R-pod Owners Forum : Highlander vs Pathfinder https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Highlander vs Pathfinder Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 13:36:53 +0000 Mon, 31 May 2021 11:37:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14540 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Highlander vs Pathfinder : We tow 2016 189 with G2 Ridgeline... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=142994#142994 Author: poohbill
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Posted: 31 May 2021 at 11:37am

We tow 2016 189 with G2 Ridgeline just fine, without any mods. Very comfortable ride]]> Mon, 31 May 2021 11:37:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=142994#142994 Highlander vs Pathfinder : I think the advice for a full-sized... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141755#141755 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 8:17am

I think the advice for a full-sized pickup is prudent. So, none of the above. Instead, look for a Ford F150, Chevy Silverado, Dodge Ram, Toyota Tundra, or Nissan Titan. Any one of those would be good. Personally, I am really liking the Ford F150 hybrid and would like to see one. That would eliminate the need to carry a separate generator.]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:17:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141755#141755 Highlander vs Pathfinder : Annette and Gary, please compare... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141747#141747 Author: lostagain
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Posted: 14 Apr 2021 at 10:56pm

Annette and Gary, please compare the gross vehicle weight of the trailer and the towing capacity of the vehicles you are considering to see if they are within the limits of towing capacity.  If you look in the archives, you will see lots of points of view, but the folks who have engineering experience all seem to recommend giving yourselves a reasonable margin of safety in staying somewhat below the TV's towing capacity.  The trailer you are proposing has a gross vehicle weight of around 4800 lbs, so a towing capacity of 5000 lbs would not really give you much of a margin of safety.  You may want something that can handle 6000 or 7000 lbs. in towing capacity.  

If you check the archives, you can find OG's link to a towing capacity calculator which is very helpful in determining if the vehicle you tow with, or want to tow with, can safely handle the load.


]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:56:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141747#141747 Highlander vs Pathfinder : Yes - you are correct of course.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141746#141746 Author: AnnetteGary
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Posted: 14 Apr 2021 at 10:31pm

Yes - you are correct of course. And between those three any recommendations?  
thanks. Annette and Gary 
]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:31:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141746#141746 Highlander vs Pathfinder : Originally posted by AnnetteGaryI'm... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141744#141744 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 14 Apr 2021 at 9:50pm

Originally posted by AnnetteGary

I'm trying to figure out how to post a question about a tow vehicle.  We are trying to decide between a Toyota Tacoma or a Toyota Ridgeline. A used one to pull an R-pod 192. Any advice is much appreciated. 
Thanks, Annette and Gary
I think you mean between A Toyota Tacoma or a Honda Ridgeline. A Nissan Frontier would also be an option.]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:50:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141744#141744 Highlander vs Pathfinder : I'm trying to figure out... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141742#141742 Author: AnnetteGary
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Posted: 14 Apr 2021 at 9:44pm

I'm trying to figure out how to post a question about a tow vehicle.  We are trying to decide between a Toyota Tacoma or a Toyota Ridgeline. A used one to pull an R-pod 192. Any advice is much appreciated. 
Thanks, Annette and Gary
]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:44:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141742#141742 Highlander vs Pathfinder : I have a 2012 Highlander but I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141625#141625 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 12 Apr 2021 at 4:31pm

I have a 2012 Highlander but I don't think the newer ones have significantly different ratings. It does fine with a wdh, but I do still have to watch my weights when boon docking, especially tongue weight. I can carry full fresh water, dual batteries, and a 2k genny,supplies for a week, a pop-up tent, a small grill and a reasonable tool set but that's about it. So it works. My 179 ends up at about 3700.

But If you really don't want to have to worry about it and you want to boondock and also carry some more heavy stuff like bikes or a kayak then I'd suggest going a size bigger.

I think the Pathfinder is comparable to the Highlander but I'm not sure.

Do get a dealership (not the one you're buying it at- ha ha) to confirm via the VIN that the vehicle has the factory tow package, it is prohibitively expensive on the Highlander to add some of that
stuff aftermarket.]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:31:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141625#141625 Highlander vs Pathfinder : I am starting to look for a new... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141616#141616 Author: pedwards2932
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Posted: 12 Apr 2021 at 2:42pm

I am starting to look for a new (to me) TV.  I like the Highlander and Pathfinder as they get similar gas mileage to my Escape but they have 5000 lb tow.  I want to get one with the factory tow package and a couple of years old with lowest mileage I can afford.  Anyone have either of these models?  I have an RP189 dry weight is about 3225 so I am maxed out with my Escape and I don't want to have to worry about every little thing I want to load.]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:42:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14540&PID=141616#141616