2018 changes
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Topic: 2018 changes
Posted By: Subzilla
Subject: 2018 changes
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 12:43pm
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Just looking a Couch's RV Nation website to see what changed in the 2018 models. The only things I could visibly see were the aluminum DOUBLE steps and the change to the Furrion bluetooth stereo with a separately mounted speaker switch on the RPOD wall. No issues....just observing. I did just buy a set of double steps as our single step is more like a jump. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2017 at 8:04pm
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When we purchased our 177 back in January 2011 one of the first mods I did was to re-do the steps as the first step out the door was 11 inches and the second to the ground was 5," By taking it off and re-configuring the way it attached to the bracket I was able to make it 8" on both steps, much easier for entering and exiting. And yes, we never did get the 4" adapter to make the pod sit higher. If I ever do that then I will do as you did and purchase a double step setup.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: Mcjclarks01
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2017 at 8:19pm
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Unfortunately FR is going with new fabric. For our model we had to pick one from the new selection due to it still being built. This is what our dealer sent us from three models they have on their lot with the new fabric color choices:
Slate- http://www.hrvc.com/rv/wilmington+nc/forestriver+traveltrailer/1303/forest+river+r-pod+179 Stone- http://www.hrvc.com/rv/wilmington+nc/forestriver+traveltrailer/1306/forest+river+r-pod+179 Desert- http://www.hrvc.com/rv/wilmington+nc/forestriver+traveltrailer/1300/forest+river+r-pod+179 We decided on the desert. Wanted the seagrass though. Really looking forward to getting ours in about 5 weeks still. ------------- 2017 Nissan Pathfinder RP-172 (on order) |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2017 at 7:17am
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The stone has been there for the last few years. We just got ours this past March in stone. Wilmington? Where do you live? We're 4 hours away just east of Charlotte. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: Mcjclarks01
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2017 at 10:26pm
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Jacksonville. We've stayed in Concord a few times. ------------- 2017 Nissan Pathfinder RP-172 (on order) |
Posted By: Watts
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2017 at 10:43pm
| What steps did you buy? Where? |
Posted By: Wayword1
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2017 at 7:48am
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We just completed our first camping trip with our 2018 182G and here is what I found.
1. The Furrion Bluetooth doesn't seem to do anything, but play radio. We downloaded the app and connected nothing happens. Tried plugging in our iphones to play music - no results, tried to connect the tv to play external speakers, no results. 2. The double steps are nice and installing the Camco carpet quiets them down a lot. 3. The thermostat for the A/C is right below the unit. It would not maintain temperature on a hot day. If the side vent is open the A/C will shut down because it blows on the thermostat. We closed the vent and put some aluminum tape about 2" above the stat which reduced the cycling and the unit had no problem keeping up with the sunny 90 degree days. 4. I strongly recommend anyone buying one of these to open all of the cavities - Forest River apparently does not clean up after themselves. We found loose pipe fittings, screws, pieces of wood and sawdust everywhere. ------------- Anne, Joe and Quinn our Cairn Terrier 2017 182G 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2017 at 8:17am
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Wayword1,
+1 to opening areas and cleaning construction debris. Look behind power convertor/fuse panel, under shower and be sure and flush/drain your fresh water tank. I had plastic debris in my fresh water tank, it gets sucked into the faucets, etc. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Wayword1
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2017 at 9:45am
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Thanks for the additional heads up. I did not look behind the power converter and will do that. ------------- Anne, Joe and Quinn our Cairn Terrier 2017 182G 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E |
Posted By: DavMar
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2017 at 6:49pm
So Wayword1 you dont think R=Pod will make the pages of Better Homes & Campers?  I agree, was kind of surprised with amount of building debris I found in mine. I guess FR hasn't discovered how to use a shop vac yet? ------------- Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC |
Posted By: Wayword1
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2017 at 7:25am
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Better Homes? More like Do It Yourself Magazine. Thanks to this forum and pictures online we have learned a lot.
