Now that Heartland has changed.....
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Topic: Now that Heartland has changed.....
Posted By: photog
Subject: Now that Heartland has changed.....
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 4:24pm
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......the floor plans on all mpg's it was an easy decision to stay with the Pod. (None of the mpg's have a full stay down bed anymore) http://www.wholesalervclub.com/2010-heartland-rv-mpg-185-OH-i126017 - http://www.wholesalervclub.com/2010-heartland-rv-mpg-185-OH-i126017 Sofar, unless someone changes our mind it will be the 171. It is the lightest of all and since we will be towing it long distance with a Ford Escape we need to keep the weight as low as possible.
We are going to the RV show in Calgary next Friday and will either buy or order one. ------------- Heinrich and Elly 2010 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab 2010 Prime Time Tracer 205M |
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Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 8:17pm
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photog, I've got a 2008 Mazda Tribute (which is a re-badged Escape) and a 171. I thought I'd share my tow experience: I love my Tribute, and its ok for towing on relatively flat ground, but I wouldn't suggest it in the mountains. On flat land, keeping speed at or above 100km/h is pushing things too far - 90 km/h seems to be in the zone for this combo. 7-degree+ hills are tough and I have to drop speed in order to keep the revs high in second gear. Yes, I know that the 171 is well within tow spec for the Tribute/Escape. The real-world experience has, however, has been a bit disappointing. That said, I've only experienced a 25%-30% drop in gas mileage while towing. Others, with other 3500lb tow vehicles are saying that they're coming at at a 50% drop. |
Posted By: photog
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 9:09pm
Thank you Outbound, your comments are appreciated. Our Escape is a 2009 with the 240 HP engine and 6 speed auto transmission and I HOPE that it will make a difference. I used to drive our daughters 2008 Escape and I was less than impressed.
Getting another Tow vehicle is not an option and the 171 is the lightest trailer with a stay down bed that we have found, so somehow we will make it work.
------------- Heinrich and Elly 2010 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab 2010 Prime Time Tracer 205M |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 10:13pm
Ah... I think that will make all the difference in the world  |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 8:20pm
| I'm hoping to see the MPG's come out with a Queen Bed Model with out a slide out. I personally do not want the slide out just tow the camper in and plug in and camp. |
Posted By: sylviablue
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 8:43am
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No slide outs for me either. Keep it simple.
------------- four peas |