http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Proper towing vehicle Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:47:33 +0000 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:40:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3585 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3585&PID=34162#34162 Author: Thinker
Subject: 3585
Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 2:40pm

Nooooo problem 5000# tow rating with 3.5 six cylinder and CVT transmission (that is the sweet part).]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:40:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3585&PID=34162#34162 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3585&PID=34155#34155 Author: Rugby8
Subject: 3585
Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 2:00pm

We don't have many mountains, and have a weight distribution and sway control for our dodge grand caravan and we find we have enough power, although not a big enough gas tank. ]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:00:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3585&PID=34155#34155 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3585&PID=34097#34097 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3585
Posted: 08 Jun 2013 at 10:26pm

I used a 2003 Sienna for a year and a half.  It had enough power on back roads, even on hills, but the problem that all podders have is highway speeds.  The wind load has more of an effect than the weight of the pod.  Once you get above 50 mph you will feel it.  After trips one summer to Maine and Florida I decided I needed something more powerful to keep up on windy days on the highway.]]> Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:26:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3585&PID=34097#34097 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3585&PID=34087#34087 Author: Goose
Subject: 3585
Posted: 08 Jun 2013 at 11:26am

   Welcome!! We started with a Dodge Caravan 3.3 liter engine and found that it did not have enough power for the mountains out west for us and the stronger winds of the western plains. If we just ran around the KC area it probably would still be towing our POD. A lot of folks here started in the same manner but have moved up to larger engines and/or larger tow vehicles. Good luck tomorrow and enjoy. Goose]]> Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:26:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3585&PID=34087#34087 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3585&PID=34086#34086 Author: 21grandma
Subject: 3585
Posted: 08 Jun 2013 at 11:03am

My husband drives a toyota tundra, which is what we will be using to bring our "new" 177 home tomorrow am.  I drive a Toyota Sienna, which I really like.  It is only rated to tow 35oo lbs.  Is it worth it to get a hitch mounted to tow the 177, or is it too small?  I really need a van to take Grandkids to and from school on occassion.  I like my Sienna, but am wondering if it will tow the 177. Anyone else use a minivan for towing?

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