R-pod Owners Forum : I knew this would get out of hand https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : I knew this would get out of hand Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:50:58 +0000 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:18:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3038 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ I knew this would get out of hand : I went with the andersen hitch... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=29323#29323 Author: danthoman
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Posted: 13 Nov 2012 at 8:18am

I went with the andersen hitch because it seemed much less 'fussy' to install and adjust.  I haven't had much experience with weight distribution hitches but the andersen seems to work well.]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:18:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=29323#29323 I knew this would get out of hand : Thanks for the reply. I'm... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=29322#29322 Author: gnawbone
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Posted: 13 Nov 2012 at 5:42am

Thanks for the reply. I'm considering the Andersen WDH because of its lite weight. The Sienna, when properly equipped, is rated at 3500#. That should be okay for Promised Land State Park and some of the Maryland parks...]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:42:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=29322#29322 I knew this would get out of hand : Welcome gnawbone. I had a 2003... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=29309#29309 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 12 Nov 2012 at 8:34pm

Welcome gnawbone.  I had a 2003 Sienna, with 215 horsepower.  It was marginal - fine for backroads, fine on a flat highway.  But it had to downshift to 2nd to maintain speed on grades at highway speed, and one trip to Florida I had a full day of heavy headwind and I physically couldn't maintain full speed (mpg dropped to 8, too).

The newer Siennas have more power and torque so they should do better.  The Siennas have a fairly short wheel base and a very soft suspension no matter what model year, so I highly highly recommend a weight distribution hitch like the E2 or Equalizer.

]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:34:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=29309#29309 I knew this would get out of hand : Welcome to the forum. Not sure... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=29294#29294 Author: danthoman
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Posted: 12 Nov 2012 at 8:18am

Welcome to the forum.   Not sure about the Sienna, but my xterra with a 3.3L engine did 'ok' power wise.  Had to slow way down in some of the Georgia 'mountains'.   With the 4l tacoma I don't even know the r-pod is there.]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:18:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=29294#29294 I knew this would get out of hand : Hi Doug, I'm planning on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=29293#29293 Author: gnawbone
Subject: 3038
Posted: 12 Nov 2012 at 5:30am

Hi Doug, I'm planning on buying a Toyota Sienna and an R-Pod 177. Will this combo work?
Appreciate any help.
Thankx
Buck
Sterling PA
]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:30:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=29293#29293 I knew this would get out of hand : To funny. I also bought the 4... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=28671#28671 Author: danthoman
Subject: 3038
Posted: 19 Oct 2012 at 10:19am

To funny.  I also bought the 4 cyl for the mileage.  If I had only known.  I'm already hearing it from my 'buddies' about trading a 3+ year old truck with only 12,000 miles on it.
]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:19:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=28671#28671 I knew this would get out of hand : Yep, Poddin' is a commitment!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=28670#28670 Author: Jen&Juice
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Posted: 19 Oct 2012 at 9:00am

Yep, Poddin' is a commitment! If we had bought our Pod 1.5 years sooner, we'd still have my 8 cyl SUV. Instead, traded 8 cyl SUV for 4 cyl car (gas mileage), then traded 4 cyl car for 6 cyl truck (towing) to buy Pod. My least favorite question when I tell my buddies about the Pod and they see the new truck, "Didn't you used to have an SUV?" My answer, "Yes, but i don't want to talk about it." Confused]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:00:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=28670#28670 I knew this would get out of hand : Yup, w/o the pod we might still... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=28664#28664 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 10:22pm

Yup, w/o the pod we might still have a popup and be pulling with our Sienna.]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:22:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=28664#28664 I knew this would get out of hand : I had the Tacoma 4 cyl for only... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=28649#28649 Author: danthoman
Subject: 3038
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 2:51pm

I had the Tacoma 4 cyl for only 3 1/2 years which is the shortest time I've ever owned a vehicle.   I don't consider a vehicle 'broken in' for at least ten years.  The Xterra is a 2000 model.  Runs great, it's just lacking in power.   I'll be using the R-pod next week pulled by the Tacoma.  It'll be the first real trip for either.  I can't wait.


]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:51:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=28649#28649 I knew this would get out of hand : LOL, that sounds like me!! I only... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=28648#28648 Author: bc matell
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Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 2:41pm

LOL, that sounds like me!! I only upgraded once to a tacoma 6 cy from a  tacoma 4cy. All the stuff u have to buy,lol. I am now looking for a stacking object for above the frig!]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:41:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=28648#28648 I knew this would get out of hand : First it was the R-pod, then all... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=28646#28646 Author: danthoman
Subject: 3038
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 2:20pm

First it was the R-pod, then all the goodies for the new R-pod, then the new hitch and the 7 pin connector and the brake controller.  Then I decided that the 4 cylinder Tacoma might be a bit lacking in power and the Xterra (with a small 6 cylinder) weighted so much it wasn't a much better tow vehicle  than the Tacoma.  So, out I go and buy a new Tacoma with a 6 cylinder.  It's a good thing I have the R-pod.  I might have to sell the house to pay for everything else.  Wink]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:20:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3038&PID=28646#28646