R-pod Owners Forum : fuel mileage https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : fuel mileage Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:39:40 +0000 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 09:22:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5165 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ fuel mileage : Originally posted by Leo BThat... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5165&PID=50172#50172 Author: ToolmanJohn
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Posted: 16 Aug 2014 at 9:22am

Originally posted by Leo B

That is really good mileage!!


So far, it beats the 20/29 mpg ratings when not towing. I won't go back to a gas powered vehicle. I keep my vehicles at least 10 years. The 4runner was a very reliable vehicle. No troubles in ten years of ownership, but it wasn't good enough for long tow trips (200+). I am planning on some epic trips in the future. ]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2014 09:22:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5165&PID=50172#50172 fuel mileage : That is really good mileage!! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5165&PID=50168#50168 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 16 Aug 2014 at 6:49am

That is really good mileage!!]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2014 06:49:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5165&PID=50168#50168 fuel mileage : I had a 2003 4runner, 4.0 V6 with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5165&PID=50154#50154 Author: ToolmanJohn
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Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 9:52pm

I had a 2003 4runner, 4.0 V6 with 4 speed auto . I bought my Pod in 2012. I only towed 3 times that year with the 4Runner, and it was enough to make me start looking at a new vehicle.

The 4Runner got about 13.5mpg @ 65mph towing to Vermont from Connecticut, and about 14.5-15mpg on the way back. Also, I had to drive in 3rd, the 4Runner is short on torque, so 4th overdrive was a no go at any speed over 50mph.

I ended up buying a 2013 VW Touareg TDI (diesel).... I think I could tow 2 R-Pods and it still wouldn't care. I tow 65mph with cruise set, and it stays in 8th gear most of the trip. I get 14-17 mpg towing @65mph. Better when the highway is flat.]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:52:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5165&PID=50154#50154 fuel mileage : I really like my '08 4Runner... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5165&PID=50144#50144 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 4:56pm

I really like my '08 4Runner Limited 4.0 v6.

Pulling the parachute Pod puts a hurting to any mileage. On last 8,000 mile trip we averaged 13.06 which included a lot of side trips without the pod. Got as low as 6-7 w/55+ head winds and as high as 14 with a tail wind. Speed => 60-65

fred
]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:56:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5165&PID=50144#50144 fuel mileage : Just wondering if anyone is pulling... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5165&PID=50143#50143 Author: hhh2flyfish
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Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 4:10pm

Just wondering if anyone is pulling a pod with a four runner and how much does it effect the mpg. we are looking to buy and have not decided on a specific camper yet]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:10:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5165&PID=50143#50143