New Owner - Event Date: 18 Sep 2017

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   Hello everyone.  Retired and thought I would like to try R-Poding although I never had even been in one. Just purchased a used 2016 RP-179.  Travelled from Pennsylvania to North Carolina to purchase it because seller stated it had been used only 4 nights.  It was like new inside although needed a bath outside.  Spent two nights in North Carolina to acquaint myself with camping. Everything worked and I slept like a log.  Trailer tracked well back to PA. I'm a happy camper. I did learn a lot from this forum as a guest.  Hope I will be able to contribute in the future. 
The pod did come with a weight distribution hitch and sway bar.  I am pulling it with a 1/2 ton Silverado so I don't believe I need this hitch.  Any comments would be appreciated.

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wooleeman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 01 Sep 2017 Location: Southeastern PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Calendar Event: New Owner Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 9:27am
	Hello everyone. Retired and thought I would like to try R-Poding although I never had even been in one. Just purchased a used 2016 RP-179. Travelled from Pennsylvania to North Carolina to purchase it because seller stated it had been used only 4 nights. It was like new inside although needed a bath outside. Spent two nights in North Carolina to acquaint myself with camping. Everything worked and I slept like a log. Trailer tracked well back to PA. I'm a happy camper. I did learn a lot from this forum as a guest. Hope I will be able to contribute in the future. The pod did come with a weight distribution hitch and sway bar. I am pulling it with a 1/2 ton Silverado so I don't believe I need this hitch. Any comments would be appreciated.
	2022 RP-202 2016 RP-179 (Sold 9/2020) 2014 Silverado Crew Cab. 6-1/2' Bed Golden Retriever (DOB 6/16/2020) English Bulldog (RIP 6/15/2020)

GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2629	Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 9:44am
	You probably don't "need" the WDH, but it sure won't hurt if you have it. Our F-150 doesn't really "need" it either; it's rated to pull up to 5,000 lbs without a WDH, but we find it trails better with it hooked up.
	bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

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: 4508	Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 9:45am
	Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 179!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

wooleeman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 01 Sep 2017 Location: Southeastern PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 2:50pm
	Thanks for the encouragement. I'll probably find a level area and set up the distribution hitch and see how I like it.
	2022 RP-202 2016 RP-179 (Sold 9/2020) 2014 Silverado Crew Cab. 6-1/2' Bed Golden Retriever (DOB 6/16/2020) English Bulldog (RIP 6/15/2020)