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mrm435075 
Newbie 
Joined: 16 Aug 2018 Location: Eagle, Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
 Topic: New Pod OwnersPosted: 17 Aug 2018 at 11:44pm |
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We finally bit the bullet and bought a pod. My wife is the cook and really likes the galley in the 179. We went on the shake down cruise this week with our 9 y.o. granddaughter. We are in Southern Idaho and the weather was quite warm. Our big complaint is the AC. Too loud, and really doesn't do an adequate job. Conclusion:don't cruise when the AC is needed.
I have picked up many tips and tricks from the forum already. |
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Michael
2019 R-Pod 179 HRE Cocoon 2011 Tacoma TRD 4 door |
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BVK
Newbie
Joined: 21 Jul 2018 Location: Pacific NW Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 12:20am |
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Welcome to the club!
We just recently purchased our 171 from family in Spokane. I don't cross into the eastern side of the Cascades, much, so the heat there certainly left something to be desired! Learning how to function our new-to-us (but thankfully very well maintained!) travel trailer in such uncomfortable conditions was a test in patience, to say the least. I agree that the A/C is borderline unbearable. I just try to step outside once in a while and remind myself of the alternative. We love the idea of dry-camping, and would seriously consider investing in a generator for running the A/C alone. Having said that, I have found the vent in the head to be quite decent at pulling a breeze from a cracked window or two, if I'm left with 12-volts for a while.
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2012 RP-171 HRE, 2006 F-150
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp 
Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 7:13am |
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A/C is loud.. but that's mostly because it's so close to you.
BUT.. if it isn't "doing an adequate job", and you are not a snowman, then something is wrong with it. We have camped in +100F, with 99% humidity, and the a/c had zero problems keeping it cool and dry inside. 68F or cooler. |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 12:06pm |
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Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 179!
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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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rda54
Senior Member
Joined: 18 Nov 2016 Location: Minnesota Online Status: Offline Posts: 106 |
Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 2:18pm |
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We just got back from a trip where we were in North Carolina with temps in the 80s and do points at 78° We really appreciate the ac. It is loud but it helps and I slept very well. Just think of it as white noise.
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Ronald & Lonna
2014 178 2016 Chevy 1500 |
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GlueGuy
Senior Member
Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2628 |
Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 3:33pm |
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We have sometimes just started the AC, and then go for a walk. When we get back, the pod is nice and cool, and we shut it off for the rest of the night. Not ideal, but at least we don't have to listen to it.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 3:39pm |
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+1 to GlueGuy, we have tendency to use fans at night, not the AC. We do same thing, turn on AC let cool, come back - sleep.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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