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techntrek
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Topic: Chevy Colorado Tow Vehicle Posted: 11 Aug 2016 at 10:18pm |
Yes, the same as the full-sized trucks. You'll still want to add the extras.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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socrdude
Newbie Joined: 10 Aug 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 9:38pm |
not to hijack the thread but a 2015 LB 4WD V6 Tacoma.. no issues there with a Tow Package?
we are just starting to look for a used R-pod or Scamp for the light weight aspects.
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ehughes3
Newbie Joined: 15 Nov 2015 Location: Bend, OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 06 Aug 2016 at 11:17pm |
The Colrado 7000lb tow package has a cooler, and a remap for the trans that is pushbutton activated. |
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Ed Hughes
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ehughes3
Newbie Joined: 15 Nov 2015 Location: Bend, OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 06 Aug 2016 at 11:15pm |
I had a Ridgeline. The Honda V6 was anemic compared to the Colorado's. Substantially down on both Tq and HP. |
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Ed Hughes
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techntrek
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Posted: 06 Aug 2016 at 10:39pm |
I recommend adding an extra transmission cooler. I don't need to watch my Sub's tranny temps on long pulls anymore even when it is 100+ outside. Stick it in front of the "stack" of coolers in front of the radiator.
I also recommend an extra oil cooler plumbed through a spin-on adapter on the oil filter connection, one with its own fan so you can mount it away from the "stack" of coolers, which are all already heat-soaked on the big pulls. I double Charlie's recommendation to get an OBDII gauge of some type. I use the Aeroforce Interceptor and monitor oil temp, tranny slip, coolant temp (which is the radiator temp and is different from the dash gauge which shows internal engine temp), and several other things.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 9:53am |
From my experience towing an RP172 with a Pilot 3.6L engine: The engine will be working climbing 6+ % grades in the Rockies, but it will get you there. Be sure to add a transmission temperature gauge such as ScanGauge or similar ODB II monitor and take your time. These little engines are not your father's V8s. Long grades will heat the transmission so watch the fluid temperature and change the fluid often. The large frontal cross sectional area of the full sized campers is a bigger strain on the engine than weight alone. That, coupled with grade and altitude really tax these small engines. IMO the 7000# rating is only the smaller part of the story. That tells you physical structure and braking capacity, not road and climbing performance or engine longevity.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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ehughes3
Newbie Joined: 15 Nov 2015 Location: Bend, OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 9:02am |
These are very long vehicles with the double cab and long bed!
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Ed Hughes
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techntrek
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Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 9:38pm |
I'll add with the long bed you have a long wheelbase, which is good for towing stability. I have a 2010 Suburban and have pulled a 6000 pound camper all over the US w/o problems. You'll be fine with a pod.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 6:33pm |
I am adding a brake control, but was plugging in and going - no issues.
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ehughes3
Newbie Joined: 15 Nov 2015 Location: Bend, OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 21 Jul 2016 at 11:03pm |
Did you do anything with the brake controller, or are you just "plugging in" and going? |
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Ed Hughes
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