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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Topic: R-Pod frontal area Posted: 24 Mar 2016 at 10:39pm |
I think I will wait until the car goes out of warranty before I try using one of those. The AeroPlus seems to have helped quite a bit. By the latter part of April, I will have a longer trip finished which will include some mountain terrain (Western NC, Virginia, West, Virginia, Kentucky) as well as relatively flat terrain. I'll have a much better idea of the impact of the AeroPlus then. It won't quite be apples to apples though. I won't be trying to hit 65-70 mph. Top speed will be limited to 60 mph, as that is what PurpleLine says to prevent damage to the AeroPlus. While I think it can take higher speeds, 60 mph is not creeping along either.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 24 Mar 2016 at 9:07pm |
Definitely keep us posted on the long-term mpg results.
One way to get some improvement in mpg is by using a tuner/programmer. Jury is still out how my inTune improves mpg while towing but during commuting with their mpg tune (which can't be used while towing) I'm seeing a 5-10% improvement.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 10:30pm |
I took the pod last year to the Goshen Rally 6500 km return trip. Mpg is a little early to tell since I was braking in a new truck. So far the thing I know for sure it tracks a lot better behind the truck.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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AnOutsider
Newbie Joined: 23 Mar 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 9:31pm |
That's what I'm most curious about
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 9:30pm |
That is great! How does it work with towing? Do you notice any improvement in mileage since you put it on or is it too early to tell?
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Leo B
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Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 8:42pm |
That's quite a job!
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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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Retroactive
Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Bolton, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 270 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 8:38pm |
Skills!
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 8:02pm |
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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AnOutsider
Newbie Joined: 23 Mar 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 7:52pm |
pretty cool! details?
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Posted: 23 Mar 2016 at 7:45pm |
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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