R-pod Owners Forum : Towing Rpod 178 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Towing Rpod 178 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 10:27:36 +0000 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 21:18:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15924 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Towing Rpod 178 : Having used a 2016 Escape to tow... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15924&PID=153275#153275 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 21 Jan 2024 at 9:18pm

Having used a 2016 Escape to tow a 2016 RPod 179, I would advise you to go for something with a higher tow rating. Make sure it is rear-wheel or all-wheel drive as when the front end is lifted from the trailer weight, front wheel drive vehicles have diminished traction and steering capability. I speak from experience that you would not be happy with it.

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 21:18:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15924&PID=153275#153275 Towing Rpod 178 : The BMW X3 30i (2018 and newer)... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15924&PID=153273#153273 Author: EchoGale
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Posted: 21 Jan 2024 at 1:23pm

The BMW X3 30i (2018 and newer) has a tow rating of 4400 lbs and even one as new as a 2020 would be well within the price range you indicated. I get about 30 mpg with mine (a 2020) when not towing and 15-17 when towing. I'm VERY happy with it both as a tow vehicle and my everyday car.]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:23:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15924&PID=153273#153273 Towing Rpod 178 : Thank you. I had read some of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15924&PID=153270#153270 Author: wunderlong88
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Posted: 21 Jan 2024 at 7:10am

Thank you.  I had read some of the threads here and I suspected neither of those were going to be enough.

TY
]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 07:10:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15924&PID=153270#153270 Towing Rpod 178 : +1 lostagain Well said http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15924&PID=153269#153269 Author: JR
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Posted: 21 Jan 2024 at 7:07am

+1 lostagain Well said]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 07:07:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15924&PID=153269#153269 Towing Rpod 178 : There are tons of threads... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15924&PID=153267#153267 Author: lostagain
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Posted: 20 Jan 2024 at 4:05pm

There are tons of threads in this forum about the needed towing capacity for your trailer.  Don't be fooled by the "dry weight."  To get a real idea of what you will be towing, add the dry weight to the load capacity the trailer can carry; the gross vehicle weight rating.  Your trailer comes in at about 3,800 lbs.  Towing at the ragged edge of your vehicle's capacity will really stress the suspension and drive train and can lead to some control issues in windy conditions.  You also need to consider the combined gross weight rating for your tow vehicle.  You need to be below the gcvwr which includes the tow vehicle and contents and the total weight of the trailer.  There are lots of SUV's and small trucks with towing capacities that are greater about 4,500 lbs out there, but the mileage when not towing ain't so hot.  Good luck finding something that will work.]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2024 16:05:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15924&PID=153267#153267 Towing Rpod 178 : Hello. I am new to the forum and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15924&PID=153266#153266 Author: wunderlong88
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Posted: 20 Jan 2024 at 3:17pm

Hello.  I am new to the forum and am looking for ideas of a small to midsize suv that might be able to tow my 2016 Rpod 178.  It's dry weight is 2600 lbs.

I wondered if the Ford Escape or Toyota Rav4 (2023 or later on either with 3500 lb tow rating) would be sufficient to pull this camper.  We are in Texas and have a 20+ year old Chevy 1/2 ton we pull it with right now.  We generally go to State Parks in Texas and mostly flat to small hilly trips.  Nothing crazy.  Could use the truck if we did otherwise.

If not one of these vehicles any suggestions.  Need 30+ mpg (when not pulling) and $35,000 budget roughly.

Thanks!
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