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Dee 
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Joined: 08 Feb 2022 Location: Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
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 Topic: New to the forum and R-Pod communityPosted: 10 Feb 2022 at 10:36am |
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Hi Everyone, I'm new to the R-Pod community. Just bought my 2019 R-189 and will be picking her up within the next couple weeks. I've been an RV'r for over 40 years with my husband. I'm now on my own and learning about the things that weren't my "duties" before. He made it look so easy. I have lots to learn!
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offgrid
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Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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Posted: 10 Feb 2022 at 10:59am |
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Welcome. We're here to help so ask any questions you might have and we'll try to come up with an answer. And even if we don't know we'll still give you an answer, or two, or three.
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1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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jato
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Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3424 |
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Posted: 10 Feb 2022 at 4:47pm |
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Congratulations and welcome to your on-line 24/7 Owners Manual! I have benefited greatly over the years on this forum as there are many 'well versed' and 'expert' podders here. Stay tuned and ask away. Fill us in on what flavor tow vehicle you have. Seeing that you are from Washington you probably are experiencing a sun that has gone in "hibernation" mode for the winter. At least that is what we currently have here in northern Michigan. Enjoy that 189 and make a lot of great memories as well.
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'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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Dee
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Posted: 10 Feb 2022 at 9:46pm |
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I'm currently shopping for a truck to tow my "girl pod". I have a F350 that we used to tow our Solitude. That's way overkill for the pod. Our kids are buying that. I'll probably end up with a F-150, like you have. I'm excited to get the deal making done and move on with the having more fun.
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GlueGuy
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Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2768 |
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Posted: 11 Feb 2022 at 10:44am |
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An F150 is a good size for an R-189. You might be able to go a little smaller like a Tacoma or one of the other mid-sized trucks. A lot of choices, but it largely depends on what you other needs are.
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2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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Dirt Sifter
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Joined: 30 Dec 2018 Location: Right side OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 170 |
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Posted: 11 Feb 2022 at 2:19pm |
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Welcome and good for you for jumping in! Your thought on a half ton pickup with tow package will work. Our Tacoma did fine towing a 179 except in very strong headwinds. The Tundra doesn't know the 195 is back there, until we near a gas station of course :-) Have fun!
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Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE
'07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
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Kup-Pod
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Joined: 08 Jun 2017 Location: Guelph, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 153 |
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Posted: 11 Feb 2022 at 4:38pm |
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Welcome to the forum! This is a fantastic resource for virtually any questions you might have.
If you're looking for a truck, make sure you look at the fuel economy regardless of the size. With the fuel management systems on the newer trucks, you'd be amazed at the fuel economy on the F150 as compared to a Tacoma or a Ranger. Either way, you'll be well equipped to tow an Rpod. Enjoy!
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2021 F150 5.0l "Lead me on a level path" |
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Dee
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Posted: 11 Feb 2022 at 6:32pm |
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I'm very lucky to have a master certified Ford tech as a son-in-law. He's got me covered. Going to test drive a couple tomorrow. I agree about the fuel economy. Looking at V6 with eco boost.
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Kup-Pod
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Posted: 11 Feb 2022 at 7:34pm |
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LOL...Sounds like me back about a year ago... for me, my Ford master tech is my nephew :-). Everyone needs their "person" in these situations.
He recommended that I go with the 5.0l, so I did. Hey, if you're going to trust your guy, you gotta go with what they recommend:-) Good luck!
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Dee
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Posted: 11 Feb 2022 at 8:26pm |
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I'm looking at an older one. 2013-2014. I can use the luck...along with my SIL.
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