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Wen 
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Joined: 02 Nov 2014 Location: san jose Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
 Topic: Things to remove to reduce weightPosted: 11 Nov 2014 at 1:29pm |
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Hi Dear R-pod friends
If I want to remove anything from 2011 R-pod 176 to reduce weight, what you think could be removed? my TV is 3500 LB, now the loaded weight is already 2700 LB, total people weight is 300 LB. haven't count anything else including water yet. I can only think of the microwave oven, maybe the spare tire if a short trip, what else could go? |
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Podster
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Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 2:26pm |
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I don't like to tow approaching TV specifications greater than 60%, however, you can save a ton by not loading it at all before a trip. Keep it light and tow it to the camp site dry. Set it up, detach, and then go get your supplies. There are plenty of nice camp sites within reasonable distance of everything you will need.
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Cliff & Raelynn
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Theresalbush
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Joined: 08 Nov 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 4:06pm |
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I'm facing the same thing. Just bought an R-Pod yesterday and tow vehicle is rated at 3,000 lbs. The Pod is loaded from the factory is weighs in at just over 2,300 lbs. I've been accustomed to staging my 13' Scamp out with a lot of "cuteness" and know I can't do it with this one. I'm struggling with how to make it our own and not add any weight. Any ideas?
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techntrek
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 7:57pm |
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With a 3500 pound tow rating you'll be fine with the usual stuff, just don't load up the water tank with more than a few gallons (for on-the-road use). Don't worry about pulling stuff out of the pod.
With a 3000 pound tow rating I'd measure everything that goes in, you'll probably find it adds up to about 400 pounds. You should be able to keep it below 3000 pounds total.
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Wen
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Joined: 02 Nov 2014 Location: san jose Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 11:56pm |
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Thx Podster & techntrek for the tips, I need to carefully calculate the water usage based on the trip length and people on the trip, :),
Hay Theresalbush, I purchased WDH and sway bars, adding airlift 1000 to springs too, all these suggestions is from the forum, Seems we are in same boat, the weight left over from trailer is essentially same. wish us good luck. |
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Theresalbush
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Joined: 08 Nov 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Posted: 12 Nov 2014 at 5:13pm |
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Thanks to everyone for your comments.
 Wen,
I certainly do wish us both much luck. We pick it up tomorrow after having a heavier hitch installed, transmission cooler and brake controller. These things were suggested by our Subaru dealer, Camping World (not where we are purchasing it), and U-Haul, where we have our hitches installed always. All have said positively that we will be fine. I have been out today cleaning up our 13' Scamp getting it ready to sell and realize that it must weigh, loaded, close to the same as the R-Pod. I am a collector of cute things and have had it loaded with so many "cute" but useless items, I'm surprised it has been as easy to tow as it has been. We pulled it 5,000 miles in June and July, all across the states and Rocky Mountains with no troubles. Hubby says it pulled it better than our other vehicles have. Our Subaru is a 6-cylinder and has been referred to as the "big" 6-cylinder. I don't know what that means but I'm trusting it will make a difference. I plan to be very, very selective in what goes into the Pod and have told my husband that he can approve every item before it goes in. Let us know how it goes for you and I will do the same. We're headed to North Georgia next week for a few days and it will be out first outing in the Pod. |
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Wen
Newbie
Joined: 02 Nov 2014 Location: san jose Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Posted: 12 Nov 2014 at 11:32pm |
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Theresalbush
Yeah trans cooler and brake controller is a must for our vehicle. Nice to have your first pod trip so soon, congrats! my Pod pick-up date is next Tuesday, :), have to wait, our first trip is Thanks giving off-work time, a 100 miles test drive, two nights staying at a national park north SF bay area, the two nights also test drive my little one over 1 year old too, she is the biggest question mark now. The learning will be used to Dec visit of LA Disney land which is 5 days... all lined up... ha ha. Cheers. |
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wingnut2312
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Joined: 25 Aug 2013 Location: MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 231 |
Posted: 13 Nov 2014 at 8:50am |
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Make sure you have a break controller. If not, have one installed.
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2014 rpod 182G
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techntrek
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 13 Nov 2014 at 2:54pm |
Careful with that, or it is going to turn into a man cave on wheels.
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Wen
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Joined: 02 Nov 2014 Location: san jose Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 5:43pm |
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My install list on 2012 Odyssey: Hitch/Trans cooler/Prodigy P2 controller/airlift 1000/4 pin and 7 pin wiring, plus WDS and sway control.
The airlift is amazing, it turns the van's softness into truck's bold feeling, better control and confident turning, love it. |
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