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Topic: Whats pulling your RPod Posted: 20 Sep 2009 at 8:59am |
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2009 at 2:39pm |
We tow our 171 with a Ford Ranger w/ tow package. I believe we are rated to pull 4,000 lbs. The truck has no problems on level ground, but you can definitely tell you're pulling something up long hills. Tachometer goes from 2k rpm to 3k uphill.
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2009 at 12:54pm |
I bought my 171 with my new Toyota Highlander, V6, 4x4, 5k towing in mind. However, I needed to get wiring done on the Highlander and a brake controller so I used my 07 Tundra, 5.7, 4x4 to pick up the 171 and I'm continuing to tow with the Tundra. Its a longbed with ARE topper which provides lots of covered storage space and still has room for as many as 6 people to ride. I'm getting 11 to 12mpg and have plenty of power when needed. Based on readings on this site, I began thinking the Highlander may get no more MPG than the Tundra so why make the change - the only problem is finding parking spaces for the Tundra - its a few inches over 21 feet long making the combination approx 40 feet.
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Sep 2009 at 9:22pm |
We bought the POD because it was cute and had so much for a small trailer, but we also didn't want to buy a bigger vehicle, we had a Chrysler Pacifica that was supposed to be able to pull about 3500 lbs. We pulled the 173 twice with it and decided it was just not a good match. The mileage went down to 6.5 miles per gallon and it really struggled on even the smaller hills on the highway. God was good to us and placed a Dodge 2500 Ram Van in our path and we were able to get it at a reasonable price, so now we use a 12 passenger van to pull the Pod and have lots of room for other toys and fun things to take with us. We went out this past weekend to Wichita Falls for the Hotter-than-Hell and had a great time and the van pulled it with ease. The gas mileage was better than the Pacifica but even if it hadn't been, it was better having a V8 with some power to pull our Pod around easily. There may me some V6 vehicles that will pull it well, but I think we will stick with the V8 and feel more secure..... We did have a great time and have yet to see another POD in our travels.....
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Sep 2009 at 2:38pm |
We will be using a RAV4 V6 with factory tow package for our 171.
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yizit
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Aug 2009 at 3:51pm |
There is a lot to consider when figuring how much a tow vehicle can handle. Not only do you have to consider the weight of the trailer, but also anything you put into it and what you put into your tow vehicle. Here is a web site that explains GVWR:
http://www.rversonline.org/ArtWtandBal.html |
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Former owner of 2009 172 Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek C190Popular |
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Aug 2009 at 1:18pm |
When we purchased the Tucson - we never had in mind towing anything, it has been a pure joy to drive and has been ultra reliable.
I was shocked to see that it was rated at 2,000, probably reasonable for a smal 2.7 l. V6 I guess we need new wheels first, R-Pod second. Considering a Honda Pilot. Thanks. Denis |
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Aug 2009 at 12:53pm |
We're using a Toyota Rav4 (6 cylinder). No problems ....
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gmandual
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Aug 2009 at 12:39pm |
Denis,
Unfortunatly all of the RPods (including the 150's) are going to be beyond the capabilities of the Tucson to tow. The lightest 150 is 1937lb's unloaded base weight. And have a feeling that the tongue weight 240lb is going to be way over what the vehicle can handle.
There is no way you are going to be able to tow an R-Pod with a Hyundai Tuscon safely and without doing possible damage to the Tow vehicle.
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Aug 2009 at 11:19am |
Wondering if anyone knows how a Hyundai Tucson 2.7 V6 4WD would do with the R-Pod ?
It is rated for 2,000... Regards to all. Denis |
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