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    Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 3:58pm
Originally posted by aram1948

Our vehicle did in fact overheat on one occasion but that was due to a bug screen attached to front end my son took it off and it ran much better evidently the air was not getting through.  Smile


You will have that when the screen gets full of bugs. Cooler and radiator full of bugs gives the same result. Give them some attention when cleaning the TV and life is good.
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Posts: 1 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 12:36pm
We just bought a new one and our Vehicle 2013 escape has a towing capacity of 3600 pounds and even built-in hitch.  The dealer said we had enough to tow the r pod.  Mt wife and son picked it up in Atlanta go and the towing was great and no problems.  You may also want to buy a transmission cooler to add to that which I suspect is very cheap.  Our vehicle did in fact overheat on one occasion but that was due to a bug screen attached to front end my son took it off and it ran much better evidently the air was not getting through.  Smile
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Posts: 57 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jul 2013 at 7:18pm
Originally posted by g4royce

Good to hear that everything is getting done and that FR is willing to help Smile

Let us know how the install turns out Smile

Cutie-Pod is home from the RV doctor with a reglazed window. I was told there was approx a 2 inch gap in the glazing. Confused

It's the same window and to me all I see differently is the rubber trim has been changed out. No drain holes but I'm hopeful the fix is final and does the trick. Still thoroughly impressed that FR agreed to cover the costs.

Here's the window post installation.
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 12:53am
Those EZ-up style of pop-up tents are our preferred camp shelter (and elsewhere).  You look like you have everything you need for camp - just add campfire and beer.
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Posts: 57 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 12:19am
Here's a picture from a recent outing to a local campground called Sooke River Campground. It was a fall back location for us as the first location (Sooke Pot Holes) was full when we arrived.



You can see the recall light kit that was recently installed and if you look closely, the Cutie-Pod (my first mod) sticker on the back. I've removed most of the decals from the back and front. 

I don't have the side tent but picked up the 10 x 10 ft gazebo at Wal-Mart and am pretty happy with it's functionality.  I picked up a 9x12 ft mat today at Costco to complete the outdoor space.

All in all a great outing. It was myself, my dog, my friend, his wife and their dog (pictured) for this trip. Cozy but not problematic for space. 

The next trip is in a couple of weeks; the first outing with my wife and baby (they've been out of town). Now that I (hopefully) have figured out the general ins and outs of the camper I am excited to introduce them to the great experience of r-pod camping!
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Posts: 335 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2013 at 3:46pm
Good to hear that everything is getting done and that FR is willing to help Smile

Let us know how the install turns out Smile
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Posts: 57 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Jul 2013 at 2:37pm
UPDATE:

I now have the light kit installed courtesy of FR and the local dealership. It took a bit of time to get the process going and the dealership has only been carrying the line for a couple of years so the recall work was new to them. All in all it looks pretty good and I'm happy to have that off the to do list.

FR has also agreed to cover the rear window leak repair. Interestingly, the dealership explained (or tried to) that the leak is a result of the window glaze and not the seal. FR is still okay with covering the costs but as a result, the dealership has to have the window sent out to be re-glazed locally.

I had to google what window glaze meant as my first thought was glaze as in the icing on a doughnut but it's not like that... It's the way the window is mounted into it's frame. 

This might be a different way of explaining the known issue of the leak, or something different. Either way I am happy that FR stepped up and offered to support their product even though I am a) not the original owner b) the camper was imported from the US to Canada and c) the camper is now 4 years old. Now that's great customer service!
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I've got a Prodigy P2 brake controller mounted below the steering wheel.  Plug and play device, I hardly know it's there.
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Posts: 57 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Jun 2013 at 9:16am
Originally posted by jeep_pod

I am also on the Island. My Jeep rated to tow 3500 lbs seems to tow the pod fine. It is a stick shift with 32 inch tires and the stock 3.8 V6.



Great to meet another islander! Are you using a brake controller? I know a number of other members are towing with 3500# capacity but notice it when having to tackle the bigger hills or higher speeds.
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I am also on the Island. My Jeep rated to tow 3500 lbs seems to tow the pod fine. It is a stick shift with 32 inch tires and the stock 3.8 V6.


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