TV-VAN
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Topic: TV-VAN
Posted By: hogone
Subject: TV-VAN
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2014 at 7:16pm
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one thing i haven't seen or heard is anyone pulling with a good old (i guess new!!) basic box van. it seems this would be the ultimate (at least for me) camping/traveling vehicle. all enclosed for heat and air for asher (my golden retriever), alot of available storage, ability to utilize well when base camping, could fix it up to ones liking, etc. just curious if anyone has towed with one, any experiences, pros/cons, etc. i have always wanted one, but always went with the p/u. any maybe room for the hog!! hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2014 at 7:49pm
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I don't think box vans are that popular for a personal vehicle they are more used as a company vehicle. I think they would be good for blocking the wind, a small camper would not be affected by the wind as much. I agree I don't remember anyone towing a r-pod with a box van. With gas prices being as high as they have been people are more interested in vehicles that get good gas mileage. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2014 at 9:36pm
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i would like to put aside gas mileage on this discussion; looking at more at the ultimate tv and usefulness. p/u's likely get simular gas mileage anyway. basically looking at full versatility. putting a rack on top for canoe and kayak, etc. someday i'm hitting the road with my pod with no destination. i'm really interested in this discussion. hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2014 at 10:31pm
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We thought about it, but finding one with a heavy duty tow package etc is difficult. We use a large SUV, and it works for us. We have friends on the Airstream side who tow their 31 foot Sovereign with a Airstream B van. Works good for their lifestyle. They base the tube, and then short trip and overnight the area in the Bvan..
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Posted By: NormanHill
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2014 at 11:10pm
| I just saw someone pulling a tandem axle TT with a box van today. Looked like a 3/4 ton dodge. Looked stable and they were cursing at 65 mph. |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 7:51am
Yes, I think a box van, Road Trek or Airstream B van would all make great TVs. The ultimate, of course, would be to hook your pod up to the back of one of these Allegro 36ers! Instead of a toad, it would be called a mole (mother-in-law-extra)! Would that count as one vehicle in a campsite? 
 ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 8:06am
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nice!!!! if one were to build to their liking, what axle ratio would be best; 3.73 or 4.10 (non-slip or limited)? pretty green here on axle ratios!! just looking at ford website at the recreational 350. i am only assuming probably rare on a dealer lot. obviously not doing this today, but i get excited for future. hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 11:01am
| We used to tow a 3 horse trailer with a Dodge van years ago, which figures out at around 10,000 lbs. Did a good job. There are times, however , when 4 wheel drive is important. I haven't seen a van conversion for years. For example , after a rain, I need the 4WD to get up the hill to the barn where I keep the trailer. And I have encountered snow in the mountains in July. One 4th of July we woke up to 4" of snow on the camper in central Idaho. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 5:59pm
I curse at 65 mph sometimes too!  ------------- 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: dsmiths
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 7:36pm
T Trek, you are so bad, I caught it too and had to laugh.  ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 8:35pm
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------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 7:46am
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excellent point on the 4 wheel drive aspect. not sure if that would be a make or break deal with me though, but something to think about. hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 1:41pm
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These are the bomb.. we met a couple in California in the high Sierra with one, it was a pretty neat getup.. http://www.sportsmobile.com/4_4x4sports.html ------------- |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 6:20pm
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nice! hogone is prepping for future, let freedom ride. hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 8:18am
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Okay I will take one of these and they are made in Canada too. http://www.sportsman4x4.com/clydesdale/ - http://www.sportsman4x4.com/clydesdale/ 
------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 8:29am
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i want one bad!!! hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |