RPOD 180
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Topic: RPOD 180
Posted By: rmcdiarmid
Subject: RPOD 180
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2017 at 11:55am
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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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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2017 at 1:30pm
Welcome to the group!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: rmcdiarmid
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2017 at 1:52pm
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2017 at 2:17pm
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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Charlie
Northern Colorado
OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD
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Posted By: rmcdiarmid
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2017 at 5:19pm
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Useful info, Charlie! Thanks
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