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    Posted: 06 Sep 2016 at 8:04pm
We picked up our new trailer at Holiday South RV in South Fork, CO. If everything else goes as smoothly as the purchase and delivery, we will be truly happy campers. We love our new R Pod.
My wife and I are going through the process of setting up the new space. We had been camping in our pop up for 25 years and had a routine. If others wanted to share how they allocate their storage space we would appreciate it. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Aug 2016 at 8:03pm
StephenH, you are correct - should have been clearer, IX 2000 - I have same issues as you.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Aug 2016 at 7:28pm
Originally posted by mcarter

We have a single 20 propane tank, a single 12 volt battery and have a Generac 2000 mounted on a Trailer Tray A-frame cargo carrier (from etrailer) over battery and propane tank at front. Only issue with Generac has been with running AC and Micro at same time.

What kind of microwave do you have that you can run it on the Generac iX2000? With the Dometic convection microwave in our R-Pod, every time the magnetron starts up, the microwave resets itself. I can't run the microwave, even with nothing else running even though I am able to run the AC.
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We have a single 20 propane tank, a single 12 volt battery and have a Generac 2000 mounted on a Trailer Tray A-frame cargo carrier (from etrailer) over battery and propane tank at front. Only issue with Generac has been with running AC and Micro at same time.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Aug 2016 at 7:56am
Originally posted by ribet

This is a question about warranty forms that came in the packet with my RPod.  Do I have to fill out each one to have a warranty on them?  I seems to me that the factory would keep this information on the building of my Pod.

I believe you are referring to the individual appliance warranty cards included in the packet of manuals. Those register you as the owner with each individual manufacturer, not FR. You should fill those out and mail them. Don't expect the dealer to do this. He's too busy selling other campers.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2016 at 11:48pm
Originally posted by ribet

This is a question about warranty forms that came in the packet with my RPod.  Do I have to fill out each one to have a warranty on them?  I seems to me that the factory would keep this information on the building of my Pod.

Well, this is something that is normally done by the dealer. They get paid for prep of the unit and I believe taking care of the warranty cards is one of the things the dealer usually does. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2016 at 10:41pm
This is a question about warranty forms that came in the packet with my RPod.  Do I have to fill out each one to have a warranty on them?  I seems to me that the factory would keep this information on the building of my Pod.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2016 at 10:37pm
Welcome! Congrats on your new POD (soon!). The info on this forum is invaluable! We've learned a lot! Happy trails!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2016 at 10:28pm
Yes, the battery rack will accommodate 2 group 24 size batteries. It's the 3rd season for us with our 178 and still have a single bottle of propane and a single group 24 battery. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2016 at 9:01pm
Thanks for sharing your opinions and experience. My wife and I are learning lots by reading all the posts. The owners network seems fantastic. 
Does the front battery rack on the 178 accommodate two batteries in boxes or does the frame need to be modified?
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