Future RPod 171 owner, just saying hi.

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   Hi everyone,         I am in the process of getting a new 171 and am excited for it, but I was wondering if some people could chime in and offer me some advice.
    I am not new to camping, and am currently in the process of selling my Scamp camper. I have used a 2008 Nissan Quest to tow it now for 8 years and have had no problems. What can I expect in performance and handling characteristics going from a Scamp to a 171 Pod. Everything is well within specs for towing the 171 but I hear different opinions and wanted if any of the people on the forum who tow with a minivan regularly can give me some advice and their experiences, and what I can expect or if I am making a mistake buying the  Rpod.
       Thanks in advance.
                             Rob

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Robodad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Feb 2017 Location: Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Topic: Future RPod 171 owner, just saying hi. Posted: 05 Feb 2017 at 9:56pm
	Hi everyone, I am in the process of getting a new 171 and am excited for it, but I was wondering if some people could chime in and offer me some advice. I am not new to camping, and am currently in the process of selling my Scamp camper. I have used a 2008 Nissan Quest to tow it now for 8 years and have had no problems. What can I expect in performance and handling characteristics going from a Scamp to a 171 Pod. Everything is well within specs for towing the 171 but I hear different opinions and wanted if any of the people on the forum who tow with a minivan regularly can give me some advice and their experiences, and what I can expect or if I am making a mistake buying the Rpod. Thanks in advance. Rob

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 7:17am
	Welcome to the group! Used to own a 171 and loved it. Upgraded to a 179 and still tow in with our Grand Caravan. We tow up and down the east coast. We have plenty of power and get pretty good mileage while towing.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Robodad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Feb 2017 Location: Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 7:41am
	Thanks that makes me feel more comfortable buying it. What is your avg mpg? We were getting 18 with the scamp. Again thanks for the response!

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 8:07am
	We average 13.5 coming out of Vermont, as soon as we get down to the Massachusetts border we get 14.5-15.6 Once we get down near NJ we get 15-5-17 it really depends on the wind. We average 60-65 driving speed
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Robodad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Feb 2017 Location: Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 09 Feb 2017 at 10:25am
	Good to hear, puts my mind at ease. I appreciate the input!!

Robodad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Feb 2017 Location: Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 10 Feb 2017 at 8:39am
	Pick it up next week, I hope we have a lot of good times in it!!!!