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    Posted: 10 Jul 2016 at 11:34am
I bought into this line of thinking until I started running into quality problems, including separated side seams, with our brand new 2017 R Pod 180. I am in the "camp" of thinking that there are, indeed, many quality issues with R Pods and, perhaps, the vast majority of owners are not tech savvy enough to seek assistance on an online forum. Or, perhaps, the owners feel that the problems they encounter are just "part of the rv experience" and don't worry about the problems.
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Originally posted by CuriousLinda

Hi Folks,

I'm looking at retiring in an R-Pod in the not too distant future. I've been doing my due diligence, looking at and researching a lot of different floor plans and models of small TTs, and keep coming back to the R-Pods. Vaccilating between the 179 and 180.

Anyway, one of the things I absolutely need is reliability and straightforward ease of use. I can take care of myself, and read a manual (or an owner's forum :-)) and do small repairs and such, but I'm counting on everything working.  I can't be climbing under a Pod to make sure the black tank is properly attached. 

I'll be traveling alone except for a few critters. Some time will be spent in campgrounds, but I'll be boondocking a lot as well.

So I've gotten some wonderful ideas and tips from reading this forum, but I'm getting a little concerned about a Pod holding up under constant use, and some of the fairly complicated repairs they seem to need. I can't do those, which will mean having to pay to have them done. 

Is an R-Pod for me, or am I biting off more than I can chew?  I've never owned a camper before.  This seems right in terms of price and size and having all the amenities I need. 

Thanks, Everyone!  I'm enjoying seeing the pictures and all, especially the critters and cute mods. 

Linda

It's your pocket book, I get that. If I was going to be a full timer (retire in it as you seem to suggest) I'd buy a Lance TT. Any brand will require some attention as RV's are built to be light and road time makes for vibration and resultant wear & tear. Much less than a fixed "real" home, however!
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Near the top of the first page.
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Ron/Roscoe, I've learned from experience that the website has some sort of timer associated with the form and if you take to long before submission, it will eat what you wrote.  Out of habit, if I'm going to compose my thoughts, I do my write up in an editor or notepad offline and then cut and paste so I don't lose what I wrote!.
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Thanks, I did write a lot.  I will try again.  That forum has 7 pages, where will it show up?  Newest posts are on page one or seven?
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Posts: 5 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2016 at 12:07pm
Thanks All, this thread has eased my worries greatly. I have started a log for myself, with some of the tips and suggestions on this thread and others for the walk-through and for the ongoing maintenance, and general "how to" info. This is a great forum! I appreciate the non-snarkiness. :-)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2016 at 6:34am
Originally posted by CuriousLinda

Thanks Guys, all great suggestions.Thanks for talking me down off the ledge.  You're right, this is a good choice for me, I can do this, with some "How-To For Dummies" manuals and this forum.  And the idea of videoing the walk-through is great.  I'm 4'9 with 6 fingers, and some things are beyond my ability, but most aren't, given time to figure out how to do it or how to make the tool to help me do it. 



I'll echo furpod and the others. Most of the time, these things do exactly what they are supposed to do. Any issues are usually minor. Anything significant will probably reveal itself while under warranty - let the Dealer fix it.

If you need help with anything, just post your question(s) here. There are a lot of very smart members on the forum who are happy to "walk you through" a problem. Some will even provide pictures, etc. I think you'll do just fine.
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Posts: 320 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2016 at 9:34pm
Hopefully I am not jinxing us, but i'll report that all is well! It's been almost 3 weeks since we got our POD. We have been boondocking in Sam Houston NF. We don't have solar panels yet, so we run the car using the 7 pin to keep the trailer battery charged. We love the outdoor shower! Love the slide-out for the extra space. Once we really get on the road again, we'll report in!
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2016 at 9:23pm
Originally posted by ron/roscoe

I posted a dealer review today, how long before it gets posted?

Your post shows up, but it has no text. Apparently you did not write anything. Try again.
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Originally posted by ron/roscoe

I posted a dealer review today, how long before it gets posted?

Instantly.  You don't see it?
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