R-pod Owners Forum : Explorer? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Explorer? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:51:58 +0000 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 11:06:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5583 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Explorer? : Thank you https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54567#54567 Author: rpodbend
Subject: 5583
Posted: 27 Nov 2014 at 11:06am

Thank you]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2014 11:06:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54567#54567 Explorer? : Originally posted by rpodbendOk.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54556#54556 Author: Luv2Q
Subject: 5583
Posted: 27 Nov 2014 at 1:42am

Originally posted by rpodbend

Ok. Do ya think Hornimg or Taylor would pull an r pod with an Explorer?

Here's a link that might help:

So, the 4 cylinder.. no.  The v-6s .. yes.

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:42:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54556#54556 Explorer? : Hornung and Taylor didn't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54555#54555 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Subject: 5583
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 at 11:46pm

Hornung and Taylor didn't use TVs]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 23:46:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54555#54555 Explorer? : Originally posted by rpodbendOk.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54544#54544 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5583
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 at 2:32pm

Originally posted by rpodbend

Ok. Do ya think Hornimg or Taylor would pull an r pod with an Explorer?

Ha, great way to pull it back on topic.  LOL
]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:32:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54544#54544 Explorer? : nope, theyboth hadf100's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54540#54540 Author: hogone
Subject: 5583
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 at 2:19pm

nope, they both had f100's and they loved there pods Smile   hogone]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:19:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54540#54540 Explorer? : Ok. Do ya think Hornimg or Taylor... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54536#54536 Author: rpodbend
Subject: 5583
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 at 1:46pm

Ok. Do ya think Hornimg or Taylor would pull an r pod with an Explorer?]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:46:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54536#54536 Explorer? : luv2q: been meaning to tell... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54535#54535 Author: hogone
Subject: 5583
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 at 1:10pm

luv2q:  been meaning to tell you i have a sports illustrated (august 1966) right here in my office with hornung and taylor on the cover; also have an october 66 with starr and a january 67 with mcgee;  very cool.  hogone]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:10:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54535#54535 Explorer? : Originally posted by hogone all... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54525#54525 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5583
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 at 10:13am

Originally posted by hogone

all a friendly discussion with all good opinions; well with the exception of being a steelers fan that is!!!! ...
 
ditto!  Go Ravens!  Tongue
]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:13:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54525#54525 Explorer? : Originally posted by hogone to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54524#54524 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5583
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 at 10:13am

Originally posted by hogone

to me that's the biggest downer about vans; no 4 wheel drive (at least i don't think unless you get it modified like someone had posted pics of somewhere up north, which were really cool looking by the way); i see ford is replacing the classic e series with a new box version.  hogone
 
Chevy did when I was looking... just checked again and they still offer all-wheel-drive as an option.  No thanks, I'll take true 4x4 with locking diff.
]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:13:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54524#54524 Explorer? : I owned a SUV for about 25 years... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54505#54505 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 5583
Posted: 25 Nov 2014 at 4:02pm

   I owned a SUV for about 25 years and the large enclosed space is very nice to have. My neighbor talked me into getting a pick up truck so I did and very happy with it. It is the first pick up truck I ever owned. It has been great for large tall cargo and loading up trash if you are going to a dump. I often wish though I bought a 4 door instead of a two door. Both have advantages but when traveling a four door would be nice to have. I would recommend a rear wheel drive instead of a only front wheel drive vehicle if looking for a SUV, four wheel drive would be nice if you live where there is snow. In South Florida no snow thankfully!]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:02:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54505#54505 Explorer? : all a friendly discussion... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54502#54502 Author: hogone
Subject: 5583
Posted: 25 Nov 2014 at 1:12pm

all a friendly discussion with all good opinions; well with the exception of being a steelers fan that is!!!!  kidding, great franchise.  very true on the height of p/u's, mine doesn't fit in garage, but then neither does the pod!  hogone]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:12:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54502#54502 Explorer? : Truck, van, or a suv, good discussion,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54501#54501 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Subject: 5583
Posted: 25 Nov 2014 at 12:12pm

