R-pod Owners Forum : Need info about towing vehicle https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Need info about towing vehicle Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:50:27 +0000 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:31:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7688 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Need info about towing vehicle : Originally posted by johnmaci Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72741#72741 Author: Mountainrev
Subject: 7688
Posted: 06 Apr 2016 at 7:31pm

Originally posted by johnmaci

Originally posted by Los Viajeros

Going to look at a 2009 Lexus G X 470 today. Only has 23k miles. Not great on gas but can pull up to 7000.


I looked at those also until I saw the back hatch is not a hatch, but a side opening door; Figured it would be too much trouble loading/unloading stuff when the trailer is connected.


I believe the upper glass opens separately.  While not as handy as having the entire hatch open, you would still have some access to the back when hitched.  But that would be a bit of a pain, wouldn't it?
]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:31:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72741#72741 Need info about towing vehicle : Originally posted by Los ViajerosGoing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72738#72738 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 7688
Posted: 06 Apr 2016 at 6:47pm

Originally posted by Los Viajeros

Going to look at a 2009 Lexus G X 470 today. Only has 23k miles. Not great on gas but can pull up to 7000.

A very nice V8 4Runner in disguise!! You are correct it won't be great on fuel, but it will be very nice inside and handles very well for a full body on frame. Also quite off-road capable.
]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:47:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72738#72738 Need info about towing vehicle : good point https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72736#72736 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7688
Posted: 06 Apr 2016 at 6:07pm

good point]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:07:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72736#72736 Need info about towing vehicle : Originally posted by Los ViajerosGoing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72735#72735 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 7688
Posted: 06 Apr 2016 at 6:01pm

Originally posted by Los Viajeros

Going to look at a 2009 Lexus G X 470 today. Only has 23k miles. Not great on gas but can pull up to 7000.


I looked at those also until I saw the back hatch is not a hatch, but a side opening door; Figured it would be too much trouble loading/unloading stuff when the trailer is connected.
]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:01:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72735#72735 Need info about towing vehicle : Going to look at a 2009 Lexus... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72697#72697 Author: Los Viajeros
Subject: 7688
Posted: 06 Apr 2016 at 8:09am

Going to look at a 2009 Lexus G X 470 today. Only has 23k miles. Not great on gas but can pull up to 7000.]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2016 08:09:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72697#72697 Need info about towing vehicle : Another plug for the current generation... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72694#72694 Author: grand beaver
Subject: 7688
Posted: 05 Apr 2016 at 10:06pm

Another plug for the current generation Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbodiesel. The mileage will be better, the torque will be significant and those "cars" ride nice. My favorite option (ok Im a bit biased) would be the Ford Explorer Sport Ecoboost. All wheel drive, tons of horsepower, boosted so performance will not suffer in the mountains. IMHO both would be fine offroad for most folks... ]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2016 22:06:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72694#72694 Need info about towing vehicle : Originally posted by Los ViajerosJust... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72618#72618 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 7688
Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 6:23pm

Originally posted by Los Viajeros

Just bought an r-pod and looking for an SUV type vehicle that's good for off-road, comfortable for long distances, and not a truck. Would an FJ Cruiser do the job? 

This depends on your budget and what kind of off-road.

4WD, SUV, V6 as a minimum engine. Almost all mid-sized SUV's will be comfortable and able to do some off-road, but for serious trails you would need lockers and either air suspension or the ability to lift. A lift would hurt the towing characteristics of an SUV.

 Also, how far would you like to tow? Mountainous highways, long uphill pulls? Better to get a V8 or diesel if that's what you'd like to do.

 If you had a 2010 Touareg TDI with lockers and air suspension, you would have it all. That was, I think, the last model year for those two features in the USA. From 2011 onward, there is no air suspension or lockers. It would drive circles around an FJ on the road, and tows 7700 pounds. The FJ would of course be more capable off-road, cost less, cheaper to repair and own. Limit is 5000 pounds on the FJ (not positive on that).
]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:23:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72618#72618 Need info about towing vehicle : Originally posted by DavidYou... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72601#72601 Author: dacolson
Subject: 7688
Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 2:47pm

Originally posted by David

You might try doing a "search" on tow vehicles, by clicking on the upper right icon. It is a subject that gets discussed quite a bit and there are many opinions.

