Proud owner of a new 2017 176 in Denver Co

Originally posted by computerfixitguy One other weird and good thing. My rpod holds two batteries.   The Forest River ones don't. It's like buying a new truck and the red one really is different from the blue one. What I have yet to determine is the clearance because of the new axle. Derek

Not sure I follow on the battery tray comment. Although I only have one battery, the tray will easily accommodate two and it is made by forest river.

I bought and installed the axles risers which add 3.75" of clearance to the frame which places the ball height at about 22". The install was very simple with jack stands and wireless impact gun.

it's called a truckers bed according to my wife who found sheets. we tried sleeping two this weekend. My daughter is 10 and really tall. Her friend is probably the shortest girl in the 4th grade and 35 pounds. They both fit, but a short railing keeping the sleeping bag on the bunk is something I'm going to build.

My son is 13 and he's friend is also smaller. There was no way they both would fit.

Originally posted by ozon8r 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. For anyone in the Rocky Mountain region, definitely look at Chamber Lake CG, sites 32, 33, or 34 (ours).  Some of the best lakeside campground views in Colorado. Loaded up, we weighed in at 3250 lbs (just gear and empty tanks) and the 2014 Jeep Wrangler made easy work pulling it to our campsite at 10,000'.  While I definitely felt the Rpod, the engine and tranny temps stayed well within the normal range I see daily driving with no load on the hitch. We are looking forward to at least three or four more trips before the end of the season and the kids can't wait (but wished it had wifi). Cheers! Matt

Originally posted by COSPod   While on the topic of CO campgrounds.. if anyone knows of a dump station around Glenwood Springs would love to know (or Carbondale more specifically).  So far I've only found one, and it's baffling to me that the cost is $20!!

We've run into that same scenario.  There just doesn't seem to be any dump station in that area.  I called one campground in Glenwood that supposedly allows public dumping for a fee (perhaps that's the one you used), but they were so rude on the phone that I didn't bother.  We happen to know the owners of the KOA in Carbondale so they have allowed us to dump there for free when not camping there, but I don't think that's an option for the general public.

The CDOT rest stop in Edwards has a very nice dump station, which I've used several times.  I believe the one in Rifle has one as well.  But nothing in the Glenwood Springs/Carbondale area.  Very frustrating.

Thats exactly what I did, but A.C Nielsen transferred my 176 to their Iowa store.   Very nice people although I didn't get any keys to my trailer.  Neither did someone else because I had theirs.  I find it odd that the 176 isn't offered in Colorado (because its not made in Oregon) and I would be forced to go get one.   There is no reason to go to Omaha ever, but if you do they have the best Zoo in the world.  I am a member to be a supporter.  Its fantastic.