R-pod Owners Forum : TV-VAN https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : TV-VAN Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:52:47 +0000 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 08:29:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5533 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ TV-VAN : i want one bad!!! hogone https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53888#53888 Author: hogone
Subject: 5533
Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 8:29am

i want one bad!!!  hogone]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2014 08:29:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53888#53888 TV-VAN : Okay I will take one of these... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53887#53887 Author: Seanl
Subject: 5533
Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 8:18am



Okay I will take one of these and they are made in Canada too.

http://www.sportsman4x4.com/clydesdale/


]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2014 08:18:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53887#53887 TV-VAN : nice! hogone is prepping for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53865#53865 Author: hogone
Subject: 5533
Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 6:20pm

nice!    hogone is prepping for future, let freedom ride.  hogone]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:20:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53865#53865 TV-VAN : These are the bomb.. we met a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53852#53852 Author: furpod
Subject: 5533
Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 1:41pm

These are the bomb.. we met a couple in California in the high Sierra with one, it was a pretty neat getup..

http://www.sportsmobile.com/4_4x4sports.html
]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 13:41:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53852#53852 TV-VAN : excellent point on the 4 wheel... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53839#53839 Author: hogone
Subject: 5533
Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 7:46am

excellent point on the 4 wheel drive aspect.  not sure if that would be a make or break deal with me though, but something to think about.  hogone]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 07:46:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53839#53839 TV-VAN : https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53830#53830 Author: Leo B
Subject: 5533
Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 8:35pm

LOL  ]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2014 20:35:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53830#53830 TV-VAN : T Trek, you are so bad, I caught... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53829#53829 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 5533
Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 7:36pm

T Trek, you are so bad, I caught it too and had to laugh. ]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2014 19:36:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53829#53829 TV-VAN : Originally posted by NormanHillI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53824#53824 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5533
Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 5:59pm

Originally posted by NormanHill

I just saw someone pulling a tandem axle TT with a box van today. Looked like a 3/4 ton dodge. Looked stable and they were cursing at 65 mph.

I curse at 65 mph sometimes too!  Tongue
]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2014 17:59:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53824#53824 TV-VAN : We used to tow a 3 horse trailer... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53818#53818 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 5533
Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 11:01am

We used to tow a 3 horse trailer with a Dodge van years ago, which figures out at around 10,000 lbs. Did a good job.  There are times, however , when 4 wheel drive is important.  I haven't seen a van conversion for years.  For example , after a rain, I need the 4WD to get up the hill to the barn where I keep the trailer.  And I have encountered snow in the mountains in July.  One 4th of July we woke up to 4" of snow on the camper in central Idaho.]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2014 11:01:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53818#53818 TV-VAN : nice!!!! if one were to build... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53808#53808 Author: hogone
Subject: 5533
Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 8:06am

nice!!!!  if one were to build to their liking, what axle ratio would be best; 3.73 or 4.10 (non-slip or limited)?  pretty green here on axle ratios!!  just looking at ford website at the recreational 350.  i am only assuming probably rare on a dealer lot.  obviously not doing this today, but i get excited for future.  hogone ]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2014 08:06:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53808#53808 TV-VAN : Yes, I think a box van, Road... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53807#53807 Author: fwunder
Subject: 5533
Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 7:51am

Yes, I think a box van, Road Trek or Airstream B van would all make great TVs. The ultimate, of course, would be to hook your pod up to the back of one of these Allegro 36ers!  Instead of a toad, it would be called a mole (mother-in-law-extra)! Would that count as one vehicle in a campsite? Big smile


]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2014 07:51:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53807#53807 TV-VAN : I just saw someone pulling a tandem... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53803#53803 Author: NormanHill
Subject: 5533
Posted: 07 Nov 2014 at 11:10pm

I just saw someone pulling a tandem axle TT with a box van today. Looked like a 3/4 ton dodge. Looked stable and they were cursing at 65 mph.]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2014 23:10:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53803#53803 TV-VAN : We thought about it, but finding... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53798#53798 Author: furpod
Subject: 5533
Posted: 07 Nov 2014 at 10:31pm

We thought about it, but finding one with a heavy duty tow package etc is difficult. We use a large SUV, and it works for us. We have friends on the Airstream side who tow their 31 foot Sovereign with a Airstream B van. Works good for their lifestyle. They base the tube, and then short trip and overnight the area in the Bvan.. ]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2014 22:31:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53798#53798 TV-VAN : i would like to put aside... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53794#53794 Author: hogone
Subject: 5533
Posted: 07 Nov 2014 at 9:36pm

i would like to put aside gas mileage on this discussion; looking at more at the ultimate tv and usefulness.  p/u's likely get simular gas mileage anyway.  basically looking at full versatility.  putting a rack on top for canoe and kayak, etc. someday i'm hitting the road with my pod with no destination.   i'm really interested in this discussion.  hogone]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:36:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53794#53794 TV-VAN : I don't think box vans are... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53790#53790 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 5533
Posted: 07 Nov 2014 at 7:49pm

   I don't think box vans are that popular for a personal vehicle they are more used as a company vehicle. I think they would be good for blocking the wind, a small camper would not be affected by the wind as much. I agree I don't remember anyone towing a r-pod with a box van. With gas prices being as high as they have been people are more interested in vehicles that get good gas mileage.]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2014 19:49:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53790#53790 TV-VAN : one thing i haven't seen... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53789#53789 Author: hogone
Subject: 5533
Posted: 07 Nov 2014 at 7:16pm

one thing i haven't seen or heard is anyone pulling with a good old (i guess new!!) basic box van.  it seems this would be the ultimate (at least for me) camping/traveling vehicle.  all enclosed for heat and air for asher (my golden retriever), alot of available storage, ability to utilize well when base camping, could fix it up to ones liking, etc.  just curious if anyone has towed with one, any experiences, pros/cons, etc.  i have always wanted one, but always went with the p/u.  any maybe room for the hog!!  hogone]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2014 19:16:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5533&PID=53789#53789