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Subject: 3520
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 2:09pm

Originally posted by SWO Podder

Hi folks,
I was looking at purchasing a 2011 r-pod 171. Dry weight about 2200lbs.
The issue is that my patriot (as far as I can see) is rated at the most for 2000lbs towing. 
The dealer has offered a towing package. But is also saying that while I would have no issues towing he is offering me a power train warranty on the pat to cover any damages. This was my rather large red flag. 
I am pretty sure even with the towing package installed, towing over capacity would null any extended warranty on the jeep, correct??
The patriot is a 2.4 4cyc engine 4WD
Does anyone have experience towing a 171 with a patriot?? 
Do I attempt it or run away from the "deal"??
 
Thanks!
PS complete newbie on towing anything...


Hold On SWO... There is a difference in Dry weight (no liquids) and unloaded weight. The 171 with your AC, Microwave, Furnace, HW Heater, Propane, and Battery weighs around 2700 pounds. Then add about 300 to that for the stuff you will carry and you will be very close to 3000# if not over. Don't even think about using that TV unless it is disposable. You will rip the gizzard out of it.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 14:09:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3520&PID=33530#33530 Almost a new owner but.... : Agree with what has been stated.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3520&PID=33509#33509 Author: P&M
Subject: 3520
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 9:15am

Agree with what has been stated.  My TV is rated at 3500# and I have a 2012 rp-171, with just the two of us and our dog, and I would definitely not try to tow with anything rated lower than that.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 09:15:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3520&PID=33509#33509 Almost a new owner but.... : I agree the patriot is under powered... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3520&PID=33499#33499 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 3520
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 2:02am

 I agree the patriot is under powered and under sized it would not be safe. It is sad that some dealers will say things that are not true just to make a sale. If you are unable to change your tow vehicle you could look at some of the small lite weight campers that are not self contained those just for sleeping. Sorry     David]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 02:02:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3520&PID=33499#33499 Almost a new owner but.... : Hello, I would not do it. My 3.7... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3520&PID=33498#33498 Author: Seanl
Subject: 3520
Posted: 23 May 2013 at 11:36pm

Hello, I would not do it. My 3.7 liter liberty is a little under powered when I get in the hills. Also there is more to the tow rating than power. The pat is just too light to tow a pod. The Liberty weighs a thousand pounds more and in a cross wind the trailer can throw it around. Third point you can easily add 1000 pounds to the dry weight by the time you get everything in.

Sorry to be such a downer but unless you can afford a new tow vehicle I would hold off on purchasing a pod]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 23:36:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3520&PID=33498#33498 Almost a new owner but.... : Hi folks,I was looking at purchasing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3520&PID=33488#33488 Author: SWO Podder
Subject: 3520
Posted: 23 May 2013 at 6:43pm

Hi folks,

I was looking at purchasing a 2011 r-pod 171. Dry weight about 2200lbs.

The issue is that my patriot (as far as I can see) is rated at the most for 2000lbs towing. 
The dealer has offered a towing package. But is also saying that while I would have no issues towing he is offering me a power train warranty on the pat to cover any damages. This was my rather large red flag. 

I am pretty sure even with the towing package installed, towing over capacity would null any extended warranty on the jeep, correct??

The patriot is a 2.4 4cyc engine 4WD

Does anyone have experience towing a 171 with a patriot?? 
Do I attempt it or run away from the "deal"??
 

Thanks!
PS complete newbie on towing anything...


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