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GaRedneck81
Senior Member Joined: 24 Nov 2010 Location: Kennesaw, Ga. Status: Offline Points: 158 |
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Using a Chevy Z-71 Extended cab pickup with the 350(5.7) V-8. Not sure what the gas mileage is; but who cares ? Got to get it there.....can't do much about it. Don't even feel it back there. The dealer installed a sway bar as part of the deal; threw in a brake controller also.
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GaRedneck81
U.S.Navy-Retired Heavy Chevy 5.7 liter RP-172 Kennesaw, Ga. |
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shenandoah
Newbie Joined: 14 Feb 2010 Location: Woodstock, VA Status: Offline Points: 26 |
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I'd like to say that I am now upgrading from a 2.7 liter, 4 cylinder to a 4.0 6 cylinder. Currently I drive a toyota tacoma access cab, but, as of this week I have decided to sell it and upgrade to the double cab, 4.0, TRD Off Road. Should be more than enough to pull my pod, than my current vehicle. How sad it is to give up one for another. I have been treated very well by my 2.7. But times have changed and I need more power. With a towing capacity of 6400 pounds, my new 4.0 toyota tacoma should treat me very good. Roswell, New Mexico here I come. Thanks to the, powers that be, that allow me to do what I want.
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postalpanzer
Newbie Joined: 06 Jun 2010 Location: Akron Ohio Status: Offline Points: 35 |
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does anyone have the new 181g it is heavier I would like to know what people are using to pull it
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waterlover63
Newbie Joined: 15 Nov 2010 Location: SW Ohio Status: Offline Points: 28 |
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I've got the 182g. Pulling with an 04Colorado extend cab, 5cyl, auto, 4wd.
Due to seriously poor timing on my part, I've only pulled it to my home which is 20 miles from the dealer. However - I had no trouble with that wee bit o' pulling :) |
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Kathy
SW Ohio 2011 R-Pod 182g 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 3 or more dogs (dependent on foster situation) |
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Jestforpun
Newbie Joined: 23 Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 15 |
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We were going to pull our R-pod 172 with my Chrysler mini van because that's what they said would be okay, but after looking at the costs to beef up the radiator and other modification for a car with 55,000 miles on it, we traded it in for a Chrysler Town and Country with a towing package.
It pulls very nicely at about 10 mpg, so if gas prices go up we may be stuck in Florida for a while. Oh well, I could live with that - it's cold in Wisconsin right now.
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The Jester Queen, traveling with her husband, Left Brain and their cat, She Devil. Follow their adventures at http://lifeinacannedham.blogspot.com
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Lark
Senior Member Joined: 11 May 2010 Location: Mn Status: Offline Points: 259 |
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A consideration as far as a TV is how often and how far are you going to be towing? If you are going to take long trips often, I would consider a larger vehicle with a higher tow rating. If you are only going to go a couple 100 miles or so, and use it less often just about anything will work. Mountains of course are a different story. Power and strong brakes are needed. remember that you should not go down a mountain any faster than you went up. Lark F-150 R171 |
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Kenn
Senior Member Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Location: Fort Drum, NY Status: Offline Points: 612 |
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I was thinking about an F-550 with a WDH. I would like to make sure that I have enough towing capability to pull the 176 in any situation.
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2010 RPOD 176 (Silly-POD), 2011 Forest River Stealth 2612, and 2014 Forest River XLR 380AMP |
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VenturaTom
Newbie Joined: 10 Oct 2009 Location: Ventura, CA Status: Offline Points: 34 |
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Well...been a while since i've been here...and since the Pod was out, but will be again and soon
Changed tow vehicle... got a 2006 Dodge Ram MegaCab with the Cummins Turbo-Diesel....we'll see how this works out! ;) |
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2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab
Cummins 5.7L Turbo-Diesel R-Pod 177 Owner Former VW Camper then Tent/Dirt Camper |
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David and Danette
Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2009 Location: Fort Myers Status: Offline Points: 317 |
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Ventura Tom Its to good to see you back. You should have enough power with the Cummins Turbo Diesel, as long as you do not over load your trailer. David and Danette
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2010 Jeep Liberty |
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GaRedneck81
Senior Member Joined: 24 Nov 2010 Location: Kennesaw, Ga. Status: Offline Points: 158 |
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Oh yeah Ventura Tom, with the Cummins Turbo Diesel you should be able to tow your R-pod and house and garage with you.....you probably have about 600 ft lbs. of torque. Happy hauling !
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GaRedneck81
U.S.Navy-Retired Heavy Chevy 5.7 liter RP-172 Kennesaw, Ga. |
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