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    Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 7:57pm
Thanks for the A/C weight as I might consider putting one on our 177 in the future if we decide to go south in our camping adventures in the future.  We have had a few occasions since we purchased our 2011 rpod where A/C would have been beneficial, yet often times we find ourselves at places where no electricity is available, so it becomes a moot issue when we camp in national parks/national forest campgrounds and the like.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 6:39pm
Ditto!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 3:24pm
Between 90 and 100#
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jan 2017 at 2:19pm
Anybody have a guestimate of what the AC unit weighs????
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 10:52am
Originally posted by ronahue

This URL will take you to an excellent page with a calculator and some explanations of towing capacity.

http://changingears.com/rv-sec-calc-trailer-weight-tt.shtml



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2017 at 5:57pm
I'm tracking tecntrek, point taken.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2017 at 5:51pm
Originally posted by mcarter

I think 80% is a good figure, hard to put 500-700 pounds of stuff in an R-Pod.  

You'll easily hit 1000 pounds with everything you add including a full tank of water, clothes, food, chairs, propane, battery, A/C.  The last few things are usually not included in the sticker weight on the pod (the A/C will be included if it was factory installed, but not if it is was added by the dealer).

80% is a good figure, though.   
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2017 at 4:41pm
Thanks, I understand "tow capacity" exactly. No fear.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2017 at 4:19pm
Originally posted by mcarter

I think 80% is a good figure, hard to put 500-700 pounds of stuff in an R-Pod. I have hoses, filters, some tools, grill, kitchen supplies, bedding and clothes basically. I carry heavy items in bed of truck (coolers, water, more tools). I use truck space to haul the needed items for trip vice the norm stuff I need for TT. Constantly looking at what is in Pod and eliminating the stuff I never used. I like being prepared. I have an extra fresh water hose and a couple of different sewer lines, extension cords. Mostly small light weight stuff. The stuff I don't want to remove after every trip. I try to balance front to rear and side to side, really about common sense.

I fear you fail to count the cargo you carry in the truck as tow weight. The words "tow capacity" dont mean that as long as the weight isnt in the actual trailer being towed, dont count it. Everything you have in the vehicle, or trailer, including you driving, is cargo. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2017 at 8:51am
Appreciate all of the excellent recommendations and advice. We have a much better understanding.
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