Saturn VUE 6 cyl

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   That's a small 6 in the view and I don't think it make a lot of HP. That would be my only concern.

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Seanl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633	Topic: Saturn VUE 6 cyl Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 1:16pm
	That's a small 6 in the view and I don't think it make a lot of HP. That would be my only concern.
	Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition

P&M Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Aug 2012 Location: Spokane, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 454	Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 11:24am
	While I can't speak to the Saturn Vue 6-cyl, I did just pick up mine last weekend and we have a 6-cyl Hyundai Veracruz that only has the same towing capacity of 3500 lbs. Had a headwind for most of the way but still cruised along at about 62-63 mph on the flats, and it slowed down to between 55-57 on the hills. This was towing an unloaded 171 that weighed 2478 coming out of the dealer (we weighed it on their scale before leaving) and being just the two of us we don't have much that we will actually be loading it up with when we go camping. Also, when towing I found that it was a very useful piece of advice I had read here about using my manual shifter on the TV to control my rpm's rather than leaving it in automatic mode all the way ... that really was a great piece of advice. While others may disagree, I think if you have a 3500# towing capacity, plan on getting one of the smaller R-Pods, don't overload it with stuff or drive it with full holding tanks that add a lot of weight that will take you close to your limit, tow it smart and safely, and aren't planning on making 8 hour runs across the Mojave Desert in the middle of summer you should be just fine.
	P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500

coopercdrkey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457	Posted: 22 Oct 2012 at 2:52pm
	It would seem a little close to the edge to me, by the time you add your gear, but I have no first hand experience. Hopefully another member will chime in.
	Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71

edgreen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 Oct 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 22 Oct 2012 at 12:24am
	Anyone pull rpod with Saturn VUE? If so, tell me how it performs. 6 cyl VUEs are rated for 3500 lbs. How does yours behave going up hills? Flat ground, I am not so worried about. Thanks for any comments.
	Ed