R-pod Owners Forum : Dry weight? 2014 178 why heavier 2950lbs?? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Dry weight? 2014 178 why heavier 2950lbs?? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:14:04 +0000 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 07:27:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4967 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Dry weight? 2014 178 why heavier 2950lbs?? : Good Point David!! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4967&PID=48279#48279 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 14 Jul 2014 at 7:27am

Good Point David!!]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2014 07:27:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4967&PID=48279#48279 Dry weight? 2014 178 why heavier 2950lbs?? : Also remember that tow weight... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4967&PID=48277#48277 Author: David and Danette
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Posted: 14 Jul 2014 at 6:47am

   Also remember that tow weight limits from manufactures are not definite science. If two different tow vehicles have a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. doesn't mean both will have the same power and performance in towing. A tow vehicle that has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. may out perform a tow vehicle that has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. I think towing capacity is set by the limits of safety and the stress that engines and transmissions can handle. We had a Saturn view V-6 that had a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. and a Jeep Liberty V-6 with a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. The Saturn out performed the Jeep in power and handling with less sway. Perhaps the strong point with the Jeep was the durability of the engine and transmission to handle 5,000 lbs. but it was slow going and needed to hold on to the steering wheel when large trucks passed.]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2014 06:47:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4967&PID=48277#48277 Dry weight? 2014 178 why heavier 2950lbs?? : Something to keep in mind with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4967&PID=48271#48271 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 14 Jul 2014 at 12:03am

Something to keep in mind with the heavier pods, like the 178, is if your towing capacity is 3500 pounds you should tow with nothing in any of the tanks.  You will be pushing your limits as it is, between stuff you load in the pod and stuff in your TV.]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:03:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4967&PID=48271#48271 Dry weight? 2014 178 why heavier 2950lbs?? : I have a 178 HRE 2014. The limit... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4967&PID=48260#48260 Author: jan demarinis
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Posted: 13 Jul 2014 at 9:20pm

I have a 178 HRE 2014. The limit on my tv is also 3500#. I have absolutely no problems towing it.
Jan
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Posted: 13 Jul 2014 at 9:18pm

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2014 21:18:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4967&PID=48259#48259 Dry weight? 2014 178 why heavier 2950lbs?? : Yes, Same model. the others... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4967&PID=48256#48256 Author: ReiMan1776
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Posted: 13 Jul 2014 at 6:17pm

Yes, Same model. the others I looked at had the same equipment except for the Rdome which is 20 lbs.
All had microwave, AC, TV, etc. 
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Posted: 13 Jul 2014 at 6:09pm

The pods are weighed at the end of the production line. The one you are looking at must have more options then others you looked at. The others may have been ordered with out microwaves, a/c's etc.

You don't say, but were the others you looked at 178's?

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2014 18:09:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4967&PID=48255#48255 Dry weight? 2014 178 why heavier 2950lbs?? : I am about to pull the trigger... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4967&PID=48250#48250 Author: ReiMan1776
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Posted: 13 Jul 2014 at 3:13pm

I am about to pull the trigger on a used but near new 2014 RP178. Total weight is important and up until now all the west coast loaded HRE editions have had side stickers indicating dry weight just over 2,800 lbs. I am surprised to see the dry weight sticker indicating a weight of 2,950 lbs and am trying to figure out why this trailer is about 135 lbs heavier than the others I have seen. 

I can account for 20lbs with the Rdome that comes with it. I assume the weight on the yellow sticker indicates what the unit weighed at the factory. Am I correct? 

Any ideas? The trailer is less than a year old, has the tv up near entrance door. 

My concern is due to 3500lb towing capacity that I have. 
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