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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Topic: New Tow Vehicle Posted: 28 May 2013 at 6:10pm |
Jackpod,
Which engine did you get in the Pathfinder? |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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JACKPOD
Newbie Joined: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Georgetown, TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 28 May 2013 at 6:39pm |
Charlie - it's a 3.6L 260 hp, V-6.
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Pam and Jack
Abby the Bichon RP 176 towed with 2013 Nissan Pathfinder |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 29 May 2013 at 7:51am |
Hard to say what number is the cutoff between short and long, but most truck chassis come in short and long versions. The longer the wheelbase the more stability you get when towing, because the trailer is less able to push the TV around.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Seanl
Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Posted: 29 May 2013 at 9:03am |
One thing that contributes to sway with the Rpod is that it is a short single axle trailer. The trailer rotates on the axle with little resistance. With a tandom axle trailer there is some rotational resistance caused by the fact that the wheels follow different arcs creating reistance to turning. Thats why an F150 can tow a 30 footer but will get sway with an Rpod. The distance that the trailer wheels are from the TV also makes a difference. It's all geometry and physics.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Posted: 29 May 2013 at 11:28am |
I was told if the trailer is able to rock from side to side that could lead to sway. That is a good reason to have tires designed for trailers with stiffer sidewalls. And the RPods having the wheels on the outside helps in keeping it stable from rocking. David
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 29 May 2013 at 10:17pm |
Which is also why the pod's tires should be filled to their max sidewall rating.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Colorado Travler
Newbie Joined: 31 Aug 2013 Location: Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Posted: 05 Sep 2013 at 11:03am |
We just towed our new 178 over 1800 miles including Colorado mountain passes at 45 mph and long stretches of interstate at 65 to 70 mph. Although the 6 cylinder Wrangler has a towing capacity of 3500, it is slightly under powered unless shifting often (we have a 6 speed manual) but with a stabilizer/anti sway hitch all is good. It certainly tracks well, even in high wind conditions. We do intend to add the axle riser to get another 3 inches of clearance to help in steeper campsites.
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Colorado Travler
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 05 Sep 2013 at 12:39pm |
Welcome. You can definitely see the extra length of the 178 in your shot.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 05 Sep 2013 at 12:49pm |
I like the idea of the storage front and rear with outside hatches. How is that working for you?
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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Colorado Travler
Newbie Joined: 31 Aug 2013 Location: Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Posted: 06 Sep 2013 at 1:36pm |
There is a bit more room under the R Pod than I expected and it is very cool to have access from both sides in the rear and the door side in the front as well as from under the front seats inside. I actually opened the front inside access hinged panels under the side seats, removed them and cut off about 1.25 inches on the side toward the front cushion. I then placed in an additional wooden cross brace for the support under the cut off portion and replaced the panels. It made it easy to open the side seat panels while the front one is still in place and not scrape against the front cushion.
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Colorado Travler
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