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hbrient 
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Joined: 25 May 2011 Location: Minnesota Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
 Topic: Want to buy Rpod 152Posted: 29 May 2011 at 12:59pm |
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Yes, I am aware of this. With the exception of things like the propane and battery, I am looking at towing the trailer dry with the occasional short distance to dump (filling up and dumping on site). This is the only way I could make this happen until I upgrade to a better towing vehicle. This is why I am looking for a bare minimum 152 which comes in under 2000 lbs. I have talked to some people that have done this and it seems feasible to me. Any other suggestions?
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podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 12:52pm |
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I'm sorry, but with a tow capacity of 2000 pounds, you simply won't be able to tow any R-POD ready for camping. You should really be looking at a trailer of no more than 1100 pounds dry weight.
Things carried inside your tow vehicle must also be considered while towing. That includes passengers and any gear you carry in the back. In addition, a trailer's stated dry weight does not include the weight of propane or a battery, any add-ons like microwave or air conditioner, or food, linens, water or any other gear stored in the trailer.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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hbrient
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Joined: 25 May 2011 Location: Minnesota Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 12:37pm |
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I have kept my eye on RV Nation. I am trying to keep the weight down because the towing capacity is only 2000 lbs. I figure I will be much safer if I start with something below that weight. I am learning a lot about towing and I have never towed a trailer this size before - only small utility trailers. Still learning!
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tdrace
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Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 133 |
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 12:33pm |
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HAVE YOU CHECKED RV-NATION. THEY WILL DELIVER TO YOU. THEY MAY KNOW OF ONE. I DON'T THINK THEY MAKE THEM ANYMORE. BEST OF LUCK!
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2018 180 2010 FORD F150 V-8 equalizer e-2 hitch Sisters on the Fly #1569 |
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tdrace
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Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 133 |
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 12:31pm |
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WHAT KIND OF VAN DO YOU HAVE? MY 173 WEIGHS 2300 LBS.
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tdrace's
2018 180 2010 FORD F150 V-8 equalizer e-2 hitch Sisters on the Fly #1569 |
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hbrient
Newbie
Joined: 25 May 2011 Location: Minnesota Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 11:43am |
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I am looking for a light R-pod for weekend camping. My van should not tow much above 2000 lbs. so I am a little limited! I think that the R-pod 152 would fit us pretty well. I have seen a couple out there, but they are too far away (i.e., Washington, Florida)! I am in Minnesota and can travel to other states in the Mid-West. Contact me at 651-451-1861 or email at hbrient@gmail.com .
Happy camping! Update: No longer limited in tow capacity. I have a new van that can tow almost any R-pod! So now I will be looking around for 171, 177 and others!
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