R-pod Owners Forum : Towing http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Towing Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 05:33:26 +0000 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:48:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3306 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Towing : Well I just booked our first camping... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31440#31440 Author: Rugby8
Subject: 3306
Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 10:48pm

Well I just booked our first camping trip, keeping it close to home as it is our first time in the rpod! We will be getting the equalizer, all your posts have been very helpful and informative!!! All my research into the dealer I bought the rpod from has been positive, in fact when I was contemplating if we should buy they had 2 people come off the street that wanted to buy, but they said they had to wait because I " saw" and asked for a day of pondering time first. Not many dealers would do that. So when he said I can tow it no problem I am feeling confident!!!!]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:48:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31440#31440 Towing : My 5.4 has 340 horses. A guy at... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31436#31436 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3306
Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 9:42pm

My 5.4 has 340 horses.  A guy at work has one of the Eco-Boost v6s in a truck just like mine and it has even more horses, but the very best economy he has gotten to date, unloaded, no trailer is 16 MPG on the highway.  I can get nearly that pulling the Pod if I keep it around 60.]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:42:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31436#31436 Towing : Its amazing that in recent years... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31423#31423 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3306
Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 7:06pm

Its amazing that in recent years what you used to get in a V8 you now get in a V6, and what required a V6 you now get in a 4.

More power!  More power!  Arrr-arrr-arrr

< in my best Tim the Toolman growl >

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:06:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31423#31423 Towing : Originally posted by techntrek283... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31414#31414 Author: furpod
Subject: 3306
Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 5:10pm

Originally posted by techntrek

283 horses is still pretty impressive for a 3.6 liter.  My 5.3L V8 does 320 hp.



No doubt.. but a 6 liter in a mini van.. that would be awesome. I didn't read his HP numbers.. just stuck on SIX LITERS!!! ARGH!! MOAR POWER!!

LOL.

From a guy with a 5.4 and a 6.8..
]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:10:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31414#31414 Towing : Chrysler has done a great a great... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31410#31410 Author: Rugby8
Subject: 3306
Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 4:40pm

Chrysler has done a great a great job with the engine this year!!!! Easy decision to buy this year!]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:40:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31410#31410 Towing : 283 horses is still pretty impressive... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31400#31400 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3306
Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 1:55pm

283 horses is still pretty impressive for a 3.6 liter.  My 5.3L V8 does 320 hp.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:55:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31400#31400 Towing : Originally posted by Leo B Hi... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31396#31396 Author: furpod
Subject: 3306
Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 11:20am

Originally posted by Leo B

Hi I also have a 2013 grand caravan and tow a 171 . We have the 6 liter pen star engine that puts out 283 horse power. We have plenty of power. We have towed in northern Vermont and northern New Hampshire, along with the Pocono's in Pennsylvania and have had plenty of power. We have also gotten between 13.5 and 14.5 mpg in Vermont and as good as 17 mpg on our trip[ to Cape Hatteras in NC.  Great vehicle!!


LOL.. that had me at the Mopar website pretty quick.. 3.6 liter..
]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:20:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31396#31396 Towing : Yes life is good with one... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31359#31359 Author: morningstarrising
Subject: 3306
Posted: 11 Mar 2013 at 7:35pm

Yes life is good with one wife No kids and one little Golden Retriever puppy whose a English Cream. Have a Great Time!]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:35:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31359#31359 Towing : Thanks for that great info. Am... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31353#31353 Author: Rugby8
Subject: 3306
Posted: 11 Mar 2013 at 2:53pm

Thanks for that great info. Am comfortable that we have enough, will see how the mileage does driving to NASCAR in June and then Nova Scotia !]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:53:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31353#31353 Towing : A lot of good info here, pros,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31347#31347 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 3306
Posted: 10 Mar 2013 at 10:14pm

