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2wolves 
Newbie 
Joined: 22 Jan 2018 Location: Kentucky Online Status: Offline Posts: 27 |
 Calendar Event: New Pod 189 OwnerPosted: 25 Jan 2018 at 11:41pm |
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Good evening all,
Picking up my r-pod 189 on 1 February. Does anyone have suggestions on what I should be paying particular attention to? This is my first travel trailer and I'm very nervous about doing the walk through, and knowing what to look for. Just retired after 38 years of military. I'm 58 years old and about to begin my travels with my canine Cyrus. I would greatly appreciate any advice you may be able to provide. Thank you in advance! 2wolves |
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jato
Senior Member 
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3223 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 6:43am |
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First and foremost, THANK YOU for your unselfish service to this great country. When our son (Army) returned home from Afghanistan we were so thankful that he came back in one piece and alive. Take your phone or other device and record the walk through. Our dealer was very thorough and if you are fortunate to get a good dealer it will be easy to forget all that is covered as there is much to go through. Then in your own time you can play back and review all that was covered. Of course there is this forum which has proven to be invaluable to many of us as there are many seasoned veterans who can answer just about anything you may have questions about. Welcome to this forum.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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2wolves
Newbie
Joined: 22 Jan 2018 Location: Kentucky Online Status: Offline Posts: 27 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 6:59am |
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Go morning God's pod,
Thank you for taking your time to respond. I had planned on filming my walkthrough, so I could do exactly that. As mentioned in my post this is my 1st travel trailer, so I know you can imagine my stress and and anxiety lol. I agree most questions would be answered on the pod forum. I'm so thankful for the forum and forum members like yourself. Again thank you and I hope you have a blessed day! |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 7:50am |
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Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 189!!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 8:17am |
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Congratulations and welcome! I am a 26 year Army Veteran. When we bought our 179, it was our first camping trailer also. We have had a number of trips with it, both local and cross-country. We have enjoyed it. I hope you have many great adventures with your 189 and make many happy memories in the process.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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WW2@1941
Newbie
Joined: 04 Jan 2017 Location: Kentucky Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 8:43am |
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Thank you
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2017 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 2014 Harley |
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WW2@1941
Newbie
Joined: 04 Jan 2017 Location: Kentucky Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 8:45am |
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Good morning! Thank you for your response. Thank you for your service!
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2017 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 2014 Harley |
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WW2@1941
Newbie
Joined: 04 Jan 2017 Location: Kentucky Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 8:48am |
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Good morning Leo,
I have a 2017 Chevy Silverado crew cab. Do you use weight distribution when towing your 179? I was thinking of only getting a sway bar. Your thoughts? Again thank you for your response and I appreciate any advice you may be able to provide. Thanks Tom |
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2017 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 2014 Harley |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 9:35am |
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Don't use the wdh or any sway bars. Tows great! Have towed up and down the east coast and through the mountains in VT,NH ad Maine haven't had any problems. We usually poke along at 55-60 and if the weather is bad or the winds are real bad we wait them out. I did tow my 179 around the area this past December, just to see how it was towing in and on snow. Still handled really good. I know a lot of people use the wdh and sway bars. Boils down to personal preference and comfort. |
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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crw8sr
Senior Member
Joined: 12 Oct 2017 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 328 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 9:44am |
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Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your service to our country.
I'm a US Army, Medic, Viet Nam Veteran. We will use the wdh and sway bars. I feel for a small expense it'll add to towing comfort. We pick up our 190 on Saturday the 27th.
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Chuck & Lyn
Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |
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