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    Posted: 28 Sep 2017 at 10:00am
We purchased our 2013 R177 in March and have a problem with overheating our Chev S10 when towing.  The 2003 S10 has a rated towing capacity of 5,000 pounds so we are bummed that it overheats while towing our Rpod. Crywhich weights in at half that.  We think it is height of the pod and wind resistance.  Any thoughts?  We are now faced with selling the podDead
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2017 at 10:22am
S10 have a towing package? I pulled with my Jeep Unlimited which has the tow package with no problem of over heating. It is rated at 3,500 pound tow. On hills it did turn high RPMs to maintain speed. I did not like that. We traded our wife car for a Chevy Colorado Z71 Crew Cab Off Road edition. No problem pulling at all.

How much other stuff are you loading in your S10 and Pod? That has to be added in also.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2017 at 10:32am
From 2003 Trailer Life Magazine, what model do you have?
2003 S-10 and Sonoma
Vehicle, Engine, Tow Limit (lb)
Regular Cab 2.2 I-4 3,100 a,f
Regular Cab 4.3L V-6 3,900 b,c
Regular Cab 4.3L V-6 5,900 a,d
Regular Cab LB 4.3L V-6 3,900 b,c
Regular Cab LB 4.3L V-6 5,900 a,d
Extended Cab 2.2 I-4 2,000 b,f
Extended Cab 2.2 I-4 3,000 a,f
Extended Cab 4.3L V-6 3,800 b,c
Extended Cab 4.3L V-6 5,600 a,d
Extended Cab 4WD 4.3L V-6 4,000 b,d
Extended Cab 4WD 4.3L V-6 5,500 a,d/e
S-10 ZR2 4.3L V-6 4,200 b,e
S-10 ZR2 4.3L V-6 4,700 a,e
Crew Cab 4WD 4.3L V-6 5,200 a,d/e
a=Automatic transmission; b=Manual transmission; c=3.08:1 rear-axle ratio;
d=3.42:1 rear-axle ratio; e=3.73:1 rear-axle ratio; f=4.10:1 rear-axle ratio.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2017 at 10:48am
There also may be cooling system issues with a 14 year old vehicle.  The radiator may not be flowing enough air, the coolant may be old, etc.  If you haven't already done it have the system lushed and inspected before giving up on your pod.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2017 at 10:01pm
Originally posted by WillyBob

We purchased our 2013 R177 in March and have a problem with overheating our Chev S10 when towing.  The 2003 S10 has a rated towing capacity of 5,000 pounds so we are bummed that it overheats while towing our Rpod. Crywhich weights in at half that.  We think it is height of the pod and wind resistance.  Any thoughts?  We are now faced with selling the podDead


Just to help you make an informed decision about how to resolve your problem.  Your pod likely weighs (the only sure way to know is to weigh it) somewhere around 3100-3200 lbs loaded for camping.

I would guess that the S10 needs some cooling system fixes or improvements to resolve the overheating
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2017 at 10:18pm
We have a 2012 177 and when we go on long trip I take it to the truck scales and it close to 3400 pounds trailer axle weight
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Sep 2017 at 4:13pm
The Chev does not have a tow package that I know of.  It is 4wd. We load the truck with most of our camping gear and just the two of us.  We probably add between 200-300 lbs in the pod with cooking, clothing and accessory camping stuff.  I think the height of the pod to the low S10 may add the wind resistance that causes the overheating.  Three years ago the radiator leaked and was replaced.  This summer we removed the thermostat to create more cooling flow, but that didn't help either. ???Ouch
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Sep 2017 at 4:26pm
Our S10 is the Ext Cab 4.3L v6 5,500 rating_a d/e.  I am going to stop at the local Chev dealer and see if they can give me some insight.
Thanks for the response.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Sep 2017 at 4:30pm
Keith, thanks for the response.  Two years ago the radiator was leaking in the S10  and we had it replaced.  This summer when the overheating began, we removed the thermostat but that did not solve the issue.  It took a little longer to overheat, but that is all.  
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Sep 2017 at 4:37pm
HayDuke Lives!  Love Ed Abbey!  Love the Canyonlands and S Utah.  We lived in Colorado before moving to Oregon and spent a lot of time around Moab mountain biking way before it became popular there.  Miss the slick rock riding!
Anyway, two years ago the radiator started leaking in the S10 and we had it replaced.  When the overheating start when pulling the pod, I had our mechanic remove the thermostat for more cooling flow, but that didn't solve the issue.  Still overheats.  Even at 3,300 lbs, the S10 is rated to 5,500Ouch
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