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    Posted: 26 Jun 2020 at 9:01am
I put lift arms on the storage section under the bed. I know can lift it with one finger. It's so easy to lift, I was afraid it was going to open by itself, when traveling, or even when stopped. My wife wouldn't use it at first because it was so hard to lift and prop up. Now she puts all kinds of stuff in there. 
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Take a video camera or your phone to record the walk-through. There is so much information presented so quickly that being able to go back and review it will be helpful.
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Thanks I have a regular home mattress so it does not bend very easily.  The two drawers on the left side open all the way out a full 17 inches and the one on the right pulls out about 12 inches.
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I found the storage under the end of the bed hard to use so I had a set of drawers made to take their place.  Now I can get to my stuff without having to lift the end of the bed.
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There are a few on this list I had missed. Thanks!
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I would list the following as a BARE minimum of equipment to get you started:
10' Sewer hose with 90 degree end and storage tube
black tank treatment
disposable gloves
hand sanitizer
power cord for the R Pod
surge protector
30amp to 15 amp adapter
25' white drinking water hose
water filter
water pressure reduction valve
4 wheel chocks
minimum of 4 blocks for stabilizers
crank arm for stabilizers
jack for the trailer to change tires
lug wrench that fits the trailer's lug nuts
air pressure gauge that reads at least to 65psi
extra 7.5,15,20 amp blade style fuses
long nose lighter for stove
thermometer for the refrigerator
single ply toilet paper
quality weight distribution hitch
7 pin electrical connection on your tow vehicle
there are lots more things you can eventually add to your collection, but these items will get you going for your first trip
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Don't worry too much about the starter stuff you get.  It will be a work in progress for at least one camping season, probably more.  Depending on your camping style, you'll realize what you'd like to have to make your experience more fun and stress free.  

I agree with what others have said in prior posts.  As mjlrpod said, be sure to get your dealer to do a really thorough walk through so you know how all the basic systems work.  Enjoy your new travel trailer!
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Thanks for the great advice!
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Originally posted by NateB

Hello,

My wife and I just purchased a new 2021 196.  We are scheduled to take delivery this Saturday.  I will download a generic pre-delivery checklist, but I am wondering what standard equipment should come with the R-Pod.  As it sat on the lot, there was no user manual, battery, sink cover, tv remote, end caps on the bumper, dump hose, black water flush hose, clean water hose, or outside spray hose.  
Can I assume all of these things were set aside and should be provided?  Am I forgetting anything important?  Thanks!  Happy to join to R-Pod family.

Nate
You can expect to get the battery, sink cover, tv remote, end caps on the bumper, and the outside spray hose, with the camper. Some dealers give you a "starter kit" that usually contains a few cheap items. My dealer gave us a 50 dollar credit to buy things in their store. It doesn't go far. In the walk thru, have them show you everything, ask them to show you what is behind the panels, under the fridge, in the pantry, in the bathroom. Have them show you where the water pump is. You will need to know all those things after you leave, so find out on the walk thru. I always recommend new tires, Load Range  E, a hardwired EMS, and a water pressure regulator, before doing anything. Theres alot more, but that's a good start. 
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