Removing the A/C |
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dr.becky
Newbie Joined: 13 Apr 2016 Location: UT Online Status: Offline Posts: 30 |
Topic: Removing the A/C Posted: 06 May 2016 at 11:39am |
I would like to thank this group for being kind and thoughtful. I did not get a sense of meanness that can be so pervasive in internet dialogues. Kudos to all!!
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this_is_nascar
Senior Member Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Location: NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 466 |
Posted: 06 May 2016 at 5:51am |
Thank you for making the right decision.
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"Ray & Connie"
- 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 04 May 2016 at 9:21pm |
Just for the liability reasons, you made the right choice. Once you add your stuff you can add hundreds of pounds more. My rule of thumb is stuff + full water tank will approach an extra 1000 pounds, so a 171 fully loaded will be pushing the limits of the 3500 pound towing limit that you find on minivans. Which is why we usually suggest a 5000 pound limit, minimum.
You could look for a 151, which is smaller than the 17x line and came in around 1900 pounds. Few were made so it would be harder to find one, but they do occasionally pop up here. If you packed carefully you would be at your limit - but legal.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 04 May 2016 at 8:37pm |
That is probably the best decision for the present. If and when you are able to upgrade to a better tow vehicle, then you will already know about the R-Pod.
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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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abejita76
Newbie Joined: 25 Apr 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 04 May 2016 at 8:28pm |
After speaking with multiple dealers & learning that each unit is weighed at the factory and labeled - and there is no way to guarantee the weight, even when special ordering - we've opted not to proceed with an R-Pod at this juncture. I would have been very upset if we ordered one sans A/C, M/W, etc and it still ended up weighing >2400#.
I can't understand how there is such great variability between the same unit floor plan with the same options, or how they get away with advertising some as 2137#... What happened to quality control? Maybe someday. Thank you to all who replied. |
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 04 May 2016 at 7:11pm |
But obviously doing something against the manufacturers recommendations gives those who sue the ammo they need to win. |
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 04 May 2016 at 6:34am |
I would say that even if someone towed unsafely or not, you can be sued regardless. Being faultless in an accident does not mean you can't be successfully sued for having done nothing wrong. Believe it.
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2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler
2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 03 May 2016 at 9:23pm |
Even if it can pull 4000 pounds, it definitely won't handle more than a few hundred pounds of tongue weight (my Suburban only has a 1000 pound limit).
As was mentioned above, if you get into an accident your insurance will not cover you and you will be exposed to a potential lawsuit.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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JohnBG
Senior Member Joined: 14 Apr 2015 Location: Deltona, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 190 |
Posted: 03 May 2016 at 5:00pm |
Ditto what everyone else said. I'm towing a 171 with a V6 Honda Ridgeline that is rated for 5,000 lb. and wish I had a bigger tow vehicle. It's not the weight but the wind resistance that is the issue.
The dry weights of the pods listed do not include items such as the battery, A/C, propane tank, convection microwave and any water you might carry. You always want to keep a few gallons in the black tank so that any residue doesn't dry out and harden. Then you want to keep a few gallons in the fresh tank for using the toilet, washing hands while travelling, more if you plan to dry camp. water weighs about 8 lb. per gallon. You also didn't factor any cords, hoses, supplies, utensils, food, clothing, and other items you normally stock the pod with which can add 100-200 lbs. easily. I haven't weight mine, but I would hazard to guess my fully loaded 171 (2300 lb. dry) is closer to 3,000 lb. once everything is factored in.
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2010 R-Pod RP-171
2010 Honda Ridgeline TV |
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GLBCamper
Senior Member Joined: 30 Jun 2015 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 274 |
Posted: 02 May 2016 at 10:22pm |
Personally, I'd save all the money you are talking about for mods to your 12 year old Subaru and just get a new tow vehicle that can do the job - or not get a pod.
Curious to see how the test rental goes.
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