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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
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Topic: Pictures of tow vehicles and trailers Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 7:35pm |
If you come to North Carolina, please don't run the gray water out into the bushes. You would be in violation of state law. Please check the laws where you camp to see if dumping gray water is legal or illegal. In case you are wondering, campsites in NC have places for those in tents to do dishes. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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jcat5150
Newbie Joined: 15 Jul 2017 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 5:26pm |
I'm with Capt Kidd. I just completed my second trip with our RP180 and I knew I would be staying with full hookups for a 3 day weekend and only going 80 miles in this case. Therefore, I didn't bother filling my fresh tank before blast off and I dumped both holding tanks prior to leaving. This is my second RV and I found the same sorts of experience with my old one too, very rarely did I go very far with much in the tanks. When dry camping I always ran my gray water out into the bushes via a garden hose (no different than tent campers dumping their dish/shower buckets) and/or could generally dump close to camp, if not at the camp exit.
As to towability, my Grand Cherokee Laredo with the 3.6 Pentastar is having no issues, save an undersized radiator due to not having the factory tow package. That will be remedied this winter (along with more trans cooling for cheap insurance).
Very happy with our 'pod in the early days of ownership. |
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Capt Kidd
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 18 Aug 2015 Location: Chico, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 212 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 4:56pm |
We towed our 179 behind my sister's Honda Pilot with no problem at all except for the gas mileage went way down.
As far as towing with 3 full tanks, we usually only fill the fresh water tank about half full and very seldom leave the park with full black and gray tanks. If you are concerned about the weight I would suggest carrying some of you heavier stuff in your tow rig.
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theskyking
Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 2016 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 4:33pm |
I've been lurking for a couple YEARS now, lol. Still debating trying to get a 176T and pull it with my 2002 4runner V6. The vehicle is rated for 5,000 lbs but when I tow my 4200lb boat, my car really isn't very happy. Anyone have comments?
Also, a question: looks like the r pod has a cargo carrying capacity (CCC) of around 1000lbs give or take. But, with 3 tanks - clean water and 2 dirty water - at about 30 gal each, that's almost 1000 pounds in water / waste ! How do people load up their gear AND have full tanks and not exceed the max weight of the r pod? Thanks!
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 5:56am |
Yeah didn't come with the package, so we added it the other day. It did come with the trailer backing assist with be trying that out right off and giving a report.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2630 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 11:56pm |
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 8:47pm |
It didn't come with one? The factory Ford controller is excellent and normally comes with the package.
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 6:15pm |
Just got the brake controller installed, will be towing soon!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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pngunme
Newbie Joined: 04 Aug 2017 Location: Nevada Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 4:49pm |
Check rpodadmin 's post at the top of this link http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3539&PN=63&title=pictures-of-tow-vehicles-and-trailers
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Dianna, Danny & Chester
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River Edition 2002 Toyota Tundra |
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jcat5150
Newbie Joined: 15 Jul 2017 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jul 2017 at 8:15pm |
'17 RP-180 from our maiden voyage last week. Towed behind our '13 GC Laredo. Handled it nicely but didn't like the hot weather (our car didn't come with the tow package - brake controller install was a real joy and this trip revealed we need more radiator - already in the works). Trailer performed flawlessly and is already slated for another trip in 3 weeks (to a prettier location than this "shakedown cruise")... |
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