R-pod Owners Forum : Now that Heartland has changed..... https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Now that Heartland has changed..... Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 18:28:14 +0000 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:43:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1054 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Now that Heartland has changed..... : No slide outs for me either. Keep... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1054&PID=9326#9326 Author: sylviablue
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Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 8:43am

No slide outs for me either.  Keep it simple.  Smile]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:43:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1054&PID=9326#9326 Now that Heartland has changed..... : I'm hoping to see the MPG's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1054&PID=9310#9310 Author: rpodcamper.com
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Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 8:20pm

I'm hoping to see the MPG's come out with a Queen Bed Model with out a slide out.  I personally do not want the slide out just tow the camper in and plug in and camp.  ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:20:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1054&PID=9310#9310 Now that Heartland has changed..... : Originally posted by photogOur... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1054&PID=9272#9272 Author: Outbound
Subject: 1054
Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 10:13pm

Originally posted by photog

Our Escape is a 2009 with the 240 HP engine and 6 speed auto transmission and I HOPE that it will make a difference.

Ah... I think that will make all the difference in the world Smile
]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:13:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1054&PID=9272#9272 Now that Heartland has changed..... : Originally posted by Outboundphotog,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1054&PID=9268#9268 Author: photog
Subject: 1054
Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 9:09pm

Originally posted by Outbound

photog, I've got a 2008 Mazda Tribute (which is a re-badged Escape) and a 171.  I thought I'd share my tow experience:

I love my Tribute, and its ok for towing on relatively flat ground, but I wouldn't suggest it in the mountains.  On flat land, keeping speed at or above 100km/h is pushing things too far - 90 km/h seems to be in the zone for this combo.  7-degree+ hills are tough and I have to drop speed in order to keep the revs high in second gear.

Yes, I know that the 171 is well within tow spec for the Tribute/Escape.  The real-world experience has, however, has been a bit disappointing.  That said, I've only experienced a 25%-30% drop in gas mileage while towing.  Others, with other 3500lb tow vehicles are saying that they're coming at at a 50% drop.
 
Thank you Outbound, your comments are appreciated. Our Escape is a 2009 with the 240 HP engine and 6 speed auto transmission and I HOPE that it will make a difference. I used to drive our daughters 2008 Escape and I was less than impressed.
 
Getting another Tow vehicle is not an option and the 171 is the lightest trailer with a stay down bed that we have found, so somehow we will make it work. 
]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:09:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1054&PID=9268#9268 Now that Heartland has changed..... : photog, I've got a 2008 Mazda... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1054&PID=9267#9267 Author: Outbound
Subject: 1054
Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 8:17pm

photog, I've got a 2008 Mazda Tribute (which is a re-badged Escape) and a 171.  I thought I'd share my tow experience:

I love my Tribute, and its ok for towing on relatively flat ground, but I wouldn't suggest it in the mountains.  On flat land, keeping speed at or above 100km/h is pushing things too far - 90 km/h seems to be in the zone for this combo.  7-degree+ hills are tough and I have to drop speed in order to keep the revs high in second gear.

Yes, I know that the 171 is well within tow spec for the Tribute/Escape.  The real-world experience has, however, has been a bit disappointing.  That said, I've only experienced a 25%-30% drop in gas mileage while towing.  Others, with other 3500lb tow vehicles are saying that they're coming at at a 50% drop.
]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:17:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1054&PID=9267#9267 Now that Heartland has changed..... : ......the floor plans on all mpg's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1054&PID=9262#9262 Author: photog
Subject: 1054
Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 4:24pm

......the floor plans on all mpg's it was an easy decision to stay with the Pod. (None of the mpg's have a full stay down bed anymore) http://www.wholesalervclub.com/2010-heartland-rv-mpg-185-OH-i126017 Sofar, unless someone changes our mind it will be the 171. It is the lightest of all and since we will be towing it long distance with a Ford Escape we need to keep the weight as low as possible.
We are going to the RV show in Calgary next Friday and will either buy or order one.]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:24:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1054&PID=9262#9262