New rpod 179 - Event Date: 11 Apr 2014

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   After a brief affair with the 176t(loved the tent), we decided on the 179. Extra counter space in rear kitchen and lots of cupboard space finally won us over. We pick up tomorrow at Toyhaulers in Fresno Ca. Nervous (what questions to ask?), and excited. North to Alaska in June after a few shakedown trips.    

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bearclaw68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Location: Modesto Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Calendar Event: New rpod 179 Posted: 04 Nov 2014 at 11:09am
	After a brief affair with the 176t(loved the tent), we decided on the 179. Extra counter space in rear kitchen and lots of cupboard space finally won us over. We pick up tomorrow at Toyhaulers in Fresno Ca. Nervous (what questions to ask?), and excited. North to Alaska in June after a few shakedown trips.

kylekai Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2014 Location: San Diego Online Status: Offline Posts: 139	Posted: 04 Nov 2014 at 12:16pm
	I almost bought my 179 from Toyhaulers in Fresno, but they seemed a little too slick for me. Plus they're a 400 mile drive. How were they? OK dealership? As to what to ask, I wrote myself a list of questions and brought the list. It helps. Ask anything and everything because you may not be able to ask when at a campground.

bearclaw68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Location: Modesto Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Posted: 04 Nov 2014 at 12:33pm
	They came real close to Midwest prices(Couch and another in Iowa. They started off a little slick but I was back and forth for about a month and they seemed to mellow out. Only 90 miles from me in Modesto. I think they were convinced I was ready to go back east. I think I would have too. We'll see after I pick up tomorrow.

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: 4518	Posted: 04 Nov 2014 at 2:39pm
	My suggestion is to have them give you a really good walk thru. Have them turn everything on ( fridge in the electric,battery and gas modes, A/C,heater.fan stove, micro wave. run the water, use the slide, turn on the tv and entertainment center etc. If you have a camera with a video, video the way he starts thing like the a/c heater and stuff so you can play things back later cause you can only remember so much. We really love our 179 and just got back from a 37 day trip it was great!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

RescapePod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 14 Sep 2014 Location: Charleston WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Posted: 04 Nov 2014 at 3:28pm
	Wow my wife is from Fresno and will love to hear you bought a POD there. We are in WV (my hometown) and just bought a 179 here. We love it ! Been out twice. As suggested get all systems checked out at the dealer. Plan on 2 hours and ask lots of questions and take notes. One thing that got us was the Hot Water tank bypass was open allowing cold water to mix with the hot coming out of the tank and making water lukewarm at best. That bypass needs closed and the inlet cold open and outlet hot open to work correct.
	2015 R-Pod 179 2013 Chevy K1500

JStrube Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 11 Aug 2014 Location: Atwater, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 90	Posted: 04 Nov 2014 at 10:17pm
	I'm just a little down the road from you in Atwater. From Modesto originally.
	2012 181G

bearclaw68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Location: Modesto Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Posted: 04 Nov 2014 at 10:43pm
	Cool. Stopping in Atwater on our way down to Fresno tomorrow. Hope this goes well, now that I'm signed up.

eray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 Apr 2010 Location: Grand Junct. CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Posted: 05 Nov 2014 at 9:59am
	Picked up our 2015 179 in Sept from Beacon RV in St Joseph Mo. His deal was in line with Couch. We bought our 173 from Couch. Long drive but saved big $. Couldn't find comparable prices in CO. This time we were already going to Lake of the Ozark's for a golf outing so it worked out great. We love our 179 we had to put it away for the winter but plan on longer trips next Spring. I agree that you need to have a good walk thru.. We didn't this time and FR does not offer a manual with specific info for the r-pod but it gives you the basics. I took notes the first time with my 173. Learn about winterizing (if you need it). Had bad sensors for black and grey water, had it fixed when got home and FR paid with no problems. Put a mirror in the top pantry door, added a couple hooks for dish towels, made a spice rack by the stove, shelves on a pole (walmart) in the bathroom, and another in corner over the little sink. Found out that the wiring for solar is just a direct hook up to the battery so got a connector that fits and it works with my Harbor Freight 45 watt system with controller. May upgrade later. Good travels. Ray

bearclaw68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Location: Modesto Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 10:21pm
	Well we got the new 179 home in the driveway.were 7 in too tall for the carport. I'll figure it out. But I have lots of how to questions. Does the TV antenna move for reception? Ideas on satellite systems? Dinette does not fit level for bed making. Dealer had no clue. Is it supposed to make into a bed? Cushions on table are about 3 inches too high and slide off. The guy doing the walk thru said I should get a better battery system as the battery was low quality. Two 6 volts? I know these are question for the dealer. I'm just trying to get as much info as possible before I call. I'm feeling pretty stupid about now.

Luv2Q Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309	Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 10:23am
	Congrats on the new 179. The fun begins! And, on your questions, you're about to experience the power of the forum. The "search" function can become your new best friend. On batteries, for example, you'll find a huge amount of info on selection, care & feeding. (And, yes, 2 6-volts is a good choice.) Again, congratulations and I hope you find years of enjoyment ahead.
	John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3