Also, there is a thread "pictures of tow vehicles" in this (Introduce Yourself) forum. There are many pages of photos of owner's tow vehicles. This may help narrow your "potential" choices.

Here's a recent thread:
tow vehicle question


]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:47:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72601#72601 Need info about towing vehicle : I'd recommend one that is... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72595#72595 Author: TheBum
Subject: 7688
Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 2:08pm

I'd recommend one that is rated for at least 5000 pounds of towing capacity and 500 pounds tongue weight. We use a Toyota Highlander, whose specs are exactly that and wouldn't really want anything with less capacity.]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:08:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72595#72595 Need info about towing vehicle : You might try doing a "search"... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72590#72590 Author: Guests
Subject: 7688
Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 11:39am

You might try doing a "search" on tow vehicles, by clicking on the upper right icon. It is a subject that gets discussed quite a bit and there are many opinions.

Also, there is a thread "pictures of tow vehicles" in this (Introduce Yourself) forum. There are many pages of photos of owner's tow vehicles. This may help narrow your "potential" choices.]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:39:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72590#72590 Need info about towing vehicle : We tow with our 2013 Grand Caravan... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72587#72587 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7688
Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 11:19am

We tow with our 2013 Grand Caravan with the pentastar engine. Puts out 283 horsepower. We usually get 13.5 in Vermont and New Hampshire and 14- 16 once we get to Massachusetts and below. Usually go 60 on the interstate.]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:19:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72587#72587 Need info about towing vehicle : I loved my '98 Dodge Durango.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72586#72586 Author: Capt Kidd
Subject: 7688
Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 11:16am

I loved my '98 Dodge Durango. Don't know much about the new ones but my son has a 2015 with the V-6 and tows a fairly large inboard boat with it with no problem.

My sister as a Honda Pilot which is very nice but gets the worst mileage towing of any car I've ever seen. Towing our 179 at 57 mph on flat level ground we only got 11 mpg.]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:16:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72586#72586 Need info about towing vehicle : Have you considered a Jeep Grand... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72584#72584 Author: Mountainrev
Subject: 7688
Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 10:09am

Have you considered a Jeep Grand Cherokee?  I don't know what your budget is, and if you're considering new or used, but the Eco-diesel has gobs of torque, delivers up to 30 mpg highway (not towing, of course), and is a competent off-road SUV.  My diesel Grand Cherokee is the previous generation, with a Mercedes-Benz engine, but the current crop ('14 and up) have a completely different Italian engine with an 8-speed transmission, delivering more power and better mpg's.  They're pricey, however (which is why we purchased an older one).]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2016 10:09:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72584#72584 Need info about towing vehicle : Welcome to the group! There have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72554#72554 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7688
Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 7:19pm

Welcome to the group! There have been several folks in the forum that have towed with an fj cruiser. It seemed to serve them well.]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:19:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72554#72554 Need info about towing vehicle : We bought the r-pod 180 and will... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72547#72547 Author: Los Viajeros
Subject: 7688
Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 6:32pm

We bought the r-pod 180 and will take possession in a few weeks. Still need input on a tow vehicle. Dead]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2016 18:32:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72547#72547 Need info about towing vehicle : Congratulations! Which model... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72544#72544 Author: Podster
Subject: 7688
Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 4:56pm

Congratulations! Which model POD did you buy?]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2016 16:56:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72544#72544 Need info about towing vehicle : Just bought an r-pod and looking... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72543#72543 Author: Los Viajeros
Subject: 7688
Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 4:39pm

Just bought an r-pod and looking for an SUV type vehicle that's good for off-road, comfortable for long distances, and not a truck. Would an FJ Cruiser do the job? ]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2016 16:39:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7688&PID=72543#72543