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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Topic: new podder Posted: 27 Sep 2011 at 6:24pm |
Yep. You're right. We had a 23' trailer years ago and had the swing up wheel and was certainly very handy. Of coure the Rpod is much lighter but then again I'm much older.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 27 Sep 2011 at 5:37pm |
I replaced my jack with a swing-up model, too. Easier to hitch up sometimes when you are "this close" and just need to nudge it to the side a half-inch. I also don't worry about clipping the jack on a high speed bump.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 27 Sep 2011 at 1:19pm |
Thanks for the welcome. As I mentioned, I won't be taking delivery till next spring but will certainly mention how my "mods" are doing. Reread some of the suggestions and I went crazy on anticipation of ordering our rpod. Went to ebay and purchased some LED bulbs to replace the bulbs in the rpod. Seems to make a lot of sense to use low power LED's and get brighter light output. I was also thinking about replacing the jack up front with one that swivels and has a roller on it. Might be somewhat easier to "spot" our trailer in the location that it will be stored.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2011 at 1:10pm |
Welcome, CamperBob! Let us know what you think of the heat strip.
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 27 Sep 2011 at 12:09pm |
Thanks for the quick response. Will have the heat strip added. They are not expensive and looks like they can be quite handy.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 27 Sep 2011 at 9:24am |
In popups the heat strip is useless, a separate electric heater does much better. However, the pods are so well insulated, and small, that the heat strip is probably all you'll need even when its fairly cold out.
We added the memory foam and its much more comfortable. I can't speak to it being hot, we always sleep on/in sleeping bags which give some breathing room.
Welcome!
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 27 Sep 2011 at 9:04am |
I will be ordering a 2012 171 Hood River edition in the spring. This forum is a terrific resource for new pod owners. I have a few questions, however. I was wondering if anyone has had installed the heating strip that is an accessory for the A/C. Using it with full hookups seems to be another avenue to minimize propane usage. I realize this may not be totally adequate for winter camping but to take the chill off in the morning might be a useful addition. In reading the many posts on this forum I have made a list of useful mods to make when we take delivery. Also, has anyone had any concerns with the rather thin OEM mattress supplied. I am of average weight and in looking at a 171 at a dealers, I did lie down on the mattress. Not a lot of support. I have heard of adding memory foam to the top of the mattress, but I wonder if it sleeps rather "hot." The battery cutoff and a longer sewer pipe holder are on my addon list. I have also decided to add a second LP bottle and auto transfer switch. Not fun to run out of LP in the cool nights. Anyway, that all for now. Will have further questions as I continue to research. Thanks in advance for comments or suggestions.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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Hodge-PODge
Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539 |
Posted: 27 Sep 2011 at 8:03am |
Travelite - welcome from one transplanted "Tarheeler" to another!
Diane
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2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge
2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
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Podsible Dream
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571 |
Posted: 26 Sep 2011 at 6:35pm |
Welcome, Pod people! (can't believe that name was still available!) enjoy your new pod and the company of podders!
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Chris and Walt
'10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
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travelite
Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Foley, Al Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Posted: 26 Sep 2011 at 6:19pm |
I just join the group today, and I'm like you I'm looking for information. also, so I'm lurking now, Born in Hamlet NC and raise in Chester SC..........
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You know it time to clean the frigerator...When something close's the door from the inside.
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