R-pod Owners Forum : Saturn VUE 6 cyl https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Saturn VUE 6 cyl Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:49:14 +0000 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:16:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3046 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Saturn VUE 6 cyl : That's a small 6 in the view... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3046&PID=28829#28829 Author: Seanl
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Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 1:16pm

That's a small 6 in the view and I don't think it make a lot of HP. That would be my only concern.]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:16:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3046&PID=28829#28829 Saturn VUE 6 cyl : While I can't speak to the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3046&PID=28822#28822 Author: P&M
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Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 11:24am

While I can't speak to the Saturn Vue 6-cyl, I did just pick up mine last weekend and we have a 6-cyl Hyundai Veracruz that only has the same towing capacity of 3500 lbs.  Had a headwind for most of the way but still cruised along at about 62-63 mph on the flats, and it slowed down to between 55-57 on the hills.  This was towing an unloaded 171 that weighed 2478 coming out of the dealer (we weighed it on their scale before leaving) and being just the two of us we don't have much that we will actually be loading it up with when we go camping.  Also, when towing I found that it was a very useful piece of advice I had read here about using my manual shifter on the TV to control my rpm's rather than leaving it in automatic mode all the way ... that really was a great piece of advice.
 
While others may disagree, I think if you have a 3500# towing capacity, plan on getting one of the smaller R-Pods, don't overload it with stuff or drive it with full holding tanks that add a lot of weight that will take you close to your limit, tow it smart and safely, and aren't planning on making 8 hour runs across the Mojave Desert in the middle of summer you should be just fine.
]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:24:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3046&PID=28822#28822 Saturn VUE 6 cyl : It would seem a little close... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3046&PID=28774#28774 Author: coopercdrkey
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Posted: 22 Oct 2012 at 2:52pm

It would seem a little close to the edge to me, by the time you add your gear, but I have no first hand experience.  Hopefully another member will chime in.]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:52:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3046&PID=28774#28774 Saturn VUE 6 cyl : Anyone pull rpod with Saturn VUE?... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3046&PID=28759#28759 Author: edgreen
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Posted: 22 Oct 2012 at 12:24am

Anyone pull rpod with Saturn VUE? If so, tell me how it performs. 6 cyl VUEs are rated for 3500 lbs. 
How does yours behave going up hills? Flat ground, I am not so worried about. Thanks for any comments. 
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