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 Topic: Whats pulling your RPodPosted: 21 Aug 2009 at 4:00pm |
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Chrysler Town and Country minivan, but hard on it, Going to purchase a truck in a few months when the van is paid for, don't want to trade it in. Of course I do live in the mountains which makes a big difference
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Posted: 21 Aug 2009 at 12:05am |
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Sweeeeet.....I like your taste in floorplan
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Former owner of 2009 172 Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek C190Popular |
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Posted: 20 Aug 2009 at 10:52pm |
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Pulling a 172 with our Dodge Nitro.
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Posted: 08 Aug 2009 at 12:53pm |
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In the market for the 171. We have a jeep Cherokee (1999). 4X4 with 130,000 miles on it. Original owner, been very well maintained. Have a class III hitch, will be putting on a transmission cooler, properly wired for trailer and brakes from dealer. Will use a weight distribution sway prevention hitch that has been recommended by the dealer.
I currently get around 20mpg (+-). Dealer tells me that with prudent driving with the slower speed of around 55 mph, I should be able to maintain around 14 mpg. (there about) My anxiety is that I have been reading different accounts of mileages dropping even to 6.5 mpg. Is there anyone out there who has a vehicle similar to mine who can share their own experiences with mpg and performance with this vehicle. The engine in my jeep is a 4.0 liter six cylinder with a 195 HP rating. My jeep is the Cherokee and not the Grand Cherokee. Thanks for any suggestions. Jack Edwards Nashville, TN |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2009 at 3:49pm |
What year Ranger do you have? I have a 1999 4x4 V-6 that looks (at least spec wise) that it would pull the 175 (need to get a receiver and lights put on though). MC |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2009 at 3:12pm |
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We have a 2007 saturn vue, as well as a few others pulling the RPods. The honda odysseys , pilots, Acura MDXs, and older saturn vues all have the same engines and transmissions. The saturn vue has plenty of power, keep the transmission in the trailer pulling mode. Not sure of the long term reliabilty of the transmission, hopeing hondas reputation of good quality holds up to be true. Yes you will need the wireing for trailer brakes.
 David and Danette
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Posted: 07 Aug 2009 at 3:07pm |
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Yes, most dealers will say anything it takes to make a sell. My guess is that you are borderline. Check the owners manual and see what it says. Brakes on the Pod would be a must have. You should also have a tranny cooler.
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Posted: 07 Aug 2009 at 1:44pm |
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I asked the dealer if my Odyssey can pull this trailer, he said yes (but wondering if he is just trying to get a sale). on paper it can pull 3500lbs, I have a class II after market hitch on it now (to haul our current 13ft boler, it works great for that!), but no trailer brake set up, which I would think would be necessary based on the weight.
Alternately I have a 2007 subaru outback, but it is a 5 spd 4cyl, so thinking this is not a good idea.
Comments anyone?
Looking forward to see what the Sienna can do.
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Posted: 15 Jul 2009 at 1:45pm |
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I have done some research and found out the transmission should be no problem. To not use 5th gear and not let the engine bog down. I spoke to two transmission shops. The weakest link would be the clutch if not used properly. The transmission does not have a fluid pump, a cooler is not avialable. The transmission is a heavyduty truck transmission the lower 2,000 tow capacity is because of the clutch, but if used properly should be fine. I have driven a manual transmission all my life shouldn"t have a problem. Plan on staying in Florida with it. If we go out of state we will use the saturn V6. Its a jeep designed for climbing hills its built to be tough. The steepest inclines we will proably be driving up would be bridges.
David and Danette
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Posted: 14 Jul 2009 at 10:12pm |
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IMO you would be replacing a transmission. We towed a PUP with a MPV mini-van (PUP weight 2700# and MPV towed 3000#) we burned the transmission in just 5 trips out with the PUP. No hills, mostly level ground. We ended up stranded on the I system, not able to go anywhere. It would also be a safety issue for you and everyone on the road.
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