Proud Owner of a 2014 RP178
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Topic: Proud Owner of a 2014 RP178
Posted By: Jason
Subject: Proud Owner of a 2014 RP178
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 9:31am
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Morning All,
Just wanted to say hi. I've had my pod for 2 weeks now and have used it twice. My wife and I love it. This site is excellent and thanks to all who provide all the Rpod insight. Hope to see you all in the hills 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 10:10am
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Congratulations, glad to see Pod life is suiting you folks well! ------------- 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: Craneman
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 10:25am
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Jason, You might want to post pictures ofyour tv and pod in the tow vehicles and trailers, nice tv and welcome to the site. Moe ------------- Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150 
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 11:23am
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Welcome. ------------- 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: Offroad53
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 11:58pm
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Hi, I just came back from dealer and may get the 178. I also have a Nissan Xterra. mine is the 2013 pro 4x. how does the Xterra and 178 handle together?
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Posted By: Jason
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2014 at 12:34am
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Pulls perfect. On semi hilly high desert hwy in Idaho I can pull at 75 (that's the speed limit here) at about 2200 rpm. My last 2 trips I averaged between 9.5-10.5 mpg. Though as you most likely know being an xterra owner that they are not the best in fuel mileagemileage
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Posted By: Offroad53
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2014 at 12:35am
Posted By: Offroad53
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2014 at 12:35am
| Thanks. Good to know. |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2014 at 8:18am
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Welcome to the group!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Jason
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2014 at 12:05am
| Thanks for the welcome all |
Posted By: Boomertype
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2014 at 5:58pm
Congrats on your new R-Pod!
So does towing at 75 mph make sense to anyone else?  Some one on the FB group said they towed 100, few people questioned that, but they live in Canada, so they meant 100 kph or about 62 mph. |
Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2014 at 8:42pm
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I pulled our 178 home from the dealer 50-70 mph in the rain & snow. pulled great. The higher the speed, the worse the fuel mileage. In the future 55-60 is going to be my cruising speed. ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
Posted By: Jason
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2014 at 12:24pm
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I saw no adverse effects, I have my TV fully equipped with Sway, cooler etc. My temps and RPM were low. If you drive less than 75 on the Idaho hwys, the semis will take you out lol. ------------- Jason & Heidi Binky and Jemma, The Hounds 2014 RP 178 2013 Nissan Xterra |
Posted By: NormanHill
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2014 at 11:17pm
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Jason, We just purchased a 178 too,but haven't taken delivery. I'll be towing it with my 1998 f150 4x4, 4.6 L v8. Not a serious tow vehicle but it's what I have. Looking forward to a road trip and camping.
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Posted By: codycountry
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2014 at 6:00pm
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I flew mine home on the ground from Blue Dog/CourDeLane at above 75 mph (F250 superduty v-10) to beat a big snow storm. Twice we about bounced the little pod off a couple rough Montana overpass crossings due to stiff suspension of both the single axle pod and pickup, other than that she towed like she wasn't even back there. 12 mpg but no slowing down even for the steepest long hills. I think prudence would dictate slowing down a bit future wise, even with a pickup designed to pull big heavy loads. Jason--watch for my rpod in Meridian/Mountain home afb in Sept. and welcome. This is a pretty darn good forum to be on. |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2014 at 11:05am
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We have towed a few times at 75 MPH running across New Mexico and Arizona, fuel does go quick. If you feel comfortable driving that fast then you should not have any problems. Being a truck driver I can tell you that things happen a lot faster at 75 than at 60 or 65 and pulling a trailer things do happen. If one is safety minded and the most precious possession in your life is sitting in the jump seat next to you, slower speeds are smart. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Boomertype
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2014 at 12:52pm
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Speed - faster vs slower - Interesting discussion about speed and wind resistance, wear and tear on vehicle and tires here on: http://www.cartalk.com/blogs/tom-ray/will-vs-wife-engine-wear-and-tear
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Posted By: codycountry
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2014 at 1:03pm
| Copy that Goose. I like around 62 mph for pulling loads. Wyoming is moving the speed limit to 85 mph on interstates and some highways, saying it is safe. Crazy people in charge. |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2014 at 3:11pm
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During my "working years" I drove quite a few miles, mostly where the speed limit was 55 to 65 mph. There are lots of major accidents even at those speeds.
My most "harrowing" RV ride was through Texas (speed limit 80 mph) in a Toyota motorhome with a top speed of 60. It was very hard to merge left for construction or emergency vehicles, and on a hill...forget it. IMHO it's the speed "differential" between you and the closest object to you and not the actual speed that is most dangerous. For instance, if you are traveling 30 mph and the traffic is traveling 15, it's a dangerous situation that you have created. If you are doing 75 and the traffic is traveling the same speed, it is safer". All this is assuming your TV is properly sized and equipped. The safest speed is the one where you feel the most comfortable driving. ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2014 at 3:50pm
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That brings back memories. Back in 1972 we bought our first motor home, a 4 cylinder Toyota, and took off from NW Indiana to Yellowstone SP. Approaching Yellowstone, the grade was so steep that I had to keep downshifting from second to first, there was no place to pull over, and traffic behind me became rightfully rude. Later, when leaving the area, I experienced my worst case of brake fade and to this day don't know how we safely made it to the bottom of the grade. Even engine compression in a low gear did not seem to help. Our next trip was in a new Winnebagol I still see a few of the old Toyota motor homes on the road, but all are 6's rather than the old 4 cylinders.
------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2014 at 6:58pm
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Bob, mine was a 21 foot, 1991 V6 with 150 of the laziest horses in America! I loved the coach, but the chassis left EVERYTHING to be desired, including the tiny fuel tank. Considered transplanting a 5.0 liter Ford into it, but it still wouldn't be able to tow the Subaru Brat I bought expressly for that purpose, no rear frame to attach a class III hitch. Next time I bought one with a 30' Ford chassis and a 460 cu. in. V8, and towed a Jeep TJ behind it. Never saw a hill I couldn't zip right up, or a gas station I could pass, 6 mpg. But the real problem was the $1000 repairs every time we took it out, gen set, refrigerator, A/C, and on and on. Kept the TJ, sold the coach.
Now I like EVERYTHING about my 'pod, including the tow vehicle, less is more.  ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |