R-pod Owners Forum : Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 14:57:11 +0000 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:46:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15107 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : In this case, the package was... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147075#147075 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15107
Posted: 15 Feb 2022 at 5:46pm

In this case, the package was intact. The seller just forgot to put the connectors in the package. They should be arriving tomorrow.]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:46:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147075#147075 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Steven, yes I think that's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147072#147072 Author: K0VQ
Subject: 15107
Posted: 15 Feb 2022 at 1:03pm

Steven, yes I think that's your best option. I can't tell you how many questionable packages I received from Amazon lately by USPS where they were split open, cut open, etc., and luckily nothing fell out. Your luck my be different. ]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:03:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147072#147072 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Thanks for that. After reviewing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147054#147054 Author: Linda&Gino
Subject: 15107
Posted: 13 Feb 2022 at 4:43pm

Thanks for that. After reviewing the specs on those towing mirrors, I'm going to pass. They are a bit too wide. We used stock mirrors for a year but I never was comfortable with the view so we bought some towing mirrors. I do like having some extra visibility behind me so I will stick with them.

I almost pulled the trigger on some ST225 tires, Goodyear Endurance, but decided to stay with the OEM size.

Thanks
gpokluda
2016 Nissan Frontier SV
2017 Rpod 179
]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:43:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147054#147054 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : The states I tow in have the fairly... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147053#147053 Author: offgrid
Subject: 15107
Posted: 13 Feb 2022 at 3:52pm

The states I tow in have the fairly typical 200 ft viewing requirement. I easily met that with the standard Highlander mirrors and the (narrow) 179. With the wide rpods and other trailers, no way. One of several reasons I preferred the 179.

I do have a set of clamp on extension mirrors for towing wider trailers. If I ever went to Vermont I'd put them on while I was there and take em off when I left. ]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:52:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147053#147053 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Here's a summary of mirror... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147052#147052 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15107
Posted: 13 Feb 2022 at 3:37pm

Here's a summary of mirror laws state by state:
https://ecomodder.com/wiki/Mirror_Laws_by_State_(U.S.)
]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:37:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147052#147052 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Originally posted by offgridHave... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147051#147051 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15107
Posted: 13 Feb 2022 at 1:43pm

Originally posted by offgrid

Have you tried towing the 179 without the trailer mirrors? It's narrow. I never added additional mirrors to my Highlander whith the 179 and my visibility was fine for me.That will also reduce fuel consumption a little.
A lot depends on where one it towing. It may depend on state laws. For example, we have towed to Vermont where towing mirrors are required. Other states just specify so much distance visibility behind the trailer. If the vehicle is wide enough to meet that, fine. Otherwise, the towing mirrors are needed.

In our case, we probably could get by without the towing mirrors most of the time, but even for things like backing the trailer, they are helpful. I would not want to tow without the ones I installed. Since they are not an added mirror with straps and/or buckles, they don't change between towing or non-towing except for how far they stick out from the sides of the Frontier. Unlike strap-on mirrors, mine are heated power mirrors which is helpful in adjusting and in conditions where the mirror might a coat of moisture from fog or ice.
]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 13:43:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147051#147051 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Turns out I could not find any... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147050#147050 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15107
Posted: 13 Feb 2022 at 1:33pm

Turns out I could not find any bulkhead BNC connectors that would work, so I have some SO-239 barrel connectors on order. They were supposed to have arrived, but the only thing in the package was the coax seal I ordered at the same time. I think I will have to wait until Monday before I will hear from the seller about this. In addition to the two barrel connectors(for HF and VHF/UHF), I will be putting in a 4-pole plug for the AH4 antenna tuner cable that is needed for the Eagle One antenna.]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 13:33:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147050#147050 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Have you tried towing the 179... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147046#147046 Author: offgrid
Subject: 15107
Posted: 13 Feb 2022 at 2:46am

Have you tried towing the 179 without the trailer mirrors? It's narrow. I never added additional mirrors to my Highlander whith the 179 and my visibility was fine for me.That will also reduce fuel consumption a little.

I ran st225/75r15 lrd's on mine. The ST235s are a relatively rare tire. Etrailer has them. They and the light truck tires have an agressive tread pattern for traction which is not really beneficial on a trailer tire as they aren't drive wheels. The typical ST tread patterns are optimized for lower rolling resistance which improves fuel economy.
]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 02:46:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147046#147046 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Hey there! We have a 2017 R179... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147039#147039 Author: gpokluda
Subject: 15107
Posted: 12 Feb 2022 at 3:51pm

Hey there! We have a 2017 R179 (bought new) and tow with a 2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4.0 with OD. We pretty much wore the Westlake tires on the 179 bald over the past 4 years and the Frontier has never skipped a beat. Usually keep it out of OD and can easily cruise at 65-70mph. Anything above that and MPG suffers greatly. We do run a Fastlane WDH along with Sumo Springs. We've pulled through wind, rain, snow and everything else and the rig is rock steady.

FWIW, Couldn't find any ST235/75R15 to save my soul so we went with Falken Wildepeak 10ply. Couldn't be happier with that choice. 

Definitely going to order up some of those tow mirrors for the Frontier. So tired of the strap on mirrors we use now.

Happy traveling 

gpokluda
2017 Rpod r179
2016 Nissan Frontier SV


]]> Sat, 12 Feb 2022 15:51:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=147039#147039 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Yeah I will when it warms up a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146862#146862 Author: K0VQ
Subject: 15107
Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 2:11pm

Yeah I will when it warms up a bit. Getting down to 1 degree or less at night and maybe 32 degrees in the heat of the day is too cold for crawling around drilling holes in the camper. Besides the cover is on it anyway. Bring on spring! 73 Tracy]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2022 14:11:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146862#146862 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Yes, that is why I didn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146817#146817 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15107
Posted: 25 Jan 2022 at 12:50pm

Yes, that is why I didn't think of them at first. The SO-239 bulkhead connectors with caps will be just fine. I hope to see a picture of the installation when you get it done.]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:50:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146817#146817 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Yes good idea but I already pulled... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146816#146816 Author: K0VQ
Subject: 15107
Posted: 25 Jan 2022 at 12:34pm

Yes good idea but I already pulled the trigger and ordered the double female bulkhead connectors with caps. But that's also a good alternative but maybe less popular jumpers. 73 Tracy]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:34:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146816#146816 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : One other choice might be to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146815#146815 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15107
Posted: 25 Jan 2022 at 8:18am

One other choice might be to use BNC connectors instead of SO-239 for the pass-through. The BNC connectors are waterproof when connected and are easier to connect/disconnect. There are covers for the BNC connectors also to keep them clean when a cable isn't connected.

https://www.amazon.com/wlaniot-Adapter-Female-Coaxial-Connector/dp/B077ZFRKT7/
https://www.amazon.com/Ancable-2-Pack-Protective-Coaxial-Adapter/dp/B077XNPHC3/
]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:18:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146815#146815 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : I used the barrel SO-239 connectors... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146798#146798 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15107
Posted: 22 Jan 2022 at 12:57pm

I used the barrel SO-239 connectors to make a window pass through for my house. I might consider using one to get my antenna cable in the RPod. If so, I might go underneath in a relatively protected space inside a cabinet. The cover would be essential to keep the connector clean and dry. It would take a pretty long one to reach through all the floor layers.]]> Sat, 22 Jan 2022 12:57:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146798#146798 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Thanks Stephen, I think you're... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146797#146797 Author: K0VQ
Subject: 15107
Posted: 22 Jan 2022 at 12:48pm

Thanks Stephen, I think you're right. The double female looks to be the best option. And I like the dust cover idea. Inside you can leave the rig and jumper hooked up and just plug in the outside coax to the jack and off to the antenna you go, no matter what it is. Maybe I will find an inconspicuous place somewhere to drill the hole and back butter it with silicone caulk for weather proofing. Perfect solution! 73 Tracy]]> Sat, 22 Jan 2022 12:48:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146797#146797 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : No. It was plug and play for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146784#146784 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15107
Posted: 21 Jan 2022 at 11:52am

No. It was plug and play for me. The only wiring problem I had was that I pinched the wire on one which did not help. I also had to buy a new set when I hit a pole while backing up and broke the passenger side mirror's pivot hinge. That was an expensive mistake for sure.

