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07-14-2018, 10:44 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 6
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New Owner- Many Questions
We are new owners of a 2015 179 and I have many questions, but I will start with just a few.
First, I am wondering if anyone is towing their R-Pod with a Toyota Tacoma or 4 Runner and how they feel about the performance.
Second, I am trying to determine the generator capacity needed to run the trailer while dry camping. I cannot find that information in the specs.
Third, our trailer did not come with an awning. I would love to hear what people have found to be the best option.
Many Thanks!
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07-14-2018, 10:56 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Upstate SC
Posts: 95
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from South Carolina! I'm sure there are r-pod owners that will chime in soon.
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07-14-2018, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,727
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2018 Tacoma has a tow rating of 6400 lbs, 4Runner is 5000. We tow a camper similar in size/weight to an R-Pod and our 2018 Tacoma tows it easily. We looked at R-Pods when downsizing to a 'couples camper' and liked them except for the unavailability of an electric awning.
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07-14-2018, 02:16 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lehuhn
Second, I am trying to determine the generator capacity needed to run the trailer while dry camping. I cannot find that information in the specs.
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You probably have a 13.5k a/c. You'll need at least a 2400w inverter generator, like the Yamaha 2400w inverter generator.
A 3000w inverter generator will let you run everything.
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07-15-2018, 08:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 852
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Welcome to the forum!!! Happy adventures to you with your new trailer!!
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07-30-2018, 01:15 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Alamogordo, NM
Posts: 34
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If you haven't already been there, try the R-pod owners forum. The forum is almost exclusively R-pod discussions and is run by R-pod owners. There has been extensive discussion of all your questions on it.
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08-12-2018, 12:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 2,303
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I tow an RPod 180 with a 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road V6. I have towed the trailer in the mountains of AZ, and to and from the CA coast. The Tacoma tows just fine for me. I have averaged about 14 mpg towing, btw. The only modification I have made is the addition of 500# Sumosprings to reduce the sag from the tongue weight.
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08-12-2018, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Greenbrier, TN
Posts: 124
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Personally if experiencing rear end sag, I would look at WDH systems versus adding to the lift capability of the rear. The WDH distributes weight across the axles more than compensating for a sagging rear axle. Personal choice, but facts show the equal weight distribution is way to go.
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08-12-2018, 04:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 2,303
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hardly need a WDH with slightly less than 300# tongue weight. The trailer towed just fine without the sumosprings, just wanted to pick up an inch or so of sag. I have a sway control bar as well, though it is just a precaution, as the trailer tows well without it.
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08-12-2018, 05:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Greenbrier, TN
Posts: 124
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That's why I say it is a personal decision AZ Pete. Many options. I know my TW is 382 lbs, single battery, single propane tank. One genset with rack. I don't use a WDH either and do use a stabilizer.
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12-06-2018, 12:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Right Half of OR
Posts: 593
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'17 Tacoma crew cab 5' bed 3.5 V6 with trailer towing package pulling a 2015 179 HRE with no problems. I use a WDH and added a stabilizer to help with the single axle, but neither are absolutely necessary. On the twisty, steeper slopes of the Cascades and Blues in OR I have to work the throttle, but the power is there. Get about 14 mpg on the two lanes and about 12 mpg on the freeway. I am more comfortable with an extended mirror also.
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12-07-2018, 04:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Greenbrier, TN
Posts: 124
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PahaQue is a source for products from screen rooms, to keder rail awnings and even visors for the side, large selection of products.
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12-08-2018, 09:27 AM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,561
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Like Bikendan said about generators, 3k will do ya. In my case I bought a pair of 2k inverter generator you can tie together for 4k surge watts. Thing that's nice about that is each generator is only 50 lbs, easy to load and unload. My back isn't what is used to be.
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