R-pod Owners Forum : almost new 179 podder http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : almost new 179 podder Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 14:53:58 +0000 Fri, 11 May 2018 15:06:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11529 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ almost new 179 podder : Great Idea! Thanks for the suggestion.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=109086#109086 Author: darjay
Subject: 11529
Posted: 11 May 2018 at 3:06pm

Great Idea! Thanks for the suggestion. ]]> Fri, 11 May 2018 15:06:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=109086#109086 almost new 179 podder : Welcome to the forum and to camping... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=109085#109085 Author: Live2Camp
Subject: 11529
Posted: 11 May 2018 at 2:59pm

Welcome to the forum and to camping & trailering! Since you mentioned you haven't camped before, I'll just add that I strongly encourage you to carry drinking water in your tow vehicle, regardless of whether or not you've filled your fresh water tank in your RPod. It's just the thing of not putting all of one's eggs in one basket, with something so essential. Most of all, have a great time!]]> Fri, 11 May 2018 14:59:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=109085#109085 almost new 179 podder : I understand that the mods are... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108941#108941 Author: darjay
Subject: 11529
Posted: 08 May 2018 at 10:29am

I understand that the mods are to my tow vehicle. Thanks]]> Tue, 08 May 2018 10:29:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108941#108941 almost new 179 podder : Your mods need to be done to tow... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108901#108901 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11529
Posted: 07 May 2018 at 4:25pm

Your mods need to be done to tow vehicle not Pod, it is tow ready, also no one mentioned you need a brake controller unless I missed it. Next you need to consider sway and WDH, you're at tow capacity.]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 16:25:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108901#108901 almost new 179 podder : Thanks, I do appreciate you thinking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108891#108891 Author: darjay
Subject: 11529
Posted: 07 May 2018 at 3:21pm

Thanks, I do appreciate you thinking about keeping me safe.]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 15:21:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108891#108891 almost new 179 podder : See also about getting a transmission... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108890#108890 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11529
Posted: 07 May 2018 at 3:16pm

See also about getting a transmission cooler installed. It will really help, even if you will not be doing mountain driving.]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 15:16:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108890#108890 almost new 179 podder : Thanks for your reply.My sienna... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108881#108881 Author: darjay
Subject: 11529
Posted: 07 May 2018 at 12:20pm

Thanks for your reply.   My sienna does not have the tow package, but since I'm mostly going to be local/no mountain driving, I'm going to be taking it easy.   

I'll check out etrailer for the items you are recommending.

Thanks again!

]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 12:20:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108881#108881 almost new 179 podder : Originally posted by darjayThanks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108878#108878 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11529
Posted: 07 May 2018 at 12:11pm

Originally posted by darjay

Thanks for the reply.   This is just the beginning of my new adventure.    Can you recommend the type of wiring package I need to add to my Sienna hitch to be able to tow the 179?


Look on etrailer.com. Enter your vehicle type and you will be able to look at what is available for your Sienna. If your Sienna is equipped with the factory tow package, you will need to purchase not only a brake controller, but also item ETBC7 Universal Installation Kit in order to install it. I had to do that with a Ford Escape. There is a video available for trailer brake controller installation for a 2005 Toyota Sienna that may or may not be of assistance depending on what is different between that model and yours.

For the brake controller, I chose the Hopkins InSIGHT Flex-Mount Trailer Brake Controller as it let me decide where I wanted the control box, the manual control, and the display to best suit my needs and preferences. Since then, the Redarc Brake Controller has come to the market. It also allows flexibility in mounting the control knob and the main unit, but lacks the display of the Hopkins unit and is about twice the price of the Hopkins controller.
]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 12:11:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108878#108878 almost new 179 podder : No trailer connections at this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108877#108877 Author: darjay
Subject: 11529
Posted: 07 May 2018 at 12:04pm

No trailer connections at this time. The hitch was originally installed for a bike rack that my husband adds/removes when I need it. So no wiring was needed at the time. Now looking to get a 179, will need to add the wiring.

Thanks for the reply ]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 12:04:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108877#108877 almost new 179 podder : does you sienna have trailer connections... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108876#108876 Author: texman
Subject: 11529
Posted: 07 May 2018 at 12:01pm

does you sienna have trailer connections already installed?  also, i am not sure if you are intending to use the bike hitch you mentioned to tow your trailer or not? ]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 12:01:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108876#108876 almost new 179 podder : Thanks! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108874#108874 Author: darjay
Subject: 11529
Posted: 07 May 2018 at 11:52am

Thanks!

]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 11:52:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108874#108874 almost new 179 podder : i would recommend that the dealer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108873#108873 Author: texman
Subject: 11529
Posted: 07 May 2018 at 11:50am

i would recommend that the dealer install the 7 pin bargman connector that you need. ]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 11:50:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108873#108873 almost new 179 podder : Thanks for the reply.This is just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108870#108870 Author: darjay
Subject: 11529
Posted: 07 May 2018 at 11:22am

Thanks for the reply.   This is just the beginning of my new adventure.    Can you recommend the type of wiring package I need to add to my Sienna hitch to be able to tow the 179?

]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 11:22:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108870#108870 almost new 179 podder : Welcome to the group!! We used... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108868#108868 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11529
Posted: 07 May 2018 at 11:13am

Welcome to the group!! We used to tow with our Dodge Grand Caravan, which is also rated for 3500 lbs. We did it, up and down the east coast, through the White Mountains of NH, Green Mountains of Vermont, it always did the job and we travelled comfortably. We then upgraded to our F-150 and admittedly there is quite a bit of difference in power, handling etc.
So basically you can do it, but a larger more powerful tow vehicle might give you more peace of mind. 
]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 11:13:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108868#108868 almost new 179 podder : This is all new and foreign to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108865#108865 Author: darjay
Subject: 11529
Posted: 07 May 2018 at 10:26am

This is all new and foreign to me. I'm a 60 year old 5' women, who never camped or pulled a trailer before.   I am getting ready to buy a 179 and take it to dog shows, just for me and my dogs.
My husband and I plan on modifying the dinette to put 3 wire crates when we are in the pod. The dogs will NOT be in the pod while driving

I drive a 2017 Toyota Sienna 6 cyl.   It is able to tow 3500lbs.   

I have a tow hitch I used for a bike rack and am now looking to add the wiring for the pod. Can someone tell me what kind of Wiring kit I need to buy to work with the pod?   
Thanks in advance.
darjay]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 10:26:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11529&PID=108865#108865