Trial run with new unit.
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Topic: Trial run with new unit.
Posted By: Band Leader
Subject: Trial run with new unit.
Date Posted: 25 May 2015 at 2:34pm
Just returned from our trial run with our new R178. Great trip, great unit. Also great wildlife viewing at Huntington Beach State Park, SC. ------------- 2016 R Pod 178 2001 Ford F 150 Triton V8 Kayaks and old folks bicycles |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 25 May 2015 at 2:38pm
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Nice looking set up! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Appocalexx
Date Posted: 25 May 2015 at 8:58pm
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what kind of trails did yall hit with the Pod? and more pics? ------------- |
Posted By: Band Leader
Date Posted: 26 May 2015 at 10:30am
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Appocalexx, no major trails. A causeway with a path, and a 1/4 mile boardwalk into the marsh. We saw mostly a variety of waterbirds. ------------- 2016 R Pod 178 2001 Ford F 150 Triton V8 Kayaks and old folks bicycles |
Posted By: Band Leader
Date Posted: 26 May 2015 at 10:33am
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Leo, Thanks! The F150 pulls the Pod great, but gets only 12 mpg. ------------- 2016 R Pod 178 2001 Ford F 150 Triton V8 Kayaks and old folks bicycles |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 26 May 2015 at 11:19am
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They do go well together. 12 mpg is about right for any rig. ------------- 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: 26 May 2015 at 12:20pm
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Definitely 12 is around the average. Depends on wind and speed. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Band Leader
Date Posted: 26 May 2015 at 12:33pm
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Thanks, I was wondering whether a V6 Tacoma would be enough HP and torque? I do plan mountain trips. ------------- 2016 R Pod 178 2001 Ford F 150 Triton V8 Kayaks and old folks bicycles |
Posted By: Dreded
Date Posted: 29 May 2015 at 12:05pm
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if you keep your speed at around 55mph(90km/h) it makes a big difference on towing mileage as this seems to be the sweet spot where you start plowing air instead of it going around you. ------------- 2015.5 RPOD 171 |