Truck, van, or a suv, good discussion, let me throw in my $.02 worth.  Four wheel trucks are a little higher than two wheel drive, admittedly a fraction of an inch in most cases. Add a cap, and they just won't fit in some garages with a garage door opener.  The four wheel drive vans, that I've seen, are much higher than their two wheel drive counterparts. (admittedly they were all after market conversions)  Box vans are even higher, that makes storage a real problem, especially where there is severe weather.  (Think Buffalo!)  All that said, a suv would make a good compromise, truck drivetrains with automobile comforts, factory enclosed storage.  I'm not defending my personal choice, I made my decision based on many factors.

P.S. Never cared much for the Pack or the Cowboys, even though they are (or were in the case of the Landry era) class acts.   I live in "Steeler Country", so you know where my heart is! 
]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:12:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54501#54501 Explorer? : the pack is looking good,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54500#54500 Author: hogone
Subject: 5583
Posted: 25 Nov 2014 at 11:17am

the pack is looking good, just hope the "d" keeps it up.  lambeau is a great place!!!!  hogone]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:17:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54500#54500 Explorer? : Originally posted by hogone and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54498#54498 Author: Luv2Q
Subject: 5583
Posted: 25 Nov 2014 at 9:46am

Originally posted by hogone

and he's probably a cowboys fan too............oh my what have i started now!!!!  go packClap  hogone

Haven't been a Cowboys fan since that Arkansas hillbilly bought the team & fired Tom Landry.  And have always been a Packers fan!  Even made a pilgrimage to Lambeau Field a year or so ago.  My hero as a kid was The Golden Boy, Paul Hornung.

And Fords? They're probably the fave truck down here. I just bought the Tundra to be an outlaw. Evil Smile
]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:46:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54498#54498 Explorer? : to me that's the biggest... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54496#54496 Author: hogone
Subject: 5583
Posted: 25 Nov 2014 at 9:09am

to me that's the biggest downer about vans; no 4 wheel drive (at least i don't think unless you get it modified like someone had posted pics of somewhere up north, which were really cool looking by the way); i see ford is replacing the classic e series with a new box version.  hogone]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:09:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54496#54496 Explorer? : Actually I did consider... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54494#54494 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5583
Posted: 25 Nov 2014 at 9:01am

Actually I did consider a box van when I was looking at my options 2 years ago.  Obviously having the enclosed space was important to me, including a large passenger capacity which knocked pickups with covered beds out of the running.  I think ulimately my problem was there were too few vans on the used market with 4-wheel drive.  I wanted someone else to take the big depreciation hit, and we had put off buying a 4-wheel drive vehicle too long.  I wasn't going to special order a new van, ouch!  So that left used full-sized SUVs.]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:01:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54494#54494 Explorer? : and he's probably a cowboys... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54489#54489 Author: hogone
Subject: 5583
Posted: 25 Nov 2014 at 7:21am

and he's probably a cowboys fan too............oh my what have i started now!!!!  go packClap  hogone]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2014 07:21:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54489#54489 Explorer? : LOL! Don't let him harsh... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54487#54487 Author: Podster
Subject: 5583
Posted: 25 Nov 2014 at 7:02am

LOL! Don't let him harsh your buzz...although they may not be in vogue, from what I have read on towing capabilities and safety and performance, box van's are actually an excellent TV. Remember, this is TEXAS, everybody has a VAN. Star What? Oh man, that just doesn't sound right. ]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2014 07:02:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54487#54487 Explorer? : hey luv2q, don't be gulping... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54485#54485 Author: hogone
Subject: 5583
Posted: 25 Nov 2014 at 6:21am

hey luv2q, don't be gulping at my van idea!!!Cool  always dreaming!!  just thinking it would be very versatile.  a couple weeks ago i inquired if there was anyone pulling with a box van; very little response.  actually i see little if anyone towing with a box van so either just not popular or not a good choice.  only thing i can suggest for you is trade that tundra in for a f150, then you would be really cool like me!Thumbs Up  hogone  (yes, i'm just joking and having fun)]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2014 06:21:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54485#54485 Explorer? : Hey, SUVs are trucks! My 'burban... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54475#54475 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5583
Posted: 24 Nov 2014 at 7:46pm

