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Pod-a-terre
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Topic: Introducing the RPod 179 this February Posted: 06 Dec 2013 at 8:04am |
Any info on the 179 as to GVWR? Unloaded Weight? Is it using a 3500# axle or a 5200# axle?. I sent an e-mail on 2 Dec to K Griffin but no response as of yet.
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John Kris "Lady Sarah" our Golden
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David and Danette
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Posted: 06 Dec 2013 at 3:28pm |
Originally posted by Pod-a-terre
Any info on the 179 as to GVWR? Unloaded Weight? Is it using a 3500# axle or a 5200# axle?. I sent an e-mail on 2 Dec to K Griffin but no response as of yet.
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What I have read about the Forest River Vibes which is similar in weight , size , and design is that Forest River is changing the Vibe 6500 series from a 3,500 lb. axle to a 4,400 lb. axle. Perhaps the new 20 foot r-pods too will have the 4,400 lb. axle in time. David
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kymooses
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Posted: 06 Dec 2013 at 4:20pm |
Originally posted by Pod-a-terre
Any info on the 179 as to GVWR? Unloaded Weight? Is it using a 3500# axle or a 5200# axle?. I sent an e-mail on 2 Dec to K Griffin but no response as of yet.
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Dry weight from factory is about 2800# only slightly heavier than the previous heaviest Rpod model.
Kristin is currently swamped beyond belief I can verify. She is at all the dealer shows. She sent me all the info and pics on the 179 earlier this week before she announced it from the RVIA show here. I will check with her next time I speak with her about the axle, but she did not make a note of it to me which I think she would have if it had changed. And since it is only slightly heavier than the 181g I do not think they changed the axle. But I will verify.
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kymooses
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Posted: 06 Dec 2013 at 6:44pm |
Okay, confirmed it is the same 3500# axle.
New confirmed dry weight that will be going in the brochure is 2630#
Hitch weight 285#
Cargo Capacity of 1155#
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Pod-a-terre
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Posted: 07 Dec 2013 at 7:43am |
Is the 3500 axle adequate for their heavier trailers? I would assume the engineers know what they are doing. I thought I read here that Forest River/R Pods were geting a stronger ( if that is the correct word) axle for their newer production models?
Any comments? John
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kymooses
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Posted: 07 Dec 2013 at 10:41am |
They are not changing the axle on the Rpods.
Unless you load over the cargo capacity you will not reach the 3500# that they are designed to handle.
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Posted: 07 Dec 2013 at 7:42pm |
The only way to know for sure is to have your trailer loaded and your TV as you would for camping and if you use a WDH have that in place and hitched to your tow vehicle and have it weighed. David
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Posted: 12 Dec 2013 at 3:45pm |
Been wondering if a 179 will be at any of the up and coming retail shows near you? Ponder no longer Podders, as the 179 is appearing at several "RETAIL" shows near you, as well as dealer lots afterwards. In some cases you might even bump into a wonderful Forest River Superstar in person!!! Ask for autographs folks, I know for a fact that she carries 8x10 glossies in her purse!!!
The next location the 179 will be showcased is in Green Bay Wisconsin at the WBAY 51st Annual Camping and RV show 1/16/14 - 1/19/14 (Quietwoods RV)
Morgan Hill, California has a show in mid/late January and will be the "1st" hosting of a Hood River Edition 179 (Pan Pacific) is the dealer!
Charleston, West Virginia has a show and will have one the first weekend of February (Setzer's RV)
The Mid America RV show in Kansas City Missouri January 16-19th (Beacon RV) (will not have their 179 at this show, it will sadly not be offline in time, but meet the dealer and maybe our Forest River celebrity at this show!!! The 179 should be on lot for this dealer shortly after the show!
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Posted: 12 Dec 2013 at 7:55pm |
I wonder if they could retro fit the 178 for the solar panel cable.
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Posted: 12 Dec 2013 at 8:09pm |
Yes.. the whole system can be found at zampsolar...
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