I knew this would get out of hand
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Topic: I knew this would get out of hand
Posted By: danthoman
Subject: I knew this would get out of hand
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 2:20pm
First it was the R-pod, then all the goodies for the new R-pod, then the new hitch and the 7 pin connector and the brake controller. Then I decided that the 4 cylinder Tacoma might be a bit lacking in power and the Xterra (with a small 6 cylinder) weighted so much it wasn't a much better tow vehicle than the Tacoma. So, out I go and buy a new Tacoma with a 6 cylinder. It's a good thing I have the R-pod. I might have to sell the house to pay for everything else. 
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Posted By: bc matell
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 2:41pm
| LOL, that sounds like me!! I only upgraded once to a tacoma 6 cy from a tacoma 4cy. All the stuff u have to buy,lol. I am now looking for a stacking object for above the frig! |
Posted By: danthoman
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 2:51pm
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I had the Tacoma 4 cyl for only 3 1/2 years which is the shortest time I've ever owned a vehicle. I don't consider a vehicle 'broken in' for at least ten years. The Xterra is a 2000 model. Runs great, it's just lacking in power. I'll be using the R-pod next week pulled by the Tacoma. It'll be the first real trip for either. I can't wait. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 10:22pm
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Yup, w/o the pod we might still have a popup and be pulling with our Sienna.
------------- 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: Jen&Juice
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2012 at 9:00am
Yep, Poddin' is a commitment! If we had bought our Pod 1.5 years sooner, we'd still have my 8 cyl SUV. Instead, traded 8 cyl SUV for 4 cyl car (gas mileage), then traded 4 cyl car for 6 cyl truck (towing) to buy Pod. My least favorite question when I tell my buddies about the Pod and they see the new truck, "Didn't you used to have an SUV?" My answer, "Yes, but i don't want to talk about it." 
------------- Jen and Juice '10 RP-171 ..."Howdy Pod'Ner" '11 Nissan Frontier, SL Tejas, the furry companion |
Posted By: danthoman
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2012 at 10:19am
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To funny. I also bought the 4 cyl for the mileage. If I had only known. I'm already hearing it from my 'buddies' about trading a 3+ year old truck with only 12,000 miles on it. |
Posted By: gnawbone
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2012 at 5:30am
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Hi Doug, I'm planning on buying a Toyota Sienna and an R-Pod 177. Will this combo work? Appreciate any help. Thankx Buck Sterling PA ------------- 2017 Toyota Sienna 2016 R-180 "the Wee Pod" |
Posted By: danthoman
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2012 at 8:18am
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Welcome to the forum. Not sure about the Sienna, but my xterra with a 3.3L engine did 'ok' power wise. Had to slow way down in some of the Georgia 'mountains'. With the 4l tacoma I don't even know the r-pod is there.
------------- Linda and Dan Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2012 at 8:34pm
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Welcome gnawbone. I had a 2003 Sienna, with 215 horsepower. It was marginal - fine for backroads, fine on a flat highway. But it had to downshift to 2nd to maintain speed on grades at highway speed, and one trip to Florida I had a full day of heavy headwind and I physically couldn't maintain full speed (mpg dropped to 8, too). The newer Siennas have more power and torque so they should do better. The Siennas have a fairly short wheel base and a very soft suspension no matter what model year, so I highly highly recommend a weight distribution hitch like the E2 or Equalizer. ------------- 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: gnawbone
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2012 at 5:42am
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Thanks for the reply. I'm considering the Andersen WDH because of its lite weight. The Sienna, when properly equipped, is rated at 3500#. That should be okay for Promised Land State Park and some of the Maryland parks...
------------- 2017 Toyota Sienna 2016 R-180 "the Wee Pod" |
Posted By: danthoman
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2012 at 8:18am
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I went with the andersen hitch because it seemed much less 'fussy' to install and adjust. I haven't had much experience with weight distribution hitches but the andersen seems to work well.
------------- Linda and Dan Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |