R-pod Owners Forum : new member - towing with Lexus RX http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : new member - towing with Lexus RX Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:43:18 +0000 Tue, 20 May 2014 11:25:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3953 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ new member - towing with Lexus RX : Yes, our RX does have the towing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=46183#46183 Author: R-PodKids
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Posted: 20 May 2014 at 11:25am

Yes, our RX does have the towing package.]]> Tue, 20 May 2014 11:25:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=46183#46183 new member - towing with Lexus RX : Oh...one additional thing to check... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=46153#46153 Author: FlyPod
Subject: 3953
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 10:43pm

Oh...one additional thing to check on is whether or not your RX has the optional towing package. I think that is essential given the weight of the Pod coming close to your capacity. It includes a larger radiator and transmission cooler. Hope it can be added if your vehicle doesn't come with it. Good Luck!]]> Mon, 19 May 2014 22:43:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=46153#46153 new member - towing with Lexus RX : Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=46119#46119 Author: R-PodKids
Subject: 3953
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 10:24am

Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!  With yours and another response I received, I am feeling much better about this.  And I'm all excited about "podding" again.  ]]> Mon, 19 May 2014 10:24:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=46119#46119 new member - towing with Lexus RX : No problems so far. I am careful... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=46110#46110 Author: FlyPod
Subject: 3953
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 12:49am

No problems so far. I am careful not to carry too much water weight because I push the vehicle's weight limits. It handles the mountain passes just fine by moving the transmission to manual and dropping it one gear on the steep stuff to keep it from hunting gears back and forth. Glad you're getting load leveling and sway bar. With those features and the electric brakes, you should be fine. Happy Podding.]]> Mon, 19 May 2014 00:49:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=46110#46110 new member - towing with Lexus RX : Hi! Just wondering how you've... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=46107#46107 Author: R-PodKids
Subject: 3953
Posted: 18 May 2014 at 9:30pm

Hi!  Just wondering how you've been doing towing your Pod with your Lexus. We have a 2011 RX350 AWD and have a 179 ordered. Planning on installing a WDH and sway bar.  Hoping you have good experiences to share with me. Cry]]> Sun, 18 May 2014 21:30:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=46107#46107 new member - towing with Lexus RX : Interesting, I pick up my new... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=38141#38141 Author: FlyPod
Subject: 3953
Posted: 14 Sep 2013 at 6:09pm

Interesting, I pick up my new 178 from the dealer on Monday and have almost the exact same tow vehicle. 2010 Lexus 450H with tow package. Other than being the hybrid version, it's the same.
I'm hearing the cautions about pushing the limits, tow with tanks empty, travel light, etc. I added electric brakes, load leveling and sway bars. Hope it handles Oregon's mountains. 
]]> Sat, 14 Sep 2013 18:09:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=38141#38141 new member - towing with Lexus RX : Welcome. I've run through... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=37909#37909 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3953
Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 7:11pm

Welcome.  I've run through the numbers here before, and bottom line the 178 is on the edge for 3500 pound rated vehicles.  As was mentioned, make sure you tow with all tanks empty (except the water heater, that would only save you 50 pounds).  Also pack on the lighter side, keeping some of what you pack in the TV (tow vehicle).  Your Sienna will be ok in the power department.  We had a 2003 Sienna, the model line before yours I believe, and it was ok as long as there wasn't a headwind.  Our popup was near 3500 pounds loaded and we never had a problem towing it or keeping up with traffic.

The problem with pods isn't the weight, its the frontal area, and their design seems to incur more drag than regular campers (believe it or not).  Steep back roads are fine, even highways are fine.  Steep highways push the limits.  However, get a strong headwind and you'll be at your limit.  It took a situation like that with my accelerator literally pushed to the floor - only doing 50 - where I realized I needed a more capable TV.  I got 8 mpg on that tank of gas.

]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:11:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=37909#37909 new member - towing with Lexus RX : Welcome to all. Goose http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=37897#37897 Author: Goose
Subject: 3953
Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 4:24pm

Welcome to all. Goose]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:24:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=37897#37897 new member - towing with Lexus RX : Thanks Rick and Denise - we also... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=37896#37896 Author: God Bless America
Subject: 3953
Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 3:57pm

Thanks Rick and Denise - we also planned on the sway bar - it seems like good advise - with driving - has it been in the flat Midwest - or have you done any hills and/or mountains? just want to plan on having enough power...]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2013 15:57:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=37896#37896 new member - towing with Lexus RX : Hi we have a 178 also and tow... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=37894#37894 Author: RickandDenise
Subject: 3953
Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 2:58pm

Hi we have a 178 also and tow it with a Toyota sienna with towing pkg and also rated at 3500 pounds we have added a sway bar and have learned to tow with all holding tanks empty that being said we have had no problems with the sienna]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2013 14:58:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=37894#37894 new member - towing with Lexus RX : we are ready to buy a new 178... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=37886#37886 Author: God Bless America
Subject: 3953
Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 9:59am

we are ready to buy a new 178 and wonder what the experience has been with towing with a smaller SUV. The dealers say no problem - what are the real facts on this. We have a 2010 Lexus 350 with towing package - listed as being able to handle 3500 pounds - can we successfully pull the R Pod?]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2013 09:59:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3953&PID=37886#37886