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rfun ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Location: Nor Cal Status: Offline Points: 18 |
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We have a BMW X3... Our was delivered on Easter!!!
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Happy r trails to you.... until we meet AGAIN!!!
2005 BMW X3 2009 R-pod 171 Prodigy RF |
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Linda Faust ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 06 Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 123 |
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We have a 173 and pull with a 2009 Rav4 AWD V6 with factory tow package. Gas milage dropped from 24 to 8.5 mpg.
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RPod 171 Rav 4
Happy Camping, Ted, Linda & our labradorable Gracie |
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CheriMo ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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I have a Ford Escape Hybrid. We're hoping that the Escape can pull the rPod but according to Ford the Escape Hybrid is not rated to tow anything. We're going to do as much research as possible to figure out what could go wrong if we tried to tow an rPod with the hybrid engine. Does anyone else have any information about what could go wrong or what the possible issues could be for the hybrid engine and CVT transmission if you tried to tow an rPod?
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Cheri and George
plus the corgi crew Dudley and Taffy |
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joe&carol ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Location: Golden, CO Status: Offline Points: 126 |
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We pulled a 173 some 1200 miles from Ohio back to Colorado using a Chevrolet ZR-2, 2-dr Blazer. It has 6 cyl, is an automatic and is rated at 4700 lbs for towing. Because of the mountain altitudes, in the back of my mind, I've deducted 20% or 940 lbs to get a tow rating of 3760 lbs. At any rate, in coming back from Ohio, it seemed to pull hard at times, especially on long, steeper climbs and when driving into headwinds. The mileage on the Blazer dropped in half from 20 mpg to 9-10 for the duration of the 1200 mile trip. With the automatic, I never attempted to use the overdrive gear and just left it in 3rd. (In overdrive, it was constantly wanting to go to a lower gear anyway.)
At this point, the jury is still out, so to speak. We've now had the Blazer tuned up and had a transmission cooler installed. We already had a factory installed Class III hitch, but went ahead and had an equalizer put on the R-Pod tow bar as it does wonders in leveling everything. We now need to take another lengthy trip to see what effect, if any, these modifications have. We won't get a chance to do that for several weeks.
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wbillar ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 143 |
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I am using a Chevy 1500 extended cab truck. It has a a small V-8, with the towing package and pulls the trailer alright but my mileage has gone down to about 10 mi/gal.
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Bill
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TerryM ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Status: Offline Points: 633 |
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When a manufacturer rates a vehicle for towing there are a lot of factors used. Not the engine so much but gearing, brakes, what a tow bar is hooked to, type of transmission etc.
If you do tow the camper you MAY void your warranty also. Terry |
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Mark & Shelle ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Apr 2009 Location: Mt Airy, MD Status: Offline Points: 8 |
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We tow ours with a 1998 Ford Explorer 6 cyl. We get about 8-10 MPG depending on the terrain.
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Mark & Shelle, Mt Airy, MD
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K_Mac ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 10 May 2009 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 26 |
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2008 Mercury Mariner V6 FWD. I averaged about 11 mpg on the maiden voyage.
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4peas in a Pod ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Location: midwest Status: Offline Points: 19 |
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We will be pulling our 172 with a 2008 Toyota Sienna minivan!
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Evan and Jodie
Rpod 172 coming soon! Our tow: 2008 Toyota Sienna |
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tabkld93 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 22 May 2009 Location: Union, KY Status: Offline Points: 565 |
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Is anyone pulling the R-Pod with a VW Touareg?
We just bought a 2008 V6 that is rated to tow an amazing 7700lbs, but I don't believe it.
It has 280hp and 4 wheel disc brakes, but that is a lot of weight.
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