newbie here....
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Topic: newbie here....
Posted By: jbr549
Subject: newbie here....
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 3:30pm
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Hello All, I am a newbie on this site and wil be getting a hitch on my truck soon and then be looking for a camper. I like the rpod and will be reading this forum until I get one. I have one question though...excactly how much will my truck tow? I have a ford f150, v6, getting a 6000 lbs hitch. any help will be greatly appreciate it. Looking forward to the chats... Joe
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 3:48pm
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Welcome. The best source of info is to look in your owner's manual, which will list a range of towing weights based on options on your truck (4 wheel drive vs. 2 wheel drive, for example). You can look up a general number on the internet, if necessary. ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 4:24pm
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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: Podster
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 6:59pm
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I found this towing calculator on another post within the forum. I would like to give credit to whoever posted it originally, but I can't find it again. Fortunately I saved it as an important tool. It's a bit complicated, but well worth the trouble. You'll have to copy and paste the link because I still haven't figured out how to post a live link in this forum, that works. Good Luck! http://goo.gl/ekTY1r |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 7:39pm
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Looks interesting! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jbr549
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 7:48pm
| Thanks to all the replies, I appreciate it. |
Posted By: shroomer
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 8:27pm
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What Tech said. In my (Chevy) pickup manual there are different tow weights for every different: engine transmission bed size cab size rear axle ratio 2wd vs. 4wd Use the manual. The numbers should be based on the complete drivetrain. ------------- Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6 New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8 |
Posted By: Blue's Pod
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 8:59pm
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Welcome to the group. We too are fairly new here. As you can see there are lots of helpful people here and plenty of great information.
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 9:17pm
| If you use the manual don't forget a safety margin. Just because it says you can tow it, doesn't mean that you should. |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 9:18pm
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welcome to everything Pods! ------------- 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: jeeperic
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2014 at 4:09pm
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and remember, too, your manual will be generic for all half tons. Check your door jam for a sticker showing maximum towing weight, that will be vehicle specific, as everyone else pointed out. ------------- That button at the top of the remote? That's the power button..press it. Turn it all off. Go outside! '14 RPod 171 '09 Jeep Wrangler JK (mine) '14 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (hers) |
Posted By: jbr549
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2014 at 5:57pm
| thanks to all who replied, I appreciate it. I got my class 3 hitch today and now I can tow, just need to get a trailer and an r-pod. lol. |