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mikepam
Newbie Joined: 30 Oct 2016 Location: MALE Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Posted: 21 Nov 2016 at 3:47pm |
I have a 2016 highlander with tow pkge @ #5k.....anyone else have this TV and any issues??
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furpod
Senior Member Joined: 24 Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 966 |
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If I was buying a Taco to tow, I would for sure get the towing package, which gives you a 6500 or 6800 pound tow capacity. Plus, of course, the tow package. Better cooling and gear ratios, etc.. |
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pjmjunior
Newbie Joined: 11 Jul 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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So I just pulled these numbers from the Toyota website:
GVWR: 5600lbs Curb weight: 4230lbs Which leaves you with a load capacity of 1370lbs. Tongue weight should be 10% (350lbs) of the trailer weight (3500lbs) for proper distribution so subtract this number from the load capacity. That leaves you with 1080lbs. Subtract the weight of two adults (350lbs) and you have an available load capacity of 730 lbs. To me, that seems like a sufficient number. Just my two cents... ~Peter |
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Lark
Senior Member Joined: 11 May 2010 Location: Mn Status: Offline Points: 259 |
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The Tacoma with the 3.5 L V6 is rated between 6500 and 6800 depending on model. I would consider it a good TV for any pod. The Hummer H3 was not a good tow vehicle from what I've hear from owners. Have fun and safe traveling
lark F-150 R-179 |
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PodChick72
Newbie Joined: 23 Apr 2012 Location: Pacific NW Status: Offline Points: 12 |
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I am towing with a 2015 Tacoma V6 in the hilly Pac NW and have been pleased with it. I previously had a Hummer H3. The difference is dramatic between the two. Tacoma handles the inclines better and, feels more stable overall. It has been enough tow rig for me, but then again, I only have the frame of reference of less not more capacity.
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Kristen
2012 RPod 172 2015 Toyota Tacoma |
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sabian9
Newbie Joined: 03 Jan 2016 Location: Ca Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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Thank you, I did indeed purchase a Ford f150 for the very reason you described. I think I will be happy with this. Now to get my R pod. See you on the road!
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Tomcamper
Senior Member Joined: 18 Dec 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Status: Offline Points: 140 |
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Does anyone tow with toyota 4Runner and what is experience please. Thanks tomcamper.
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Tomcamper
2016 4runner Dreampod 177 06 GMC Envoy |
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Lark
Senior Member Joined: 11 May 2010 Location: Mn Status: Offline Points: 259 |
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it's better to have a vehicle with a longer wheelbase and higher load cap. A trip to Alaska is a long distance with variable road conditions. I'd buy the most vehicle that you can afford. I've found that my R-179 seems to have a little less wind resistance than my R-171 had. I think its due to the different rear shape. I get a bit better mileage towing. From what I have read on this site over the past 5 years+, most everyone gets between 11 and 12.5 MPG while towing, regardless of the type of vehicle. Good luck and happy camping.
Lark F-150 2015 R-179 (my second pod)
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furpod
Senior Member Joined: 24 Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 966 |
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Our Expedition has a fairing, but studies done here years ago showed the drag is much or more of the problem as wind resistance.. The pod looks like air should just slide off the back and smooth out.. it doesn't, it's turbulent as all get out back there. I have towed behind a couple pods in the rain, no smooth/laminar flow at all. |
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Peggyquinn
Newbie Joined: 18 Jan 2016 Location: Fort Collins CO Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Does anybody use a wind deflector on their car to reduce wind drag? Does that improve your gas mileage?
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