Now to continue with the remarks about how to get a cable in the RPod, you could use an SO-239 barrel or bulkhead connector mounted somewhere to get the cable inside. You could install one in a location and have a waterproof cap for the outside. Then you would not have gaps for insects or other things to get inside.

https://www.amazon.com/DHT-Electronics-coaxial-adapter-female/dp/B00CX01IYM/
https://www.amazon.com/Eightwood-Adapter-Female-Bulkhead-Connector/dp/B01MR16V5X/
https://www.amazon.com/Protective-Female-SO-239-Connector-Adapter/dp/B07RYQ1GMB/

Another option is to use a thin pass through cable in the window as you suggested.
https://www.amazon.com/CTC-50M-Original-Comet-Window-Feed-Thru/dp/B005OEB3IA/

MPO is that I would choose one of the SO-239 adapters with a cover. I can see from the comments on Amazon that the Comet version, apart from being quite expensive, is not going to be a good fit with the metal frames of the RPod windows if they are like the ones in our 179.
]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:52:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146784#146784 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Thank you for the location for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146782#146782 Author: seafans
Subject: 15107
Posted: 21 Jan 2022 at 11:38am

Thank you for the location for the mirrors.  I reviewed the feedback from others that installed them and most had one thing in common was they had to change the wiring.  Did you have an issue with the wiring?
Steve
]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:38:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146782#146782 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : I just looked at the 192 floor... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146771#146771 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15107
Posted: 19 Jan 2022 at 5:24pm

I just looked at the 192 floor plan. You could consider using the pass through hatch. You don't have the slide-out that I have. I slid the cables under the base of the slide-out. In any case, you will find a way.

I'll write more later, but we have to go now.

73,

Stephen
]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:24:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146771#146771 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Hi Stephen, glad to meet you.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146770#146770 Author: K0VQ
Subject: 15107
Posted: 19 Jan 2022 at 4:25pm

Hi Stephen, glad to meet you. That's a cool callsign you have! I looked up the sumo springs and they are on backorder so its all academic at this point. I guess I'll do a short trip somewhere close by and evaluate what the issues are and then maybe get some adders like you mention. I run a KW TS-50 with a MFJ travel tuner and G5RV Jr. They work alright. I used to have a flagpole buddy for the Minnie where I used the push up mast for the center of the G5RV below the flag. Maybe I can use the same set up on the 192? Not sure where I will snake the RG-8X in like I had on the Minnie Winnie. That one was a nice little hole in the outside entertainment port where the radio and speakers are which was adjacent to the kitchen table. I guess I could just run it through the sliding window temporarily until I find a place.

The cabinets are so lightly constructed in the 192 that the guy who delivered the camper from KC, KS last fall had several of them falling off the wall when he drug it along I-70 for almost 700 miles! The screws pulled out! I had to back butter them with carpenters glue and longer screws. I bought a brad nailer to fix the trim work around the bed that was falling off. But I guess if you're going to get that weight down 3379# dry, you have to cut some corners somewhere.

There are certainly a lot of nooks and crannies that are hidden from view that could be used for storage but have been intentionally made off limits due to the weight loading I guess? For example, the cabinet under the water heater in the bathroom has a huge void where something could be stored. The same is true next to both sides of the murphy bed. I found the secrets while trying to locate the water pump when I was winterizing last fall. Bingo!

So now all we've got to wait for is getting the snow to melt. Maybe a trip to Moab for the Easter Jeep Safari (https://www.rr4w.com/events.cfm)?

Hope to work you on the air someday soon Stephen. Now I'm looking into alternative power supplies for boondocking. So if anyone has any ideas, jump in and share them. I was thinking of something like a jackery solar generator (or knockoff) with some suitcase panels. I need to run a ventilator and oxygen generator for my CPOD and CO2 retention. Especially at higher elevations. So would love to chat with people in similar boats. I have a small yamaha 1000 watt genset/inverter but I'm sure I would not be very popular with my neighbors running it all night even though it's barely audible.

