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Accessories like the battery, water and sewer hoses are supplied by the dealer.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Very interesting, funny and sarcastic (I can take it) replies. We owned another older camper and the quality was far superior but I guess when you go with lightweight you sacrifice.
I wasn't suggesting Forest River made the hoses, just that they included a cheap one.
We are indeed average sized people and from what I've read others have had similar problems with the cushions.
Oh, and Codycountry.....don't need any suggestions on what else to do in bed. Some of us like to watch tv in bed as a means of resting after other activities. 😉

1. I can't help you much on this one. Perhaps you should find other activities when in bed, and watch TV from a different location.

2. Some folks buy aftermarket mattresses. We have a memory foam topper on ours, and now our Rpod bed is the most comfortable bed we own. Seriously. Better than our high dollar pillow tops in our home.

4. I do not believe Forest River makes black water hoses, but I will be on the lookout for that problem. Our 2013 177 is still not showing those signs.

5. Yep, we use our sink to store shampoo and soap, or tooth brushes. Sometimes I just like to wash my hands there or turn it on just to watch the water run.

6. Strange. Why do your couch cushions move? Perhaps you are not as much "average sized" as you think you are. Ours stay put without any Velcro. That would be annoying so I guess you just need lots more velcro.

7. What I hate about the air conditioner is when it is hot inside and it's NOT making any noise. Which means we are camped with no electricity and it's HOT inside the Rpod. I love the sound and feel of cold air coming into a hot camper.

Don't worry, be happy.

Sell it and find something that makes you Happy, if that is possible.

Merry Christmas one and all!

The pod is, by design, small, light, inexpensive. You don't get Fort Knox on wheels with that.

#3 we had a similar problem it is most likely the electrical cable to the slide and appliances getting caught on the kick board behind the piece of trim under the fridge. This would force the trim board out when the slide was open. I removed the trim and adjusted the wire ties several times until I got it just right then replaced the trim. Since then no problem.

Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179
2022 Nissan Frontier

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Jpntime Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 28 Jan 2015 Location: Nv Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Topic: One Month In Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 10:09pm
	The rpod is like a jeep some people love them for what the are and others can't stand them I love them
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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 7:58pm
	Accessories like the battery, water and sewer hoses are supplied by the dealer.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 3:45pm
	Ha! Good one!!
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	Very interesting, funny and sarcastic (I can take it) replies. We owned another older camper and the quality was far superior but I guess when you go with lightweight you sacrifice. I wasn't suggesting Forest River made the hoses, just that they included a cheap one. We are indeed average sized people and from what I've read others have had similar problems with the cushions. Oh, and Codycountry.....don't need any suggestions on what else to do in bed. Some of us like to watch tv in bed as a means of resting after other activities. 😉

Grandpa Hiker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Jan 2015 Location: Martinsville, V Online Status: Offline Posts: 143	Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 6:22am
	I agree with codycountry. Sell it and find something that makes you happy. Life is way to short to not be happy.
	Rob & Becky 2014 Ford Explorer 3.5 SOHC V6 2015 R-179 Pod aka Piddle Pod "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain!!"

codycountry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Jan 2014 Location: Wyo Online Status: Offline Posts: 168	Posted: 22 Dec 2015 at 10:48pm
	1. I can't help you much on this one. Perhaps you should find other activities when in bed, and watch TV from a different location. 2. Some folks buy aftermarket mattresses. We have a memory foam topper on ours, and now our Rpod bed is the most comfortable bed we own. Seriously. Better than our high dollar pillow tops in our home. 4. I do not believe Forest River makes black water hoses, but I will be on the lookout for that problem. Our 2013 177 is still not showing those signs. 5. Yep, we use our sink to store shampoo and soap, or tooth brushes. Sometimes I just like to wash my hands there or turn it on just to watch the water run. 6. Strange. Why do your couch cushions move? Perhaps you are not as much "average sized" as you think you are. Ours stay put without any Velcro. That would be annoying so I guess you just need lots more velcro. 7. What I hate about the air conditioner is when it is hot inside and it's NOT making any noise. Which means we are camped with no electricity and it's HOT inside the Rpod. I love the sound and feel of cold air coming into a hot camper. Don't worry, be happy. Sell it and find something that makes you Happy, if that is possible. Merry Christmas one and all!

headcold Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 125	Posted: 22 Dec 2015 at 2:35pm
	Check the slide stop. Mine jammed between the slide and the wood paneling, causing it to deform. Unfortunately, my pod wasn't under warranty.

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 22 Dec 2015 at 1:49pm
	The pod is, by design, small, light, inexpensive. You don't get Fort Knox on wheels with that.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 22 Dec 2015 at 12:16pm
	Sorry to hear of your troubles, but as mentioned, this is common on all RV brands. There are some things you can do to make the A/C quieter.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

ronahue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 317	Posted: 22 Dec 2015 at 10:50am
	#3 we had a similar problem it is most likely the electrical cable to the slide and appliances getting caught on the kick board behind the piece of trim under the fridge. This would force the trim board out when the slide was open. I removed the trim and adjusted the wire ties several times until I got it just right then replaced the trim. Since then no problem.
	Ron & Sharon 2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated