R-pod Owners Forum : Looking for the right pod for my truck.

R-pod Owners Forum : Looking for the right pod for my truck. http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Looking for the right pod for my truck. Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 01:42:03 +0000 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 16:45:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4979 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Looking for the right pod for my truck. : I currently tow a 178 with a Ranger.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=61706#61706 Author: Podster
Subject: 4979
Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 4:45pm

I currently tow a 178 with a Ranger. It's moot now, but last year the posted tow rating is for the hitch, not the vehicle. ]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2015 16:45:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=61706#61706 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : I have the ability to for sure... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=61692#61692 Author: camby
Subject: 4979
Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 11:56am

I have the ability to for sure I have a tongue weight if 1550 and a max pull of 9800lbs. I just don't know if I wanna pull a big rig. I'm renting a pioneer 24bh for a week to see how that goes.]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:56:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=61692#61692 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : You'll be hauling a 25-footer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=61682#61682 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4979
Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 10:40am

You'll be hauling a 25-footer now!]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2015 10:40:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=61682#61682 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : So its a year later and I decided... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=61680#61680 Author: camby
Subject: 4979
Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 10:03am

So its a year later and I decided in the winter my ford ranger wasn't gonna cut to haul my family so I decided to upgrade my vehicle before getting a rpod. I now have a 2014 supércrew f-150 which will tow any r-pod without breaking a sweat. I now have to wait longer to get the rpod though which sucks but I didn't like the new 2015 f-150 so I made the decision.
]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2015 10:03:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=61680#61680 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : That is a cute unit but I think... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48414#48414 Author: camby
Subject: 4979
Posted: 16 Jul 2014 at 11:20pm

That is a cute unit but I think I can tow the lighter pods fairly easily especially since most my trips will be weekenders. My first choice is 171/177 but im flexible and might wait till fall for more used ones to pop up.]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2014 23:20:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48414#48414 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : Check out the Lil Snoozy saw one... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48413#48413 Author: Tri-Pod
Subject: 4979
Posted: 16 Jul 2014 at 10:17pm

Check out the Lil Snoozy saw one on vacation and they are a neat camper. Can pull with almost anything.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2014 22:17:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48413#48413 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : Camby, I had a 1991 Toyota class... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48406#48406 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Subject: 4979
Posted: 16 Jul 2014 at 7:26pm

Camby, I had a 1991 Toyota class C, it had a great coach, but the chassis left something to be desired. We bought a V6, thinking it would be much more powerful than the 4 cylinder, one trip through West Texas proved us wrong! Thirty five mph on a hill wasn't bad, our's would only do about sixty in top gear, (on the level) and only saw ten mpg doing it. It would keep up with traffic in third gear, (four speed auto) but the mileage dropped like a rock! You'll love a 'pod no mater what you pull it with.]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:26:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48406#48406 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : Originally posted by furpod Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48397#48397 Author: camby
Subject: 4979
Posted: 16 Jul 2014 at 12:52pm

Originally posted by furpod

Originally posted by camby

Originally posted by David and Danette

The r-pods will slow you down you will know its back there, I agree your truck will tow the r-pods just a little on the slow side. Trucks are made for working so durability should not be a problem.

Im used to going slow my last rig was a 1982 toyota motorhome. 4 cylinder on hills would only do 35mph. It was fun but my it was gutless. Smile

Yeah i noticed the plans for the 172 and 176 are also the same. The bunks really make the pod feel small. the reason i wanted them is at home my wife and i sleep in seperate beds. Our son needs one so we would have to share in a 171 177 but it might be worth it.
]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:52:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48397#48397 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : Originally posted by camby Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48396#48396 Author: furpod
Subject: 4979
Posted: 16 Jul 2014 at 11:44am

Originally posted by camby

Im used to going slow my last rig was a 1982 toyota motorhome. 4 cylinder on hills would only do 35mph. It was fun but my it was gutless. Smile

I love those little Toyota "Class C" truck/camper things.. maybe C-, but I do like them. See one around here every once and a while.

I think you will find your ranger will pull OK, won't be fast or quick, but should get there fine. A 171 and a 177 are the same floor plan with/without a slide.. If you don't need bunks, I sure wouldn't buy them. Unless you are handy and want to convert that area in some manner.
]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:44:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48396#48396 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : I went and looked at 2015 172... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48393#48393 Author: camby
Subject: 4979
Posted: 16 Jul 2014 at 10:33am

I went and looked at 2015 172 and liked it but it felt a bit camped probably do to bunk beds and no pop out. Im gonna try to go look at a 2012 177 used this weekend. The only other one near me for sale is a new 177 2014 but cant see it for a few weeks. Im in no hurry to buy one and might even wait till the winter in hopes of getting a better deal. Would like to see a 176 as well but none for sale in my area at the moment.]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:33:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48393#48393 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : Originally posted by David... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48355#48355 Author: camby
Subject: 4979
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 1:20pm

Im used to going slow my last rig was a 1982 toyota motorhome. 4 cylinder on hills would only do 35mph. It was fun but my it was gutless. Smile

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:20:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48355#48355 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : The r-pods will slow you down... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48353#48353 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 4979
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 12:54pm

The r-pods will slow you down you will know its back there, I agree your truck will tow the r-pods just a little on the slow side. Trucks are made for working so durability should not be a problem.]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 12:54:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48353#48353 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : here is the tag on my hitch http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48352#48352 Author: camby
Subject: 4979
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 12:26pm

here is the tag on my hitch]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 12:26:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48352#48352 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : Originally posted by hogone oops!!!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48349#48349 Author: camby
Subject: 4979
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 12:11pm

Originally posted by hogone

oops!!! (on above post) curious camby, your 09 ranger has a larger towing capicity than my v8 4.6 f-150.

I'm not sure what you're tow capacity is but the year and whether you have a tow package matters. My ranger is the best towing model ranger they ever made. Lots tow much less. Thanks to all who have answered me so far. ]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 12:11:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48349#48349 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : oops!!! (on above post) curious... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48347#48347 Author: hogone
Subject: 4979
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 11:29am

oops!!! (on above post) curious camby, your 09 ranger has a larger towing capicity than my v8 4.6 f-150. ]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:29:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48347#48347 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48346#48346 Author: hogone
Subject: 4979
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 11:27am

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:27:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48346#48346 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : Ditto you shouldn't have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48343#48343 Author: Leo B
Subject: 4979
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 11:09am

Ditto you shouldn't have any problems. We tow our 171 with a Dodge Grand Caravan and have towed up and down the east coast without any problems, we are rated for 3,600 pounds]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:09:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48343#48343 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : Should be no problem. I towed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48342#48342 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 4979
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 10:49am

Should be no problem. I towed a 172 with a Honda Pilot 4WD 3.5L rated at 4500# with little problem. I limited my selection to the 172 because we spend time in the Colorado mountains at 10000' and gas engines suffer at altitude. With the 4.0L you should be fine with the 172, 177, etc. My 4.0L Tacoma handles a Camplite 21RBS with a dry weight of 3500# plus lots of add-ons. Plan on using a WDH; you'll want it. ]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:49:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48342#48342 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : Seems to me that you would have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48341#48341 Author: jan demarinis
Subject: 4979
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 10:35am

Seems to me that you would have no problem pulling any of the Pods with that rig. I pull a 178 behind a BMW with a tow rating of 3500# with no problem.

BTW-Vancouver Island is beautiful. Lucky you.

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:35:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48341#48341 Looking for the right pod for my truck. : Hello everyone im looking to buy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4979&PID=48340#48340 Author: camby
Subject: 4979
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 10:23am

Hello everyone im looking to buy a pod but need advice on whats best safest for my truck to pull. I have a 2009 ford ranger 4.0 v6 auto (factory tow package) with a tow max of #6000 lbs and tongue max of #600. I know those numbers dont mean much because that is for something towed with a front of 50 sq ft. I wanna be conservative with what I tow and know the pod front is much bigger than 50 sqft. Would i be fine with any of a 171 172 176 or a 177? My preference is a 172 or a 177 and ive seen a 2015 172 locally with a shipped weight of 2600 lbs. Can my truck safely tow these? I live on vancouver island and it only has a few big hills which are passed in 15 mins and most my trips would be 200 kms or less. Also it would be 3 people in the truck my wife young son and I. Thanks in advance for any info. Smile

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