Want to buy Rpod 152
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Topic: Want to buy Rpod 152
Posted By: hbrient
Subject: Want to buy Rpod 152
Date Posted: 27 May 2011 at 11:43am
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I am looking for a light R-pod for weekend camping. My van should not tow much above 2000 lbs. so I am a little limited! I think that the R-pod 152 would fit us pretty well. I have seen a couple out there, but they are too far away (i.e., Washington, Florida)! I am in Minnesota and can travel to other states in the Mid-West. Contact me at 651-451-1861 or email at mailto:hbrient@gmail.com - hbrient@gmail.com . Happy camping! Update: No longer limited in tow capacity. I have a new van that can tow almost any R-pod! So now I will be looking around for 171, 177 and others!
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Posted By: tdrace
Date Posted: 29 May 2011 at 12:31pm
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WHAT KIND OF VAN DO YOU HAVE? MY 173 WEIGHS 2300 LBS. ------------- tdrace's 2018 180 2010 FORD F150 V-8 equalizer e-2 hitch Sisters on the Fly #1569 |
Posted By: tdrace
Date Posted: 29 May 2011 at 12:33pm
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HAVE YOU CHECKED RV-NATION. THEY WILL DELIVER TO YOU. THEY MAY KNOW OF ONE. I DON'T THINK THEY MAKE THEM ANYMORE. BEST OF LUCK! ------------- tdrace's 2018 180 2010 FORD F150 V-8 equalizer e-2 hitch Sisters on the Fly #1569 |
Posted By: hbrient
Date Posted: 29 May 2011 at 12:37pm
| I have kept my eye on RV Nation. I am trying to keep the weight down because the towing capacity is only 2000 lbs. I figure I will be much safer if I start with something below that weight. I am learning a lot about towing and I have never towed a trailer this size before - only small utility trailers. Still learning! |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 29 May 2011 at 12:52pm
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I'm sorry, but with a tow capacity of 2000 pounds, you simply won't be able to tow any R-POD ready for camping. You should really be looking at a trailer of no more than 1100 pounds dry weight. Things carried inside your tow vehicle must also be considered while towing. That includes passengers and any gear you carry in the back. In addition, a trailer's stated dry weight does not include the weight of propane or a battery, any add-ons like microwave or air conditioner, or food, linens, water or any other gear stored in the trailer. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: hbrient
Date Posted: 29 May 2011 at 12:59pm
| Yes, I am aware of this. With the exception of things like the propane and battery, I am looking at towing the trailer dry with the occasional short distance to dump (filling up and dumping on site). This is the only way I could make this happen until I upgrade to a better towing vehicle. This is why I am looking for a bare minimum 152 which comes in under 2000 lbs. I have talked to some people that have done this and it seems feasible to me. Any other suggestions? |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 29 May 2011 at 8:40pm
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Make sure your rear shocks and springs are in tip top shape and add a cooler to your tranny. A weight distribution hitch would probably be a must for you also. Be sure your brakes are in good shape too. Terry PS: Don't use overdrive or your tranny might overheat. ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: hbrient
Date Posted: 29 May 2011 at 9:36pm
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OK, the rear shocks and springs are brand new on my van and good quality. I will be installing a transmission cooler as recommended by my mechanic. Luckily, I can manually downshift my van so that it does not try to stay in overdrive - so that is a relief. I was told that the trailer and its tongue wt are not significant enough to need a wt distribution hitch. I looked up some of the requirements and this does appear to be true. However, I do plan to have a sway bar at the very least. Plus electric brakes for the trailer! I hope I am on the right track and have been asking the right questions. I hope that this is not just wishful thinking!!! Thanks for your input!
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Posted By: ToddsPod
Date Posted: 29 May 2011 at 10:42pm
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I tow my 172 (dry weight 2220 lbs.) with my 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L V6. It didn't come with the tow package, but we had the dealer install a hitch when we bought it, knowing we'd use it someday. They are only rated at 2000 lbs without the tow package, but with the package they are at 3500 lbs. The only difference I could find is that the factory tow package includes suspension leveling and the hitch. The 2006 already has a tranny cooler (integrated with the radiator). I added leaf suspension helpers rated at +1500 lbs. which lifted the rear end about 1.5 inches. We've been towing the 172 for a year now without weight distributing hitch or sway control without any problems. I've toyed with the idea of adding another tranny cooler, and I probably will if we ever decide to take it on trips longer than a couple hundred miles. But for short trips it does quite well. Mileage in the 9-11 range going 55-65mph. Luckily there aren't a lot of ups and downs here in SE Texas. -------------  
'07 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Longbed QuadCab 4.7L V8 --- '10 Forest River R-Pod 172 |
Posted By: hbrient
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2011 at 10:04pm
Well...I am no longer looking for a 152. I just traded my VW Routan SE for a VW Routan SEL which has the tow prep. So now I can tow up to 3500 pounds!!!!!  Yeah! I got a super deal on the trade-in and overall it cost me less than it would have last year (when I bought the SE).Now I will be looking at almost all of the R-pod models to find just what I want. I am very excited to have more options! All advice was a appreciated! You all have helped me make the right decision! Thanks!
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Posted By: tdrace
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2011 at 11:04pm
Congrats!!  I can't wait to see what you pick!! ------------- tdrace's 2018 180 2010 FORD F150 V-8 equalizer e-2 hitch Sisters on the Fly #1569 |
Posted By: Tri-Pod
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 8:41am
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Good luck with your dream. Clark ------------- 2010 PR 176 sold 2012 replaced with 2013 SP 240 w outside kitchen 2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x2 5.7L V8 Me, My Honey, and Max our GSP |
Posted By: tpierce220
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 8:43am
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Good luck and have fun looking at the pods. ------------- Adventures with ¡Podtástic!--Life in a Forest River RPod 182G with Tim and Louis and our two cats, Desi and Lucy. Check our website at http://podtastic.info for information on our journeys. |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 11:53pm
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When we shopped for our 152 we found 2 listings in WI, one was Dick's RV and the other was Horn's RV. We ultimately went with Dick's because they replied in a timely manner and we were eager to get on the road and camp already! Horn's replied while we were on the road to WI to pick up from Dick's and we could've backed out at the last minute but all else being equal (well, except that the Horn's one included the microwave which we didn't care for anyways) we stayed with Dick's. If you do decide to look for the 152 again, Horn's might still have the 152 as their listings don't consistently show up in searches. We have a Subaru Outback V6 and our limiting factor is actually the hitch weight, otherwise we might have gone for the 172 to truly sleep 4. Right now the 152 sleeps 3, or 4 in a *very* cozy way. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: hbrient
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 8:53am
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I never thought about RV sites not listing everything they have available. I will keep that in mind as I search. It would be great to find one close to home (i.e., MN, WI, IA, IN, IL, MI, SD, ND, or OH). Thanks for the info!
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 5:16pm
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Wow, 3 or 4 in a 152, that is cozy! Make sure you post a dealer review in the review sub-forum. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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