http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Tacoma 4 Cylinder Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:19:54 +0000 Sun, 25 May 2014 21:14:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4689 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=4689&PID=46401#46401 Author: vnapoli
Subject: 4689
Posted: 25 May 2014 at 9:14pm

Here's an update. Just went 66 miles up into the Catskills and as everyone predicted the truck did fine. I even brought some firewood. Was able to do 55 on most of the roads with the exception of up a big climb (had to use 3rd) and the road up to Little Pond (2nd gear).]]> Sun, 25 May 2014 21:14:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4689&PID=46401#46401 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4689&PID=45603#45603 Author: vnapoli
Subject: 4689
Posted: 06 May 2014 at 8:18am

That was my exact experience after I picked it up. I was fine until I hit the NYS Thruway and could not get over 60 and had to use 4th gear (unless of course I was going downhill and then I could hit 65).

I've been towing a Rockwood popup for years and could do 60 up a steep grade without a problem. I was expecting that with this unit too. :-)

I'll drop my expectations for speed (this will keep me calm and not curse the entire ride to the campground)

Thanks everyone for their input.
]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 08:18:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4689&PID=45603#45603 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4689&PID=45597#45597 Author: Leo B
Subject: 4689
Posted: 06 May 2014 at 6:51am

Welcome to the group!!]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 06:51:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4689&PID=45597#45597 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4689&PID=45595#45595 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 4689
Posted: 06 May 2014 at 6:45am

    Be careful not to overload your trailer do not fill your fresh water tank. Like as been said take back roads when possible and drive a safe slow speed. And it would help to inflate your tires to the maximum allowed tire pressure. I tried to pull our r-pod 171 with our 2004 Jeep Liberty, it to had a 4 cylinder and it had a 5 speed manual transmission if I remember it had about 150 HP. But like Doug said when reaching 55 mph it just seemed to stop and not be able to go any faster. Hopefully your 4 cylinder has more HP than the Jeeps 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine.]]> Tue, 06 May 2014 06:45:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4689&PID=45595#45595 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4689&PID=45594#45594 Author: vnapoli
Subject: 4689
Posted: 06 May 2014 at 6:02am

That's great news. I'll keep everyone posted.

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Subject: 4689
Posted: 05 May 2014 at 9:43pm

Welcome.  "Local" trips like you describe, you'll be fine, just don't plan on heading to Orlando.  With our prior tow vehicle (TV), a Sienna, I actually felt better on the back roads getting to those local destinations.  The problem many here find is once you get above 55 mph you hit a aerodynamic wall.]]> Mon, 05 May 2014 21:43:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4689&PID=45589#45589 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4689&PID=45581#45581 Author: vnapoli
Subject: 4689
Posted: 05 May 2014 at 7:22pm

Hello,
I just purchased a new R-POD 171 and own a 2009 Tacoma 4x4 4 cylinder 5 speed. While rated at 3500 lbs I knew I would be well below the towing capacity, but what I didn't know was that the 4 cylinder was going to have trouble on any grade except downhill. I did put in a brake controller.

Does anyone have any experience with this size engine or truck. I don't plan on any long haul trips, mostly within 30 miles (Catskill Mountains) and 1 long trip to Saratoga for the 4th.

Getting a new truck is out (unless of course I buy my wife her new car first :-) )

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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