Wannabe Rpod Owner

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   Welcome to the forum. Most taco's are 6 cyl, rated at 6500 pound tow capacity that i've seen. I am assuming your's is too. I would look at some of the larger models before buying. Although the 171 is a nice camper, we all get that "I just wish we had a little more room" feeling after several trips. Especially if you ever have a one night stop over on your way someplace. It really stinks that you have to unpack stuff just so you can sleep there for one night. A 179, 180, 189, 190, etc., are almost surely a better choice. It's obviously up to you, but if your vehicle can handle it (it should) at least consider it. Good luck with whatever you choose and let us know how it goes, and when you need help, try here first. 

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mjlrpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214	Topic: Wannabe Rpod Owner Posted: 12 Sep 2020 at 1:03pm
	Welcome to the forum. Most taco's are 6 cyl, rated at 6500 pound tow capacity that i've seen. I am assuming your's is too. I would look at some of the larger models before buying. Although the 171 is a nice camper, we all get that "I just wish we had a little more room" feeling after several trips. Especially if you ever have a one night stop over on your way someplace. It really stinks that you have to unpack stuff just so you can sleep there for one night. A 179, 180, 189, 190, etc., are almost surely a better choice. It's obviously up to you, but if your vehicle can handle it (it should) at least consider it. Good luck with whatever you choose and let us know how it goes, and when you need help, try here first.
	2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding

offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 12 Sep 2020 at 10:04am
	Welcome. You are right to be cautions about how much trailer you buy. Many people are mislead by the way the trailer and tow vehicle ratings are presented. To get a general idea what you can safely tow, look at the max trailer weight NOT the empty trailer weight. Your actual loaded trailer weight will likely be closer to the max than the empty weight. Then, take your tow vehicle tow rating and subtract 1000 lbs to allow for cargo and people in the TV and a little safely factor so you're not right at your vehicle's limit. Tow ratings assume an empty tow vehicle. If the max trailer weight is less than the tow rating minus 1000 lbs you should be OK. You also need to be within your TV tongue weight limit, which is usually listed at 10% of the tow rating. In reality you don't want your trailer tongue weight that low, because low tongue weight can cause trailer sway. Multiply the max trailer weight by 15% and try to keep the TV tongue rating above that if you can.. Once you buy a trailer you can load it with weight in front of the axle to keep the tongue weight in a safe range. I bought my trailer on Craigslist and had a good experience. I've bought and sold several vehicles on CL. Never buy anything on CL or any other web sales venue without inspecting the item and completing the transaction in person. In my case, money only changed hands at the DMV at the same time as title transfer, because NC requires notarized documents. Also be sure the trailer VIN matches the title.
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289	Posted: 12 Sep 2020 at 9:28am
	Watch out for Craigslist. I got scammed on a Craigslist advertisement. Look at RV Trader. That is more reputable. If you do see something on Craigslist, make sure it is local and make sure you go see it and verify that it is genuine and that the seller has a valid title. Do not send any money until you are 100% sure it is not a scam. Depending on your Tacoma, you may be able to tow one of the larger RPods. We tow an RP179 with our Frontier. Does your Tacoma have a V6? Is it 2WD or 4WD? Does it have a factory tow package? What is the tow rating? All these are factors in what you can tow.
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Belgirb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2020 Location: Wenatchee, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 11 Sep 2020 at 8:03pm
	Hello. New to the forum. Though not much is available, I’ve been watching Craigslist. Originally thought we’d be looking at a clamshell, like a small T@b, but after thinking about inclement weather, decided to focus on something more than a bed on wheels. Due to having a Toyota Tacoma as my tow vehicle, I’m guessing I need to stick with the smaller trailer, e.g. the 171 - which is big enough for us as a retired couple with 2 smallish dogs - mini Aussies. Is there an appropriate thread someone can guide me to that covers buying/inspecting tips? As we’re going to buy used, are there years to avoid, and years that are more desirable? In comparing NADA values to asking prices, they are worlds apart; is that always the case, or this part of the COVID phenomenon where demand for RVs has gone through the roof? Thanks in advance for helpful insights and guidance. Jim...Wenatchee, WA
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