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malkbean2 
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 Topic: Whats pulling your RPodPosted: 23 Sep 2019 at 8:31am |
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fyi just completed a trip over the rockies eastbound on I70 in Colorado pulling a 178 with a 2016 Grand Caravan. Did Vail pass at 40mph @ 3500 rpm. Approach to Eisenhauer tunnel (10700 ft) was more painful- slowed to 30 mph at 4000rpm and engine got warm but not redline. (AC off and heater on) Conclusion: The minivan can do it but it echoes the refrain- more power is desirable.
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seafans
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Posted: 21 Sep 2019 at 8:24pm |
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The2005 Murano only has a 3500 lbs towing capacity. Most of these trailes come in about 3000 empty. I have a Pathfinder with the same engine and a 5000 lbs tow capacity and it can be a struggle up the hills. Nissan is coming out with a 2021 Frontier with a 300 hp engine with 7 speed transmission that I have my eye on.
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jdreed@frontier.com
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Posted: 21 Sep 2019 at 5:18pm |
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The wife and I just got back off the road after a four and 1/2 month long wandering road trip from Seattle, WA over to Maine, down the East coast as far as Jacksonville FL then across to Mississippi, then back up wandering through Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Oregon and back home to Seattle. total miles 14,102 average MPG over all 12.5 crusing between 60 and 65 Mph there were lots of stops with family along the way and of course sighting at all the many cities along the way.
My 2015 TOYOTA Tacoma 4X4 sport model V-6 four door w/6' bed performed with out any problems. The only mod from stock was to add a larger transition oil cooler. We stoped for oil changes and tire rotations about every 5k checking tire wear regularly. (last check was 6/32 all round) there were many miles of back roads, not in the best of condition, but just took to easy and enjoyed the views. opps! forgot to add our R-Pod is a 2018 R179 Hood River edition. |
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Lheins
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Posted: 23 Jul 2019 at 12:17pm |
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2018 Ford F-150 Supercab 5L V8 pulling a R-190
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offgrid
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Posted: 31 May 2019 at 8:33am |
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Best way is to weigh your axles with and without the wdh tensioned. My trailer axle weight goes up about 120 lbs but the actual amount of increase will depend on your particular rig and wdh tension setting.
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1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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Jeepinator
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Posted: 31 May 2019 at 7:41am |
TBH I’m still sorting this out but apparently our RPod axles are known for bending. There is a couple different models and I have the Lippert. I’m trying to determine the how much more pressure I have put on the axle with my current WDH configuration. I’m sure someone will weigh on on the best way to do so.
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offgrid
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Posted: 31 May 2019 at 7:29am |
That's good. Towing safety is much more about weight capacity and balance than about torque and power and you do have a fairly light tow vehicle for a fairly heavy trailer. A lot depends on how your load the two vehicles. So its entirely up to you but I'd suggest you weigh your rig as you normally load it for travel (axle by axle) and put all the numbers in the towing calculator. That will tell you where you're at compared to your max ratings. The first time I did that on my rig (I have the same trailer) I was surprised how high some of the numbers were, especially the tongue weight. Your local waste transfer station is a good place to get your weights, I'm over in Dare Co and they're very accommodating when I want to run my rig through their scales. You can run through with the tow vehicle first and get both axle weights, and then the whole rig, getting all three axle weights, without the wdh tensioned. The increase in total tow vehicle weight (both axles) will be your tongue weight. |
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TarHeelPod
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Posted: 31 May 2019 at 6:19am |
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Yes sir its a class 3 for sure. I didnt experience any issue and the new axles in the JL and the 8 speed transmission pulled like a beast!
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2018 Jeep Wrangler, 2018 RPod 179 in Carolina Blue
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offgrid
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Posted: 31 May 2019 at 5:49am |
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Are you sure you got a class II receiver not a class III? Class II's have a 1 1/4 inch receiver and aren't rated for weight distribution. I'm pretty sure you have a class III with a 2 inch receiver because the wdh's are 2 inch.
The wdh moves load from the tow vehicle rear axle onto both the front axle and the trailer axle. The main concern is to get the tension right so your front axle (which gets unloaded when you attach the trailer) loaded back up to what it was without the trailer. You can do that by measuring from the ground to a couple pieces of masking tape on the front fenders above the axle.
It's also good to end up with the trailer level when your hitch is connected and tensioned. That way you don't have to unhitch to have a level trailer for a short overnight stay and you're less likely to have rear clearance problems. it my be just the photo but in your case it looks like your hitch is set a little high for the trailer. Here's a towing calculator you can put all your weights and dimensions in if you're interested in learning more about what the hitch is doing and where your axle loads are relative to your vehicle specs. |
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TarHeelPod
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Posted: 31 May 2019 at 5:03am |
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Yeah I know the rakes the weight off the hitch and distributes onto the axle.
Is there something else I should know? |
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2018 Jeep Wrangler, 2018 RPod 179 in Carolina Blue
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