R-pod Owners Forum : Anyone towing with a Volvo XC 60?

R-pod Owners Forum : Anyone towing with a Volvo XC 60? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Anyone towing with a Volvo XC 60? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:18:40 +0000 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 09:49:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11117 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Anyone towing with a Volvo XC 60? : Peace of mind is important so... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104219#104219 Author: shroomer
Subject: 11117
Posted: 05 Feb 2018 at 9:49am

Peace of mind is important so good luck with your search.

Here's how they come up with those standards for cars and trucks:

http://fifthwheelst.com/SAE-J2807-Tow-Tests.html

or search for SAE J2807
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Subject: 11117
Posted: 05 Feb 2018 at 6:39am

Thank you for all of the feedback. Decided against being so close to the line on the towing capacity. Seems like a bad/potentially unsafe choice. The search for a vehicle continues!]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2018 06:39:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104217#104217 Anyone towing with a Volvo XC 60? : +4 Wouldn't feel very safe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104213#104213 Author: jato
Subject: 11117
Posted: 04 Feb 2018 at 5:01pm

+4 Wouldn't feel very safe with the points mjlrpod and glueguy make. If you just plan on going down the road a bit on relatively flat roads, probably not a problem. But going down the highway at 50+ mph and if someone who is not paying attention to their driving, but playing on their phone swerves in front of you, are you going to be able to safely avoid a serious encounter? Same goes for animals, even with our Explorer, we have had to make some seriously hard brakes for bear, deer, antelope and elk over the past 7 years hauling our 177. Don't forget how precious your cargo is, include your spouse, kids, grandkids, dogs, or cats you may be traveling with.
]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2018 17:01:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104213#104213 Anyone towing with a Volvo XC 60? : If Volvo says 3500 lbs capacity,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104193#104193 Author: shroomer
Subject: 11117
Posted: 04 Feb 2018 at 6:55am

If Volvo says 3500 lbs capacity, I would tend to believe them and use that as a guide. The company is known for their emphasis on safety and I wouldn't think that they'd game the towing figures. The 177 isn't the heaviest r-pod (that's why we got ours) and you should be well under the limit. One reason we buy r-pods is that they're light and can be towed with SUV's and don't require pickup trucks.

That said, there are other factors that should be weighed. First is your Gross Vehicle Weight. You're probably in the range where you can load your vehicle with about 1000 - 1100 lbs. You'll have to find this number (look on your door frame). This includes your passengers, cargo, and the weight of the trailer. Add it up. If it's just you, a partner, and a small cat, there shouldn't be a problem. If you've got a family of four with two teenagers and an overweight golden retriever, then you might be pushing the weight limit of the car.

Another factor is where you are going. Flat lands, Rockies, 10,000 mile trips, or just local camping. Be reasonable in your loading and your speed (55-60) and you should do fine.

]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2018 06:55:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104193#104193 Anyone towing with a Volvo XC 60? : +3 Not enough vehicle to be safe. ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104180#104180 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 11117
Posted: 03 Feb 2018 at 5:33pm

+3 Not enough vehicle to be safe.]]> Sat, 03 Feb 2018 17:33:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104180#104180 Anyone towing with a Volvo XC 60? : +2. Similar opinion. 3500# TV... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104178#104178 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11117
Posted: 03 Feb 2018 at 5:00pm

+2. Similar opinion. 3500# TV is too close to the edge. Could it do it? Probably. Would it be fun? Probably not.]]> Sat, 03 Feb 2018 17:00:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104178#104178 Anyone towing with a Volvo XC 60? : +1 - not comfortable with a 3500... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104177#104177 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11117
Posted: 03 Feb 2018 at 4:58pm

+1 - not comfortable with a 3500 lb capacity.]]> Sat, 03 Feb 2018 16:58:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104177#104177 Anyone towing with a Volvo XC 60? : You will get a lot of varying... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104174#104174 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 11117
Posted: 03 Feb 2018 at 4:41pm

You will get a lot of varying opinion on whether or not that is an adequate tow capacity. I would rather NOT have a 3500 pound capacity T.V. if I had a choice. Your tow vehicle capacity in reality should be no less than 80% of the max cargo weight of your T.T. Judging the weight of a T.T. by using the dry weight, is almost a dirty trick in my opinion. Sure, you can pull this camper, but, you cant bring anything with you. I would fear having this set up if I got into an accident. You will almost surely be deemed overweight. If god forbid there were serious injury, who knows what will happen. ]]> Sat, 03 Feb 2018 16:41:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104174#104174 Anyone towing with a Volvo XC 60? : Hi everyoneAnyone out there towing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11117&PID=104155#104155 Author: jhpa
Subject: 11117
Posted: 03 Feb 2018 at 9:58am

Hi everyone

Anyone out there towing there RPod 177 (2014) with a Volvo XC60 SUV? The towing capacity is 3500# so it should have the ability to handle the towing but just wanted to hear from anyone that may already be towing with this vehicle. I don't need the room (or expense) of the XC 90 but would consider if the XC 60 isn't adequate.

Thanks so much!

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