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Topic: R-pod Green Certified
Posted: 21 Jan 2010 at 7:48am

Hello Ralph! Harry is proud to have you as a friend.

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Posted: 20 Jan 2010 at 5:54pm

I would like to know if the manufacturing of the R-pods have changed from the first to the latest. If all the R-pods have been built according to the green certification requirements. David

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Posted: 20 Jan 2010 at 5:41pm

Harry, meet Ralph. Ralph isn't "green" but maybe you two can be friends anyway.

four peas

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Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 9:38pm

Terry did an interview with him here: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1009&title=forest-river-interview

I believe he is the r-pod Product Manager @ FR.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

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Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 4:39pm

I don't know who Mike is but I also thank him for the info. It is nice to know FR is doing what they can to help. It's kind of like I saw on a bumper sticker: "Good planets are hard to come by"

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Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 2:56pm

Thanks to Mike for supplying the info.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

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Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 2:55pm

Post #3 from Mike (This was an Excel spreadsheet, I'm summarizing it here):

Forest River, Inc. (Surveyor & R-Pod) has achieved a "GOLD" rating. Possible performance levels are bronze, silver, gold and emerald.

Resource Efficiency = gold

Energy Efficiency = gold

Water Efficiency = gold

Indoor Environmental Quality = emerald

Operation and Maintenance = emerald

"This rating is based on the minimum level achieved in accordance with a 2008 ANSI approved consensus standard. Certain elements of the standard are not applicable such as lot design, preparation and development." TRA Certification, Inc.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

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Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 2:51pm

Post #2 from Mike:

What does “Green” really mean?

Green is the result of a process using effective production techniques

in combination with resource efficient and healthy materials to create

products that satisfy consumer needs with minimal environmental impact.

A professional third-party certification agency, such as TRA Certification,

provides the trust factor so important to being green. The categories listed

below help determine how “green” a process and product really are.

Certified GREEN

by TRA Certification™

800-398-9282

www.tragreen.com

Resource Efficiency

Factors include: the use of sustainable materials, waste reduction, recycling and reuse of materials.

Wasted or inefficient use of resources equals lost profits. Lean manufacturing and environmental

management systems can produce customer satisfaction and improve the bottom line.

Energy Efficiency

A positive energy strategy includes monitoring, design, construction and appliances. Renewable and

clean sources of energy generated on or off -site, are important factors in the green process.

Water Efficiency

The major goal is the smart use of water. Water reduction is typically achieved through more effi cient

appliances and fixtures.

Indoor Environmental Quality

Being green also means strong attention to indoor air quality. Important factors include:

ventilation, volatile organic compounds (VOC) content in carpet, hard flooring, adhesives,

sealants, cabinets and insulation.

Operation and Maintenance

Green certification by TRA acknowledges that a green assembly is only truly green if the

owners use the green features to their maximum effect. Manufacturers are encouraged to not only use

green processes and materials but also to educate owners on their proper use of the structure.

Innovative Practices

Manufacturers can achieve significantly higher TRA Certification ratings through

new and innovative practices that increase green capability and performance.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

techntrek

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Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 2:47pm

I contacted Mike Dolowy at Forest River, and he sent me the following documents to share. On short notice I don't have a good place to host the files so I'm going to try just posting the contents here...

‘Green’ gives Forest River’s r•pod and Surveyor a sales edge

Two of Forest River’s RVs have been recognized as products of green manufacturing processes and materials, making Forest River one of the first RV manufacturers to have such products certified. Both the new and cozy ultralight r•pod and the Surveyor travel trailer received Gold Rated green certifications from TRA Certification.

TRA Certification, Inc. is an internationally accredited certification organization which provides ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 certifications for Environmental Management Systems. It has extensive experience with many industries globally, including the manufactured housing and RV industries. With the rising environmental consciousness of the RV customer, TRA Certification provides a third-party evaluation of manufacturing processes and materials that applies an agreed-upon set of consensus green standards equally to all RV manufacturers.

The result is a green certification that your customers can trust and which you can tout as confirmation of a unit’s green impact on the environment. The r•pod and Surveyor both sport special insignias indicating their certification status.

Among other things, Forest River’s r•pod and Surveyor were cited for green practices such as recycling water for leak testing and for using eco-friendly insulation that is formaldehyde free and contains recycled glass and sand.

These certifications provide r•pod and Surveyor dealers with another great way to differentiate these outstanding products from the competition and show your customers the value placed on preserving the environment with certifiable best practices and materials. While anyone can claim to be green for one reason or another, you can show customers actual certification insignias so they can compare RVs.

By addressing the need for environmental stewardship that has gripped the consciousness of the buying public, TRA Certification helps the r•pod and Surveyor provide attractive, affordable choices for your customers. Good selling!

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

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Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 5:09pm

I think you have it right yizit.....it's certified to put "green" from our pockets to theirs!

