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Subject: 8072
Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 4:15pm

Welcome.  I agree about the rain, there have been many weekends we booked in advance and still went even though it rained the whole time.  Using the Dome and/or EZ-ups, add some tarps, maybe a propane fire, and it is a good excuse to still get away and catch up on your reading.

Personally after experiencing pulling our pod with a 6-cylinder, then with an 8-cylinder on the Rockies, I wouldn't go until you upgrade.  Yes, you could make it up the big grades.  But you really want a lot of cooling power between the grade, length, and altitude.  Plus of course the power to maintain speed.  I ended up buying a tuner (programmer) to alter the fan turn-on specs on my Suburban to keep the engine temps lower - therefore the oil temps lower, with the final result keeping oil pressure up.  Pushing the rpms to the limits to get enough power (again - higher altitude, so less power produced), you need all the oil pressure you can get to maintain lubrication.
]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:15:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76429#76429 2 Firsts This Year : Originally posted by gswilkColorado... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76333#76333 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8072
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 11:13pm

Originally posted by gswilk

Colorado is on my list of to do things. But right now my TV is a 6 cylinder chevy pick up , so i am reluctant to tackle mtns. I will have to see how this works ,and if i have to upgrade tv.

Check the towing specifications. You may find that you have sufficient power. You may not set any speed records climbing but most major roads are not too steep and the R-Pod is not some behemoth. We are towing with a 4 cylinder, 2L Ecoboost Ford Escape. On our first trip out west taking mainly I40, we had no major difficulties as long as we took it easy. The return trip was over I10, I20, and I85. That was not bad either. Since adding an AeroPlus wind deflector and limiting our top speed to 60 mph, the mileage is even better than on our first trip without it.

Air resistance increases exponentially with speed. That is why limiting the speed to 60 mph makes for an acceptable compromise for speed and economy. Increasing speed to 65 or 70 mph significantly reduces mileage as the wind resistance increases.
]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:13:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76333#76333 2 Firsts This Year : If you let a chance of rain keep... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76331#76331 Author: furpod
Subject: 8072
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 11:04pm

If you let a chance of rain keep you home, you won't ever get out.. Get out!!

LOL
]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:04:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76331#76331 2 Firsts This Year : Colorado is on my list of to do... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76316#76316 Author: gswilk
Subject: 8072
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 8:20pm

Colorado is on my list of to do things. But right now my TV is a 6 cylinder chevy pick up , so i am reluctant to tackle mtns. I will have to see how this works ,and if i have to upgrade tv.]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:20:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76316#76316 2 Firsts This Year : Come up north into Colorado. Always... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76315#76315 Author: Mountainrev
Subject: 8072
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 8:12pm

Come up north into Colorado.  Always nice and cool in the high country!]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:12:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76315#76315 2 Firsts This Year : Thanks for the welcome! We are... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76314#76314 Author: gswilk
Subject: 8072
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 8:08pm

Thanks for the welcome! We are in S W Oklahoma, hope to get our camping in before it gets too hot here!]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:08:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76314#76314 2 Firsts This Year : Welcome to the group! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76302#76302 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8072
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 4:41pm

Welcome to the group! ]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:41:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76302#76302 2 Firsts This Year : Retirement and a new R-pod--sounds... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76301#76301 Author: Mountainrev
Subject: 8072
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 4:40pm

Retirement and a new R-pod--sounds like a winning combination!  Whereabouts are you located?  Have fun!]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:40:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76301#76301 2 Firsts This Year : 2 Firsts this year. 1. My wife... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8072&PID=76299#76299 Author: gswilk
Subject: 8072
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 4:21pm

2 Firsts this year. 1. My wife and I both retired!  2. We purchased a 2016 r pod 178 ! Due to grandkids, kids, and rain we have yet to make our 1st camping trip. But next week looks clear, and we are looking forward to heading out. I'm sure i will have plenty of questions , thanks in advance for the info!!

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