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techntrek
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Topic: Mount Hood Edition R-Pod? Posted: 23 Aug 2011 at 10:24am |
Welcome, BarneyM!
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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BarneyM
Newbie Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Posted: 23 Aug 2011 at 9:40am |
Does anyone know what the price difference is between the regular models and the Mount Hood editions? It seems like a good mechanic could upgrade the wheels and risers. Going from 14" to 15" tires doesn't seem like much.
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Barney - Looking for handicap van that can tow R-Pod 171
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 17 Aug 2011 at 9:04pm |
Welcome! When I installed shelves in my 'pod (not an HRE), I had to drill holes in the walls and the insulation was white and didn't feel like fiberglass. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Silens762
Newbie Joined: 14 Aug 2011 Location: North West Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Posted: 17 Aug 2011 at 12:16pm |
Hello,
First post here,
We just purchasd a 176 Hood River Edition. There are a more few differences in the Hood River Edition in addition to those liste above.
The wood supports in a normal R Pod are 16 inches apart. In the Hood River they are 8 inches apart...much stronger.
The insulation is not the "pink" style but a special sythetic Wool. They claim that this special insulation does not absorb moisture like the pink stuff does.
Cheeers,
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 25 Jul 2011 at 9:29am |
Oh thanks, I'm finding it's an easier way for us to remember specific sites we like and some of the details for when we book the following season without having to sort through the filing cabinet of all the campground maps and notes that we take.
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Hodge-PODge
Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539 |
Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 9:29pm |
Kymooses - LOVE the MoosePod Adventures Map! What a great idea.
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 9:07pm |
I like the diamond plating on the front. That's a mod I'd like to do someday just because I think it looks sharp!
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 11:32pm |
This is a model produced by the western factory in Dallas, Oregon. You have to contact a dealer west of the Rockies to get one.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Hodge-PODge
Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 10:53pm |
Here's what I found on a dealer website, Poulsbo RV (http://www.poulsborv.com/forest-river-r-pod-travel-trailer.html) in Washington state:
Forest River R-Pod Hood River Edition
So besides the diamond plate it looks like the axle risers are already installed and it has 15" tires instead of 14" tires -- basically it's ready for rough terrain. |
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FISHTAIL
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Location: La Plata, MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 130 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 10:35pm |
I'm not sure, but I think it has the risers on it too.
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