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    Posted: 24 Aug 2009 at 12:53pm
We're using a Toyota Rav4 (6 cylinder). No problems ....
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Denis,
 
Unfortunatly all of the RPods (including the 150's) are going to be beyond the capabilities of the Tucson to tow.   The lightest 150 is 1937lb's unloaded base weight.     And have a feeling that the tongue weight 240lb is going to be way over what the vehicle can handle.
There is no way you are going to be able to tow an R-Pod with a Hyundai Tuscon safely and without doing possible damage to the Tow vehicle.
 
 
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Wondering if anyone knows how a Hyundai Tucson 2.7 V6 4WD would do with the R-Pod ?

It is rated for 2,000...Dead

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Denis
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Aug 2009 at 4:00pm
Chrysler Town and Country minivan, but hard on it, Going  to purchase a truck in a few months when the van is paid for, don't want to trade it in. Of course I do live in the mountains which makes a big differenceEmbarrassed.
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Sweeeeet.....I like your taste in floorplanLOL

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Post Options Post Options   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Aug 2009 at 10:52pm
Pulling a 172 with our Dodge Nitro.
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In the market for the 171.  We have a jeep Cherokee (1999). 4X4 with 130,000 miles on it.  Original owner, been very well maintained.  Have a class III hitch, will be putting on a transmission cooler, properly wired for trailer and brakes from dealer.  Will use a weight distribution sway prevention hitch that has been recommended by the dealer.

I currently get around 20mpg (+-).  Dealer tells me that with prudent driving with the slower speed of around 55 mph, I should be able to maintain around 14 mpg.  (there about)

My anxiety is that I have been reading different accounts of mileages dropping even to 6.5 mpg.  Is there anyone out there who has a vehicle similar to mine who can share their own experiences with mpg and performance with this vehicle.

The engine in my jeep is a 4.0 liter six cylinder with a 195 HP rating.  My jeep is the Cherokee and not the Grand Cherokee.

Thanks for any suggestions.


Jack Edwards
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Aug 2009 at 3:49pm
Originally posted by The Pod Couple

Hi were using my ford Ranger six banger.Does the job well.



What year Ranger do you have?  I have a 1999 4x4 V-6 that looks  (at least spec wise) that it would pull the 175 (need to get a receiver and lights put on though).

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Post Options Post Options   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Aug 2009 at 3:12pm
    We have a 2007 saturn vue, as well as a few others pulling the RPods. The honda odysseys , pilots, Acura MDXs, and older saturn vues all have the same engines and transmissions. The saturn vue has plenty of power, keep the transmission in the trailer pulling mode. Not sure of the long term reliabilty of the transmission, hopeing hondas reputation of good quality holds up to be true. Yes you will need the wireing for trailer brakes.      Smile    David and Danette             
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Aug 2009 at 3:07pm
Yes, most dealers will say anything it takes to make a sell.  My guess is that you are borderline.  Check the owners manual and see what it says.  Brakes on the Pod would be a must have.  You should also have a tranny cooler.

Terry
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