New 179 in SC!

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   Picking up our new 179 tomorrow in SC!  
Will be towing with a 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser.  Currently tow an Aliner Ranger with it.

I'm getting very close to retirement and we plan to hit the road with the r-pod/FJ combo when I do finally pull the work plug.

Have used the 2012 Aliner only a few times although one of those times was a 19 day 6000 mile round trip from SC to the Rockies where we explored off road with the FJ.  Had a great time, it was my 4th or 5th trip out there.

Decided to upfit a little but still keep it light so as not to run the fuel bill too high, averaged about 15mpg on the road with the FJ towing the ALiner, figured it might do 12 with the r-pod.
We'll see.

Just the wife and I and two dogs 99%of the time, so we don't need or want a huge RV.  Many of the places I like to camp are more rustic and a larger unit just can't get in there.   

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Budward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438	Topic: New 179 in SC! Posted: 22 Apr 2014 at 6:25pm
	Picking up our new 179 tomorrow in SC! Will be towing with a 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Currently tow an Aliner Ranger with it. I'm getting very close to retirement and we plan to hit the road with the r-pod/FJ combo when I do finally pull the work plug. Have used the 2012 Aliner only a few times although one of those times was a 19 day 6000 mile round trip from SC to the Rockies where we explored off road with the FJ. Had a great time, it was my 4th or 5th trip out there. Decided to upfit a little but still keep it light so as not to run the fuel bill too high, averaged about 15mpg on the road with the FJ towing the ALiner, figured it might do 12 with the r-pod. We'll see. Just the wife and I and two dogs 99%of the time, so we don't need or want a huge RV. Many of the places I like to camp are more rustic and a larger unit just can't get in there.

kymooses Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807	Posted: 22 Apr 2014 at 7:16pm
	Wonderful to hear about your pickup. Congratulations on the 179. Will be excited to see how you like it once you've had some time to get to know it, but welcome to the group and the community. A lot of great fun to be had here amongst Podders!
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Kermit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Mar 2014 Location: SC Online Status: Offline Posts: 17	Posted: 22 Apr 2014 at 8:01pm
	Another sc'er! We pick up our 182g about a two months ago.
	'14 182g Towed by various Jeeps

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: 22 Apr 2014 at 9:19pm
	Welcome to the group!!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

CasaJack Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2014 Location: San Gabriel, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 36	Posted: 23 Apr 2014 at 9:43am
	Welcome Budward and happy R-pod traveling. I recommend you have the dealer install an on off battery switch next to the batteries so you don't have to disconnect the cables when you are not using the trailer.
	Jackdaddy

Budward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438	Posted: 25 Apr 2014 at 5:45am
	I probably will install a cut off switch, no dealer needed though as I have always done higher quality work on my RVs than any dealer and cheaper as my labor is free I typically run Battery Tender brand maintainers when stored instead of depending on the WFCO convertor/chargers installed in the pod. A couple of reasons for this- 1st> the Battery Tender uses far less electricity running 24 hours a day than the WFCO. 2nd> the WFCO convertors have a very bad reputation for failing, already had that experience in another RV. A failed WFCO can leave your expensive batteries in either a state of undercharge or worse, cook them from an overcharge when left long term. 3rd> IF the Battery Tender was to fail it is small enough to not overcharge most batteries. I run two Group 31 AGM batteries, so long life is important as that is almost $400 worth of batteries! I usually use a 50 amp commercial rated DC circuit breaker which is also used as the cutoff switch, rather than just a switch.