R-pod Owners Forum : Just Signed up https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Just Signed up Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:37:40 +0000 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 00:53:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3730 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Just Signed up : Once you get above 50 mph the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35689#35689 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3730
Posted: 16 Jul 2013 at 12:53am

Once you get above 50 mph the "driving" issue (pun intended) is the frontal area and overall drag.  We had a Sienna before our current TV and even though the popup we had was much heavier than the pod the Sienna had no problems towing it.  Much less drag.  It struggled pulling the pod at times depending on wind and road conditions but the pod was probably 500 pounds lighter fully loaded.]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2013 00:53:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35689#35689 Just Signed up : The dynamic difference is drag.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35679#35679 Author: furpod
Subject: 3730
Posted: 15 Jul 2013 at 5:03pm

The dynamic difference is drag. A load in the bed is shielded, a towed load is not. The r-pod has a fair amount of drag.]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:03:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35679#35679 Just Signed up : Hi –... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35677#35677 Author: tnscoots
Subject: 3730
Posted: 15 Jul 2013 at 2:11pm

Hi – thanks for your reply. That’s just it; I want to get away from flat country.  A couple months ago I completed a 10K miletrip out west carrying a pop-up Four Wheel camper in the bed of my 2012 Tacoma4 cyl. and it did a respectable job.  Thetotal weight was close to the cargo capacity rating of about 1300 lb.  Sure the mountains were a challenge put thewee truck did it.  So what I don’t knowis the difference between the dynamic of hauling rather than towing.  I’m working on my wife to allow me to tradeup a 6 cyl truck, but I’m a long way from a “kitchen pass”, as a friend oncesaid.
Tom]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:11:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35677#35677 Just Signed up : https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35672#35672 Author: tnscoots
Subject: 3730
Posted: 15 Jul 2013 at 11:34am


]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:34:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35672#35672 Just Signed up : Welcome. Given the area of the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35670#35670 Author: P&M
Subject: 3730
Posted: 15 Jul 2013 at 8:25am

Welcome.  Given the area of the country that you live in, and assuming you won't be making trips over to the Rockies, you will most likely be on fairly flat land during your travels.  Therefore you should be okay with your current TV. 

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2013 08:25:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35670#35670 Just Signed up : We just took our first trip... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35656#35656 Author: LindaP
Subject: 3730
Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 9:55pm

We just took our first trip towing our 178 with a 4 cyl Tacoma 4WD. With the good towing hitch, sway bar, new plugs, and new oxygen sensors it does okay if the road's aren't too steep. It will do the hill, as our own road is one of the steepest around, but slowly and it does put a strain on the engine. Headwinds are also difficult. Biggest problem is our driveway is so steep we're going to have to get axle risers. If I had to do it again, I would think twice about getting the pod with our present truck. Neither of us want to get rid of our Tacoma - we love it. ]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2013 21:55:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35656#35656 Just Signed up : If the road has any washboard... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35651#35651 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 3730
Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 6:07pm

If the road has any washboard characteristics you need to put extra latches on every thing.  We have had drawers on the floor driving on the good roads here in NJ (we pay for them, after all!).  Cry]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:07:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35651#35651 Just Signed up : Just recently I saw some owners... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35645#35645 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3730
Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 5:43pm

Just recently I saw some owners buy a new Pod and had a 4cyl vehicle.  Their dealer said they'd tow it just fine, shortly after they have posted that sure they can tow it, on flat roads!

I tow with a smaller 6cyl SUV that's rated for #5000lbs once set up for towing and after 3 seasons we've decided we're upgrading to a bigger tow vehicle next spring.

And I don't like taking the Pod on much of anything that goes far beyond a roughly paved back road to a campground.  She just doesn't like it.
]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:43:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35645#35645 Just Signed up : Welcome to the group! I have taken... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35619#35619 Author: TerryM
Subject: 3730
Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 6:51am

Welcome to the group!  I have taken my Pod off road.  If you do that just take it slow and easy.  As with any camper you would put things away when towing.  A lot depends on the type of ground you will be going over.  Down here in FL it is mostly sand so you wouldn't try dragging a camper off road unless you had a 4X4.  The axle riser would be a must for off roading.

Terry
]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2013 06:51:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35619#35619 Just Signed up : After this post, I may have to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35609#35609 Author: Kickstart
Subject: 3730
Posted: 13 Jul 2013 at 6:52pm

After this post, I may have to change my screen name to Debbie Downer, so here goes. The Pod is a really nice little travel trailer. It's not designed to be an off road war wagon. A 4 cyl Taco is a great little truck, not designed to tow a wind pushing TT. Lots of people have posted with excitement about towing a Pod with their 3500 lb or so tow capable tow rig. A very few have reposted about how well their tow rig has done. Many have sold their pod and drifted away, or like a lot of us, bit the bullet and bought something that was capable of doing the job when towing.
 
I towed our Pod with a 6 cyl Taco with the tow pack, and it did very well, and yet I moved back to a full sized Tundra. I AM kinda demanding of my tow rig's performance, so keep that in mind while reading what I've written. Don't set yourself up for towing/camping failure unless you've got a ton of cash to burn. Trailer camping is supposed to be fun, not an exercise in frustration.
 
P/S Welcome and I hope whatever decisions you make are good for you.
]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:52:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35609#35609 Just Signed up : 4cyl Taco may be asking a bit... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35601#35601 Author: furpod
Subject: 3730
Posted: 13 Jul 2013 at 4:10pm

4cyl Taco may be asking a bit much, but, I am sure someone is doing it. If you stay in the flatlands.. (I loved my Taco, but let it go because it was a 4cyl, but it never let me down..)

As far as bouncing a Pod on a dirt road.. well.. it's not made for that. Very few campers are. They are as well built as anything in their price range. I would say better than "anything" else, but admit I haven't seen them all... And of course.. (disclaimer) "bouncing down a dirt road" is subjective.. I worked on tanks for 20 years.. my idea of "bad road" is different from someone who grew up and lived in the city all their lives.. like my mom. who thinks my driveway is a bad road..
]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2013 16:10:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35601#35601 Just Signed up : Hello folks -... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35600#35600 Author: tnscoots
Subject: 3730
Posted: 13 Jul 2013 at 3:55pm

Hello folks - I tried to get this intro into my first post, but alas, it was blank. Please let me know your take on the simple questions below. Tom

Just signed on to the R-Pod group and although we don’t ownone yet I do want to ask a couple of questions. Does anyone pull a model 177 or similar with a 4 cyl. Tacoma?  I have a 2012 with auto trans and a goodcooler, and the tow rating is 3500 lb. Would we be pushing it too much with this truck?  My wife is quite resistant to upgrading to aV-6 Tacoma or I’d do it now. 

Also I’d like to hear about ya’ll’s experiences with the podin terms or durability and such, particularly those of you who may pull it downrough dirt roads from time to time.  Iknow that I’d want the axle lift kit before doing so, but has anyone stressedtheir pods a bit by “out-backing” it some.

Cheers,

Tom

Baton Rouge

]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2013 15:55:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35600#35600 Just Signed up : Howdy. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35599#35599 Author: furpod
Subject: 3730
Posted: 13 Jul 2013 at 3:39pm

Howdy.]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2013 15:39:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35599#35599 Just Signed up : https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3730&PID=35584#35584 Author: tnscoots
Subject: 3730
Posted: 13 Jul 2013 at 11:08am

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