Just a little engineering could have improved the quality of these. A template on the floor where to drill holes would go a long way to provide extra space and minimize the sabre sawed holes. As all things, we will make the best of it and enjoy the process. ------------- Anne, Joe and Quinn our Cairn Terrier 2017 182G 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2017 at 7:43am
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2017 at 9:33am
This made me chuckle! When we demoed and rebuilt our home we found countless chocking hazards in the walls! Mostly in the form of beer caps! The fellow who built the house had an unmistakable fondness for Schlitz! Lot's of old newspaper insulation and critter droppings too. In one wall we found a book - "Fun With Dick and Jane" - checked out of the local library in 1957. Afraid to return it. Yeah, we found quite a bit of construction debris in our pod when exploring spaces. Vacuumed them up and moved on. It's not that big a space. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Wayword1
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2017 at 11:28am
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As far as cleanliness verses price point, can't say I agree. It takes so little time to blow or vacuum out during construction, it would be an insignificant cost. The sawdust is just a indicator of quality in my book, but the loose screws that lodge under wiring and tubing becomes a hazard over time.
Yes I know what a home looks like in the walls and outlet boxes. My little shopvac is by my side during my projects. I have noticed older models of the 182G people have placed drawers under the bunks. Thought that was a great idea, until I found our 2018 has a false wall and is used to run wiring and water lines. They stack up about 6 inches. I will have to lay them down flat on the floor and cover them for a built in drawer in that space. I wonder if older models had the wiring run under the floor? Thanks for your post. ------------- Anne, Joe and Quinn our Cairn Terrier 2017 182G 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2017 at 12:52pm
A little time is a different thing in a factory.. Earlier 182's may have had them run differently, but I am pretty sure, not outside the cabin. But, I have not worked on any 182G's I don't think. ------------- |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2017 at 1:41pm
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I wish those who have opinions about the things FR should do or add would spend some time on the line at one of the plants. To hit the price points following the work with a vacuum is not possible. Neither is a more expensive axle, a quieter air conditioner, a different refrigerator or any of the other suggestions normally found at a site of this type. To have this come in at the cost we appreciate the specifications have to be different from more expensive product. As consumers we need to decide what we want.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2017 at 6:18pm
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After every trip we enter the pod and the first thing we do is vacuum. It seems we are still getting wood shavings. Its not just the floor but also on the table so it is also coming from the cabinets above. Not a big deal but we just joke about will it ever end!
------------- OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
Posted By: rpodmybe
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2017 at 3:21pm
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FWIW on the mess/clean-up, talking with my aunt and uncle who own a 5th wheel and who's friends all own nice 5th wheels. All started with travel trailers.
I was talking about all the issues I'd heard and they said, "it's a RV". Basically unless you're buying top 1-3 brands you're getting a fair bit of that. Probably moreso these days as many of the RV brands suffered downturns during the economy and now are trying to turn out units FAST to make money while times are good. They made it sounds 100% normal. Regarding the radio, is this an "upgrade", a downgrade? just a change? |
Posted By: Cassie
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2018 at 8:33am
| I just got an rpod 176 in desert soooo nice! I traded in my 2018 176t it was the grey color. But I love the new colors. The blue is nice too. |
Posted By: Cassie
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2018 at 8:39am
| I think the manufacturer back east is tacky. I had a 2018 176 t that was full of screws and sawdust. I traded in the 176 t for a 176 and ordered a new one here on the west coast. It was 100% cleaner and fit and finish was much improved. |
Posted By: Wayword1
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2018 at 10:37am
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Thanks Cassie,
It is good to know there is someone who believes in giving the buyer a product that the builders take a little pride in presenting to a customer. ------------- Anne, Joe and Quinn our Cairn Terrier 2017 182G 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2018 at 11:49am
------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2018 at 1:24pm
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Or the dealer may be more interested in presenting a clean coach to the buyer. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2018 at 1:45pm
------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2018 at 4:13pm
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Have to agree with Keith-N-Dar. when we picked up our 177 back in March of 2011 it was spotless, the dealer went through all the cubbyholes with us showing us storage, ect. No debris or dust or wood shavings anywhere. Maybe it was the dealer as there seem to be more that complain about the opposite of what we experienced.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2018 at 4:18pm
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Mine had considerable debris in out of the way places, but I was second owner, I cleaned, so no one to blame but me now. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |