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    Posted: 14 Jul 2014 at 7:34pm
Hello all,

We jumped on the bandwagon and purchased a new RPOD 178.We had a Class C years ago when our 3 boys were growing up.

Now that there out on their own we decided to get back into camping  Thumbs Up.

Perfect size for the 2 of us and easy to tow around.Love the retro look as well.

This forum looks cool....Already have a mini 50 watt solar charger on the way (not a Zamp) and threw on a 3" mattress topper as this was mandatory for our backs Big smile.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DCDZOI0/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
FOUND OUR NEW-RETRO TEARDROP!!!
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Welcome to the group!!
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DCDZOI0/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This should be the link...great reviews and should keep the batteries going good.
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Jul 2014 at 10:04pm
Welcome.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posts: 67 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 5:53pm
Thanks everyone!

We had been looking at all kinds of TT 20 feet long or less for months.

What sold me is the fact I don't need mirror extensions on my Truck along with the kitchen slide out.
We also wanted a model that doesn't require the main Bed to folded down and made up each night along with the wrap around front dinette.

By the way,probably been covered here before,but found the EXACT same cover Forest River offers for $150.00 on Amazon.FR wants $400.00 and our local Dealer wants over $500.00 Confused

Size 3 fits the 178 perfectly.......
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Posts: 55 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jul 2014 at 9:50pm
We have a 2014. 178 coming home from Alaska.   Having problem keeping fridge cool in this 85 degree weather.   Seems to cool well at night plugged into power but won't hold the cool. We bought a temp monitor that mounts inside with the reading on the outside and we see temps in the upper 40' and low 50 degree range. We have even bought bags of ice but they don't seem to make a difference. Anyone experience this?   Any ideas?
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jul 2014 at 12:28am
Use propane mode going down the road. Too many variables when using DC mode for it to work right for many people.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posts: 103 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jul 2014 at 7:23am
Very nice, welcome!
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Posts: 55 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jul 2014 at 4:55pm
We have heard that using propane while traveling is verrrry dangerous!!! I am surprised this is an option! Please advise.....
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Posts: 387 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jul 2014 at 5:33pm
I run our fridg on propane all the time, traveling and camping.

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