds. With the much larger PU, I have to look back to even notice that I am pulling the Pod.
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