R-Pod 177HRE & Quadralift TV
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Topic: R-Pod 177HRE & Quadralift TV
Posted By: merleg
Subject: R-Pod 177HRE & Quadralift TV
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2012 at 5:20pm
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Greetings, everyone! We're new to the forum and looking forward to getting cyber-acquainted. We just purchased a 2012 R-Pod 177 HRE and Spring is on its way in central Oregon—67 degrees as I write this! But before we head out, I already have a question: Our 2011 Grand Cherokee V6 Overland is rated to tow 5,000 lbs, although the manual specifies that a WDH be installed if towing over 3,500, perhaps because it has an independent rear suspension. In the very short trip to get the trailer home, Quadralift did a fine job of load leveling and I didn't notice any sway at 55 mph with no wind and few large trucks around. It seems there are conflicting reports as to actual dry weight of the 177 HRE, ranging from about 2400 lbs to 2700 lbs, but loaded I believe I will be hovering very close around 3,500. My question is this: Do any of you have a similar combo (i.e., 177 HRE and 2011 or 12 Grand Cherokee with Quadralift); and, if so, have you installed a WDH and/or sway control bar? I'm leaning toward installing a Reese SC hitch, but that just adds more weight. I want to be as safe as possible, but I also want to avoid overkill. Your experience will be gratefully received. Thanks and happy "podding." ------------- Merle & Ruth '12 R-Pod 177 HRE '11 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland "There's joy in the journey!" |
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Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2012 at 8:03pm
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Welcome to the podding world Merleg. Weight: Your 177 dryweight is 2418#, by the time you add batteries propane(tanks) AC, fridge, furnace, microwave, hotwater tank etc. you can add another 400 to 500#, because this items are not included in the dry weight. than you add all your stuf you put in the trailer and in your TV plus yourself and passengers, you will end up way over 4000#. I pull my 172 with a 3/4 ton HD silverado, would not think of leaving whithout my EQUAL-I-ZER HITCH. My 1 cent worth. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: merleg
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2012 at 8:57pm
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Thanks for the explanation. I was under the impression, apparently a mistaken one, that the dry weight published by manufacturers included all standard equipment, but not optional stuff, so the fridge and furnace would be included in this case, but a microwave or AC would not. Sounds like I need to move ahead with the WDH. ------------- Merle & Ruth '12 R-Pod 177 HRE '11 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland "There's joy in the journey!" |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2012 at 9:44pm
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Welcome. The dry weight will include the items listed as standard, yes. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2012 at 3:07pm
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We tow with a '04 Grand Cherokee also rated @ 5000lbs, and have the E2 equalizer WDH and sway control on our pod. We have a 181g. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2012 at 9:46am
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Welcome merleg. We pull our POD with a 07 Gande Cherokee and it does great without any additional type of hitch. I do wish that I had the Quadralift but it was not offered in 07. We tow ours out to Arizona and back without any issues, although I will say that in winds of 45 to 50 mph sustained it is a bit tougher going. Happy camping. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2012 at 9:55am
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Just a PS. Weigh all of your additional stuff that you are going to put in the trailer and the Jeep on the bathroom scale, keep a running total to know how much weight that you do put in. I was surprized with all the food, clothes, dishes R-Dome chairs, cooler and a few othe things it only came to just under 400 lbs. Then add what ever water that you put in the tank at 8 lbs per gallon., 1/3 tank of water figure about 80 lbs. hope that this helps. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: merleg
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2012 at 10:34am
| Thanks, everyone, for your replies. Good food for thought—and action! |
Posted By: Tri-Pod
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2012 at 12:07pm
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We tow or 176 with a 2003 v6 Tundra with regular hitch. It will go 70 at 3200 Rome but I like the mileage at 61 mph and 2800 elms. The only problem we have had is a headwind of anything over 12 mph will reduce our speed. Good luck. ------------- 2010 PR 176 sold 2012 replaced with 2013 SP 240 w outside kitchen 2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x2 5.7L V8 Me, My Honey, and Max our GSP |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2012 at 9:18pm
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Welcome! We use our Dakota with the 3.7 L V6 and get 10-12 mpg. The most comfortable speed is 61-61 w/o OD at 2700 rpm. We can do 65-67 on real flat with no headwind. And we load the truck with 'stuff'.
Enjoy!! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |