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Topic: Want to buy
Posted By: kylekai
Subject: Want to buy
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 8:35pm
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I am interested in a new r-pod model 171 or 172, but none seem to exist at RV dealerships. I asked a few local RV dealers and they said those models have to be special ordered. Is that true? It's hard to order something I can't first see (I live in San Diego). If I did get something bigger like a 177, would a newer 6 cylinder Toyota Tacoma have any trouble towing it, even in the mountains? Thanks!
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 8:48pm
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Welcome, not sure about the dealerships out that way, but the one back here in the east are having trouble keeping certain models on the lots. We recently traded in our 171 for a 179 and had to wait 7+ weeks to get it from the factory. You should not have problems towing with a Tacoma, we tow ours with a Dodge Grand Caravan. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: r-Griz-pod
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 10:23pm
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We just purchased a 177 and will be pulling it with a 6-cylinder Honda Pilot rated to tow 4500 pounds. We haven't taken any long trips yet but it seems to do well so far. MPG went down significantly but we have plenty of power for the small hills in southern Illinois. ------------- r-GRIZ-pod |
Posted By: SNO4ME
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 10:50pm
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We tow our 177 with an 07 3.7 L 5 cyl Colorado. Fuel mileage drops from 18-20 commuting to 10-11 towing. It is also rated at #4500. The closest Pod dealer to us in Duluth only carries two models (as of last summer) the 177s and I don't remember the other model. They said other models sometimes don't move as well so they don't try to stock them. ------------- Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod (and Brewer too) 2011 RP 177 |
Posted By: Marx
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 6:10am
Welcome, I have a 2014 R-POD 177 and tow my Toyota Tacoma. It is the big V6 so you should have no problems. Gas mileage isn't even even that bad most of the time. The weight of the 177 fully loaded doesn't even come close to my trucks capacity. Some food for thought, good luck in your search! ------------- 2014 R-POD 177 |
Posted By: kylekai
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 11:37am
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Marx, that's good to know about the Toyota Tacoma. What brand of brake controller did you install for your Tacoma, and do you recommend it? Thanks to everyone for all the replies!
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Posted By: kylekai
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 1:23pm
I ask about the Tacoma because I'm in the market for a tow vehicle. I heard about the backup camera the new Tacoma's have. I went to their web page for more info http://www.toyota.com/tacoma/#!/Welcome - http://www.toyota.com/tacoma/#!/Welcome and found a very important statement there. Especially the last sentence: |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 1:40pm
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"Trucks cannot read."? I agree that is important, because when trucks develop that ability we are a half-step from Terminator's Skynet! Seriously though, welcome. Most here, including myself, recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy line. Well worth the cost, but not much more expensive than cheaper timer-based controllers. The Prodigy uses an inertia detection system to produce even braking in the camper that mimics what you are doing in the TV (tow vehicle). ------------- 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: CharlieM
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 1:50pm
Don't know what this means. Maybe it means the stock truck dashboard display cannot display yhe backup camera image. The camera diplays perfectly in the rear view mirror of my 2103 Tacoma and it's great. I recommend the Takonsha Prodigy P3 controller. Self leveling and the digital display allows easy setting and shows exactly what's happening. That said, I thought Doug would welcome a self reading truck. Sort of like books on tape for long trips.  ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Marx
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 5:43pm
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I would guess it's something about being able to read in terms of type of head unit as an option that the truck comes with in terms of functionality? I'm with CharlieM my 13 Tacoma back up camera works fine. Either way I could have cared less about the goodie item it is, having said that though it is soo nice lol. Makes hooking up a lot easier. I was more interested in the exact drive train, 4x4, doublecab, and long bed. To be specific I have a TRD Sport 4x4 4.0 V6 Doublecab long bed, towing capacity is 6400lbs. Some Tacoma models can tow more though depending on the truck model. The goodies were not a biggie to me. I plan to have this truck for 300k, so more than likely some of this stuff will quit working down the road. My prior full size Dodge was terrible. I think it's hard to compete with a Toyota product these days, just my 2 cents though.
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Posted By: M3
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 9:03pm
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I picked up my new 178 today and it pulled beautifully with my Tacoma. You should not have any problems. Happy travels! ------------- Mary and Tucker (my sheltie) 2015 r-pod 178 (lilypod) 2013 Toyota Tacoma |
Posted By: kylekai
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 9:04pm
Was the long bed hard to find? I prefer it, but I don't see too many for sale.
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Posted By: kylekai
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 9:05pm
Thanks! I feel better about getting a Tacoma now.
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Posted By: Marx
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2014 at 6:16am
From what I've seen many people who buy Tacoma's prefer the Off Road/ Short bed version. When I bought mine they had a few in stock so it wasn't a big deal, but I don't think they build as many long beds though. Hope this helps, happy hunting! ------------- 2014 R-POD 177 |
Posted By: Tri-Pod
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 10:44am
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I have a 2013 Tundra and I added the back up camera from Toyota, I think what they mean by that statement is if you have the in dash navigation system then that becomes your viewer, if you don't have it then you also have to purchase a new rear view mirror which has the screen in the left hand side. Guess they are covering themselves.
There is a Toyota dealer in North Carolina that sells original parts at a 20% discount, but I just asked the local parts guy to match the price and he did. We pulled our R-Pod with a 03 Tundra that had the 6 cylinder engine and didn't have any real problems other than hills and high winds, we pull a Surveyor with our Tundra(big engine) now and to some extent have the same problem just not as defined. ------------- 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 |