R-pod Owners Forum : Towing http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Towing Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 03:45:58 +0000 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 17:13:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5319 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Towing : Those 3.8s are real dogs, the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5319&PID=51713#51713 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Subject: 5319
Posted: 20 Sep 2014 at 5:13pm

Those 3.8s are real dogs, the 3.6 does a much better job.  In a pinch, I've towed my (700# empty) utility trailer hauling a 3500# pallet of bricks with my '13 JK two door, plenty of power, handled the weight just fine.  Luckily, I hit the sweet spot as far as tongue weight was concerned.  On the other hand I used my '02 TJ to bring my empty 181G (2748# per Forest River) home on a rainy day.  Even going very slow (as if a 4.0 could go fast anywhere but downhill) it was sheer terror!  Never again! ]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2014 17:13:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5319&PID=51713#51713 Towing : The Wrangler is rated for 3500lbs... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5319&PID=51699#51699 Author: jeeperic
Subject: 5319
Posted: 20 Sep 2014 at 10:32am

The Wrangler is rated for 3500lbs and has a tough go.
I'm sure a WDH and overloads would help, but the minivan motor just doesn't have the oomph. My get-up-and-go has got-up-and-went.
-I should really have that on a bumper sticker-]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:32:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5319&PID=51699#51699 Towing : Welcome. I agree that 3000 isn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5319&PID=51659#51659 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5319
Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 5:19pm

Welcome.  I agree that 3000 isn't enough for a pod.  The lightest, the 171, will be right on the limit once you add pod options, LPG, battery, your stuff and your food for a trip.  Fill the water tank and you'll be well over.

Then there is hitch weight.  The same pod loaded up will probably be around 300 pounds and I'm sure that is 50-100 pounds over the limit for the Subaru.
]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:19:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5319&PID=51659#51659 Towing : Hey James, how's it going?... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5319&PID=51656#51656 Author: Podster
Subject: 5319
Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 4:04pm

Hey James, how's it going? I have just recently done a ton of research on towing and IMHO 3,000 is not enough and its only one of several other factors that must be considered. I found an excellent paper on how to tow safely. It's written by an expert on the subject. Check it out...good luck Sir.
http://www.slaga.net/RV/How%20to%20Tow-version%202.pdf 
]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:04:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5319&PID=51656#51656 Towing : Greeting! I have a 2011 Subaru... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5319&PID=51654#51654 Author: James
Subject: 5319
Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 3:19pm

Greeting! I have a 2011 Subaru outback H6 rated at 3000 towing cap. Anyone have same vehicle and advise with R Pod?]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:19:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5319&PID=51654#51654