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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2653 |
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Topic: Frame replacement? Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 10:47am |
The MTTP is a bit of a unicorn. It can be built, but mandates restrictions on several things. That said, you can get pretty close with an "ordinary" F150. Here is what Ford posts on their web site about the max tow package:
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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mjlrpod
Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1215 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 11:30am |
I don't see any mention of solar panels, or even solar prepped. With a DC fridge, that has to be a concern I would think. My surveyor came with 80 watts of solar, But i'm adding another 100 watts, and a second battery as soon as it's nice enough outside. Going from the pod to this model is going to be game changing. So much more storage, the fridge is huge, the north and south bed, the moride stairs, and I see you have the rear cargo rack. My rear rack is rated at 200 pounds of cargo, pretty useful, but I wish it could do 300. Good luck with your new camper.
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3252 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 7:15pm |
I do miss the 36 gallon fuel tank. On my '94 F-150 with 322,000 miles and a 2011 F-150 - both had 36 gallon fuel tanks. On the 2017 F-150 with the 3.5 EB, it has a skimpy 23 gallon tank. Kind of a bummer, it was nice to be able to travel a much longer distance with the larger fuel tank. Does anyone have an idea if it is possible to change the 23 gal. to the larger 36 gallon tank?
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God's pod
'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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gpokluda
Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 327 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 8:42pm |
GlueGuy pretty much covered it. It does have something called a Trailer Backup Assist which I have yet to use, but the built in brake controller is really nice.
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 10:58pm |
Our 200AH LiFePO4 battery is going to get transferred over to the Grey Wolf along with the DC to DC charger. As far as solar prep or solar, I don't remember. We looked at so many. It would not be a deal breaker. I have the Renogy Solar Suitcase and a generator.
This seems to indicate that solar prep at least is present. I think the I-beam frame with outriggers will perform well. If the cargo capacity listed is any indication, it is a much sturdier build than the RPod's box frame.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2653 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Feb 2023 at 6:45pm |
We don't have the max tow, but we did get the 36 gallon tank and the heavy duty frame. It was nice when we went up to my sister-in-law's place a couple months ago. 279 miles each way, and we never stopped for gas.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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gpokluda
Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 327 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Feb 2023 at 7:18pm |
Oddly enough, the max tow package for the F150 does not come with tow mirrors! I ended up getting some aftermarket ones that look just like the Ford OEM ones. Love 'em.
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Feb 2023 at 5:35am |
Our towing package came with the back up assist and integrated brake controller. The break controller is nice because it's built into the dash and doesn't get in the way of things like the add-on's can do. The back up assist is not as useful as I had thought it'd be. As long as the camera has a good view with adequate light of the little checker board pattern that you mount on the tongue rail, it works nicely once you get the hang of it. But it stops working the second the checker board pattern is obscured or is in low light. I find it easier to just not use it.
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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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hogone
Senior Member Joined: 09 Apr 2013 Location: St. Louis Online Status: Offline Posts: 1049 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Feb 2023 at 6:15am |
one more question? what axle is better/heavier duty I guess. jon
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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Feb 2023 at 6:57am |
The higher the ratio, the more power can be transferred. Lower ratios are better for mileage. See the chart above. The Heavy Duty Payload package gets a 3.73:1 axle. Otherwise, it is a 3.55:1 axle.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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