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techntrek
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Topic: New tow vehicle - Chevy Suburban Posted: 23 May 2012 at 8:06pm |
Are you able to keep yours in V4 mode much? Most of the time I feel like I need to get out and push before it will go in and stay in the "economy" mode.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posted: 23 May 2012 at 4:35pm |
It must be a Chevy curse!
I had planned to pay off my truck in 6 months, but..... my well pump died along with the water heater along with some other assorted goodies Anyway 6 months turned into 12. It was a %$##@% paying for it, but once done, I really began to like it.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 23 May 2012 at 2:19pm |
My new drop shank is on its way, to be delivered on Tuesday. Hopefully I can make the switch before the weekend so I can finally do a test tow.
Of course now that I've got a new car payment, and parts on order, my well pump died on Friday which cost me $$$ to repair. Pump and wiring fried, probably by lightning.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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techntrek
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Posted: 18 May 2012 at 10:12pm |
Ha! You do have that option with that nice big open bed ... give me a call when you are ready to sell the Coleman.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posted: 18 May 2012 at 5:16am |
Well, I have to admit that I suspect my "county roads driving" is kind of a "sweet spot" for the TV. At 40-50mph it seems to get the best mileage. Above that, wind resistance starts pulling down the mpgs a bit. Again, 18 is about the worst I've ever gotten. I, too, have the HD trailering package and the factory hitch is a class 4 - 5000lbs or 10,500 with a WDH. I am beginning to consider a WDH - only because I am pushing the tongue limit of 500lbs, when fully loaded. With the HD suspension, the 1/2 ton truck actually is rated at 1700+ payload and only drops the rear about one inch. But, one the other hand, a small 5th wheel would be nice.......... $$$. |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 17 May 2012 at 9:21pm |
No worries, they use the same platform for all of their trucks. I have the RPO code for 17" 4-wheel disc brakes and they feel very firm. I had to move my pod onto my driveway yesterday so I could take some measurements - I need to order a new part to drop the ball on my Equalizer E2. While I only moved it down and up the driveway (about 1/5 of a mile total) I couldn't even tell the pod was back there. Can't wait to get the part I need so I can take it out on the road. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 16 May 2012 at 10:13pm |
Just an additional thought. When I bought our Suburban new in '93, it was suggested to get the 2500 instead of the 1500. Seems that the 1500 uses standard car brakes whereas the 2500 used heavier duty brakes and drive train. Don't know if that is still how they are made. Might want to check before buying. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 16 May 2012 at 9:55pm |
My wife would LOVE one of those silver tubes. Me, not so much.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Podsible Dream
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571 |
Posted: 16 May 2012 at 5:43pm |
Don't give the man too many ideas! Next thing he'll be joining one of those other forums all about those silver tubes (and we'll be looking' for a new Admin!)
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Chris and Walt
'10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 16 May 2012 at 1:06pm |
Put a boat behind the pod?
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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