R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > Non-pod Discussion Forums > General non-pod discussion
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: New tow vehicle
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedNew tow vehicle

 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
Author
Message
blimey View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 15 Aug 2016
Location: OHIO
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 102
Direct Link To This Post Topic: New tow vehicle
    Posted: 29 Dec 2016 at 6:24pm
Picked up a new tow vehicle a few weeks ago. First time I have owned a truck as a daily driver being a diehard sports car guy. 
 The end of model year deals were just to hard to resist. 

2016 F150 3.5 ecoboost. 4x4. Sport package. Also has the pro trailer assist  And the trailer package option. 7000 gvw. 

Back to Top
Leo B View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 13 Jan 2012
Location: Lyndonville, VT
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4508
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Dec 2016 at 8:15pm
Nice looking truck!
Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
Back to Top
hogone View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 09 Apr 2013
Location: St. Louis
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1041
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 6:16am
awesome tow vehicleThumbs Uphogone
Jon & Pam
2013 RP177
2010 F150
2017 HD Streetglide
2009 HD Lowrider
CHEESEHEAD
Back to Top
Bama Pod View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie
Avatar

Joined: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Huntsville AL
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 89
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 7:00am
Love our F150 platinum.  Tows the pod no problem.
Bama Pod
Huntsville, AL

2017 Ford F250
2017 Airstream 26U
Back to Top
mjlrpod View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 27 Sep 2016
Location: Massachusetts
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1214
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 10:16am
I just signed on a new/used 2015 Nissan Frontier w/15000 miles. They say it can pull 6500 #'s. Not quite the beast you got, but it'll get the job done with a 4.0L V6. I'd include a photo, but i evidently don't have permission. " Mom? can i please post a photo on a camping forum?"  "Pleeease" 
2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
I'll be rpodding
Back to Top
texman View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 24 Jul 2014
Location: TeXas
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 446
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 12:07pm
+1 on the half ton pickups for the pod. 

My TV is a 2015 tundra 4x4 5.7ltr v8.  This is my third Tundra.  I grew up on Chevy and Fords.  I have always had 1/2 ton size pickups and just prefer the size and capabilities.  gas mileage is decent and as i have said, it has to work some towing the pod.  My truck has the short 6.5ft bed, but he room is nice for all the stuff you end up carrying on trips. i added a bed cover, which is nice for locking all the stuff up and keeping it dry.
 I get 17mpg highway and 15 city, without the pod and about 12 mpg with.  The tow ratings, tran coolers, tow mode, gvwr is all well documented.  i am not at maximum capacity with the pod, but that is the point. It is a much more enjoyable experience for me when the TV  is not having to work at the max output to take a trip.  And, i know i have extra capacity for the surprises that arise out on the road and the back roads.  I am more of boondocker as well. 

just the 2 cents worth.

TexmanSmile
TexMan 2015 182g
2018 Sequoia
TexManMods
Back to Top
blimey View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 15 Aug 2016
Location: OHIO
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 102
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 8:54pm
Originally posted by Bama Pod

Love our F150 platinum.  Tows the pod no problem.

I was eyeing your truck at the Pod delivery. Wink So far I'm very happy with mine. Starting to get used to driving a big truck. Our Dakota was much smaller. This one wouldn't fit in the garage next to my wife's car Confused
I ended up parking it in the part of the garage I keep my british cars in because it is set back an additional 4-5 inches. You can't walk around it with the door down.When it gets warm I need to rearrange the garage and shop area.
 We planned on building a pole barn this year but bought the Rpod with the money instead. Tongue The barn will need to wait a few more years.
Back to Top
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9059
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Dec 2016 at 10:40pm
Originally posted by mjlrpod

I'd include a photo, but i evidently don't have permission. " Mom? can i please post a photo on a camping forum?"  "Pleeease" 

What issue are you seeing?  You should be able to post a pic.  Make sure it isn't too big.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
mjlrpod View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 27 Sep 2016
Location: Massachusetts
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1214
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 1:41pm
Ok, it appears that if i reply to you, i get an option to upload a photo. But if i just use quick post (my normal post method) i guess it doesnt support photo upload. I'm gonna try it and see if this works. This photo is before the tonneau cover was installed. got a nice tri-fold hard shell locking cover now.

2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
I'll be rpodding
Back to Top
mjlrpod View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 27 Sep 2016
Location: Massachusetts
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1214
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Dec 2016 at 1:42pm
ok, it worked. I was doing it wrong i guess. I was using quick reply to post, and it didnt allow me to upload a photo.

2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
I'll be rpodding
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz