R-pod Owners Forum : Too new for description http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Too new for description Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 11:26:53 +0000 Mon, 30 May 2016 14:27:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8046 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Too new for description : A V-6 with a built-in towing package,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76118#76118 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 8046
Posted: 30 May 2016 at 2:27pm

A V-6 with a built-in towing package, is all you should need. If you go with a mid-size truck or SUV, you will probably scream for a WDH for any trip longer than two hours (think "giant windsail" hanging from the back of your vehicle, the Rpod is too light for it's own good!).]]> Mon, 30 May 2016 14:27:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76118#76118 Too new for description : Thanks for the truck feedback... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76093#76093 Author: WillG
Subject: 8046
Posted: 30 May 2016 at 1:09am

Thanks for the truck feedback much appreciated, a safe & great weekend to you all.]]> Mon, 30 May 2016 01:09:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76093#76093 Too new for description : Welcome. One thing many people... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76079#76079 Author: techntrek
Subject: 8046
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 9:00pm

Welcome.  One thing many people don't consider when shopping for a TV is the wheelbase - the longer the better.  ]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76079#76079 Too new for description : True, but they are rated at... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76069#76069 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8046
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 7:15pm

True, but they are rated at higher RPM. HP is now rated at 6000 RPM vs 5200 RPM previously. Who likes to listen to a 6000 RPM engine? What does that do to engine longevity?]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 19:15:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76069#76069 Too new for description : Originally posted by CharlieM The... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76058#76058 Author: jstrenn
Subject: 8046
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 6:09pm

Originally posted by CharlieM

The Tacoma with the V6 will work fine, especially if it's the somewhat older 4.0L version. New ones dropped back to 3.5L. No V8s in Tacos. All of the other trucks will be fine also. You will eventually want a WDH, even with the full sized 1/2Ts

Even though the new Tacoma's went to a 3.5L, the horsepower and torque rating went up a bit with the 3.5L  
]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 18:09:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76058#76058 Too new for description : We originally bought a pod thinking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76057#76057 Author: ChinookPod
Subject: 8046
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 5:59pm

We originally bought a pod thinking we could pull it with our Rav4 (3500 lb capacity).  However, we bought a used truck, and decided we can always use a truck as our second vehicle.  It is a super-cab which gives plenty of comfort in the second row seat.  5.4 L V-8, tow package.  We drive it conservatively so gas consumption is not horrible.  We use a WDH for most trips, sometimes use mirror extensions.  We have high winds and are close to the mountains - it's nice to know that the truck will control the trailer in all conditions.  Good luck and enjoy.]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 17:59:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76057#76057 Too new for description : Thanks for the explanation! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76056#76056 Author: bjk
Subject: 8046
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 5:57pm

Thanks for the explanation!]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 17:57:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76056#76056 Too new for description : The Tacoma is a great truck but... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76055#76055 Author: J&Jcf
Subject: 8046
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 5:44pm

The Tacoma is a great truck but you will suffer the comfort factor. It also depends on your height. The Tacoma & tundra did not allow me the the leg room l needed. I bought the f150 super cab that could pull our previous trailer (5 k lbs). If buying used f150 l would stay away from 5.4 v8 unless plugs have been changed.they had plug breakage issues & possible expensive fix. If l was to buy another truck it would be f150 super cab 6.5 ft.bed with 5 liter v8 or 6 standard with at least 5k tow package. The tow package includes heavier suspension,trans cooler,heavy duty alternator and presset-up for brake controller for trailer brakes. I am not a fan of turbos because of additional expense up front & additional hardware to maintain (high heat ,more oil changes & possible expensive repairs in future). With a full size truck with towing suspension you probably will not need weight distribution system or sway controller. I don't need them with my current f150 but would probably need them with lighter duty vehicle. Just my opinion. You should check out consumer report for additional information.]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 17:44:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76055#76055 Too new for description : On the 1/2Ts it's mainly... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76054#76054 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8046
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 5:17pm

On the 1/2Ts it's mainly an issue of comfort and driver fatigue. The WDH controls porpoising and bounce on bumps and dips. Many members have tried without and with and experienced notable improvement. ]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 17:17:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76054#76054 Too new for description : I have a 2016 R-179 with a 2011... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76053#76053 Author: bjk
Subject: 8046
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 4:55pm

I have a 2016 R-179 with a 2011 F-150 XLT 3.7L long bed.   I'm curious what the WDH provide for a 1/2T?  The R-Pod seems so light that the problem wasn't the weight on the hitch as much as the drag on the engine (especially hill climbing or pulling into a head wind).]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 16:55:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76053#76053 Too new for description : The Tacoma with the V6 will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76050#76050 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8046
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 4:31pm

The Tacoma with the V6 will work fine, especially if it's the somewhat older 4.0L version. New ones dropped back to 3.5L. No V8s in Tacos. All of the other trucks will be fine also. You will eventually want a WDH, even with the full sized 1/2Ts]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 16:31:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76050#76050 Too new for description : Congrats on your 179! We really... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76042#76042 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8046
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 3:44pm

Congrats on your 179! We really like ours.]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 15:44:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76042#76042 Too new for description : We are backpackers and hikers... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8046&PID=76029#76029 Author: WillG
Subject: 8046
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 11:32am

We are backpackers and hikers jumping into the r-pod realm. We've been talking about getting a pop up for several years & on our way home from a day hike we decided to stop at an RV store to start actually looking at them. It was not an exclusive F.R. r-pod dealer. They only had one or two used popups and many trailers of other types but a customer that had barely used their 2014 179 traded it in for a unit that would also haul a small 4 wheeler. After a brief discussion in the parking lot we surprised the salesman by walking back in and making an offer they accepted. We mailed the check yesterday & now I have to buy something to pull it with as the only vehicles we have are a mid size car & my main ride is a Surly Long Haul Trucker. (a bicycle). This is a great resource...  like many things it sounds like there may be some hick ups but I decided since I'm quite handy that I'll bi-pass the shop "checkup" for $500 and just do the regular walk through. I read many of the nightmarish or unhappy posts about issues and decided since I'll likely tinker & upgrade things as we go along the $500 could go a long way.  My main - question if you would all be kind enough to chime in is what to tow with? Due to my various experiences I'm erring on bigger is better for this job & want to steer far from stressing out a vehicle. Also currently don't have a truck so something with a bed will be handy (again).
I have 3 things I'm looking at all used vehicles. All 4WD....  likely a quad cab, not a standard cab, or at least a cab & 1/2, tow package that includes break or will install third party break for trailer.

Toyota Tacoma - supposedly there is a v6 or v8 that has a towing capacity of 6500? I like the idea of a smaller truck when not towing....
A Chevy Avalanche - nice cab, short bed that converts to longer if needed... v8 they are 4 or 6 speed automatic   OR
A Ford or Dodge 1500  -  likely a v8 again 
(my dream truck would be a diesel but I'm going to get what I can for under 20k...
I don't want to start a Ford is better than Dodge debate mainly looking for things like - "yes definitely get a full size truck if you can - a Tacoma will do it but will struggle on hills and you'll appreciate the beefier brakes on full size truck....)  & get at least an anti sway bar...  

Again Thank You! for your generous forum - I suspect I will be here often 

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