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poppin_fresh
Mar 13, 2014Explorer
I dont have an R-Pod, but my 18SB hybrid is a similar weight (but much higher tongue weight) and I have been towing it with my Chevy Traverse which does just fine. The Traverse is rated for up to 5200lbs towing (key words are "up to")which is quite a bit more than a typical minivan or small SUV.
I wont lie and tell you a Traverse is a towing monster, but it does just fine even here in Vermont on our hilly roads. The only time I feel its a little underpowered (but never unsafe) is on the big hills on the interstate at speed. Even then, I'm sure the guy in the 1/2 ton truck in front of me pulling a 30+ foot TT is probably feeling the same way.
I wont lie and tell you a Traverse is a towing monster, but it does just fine even here in Vermont on our hilly roads. The only time I feel its a little underpowered (but never unsafe) is on the big hills on the interstate at speed. Even then, I'm sure the guy in the 1/2 ton truck in front of me pulling a 30+ foot TT is probably feeling the same way.
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