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hhh2flyfish
Newbie Joined: 15 Aug 2014 Location: Flint Tx Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Topic: fuel mileage Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 4:10pm |
Just wondering if anyone is pulling a pod with a four runner and how much does it effect the mpg. we are looking to buy and have not decided on a specific camper yet
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 4:56pm |
I really like my '08 4Runner Limited 4.0 v6.
Pulling the fred
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 9:52pm |
I had a 2003 4runner, 4.0 V6 with 4 speed auto . I bought my Pod in 2012. I only towed 3 times that year with the 4Runner, and it was enough to make me start looking at a new vehicle.
The 4Runner got about 13.5mpg @ 65mph towing to Vermont from Connecticut, and about 14.5-15mpg on the way back. Also, I had to drive in 3rd, the 4Runner is short on torque, so 4th overdrive was a no go at any speed over 50mph. I ended up buying a 2013 VW Touareg TDI (diesel).... I think I could tow 2 R-Pods and it still wouldn't care. I tow 65mph with cruise set, and it stays in 8th gear most of the trip. I get 14-17 mpg towing @65mph. Better when the highway is flat. |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 16 Aug 2014 at 6:49am |
That is really good mileage!!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 16 Aug 2014 at 9:22am |
So far, it beats the 20/29 mpg ratings when not towing. I won't go back to a gas powered vehicle. I keep my vehicles at least 10 years. The 4runner was a very reliable vehicle. No troubles in ten years of ownership, but it wasn't good enough for long tow trips (200+). I am planning on some epic trips in the future. |
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