Hope to see you "out there"

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Daystarsc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Jan 2010 Location: Groves, TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Topic: R-pod Green Certified Posted: 21 Jan 2010 at 7:48am
	Hello Ralph! Harry is proud to have you as a friend.
	Becky & Gary Zoe the Wonder Dog "Harry Podder" - RP172 Life is short, live simply, forgive quickly, speak kindly.

David and Danette Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1215	Posted: 20 Jan 2010 at 5:54pm
	I would like to know if the manufacturing of the R-pods have changed from the first to the latest. If all the R-pods have been built according to the green certification requirements. David
	2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab

sylviablue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Jan 2010 Location: Costa Rica Online Status: Offline Posts: 152	Posted: 20 Jan 2010 at 5:41pm
	Harry, meet Ralph. Ralph isn't "green" but maybe you two can be friends anyway.
	four peas

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 9:38pm
	Terry did an interview with him here: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1009&title=forest-river-interview I believe he is the r-pod Product Manager @ FR.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 4:39pm
	I don't know who Mike is but I also thank him for the info. It is nice to know FR is doing what they can to help. It's kind of like I saw on a bumper sticker: "Good planets are hard to come by"

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 2:56pm
	Thanks to Mike for supplying the info.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 2:55pm
	Post #3 from Mike (This was an Excel spreadsheet, I'm summarizing it here): Forest River, Inc. (Surveyor & R-Pod) has achieved a "GOLD" rating. Possible performance levels are bronze, silver, gold and emerald. Resource Efficiency = gold Energy Efficiency = gold Water Efficiency = gold Indoor Environmental Quality = emerald Operation and Maintenance = emerald "This rating is based on the minimum level achieved in accordance with a 2008 ANSI approved consensus standard. Certain elements of the standard are not applicable such as lot design, preparation and development." TRA Certification, Inc.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 2:51pm
	Post #2 from Mike: What does “Green” really mean? Green is the result of a process using effective production techniques in combination with resource efficient and healthy materials to create products that satisfy consumer needs with minimal environmental impact. A professional third-party certification agency, such as TRA Certification, provides the trust factor so important to being green. The categories listed below help determine how “green” a process and product really are. Certified GREEN by TRA Certification™ 800-398-9282 www.tragreen.com Resource Efficiency Factors include: the use of sustainable materials, waste reduction, recycling and reuse of materials. Wasted or inefficient use of resources equals lost profits. Lean manufacturing and environmental management systems can produce customer satisfaction and improve the bottom line. Energy Efficiency A positive energy strategy includes monitoring, design, construction and appliances. Renewable and clean sources of energy generated on or off -site, are important factors in the green process. Water Efficiency The major goal is the smart use of water. Water reduction is typically achieved through more effi cient appliances and fixtures. Indoor Environmental Quality Being green also means strong attention to indoor air quality. Important factors include: ventilation, volatile organic compounds (VOC) content in carpet, hard flooring, adhesives, sealants, cabinets and insulation. Operation and Maintenance Green certification by TRA acknowledges that a green assembly is only truly green if the owners use the green features to their maximum effect. Manufacturers are encouraged to not only use green processes and materials but also to educate owners on their proper use of the structure. Innovative Practices Manufacturers can achieve significantly higher TRA Certification ratings through new and innovative practices that increase green capability and performance.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 2:47pm
	I contacted Mike Dolowy at Forest River, and he sent me the following documents to share. On short notice I don't have a good place to host the files so I'm going to try just posting the contents here... ‘Green’ gives Forest River’s r•pod and Surveyor a sales edge Two of Forest River’s RVs have been recognized as products of green manufacturing processes and materials, making Forest River one of the first RV manufacturers to have such products certified. Both the new and cozy ultralight r•pod and the Surveyor travel trailer received Gold Rated green certifications from TRA Certification. TRA Certification, Inc. is an internationally accredited certification organization which provides ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 certifications for Environmental Management Systems. It has extensive experience with many industries globally, including the manufactured housing and RV industries. With the rising environmental consciousness of the RV customer, TRA Certification provides a third-party evaluation of manufacturing processes and materials that applies an agreed-upon set of consensus green standards equally to all RV manufacturers. The result is a green certification that your customers can trust and which you can tout as confirmation of a unit’s green impact on the environment. The r•pod and Surveyor both sport special insignias indicating their certification status. Among other things, Forest River’s r•pod and Surveyor were cited for green practices such as recycling water for leak testing and for using eco-friendly insulation that is formaldehyde free and contains recycled glass and sand. These certifications provide r•pod and Surveyor dealers with another great way to differentiate these outstanding products from the competition and show your customers the value placed on preserving the environment with certifiable best practices and materials. While anyone can claim to be green for one reason or another, you can show customers actual certification insignias so they can compare RVs. By addressing the need for environmental stewardship that has gripped the consciousness of the buying public, TRA Certification helps the r•pod and Surveyor provide attractive, affordable choices for your customers. Good selling!
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 5:09pm
	I think you have it right yizit.....it's certified to put "green" from our pockets to theirs! Hope to see you "out there"