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Topic: New Owner

Posted By: wooleeman
Subject: New Owner
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 9:27am

Hello everyone. Retired and thought I would like to try R-Poding although I never had even been in one. Just purchased a used 2016 RP-179. Travelled from Pennsylvania to North Carolina to purchase it because seller stated it had been used only 4 nights. It was like new inside although needed a bath outside. Spent two nights in North Carolina to acquaint myself with camping. Everything worked and I slept like a log. Trailer tracked well back to PA. I'm a happy camper. I did learn a lot from this forum as a guest. Hope I will be able to contribute in the future.

The pod did come with a weight distribution hitch and sway bar. I am pulling it with a 1/2 ton Silverado so I don't believe I need this hitch. Any comments would be appreciated.

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2022 RP-202
2016 RP-179 (Sold 9/2020)
2014 Silverado Crew Cab. 6-1/2' Bed
Golden Retriever (DOB 6/16/2020)
English Bulldog (RIP 6/15/2020)

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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 9:44am

You probably don't "need" the WDH, but it sure won't hurt if you have it.

Our F-150 doesn't really "need" it either; it's rated to pull up to 5,000 lbs without a WDH, but we find it trails better with it hooked up.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 9:45am

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

Posted By: wooleeman
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2017 at 2:50pm

Thanks for the encouragement. I'll probably find a level area and set up the distribution hitch and see how I like it.

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2022 RP-202
2016 RP-179 (Sold 9/2020)
2014 Silverado Crew Cab. 6-1/2' Bed
Golden Retriever (DOB 6/16/2020)
English Bulldog (RIP 6/15/2020)