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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Topic: Newb Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 11:32am |
Hello, I just want to introduce myself...my name is Cliff and I live in San Antonio. I'll be picking up a new RP-178 next week. I'm towing with a Ford Ranger Super Cab 4.0 V6 equipped with a factory tow package rated at 5,800 lbs. I'll be using a Resse WDH, 800lb sping bars with double sway control. I don't expect to be able to tow the R-pod like it's not there, but I do expect the Ranger will get the job done, safely. I look forward to reading and hearing more about all of your experiences. I''m a long time camper, but this is my first travel trailer. One of my first questions is...since the dealer does not recommend using a cover for the pod, what do you all do to keep your camper looking good?
Thanks and have a great day and Happy Camping! Cliff
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 1:25pm |
Congrats and welcome to the group.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 1:26pm |
Welcome. Considering that Forest River sells covers for the R-pods, your dealer is incorrect. They are designed to "breathe", unlike a tarp, so there isn't anything to worry about. Personally I don't use one at all and just give it a good scrub every spring. They scrub to bright white w/o much problem. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 1:48pm |
Ok, thanks! Yep, this was the dealer's response when I asked about a cover for the pod.
"we do not stock or recommend covers as our experience with them has not been good.
· They never seem to fit properly · They retain moisture and promote mold and mildew · They tear and fail prematurely · They tend to rub off the finish on the corners of the campers"
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 9:24pm |
I pick up my 178 next Friday, but what I'm really dying to know now is, is the bathroom accessible when the slide is in?
Thanks for taking the time to respond, I really appreciate it. |
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svskier
Newbie Joined: 24 Dec 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29 |
Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 9:55pm |
Newb
I have a 178 and yes the bathroom is accessible when the slide is in. |
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Mark
09 silverado 2500 hd 2013 pod 178 |
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 10:14pm |
Yay! Thanks!
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 10:25pm |
Definitely a plus.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 23 Sep 2014 at 4:48am |
Another newbie question. On the PR-178, do you think its safe to store a couple of sport bags with clothes in this area if they don't make direct contact with the heater? If not what a terrible waste of space. What do you folks out there with 178's do with this area?
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 23 Sep 2014 at 5:13am |
Just found a pretty good video on how to set up the R-Dome.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq9TRVFPZrY
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