Future RPod 171 owner, just saying hi.
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Topic: Future RPod 171 owner, just saying hi.
Posted By: Robodad
Subject: Future RPod 171 owner, just saying hi.
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2017 at 9:56pm
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Hi everyone, I am in the process of getting a new 171 and am excited for it, but I was wondering if some people could chime in and offer me some advice. I am not new to camping, and am currently in the process of selling my Scamp camper. I have used a 2008 Nissan Quest to tow it now for 8 years and have had no problems. What can I expect in performance and handling characteristics going from a Scamp to a 171 Pod. Everything is well within specs for towing the 171 but I hear different opinions and wanted if any of the people on the forum who tow with a minivan regularly can give me some advice and their experiences, and what I can expect or if I am making a mistake buying the Rpod.  Thanks in advance. Rob |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 7:17am
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Welcome to the group! Used to own a 171 and loved it. Upgraded to a 179 and still tow in with our Grand Caravan. We tow up and down the east coast. We have plenty of power and get pretty good mileage while towing.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Robodad
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 7:41am
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Thanks that makes me feel more comfortable buying it. What is your avg mpg? We were getting 18 with the scamp.
Again thanks for the response! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 8:07am
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We average 13.5 coming out of Vermont, as soon as we get down to the Massachusetts border we get 14.5-15.6 Once we get down near NJ we get 15-5-17 it really depends on the wind. We average 60-65 driving speed
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Robodad
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2017 at 10:25am
Good to hear, puts my mind at ease. I appreciate the input!! 
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Posted By: Robodad
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2017 at 8:39am
| Pick it up next week, I hope we have a lot of good times in it!!!! |