73 Tracy]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:25:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146770#146770 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : 1aauto.com is where I got the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146763#146763 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15107
Posted: 19 Jan 2022 at 7:09am

1aauto.com is where I got the towing mirrors for our 2010 Frontier. They are heated. I did a search for the 2020 model year, and could not find them. However, they are available for the 2017 model year. https://www.1aauto.com/nissan-suzuki-driver-and-passenger-side-6-piece-mirror-set-trail-ridge/i/trmrp00051/1111785/2017

Given that the body style has not changed for 2020, it is highly likely that the same mirrors would fit the 2020 model.

As for the SumoSprings, I tried the blue light density ones, and then switched to the black medium density ones. I am very happy with them. I did not want to mess with air springs.
]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:09:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146763#146763 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Hello owners. About a year ago... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146759#146759 Author: seafans
Subject: 15107
Posted: 18 Jan 2022 at 10:37pm

Hello owners.  About a year ago we purchased a 2020 Frontier with the 3.8 .l and 9 speed transmission to pull a 192.  The 9 speed works very well and the 310 HP 3.8 works good also. To bad the tires on the pod have a speed rating of 75 MPH.  One of the first mods i did was to replace the factory shocks with Bilstein and installed the Firestone air springs on the rear axle. I tried the sumo springs and they were to bouncy and with the air springs you can adjust the height of the bed to factory finder arc height. Next mod it to replace the factory out side morrow with tow mirrors.  I wish they were heated.
]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:37:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146759#146759 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Hello Tracy,NY4NC here. We have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146742#146742 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15107
Posted: 18 Jan 2022 at 4:28pm

Hello Tracy,

NY4NC here. We have the RP179 which we tow with a 2010 Frontier LE Crew Cab 4x4. It is adequate. I limit my speed to 60 mph for the best balance of mileage and getting there. If you already have the brake controller, you are ahead of the game. One thing I would recommend is that you look into installing a set of Sumo Springs.  The rear leaf springs in our frontier were a bit too soft and the SumoSprings (medium, black) firmed it up nicely. I still use a weight distribution hitch, specifically, and Equal-i-zer 600/6,000 lb version), teamed with a Hayes Sway-Master electronic sway control. After encountering ice and having an accident, I take the belt and suspenders approach.

I don't have the radio in the RPod as such. I made a carrier for the IC-7100 I use and that is in the Frontier most of the time. If we are going to be some place for enough time, it is easy to move the radio to the RPod. I have a set of Hamsticks that I use for mobile operation. I use an Eagle One antenna along with an Icom AH-4 tuner for portable (RPod) use. I made two mounts for the Eagle One. The first is a hitch mount. The second is on the tongue of the RPod which makes it easy to set up, strap into place, and then connect. I'm going to have to update my QRZ page which I will do when I have it set up next and can get some good pictures.

73,

Stephen, NY4NC
]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:28:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146742#146742 Any other 4x4 Frontier Pickup Tow Vehicles? : Hello to the group. We just bought... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146736#146736 Author: K0VQ
Subject: 15107
Posted: 18 Jan 2022 at 2:38pm

Hello to the group. We just bought our Rpod 192 last fall and haven't had a chance to use it yet but I was wondering how many other owners out there are towing with a Nissan Frontier? I have a 2017 Pro-4X Crew Cab, Century Topper, 4x4 and 4.0L V-6 and automatic with O/D. I know that the listed tow capacity is 6300# per the manual but realistically what does that mean from an actual use standpoint? I usually go for overkill but I wonder what others have had from a practical towing standpoint? We live in and camp mostly in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah (like Moab) so there is a de-rate to a certain extent due to altitude and mountainous terrain. I know its not going to haul down I-70 at 80 MPH which I wouldn't want to do anyhow. But what should I be able to expect? We used to have a Minnie Winnie with a V-10 and it never felt comfortable over 65 MPH due to side winds and truckers passing. So I would expect this is pretty much the same drill? We bought a WDH for the camp trailer so that should be a big help and I have an electric brake controller I use with my Haulmark 6x10. So any comments, suggestions or critiques would be greatly appreciated. Nice to join the club. Tracy A.R.S. K0VQ

BTW, any other hams out there? And any of you put rigs in your Rpod's?]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:38:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15107&PID=146736#146736