A lot of good info here, pros, cons. I think your caravan can pull it ok under certain circumstances. You are not going to be able to tow it 70mph up and down hills. You are pulling about 100 % of what your t.v. is rated to pull so take your time, on the interstate i stay in the right lane period, unless passing a slower vehicle (semi's going up real steep hills} My trail blazer is rated for 7000 lbs, but I still use 1/2 throttle on long hills and let the transmission downshift and we slow down. If your van does not have a trailer towing package you can add a transmission cooler for a reasonable cost. Use your head, take 2 lane roads, slow down, enjoy the country side and stop in at local cafe's and grab a sandwich. see the country side. There is more beauty and neat things to see off of the interstate. When you are 2 laneing you will get better gas mileage. The only down side is I feel 2 lanes are more dangerous than Interstates, but everything has a trade off. We use a friction anti sway, but I have pulled the pod 100 miles with no antisway or wdh with no problem, period, but my T Blazer does have a longer wheel base than your t.v. I guess the thing is , slow down and enjoy.]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:14:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31347#31347 Towing : The question may not be if... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31346#31346 Author: Thinker
Subject: 3306
Posted: 10 Mar 2013 at 9:28pm

The question may not be if you can get over the hill or 200 miles down the road.  Towing puts a tremendous load on the transmission which generates heat.  This heat shortenens the life of the transmission.
 
The question to ask may not be "can I do it?"  But rather ask, "Should I do it?"
]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:28:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31346#31346 Towing : Hi I also have a 2013 grand... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31344#31344 Author: Leo B
Subject: 3306
Posted: 10 Mar 2013 at 7:57pm

Hi I also have a 2013 grand caravan and tow a 171 . We have the 6 liter pen star engine that puts out 283 horse power. We have plenty of power. We have towed in northern Vermont and northern New Hampshire, along with the Pocono's in Pennsylvania and have had plenty of power. We have also gotten between 13.5 and 14.5 mpg in Vermont and as good as 17 mpg on our trip[ to Cape Hatteras in NC.  Great vehicle!!]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:57:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31344#31344 Towing : He&#039;s right. We have a Ford... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31339#31339 Author: Burt
Subject: 3306
Posted: 10 Mar 2013 at 11:05am

He's right.  We have a Ford Ranger 4.0L 4X4 and here in the West, we have some hills that are big.  We call them mountains.  Solution for us is to always fill with non ethanol fuel when towing.  Non ethanol fuel gives you more power. 

We do have the load equalizer and anti sway.  That makes a big difference.

Consider this:  When the load equalizer was invented, in order to publicize it, they used an Oldsmobile front wheel drive towing a trailer across the entire U.S. WITH THE REAR WHEELS REMOVED!!!  That's real world testing.  That's the difference it makes.

To accommodate us in the future, we also added a performance chip to the Ranger, beefed the tranny and put a cooler on it.

You'll be OK without big mountains to climb or major wind gusts.

Burt, Laura the White Tornado and Buddy the Wonder Dog
]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:05:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31339#31339 Towing : Wecome. If the terraine that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31338#31338 Author: Goose
Subject: 3306
Posted: 10 Mar 2013 at 10:57am

  Wecome. If the terraine that you travel in is fairly flat the Caravan will do fine for you, it's when you start to get into grades of any steepness that you maybe disappointed in the Caravan. We towed for the first year with our 04 Caravan that had the 3.3 Liter engine and found it to be light on power when we got out west or hit strong headwinds. I have never used a WDH or anti sway hitch even with the Caravan.    Goose]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:57:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31338#31338 Towing : Hello everybody, have not towed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31335#31335 Author: Rugby8
Subject: 3306
Posted: 10 Mar 2013 at 7:29am

Hello everybody, have not towed my new rpod yet and am having concerns. I have a 2013 Dodge grand caravan that has a tow capacity of 3600 lbs. My rv dealer said that I can tow 5000 with an equalizer. Do we have enough TV?  Tks, very excited, warm day here yesterday......spring cometh]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 07:29:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3306&PID=31335#31335