Hey, SUVs are trucks!  Wink  My 'burban is the same drivetrain as the Silverado.  I can just carry 8 people at one time... or a stack of 4 X 8 plywood.  And hook a utility trailer to it and carry 2 tons of mulch. Approve

Just keep the hose away from the interior.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:46:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54475#54475 Explorer? : SUV? Pickup? Van?Best of all possible... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54473#54473 Author: Luv2Q
Subject: 5583
Posted: 24 Nov 2014 at 7:34pm

SUV? Pickup? Van?

Best of all possible worlds (IMHO): 4-door pickup with a tonneau cover.  Space for people and/or critters inside.  Cargo outside. And it's a truck so no worries about getting it dirty when you go camping.  Plus, being a truck, it's just so much cooler than an SUV or (gulp) van.

I'm just kiddin' around.  Don't everybody get excited! Big smile

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:34:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54473#54473 Explorer? : definately a camper shell;... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54472#54472 Author: hogone
Subject: 5583
Posted: 24 Nov 2014 at 7:15pm

definately a camper shell; no matter how trashed it gets (depending on conditions) you can just hose it out.  i am considering a box van as my next tv for asher(my retriever) so he can stay warm and cool with us while traveling.  i think it would make a great tv (e350!!!!), but still researching pros/cons.  go ford!!!!!!   hogone]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:15:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54472#54472 Explorer? : I will say this...having a pickup... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54470#54470 Author: Podster
Subject: 5583
Posted: 24 Nov 2014 at 7:04pm

I will say this...having a pickup with or without a camper top does have it's advantages when it comes to additional storage and/or cargo options.

I guess if I were concerned about additional space and comfort for people, I would be more inclined to get a big ole SUV. ]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:04:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54470#54470 Explorer? : hogone always recommends the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54469#54469 Author: hogone
Subject: 5583
Posted: 24 Nov 2014 at 6:50pm

hogone always recommends the top puller and most versatile camping addition.......F150!!!!!  hogone]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:50:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54469#54469 Explorer? : Thank you ! Loren https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54468#54468 Author: rpodbend
Subject: 5583
Posted: 24 Nov 2014 at 6:36pm

Thank you !
Loren]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:36:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54468#54468 Explorer? : I just came in from running errands... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54463#54463 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 5583
Posted: 24 Nov 2014 at 3:41pm

I just came in from running errands and I was stopped behind one at a light.  You might want to look at the ground clearance for the rear axle.  There are shock brackets that look like they are only 4 or 6 " off the ground which might be a problem if you go off road.]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:41:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54463#54463 Explorer? : We currently are pulling our 176... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54458#54458 Author: MoPod
Subject: 5583
Posted: 24 Nov 2014 at 10:46am

We currently are pulling our 176 with a 2014 Explorer Sport  (4x4 & Ecoboost) that we purchased with summer with the factory Class III tow package.  It pulls with much less effort than our F150 and much more smoothly.  Hubby says he swears the Explorer could pull Rpod at 90 miles an hour, however even with gas at $2.50 I don't think we can afford to try.  Overall gas mileage on the Explorer is not that impressive 10 - 11 mpg when towing Pod.  We use a sway bar, but not WDH as we were recommended not to use with factory package which includes something similar (not I'm not a techie)]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:46:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54458#54458 Explorer? : I have a question for friends... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5583&PID=54455#54455 Author: rpodbend
Subject: 5583
Posted: 24 Nov 2014 at 10:24am

I have a question for friends here.....    I

 am considering purchasing an Explorer with the bigger engine in it next spring.  I am just wondering if there are other owners out there with this vehicle as their tow?  

I like buying US made vehicles and Ford is my favorite for a lot of years.  My guess is that it will tow this 178 Rpod just fine.

Any comments?
Smile
Thanks a lot......can't wait till spring to get this trailer out and camp!
thanks
Loren and Sally and Bear
Bend Oregon 
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