New owner of old Rpod

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   Rejoining the RV life after a long hiatus.  I started by getting a new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe, followed by a previously owned 2011 R-Pod 177.  Not quite ready to hit the road though chomping at the bit!  Grew up in a family that loved to camp, moving from tents to campers to motor home.RVing mostly solo for now.  
I'm a little rusty but I'm sure it will come back.  First time trying to back it into my very tight yard spot, my spotter said, "You've done this before haven't you?"  .  
Will likely have a question or two soon while I personalize this thing.  Already ordered rear stabilizers since it only has front mounted stabalizers. There is an empty spot where other pictures of this model show a microwave, so guessing that was an "option". Will probably stick an air fryer there anyway since I stopped using microwaves.  Replaced the cheesy mattress with a much thicker and definitely more comfy one.  Would like to replace the seat cushions in the dinette too but that may be more challenging. 
The extremely limited storage is a bother so any suggestions are welcome.
Any "gotcha's" to share about this particular vintage model?

Full disclosure:  The photo is AI enhanced.  Picture was taken on my ratty looking yard which I wasn't inclined to share . The AI enhanced the trailer to but its mostly true to form, but a bit more weathered and I'm also working on removing the peeling decals.

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albertj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18 Aug 2025 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote albertj Report Post Quote Reply Topic: New owner of old Rpod Posted: Yesterday at 10:24pm
	Rejoining the RV life after a long hiatus. I started by getting a new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe, followed by a previously owned 2011 R-Pod 177. Not quite ready to hit the road though chomping at the bit! Grew up in a family that loved to camp, moving from tents to campers to motor home. RVing mostly solo for now. I'm a little rusty but I'm sure it will come back. First time trying to back it into my very tight yard spot, my spotter said, "You've done this before haven't you?" . Will likely have a question or two soon while I personalize this thing. Already ordered rear stabilizers since it only has front mounted stabalizers. There is an empty spot where other pictures of this model show a microwave, so guessing that was an "option". Will probably stick an air fryer there anyway since I stopped using microwaves. Replaced the cheesy mattress with a much thicker and definitely more comfy one. Would like to replace the seat cushions in the dinette too but that may be more challenging. The extremely limited storage is a bother so any suggestions are welcome. Any "gotcha's" to share about this particular vintage model? Full disclosure: The photo is AI enhanced. Picture was taken on my ratty looking yard which I wasn't inclined to share . The AI enhanced the trailer to but its mostly true to form, but a bit more weathered and I'm also working on removing the peeling decals.
	2011 R-Pod RP177 (b. Aug 2025!) 2025 Santa Fe SEL Thousand Trails member Widower