Proud owner of a new 2017 176 in Denver Co

We just took delivery of our 2017 Rpod 176 for a family of four with two teenagers and just completed a three day maiden voyage.  Wow!  Love this thing.  The 14" added over previous year models widened the bunks to 42" and added a closet with three drawers below. Perfect for a family of seasoned tent campers wanting to graduate from the ground level to something better.  Everything worked out the gate (fingers crossed). Although we had a little trouble with the black water tank level indicator while at the campsite, a few twists and turns through the Rocky Mountains must have jostled free whatever was interfering with the sensor.

Wait..your me! 2014 Jeep JKU...2017 176...two teenagers...

Except your not me as I couldn't get the time of day from the dealer off I70. Went there three times and ultimately drove to Iowa. Buying experience was pretty sad actually.   We drove to Texas for our 1st getaway and the all night bird chirping was too much to sleep.

How did your jeep handle Loveland pass?

Derek

Originally posted by computerfixitguy Wait..your me! 2014 Jeep JKU...2017 176...two teenagers... Except your not me as I couldn't get the time of day from the dealer off I70. Went there three times and ultimately drove to Iowa. Buying experience was pretty sad actually.   We drove to Texas for our 1st getaway and the all night bird chirping was too much to sleep. How did your jeep handle Loveland pass? Derek

We had the same issue with "that" dealer and were left with no option but to buy out of state. We bought our's in Tyler TX.

My JK is heavily modified with 5.13 gears, 4.5" lift, custom bumpers and armor, 37" tires, chromalloy axles and weighs in at 6200 lbs fully loaded with crew and gear. And with the pod weighing in at 3250 lbs, I was worried about the engine and tranny watching the temps like a hawk. I hit 230 degrees in 3rd gear pushing 3500RPMs on a steep grade, switched to 4th and dropped down to 215 degrees pretty quickly.

We went up Poudre Canyon on our first trip, but will attempt Eisenhower tunnel at the end of this month when we visit Turquois Lake outside of Leadville. This weekend, we are heading up to Indian Peaks area outside of Nederland and there are some steep grades on that drive, but plan to go empty and fill up fresh water tank once at altitude. Hitting Grand Lake in early September too and will need to conquer Berthoud Pass.

We will have to synch up a trip and share mod stories, both Jeep and R-Pod related.

Best,
Matt

I just stayed in Tyler on Sunday with my 176.. birds were so loud I couldn't sleep at all.  That was an unexpected surprise.  Were going to the Ozarks tomorrow and then back do Littleton.  Next Thrusday we head to up by Yampa for four days.

Originally posted by Mountainrev We bought our 177 in Omaha.  Much cheaper than any Colorado dealer.  I'm closing in on two years, and no problems, so getting warranty work done on a trailer purchased elsewhere hasn't been an issue.  Enjoy our beautiful state in your new Pod!

Seeing your post, I called Omaha first but they couldn't deliver until late August. Very friendly and helpful though.

Do you have any campground recommendations?

I loved Chambers Lake, sites 32-34 have best views and privacy.

We also enjoy Dowdy lake and Turquois as well.