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Topic ClosedRPOD 180 - Event Date: 04 Feb 2017
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    Posted: 02 Apr 2017 at 11:55am
To all you r-pod owners that might be able to answer some of these questions I would be eternally grateful! I want to buy a new R-pod 180 but need to know if I would have any trouble pulling it with my 2002 v6 Toyota 4runner 4X4. Also do you think it's worth the money (or really needed) to add the E2 equalizer to it. How much MPG reduction on average might I expect from the current HWY 18mpg. Any other words of wisdom would be graciously accepted. Thank you! Bob, an excited (future) R-pod owner
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Originally posted by rmcdiarmid

To all you r-pod owners that might be able to answer some of these questions I would be eternally grateful! I want to buy a new R-pod 180 but need to know if I would have any trouble pulling it with my 2002 v6 Toyota 4runner 4X4. Also do you think it's worth the money (or really needed) to add the E2 equalizer to it. How much MPG reduction on average might I expect from the current HWY 18mpg. Any other words of wisdom would be graciously accepted. Thank you! Bob, an excited (future) R-pod owner

From my experience with a 172 and Honda Pilot you should be OK with the 4Runner. You won't be the first to the top of the hill but you'll get there. The V6 is a bit marginal at altitude but just take your time. Be sure to get a transmission temperature monitor and watch it. Don't tow in overdrive.

My recommendation is always to use the E2. It makes so much difference on the ride. Expect 10+/-2 MPG depending on conditions at 60MPH. Speed kills MPG.
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Useful info, Charlie! Thanks
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