Introduce Yourself: New Rpod Owners

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Topic: New Rpod Owners

Posted By: Mirado
Subject: New Rpod Owners
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 3:22pm

We are the happy owners of a new 2015 181G. I say 'new' because it was a dealer demo and has never been used other than as a show model. We have downsized from a 26-foot Rockwood Roo, which was too big for the two of us, and can't wait to use it. We have scheduled next weekend for our 'premier'!

Lots of good tips on here from experienced Rpodders, and will probably be here a lot to learn and share.

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Miriam and Doug
2015 Rpod 181G
Silverado 1500

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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 6:34pm

That is quite a downsizing to say the least. However, the ability to move the 181G in tight campsites, easier towing, and better visibility will be some big pluses as you get used to it on your trips. Welcome !

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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: Joe-n-Terri
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 1:52pm

Welcome, we have a 179 and we were looking at a 24' yesterday. The extra space is nice but I'm not quite sure about giving up Pod simplicity. Think we are going to keep the Pod.

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Joe & Terri
2015 179
2015 Ram 1500 crew cab/ eco diesel
2005 Ram 1500/ Tekonsha Controller
Lovestarved Pom/Demanding Chihuahua

Posted By: PilotPodder
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 3:21pm

Congrats and welcome!

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Portage, MI — 2017 RPod 179 - sold / 2017 Toyota Tundra — https://johnmarucci.com/r-pod-video-list/ - My RPod YouTube Videos

Posted By: adamjholland
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 7:09pm

Good evening, everyone. My name is Adam, and I'm a brand new R-Pod owner (2017 R-Pod 178 — bought gently used). We've downsized from a 32-foot Jayco, after it was totaled by the insurance company due to a tornado that hit us during Hurricane Harvey. — My original RV was named The Jimmy Rockford. This one is called The Little Jimmy. — I'm a writer by trade and a cook by hobby. Eagle Scout class of 1987, so I have plenty of 'roughing it' experience. I never expected I would live in an RV (2015-17) or own one for partial living (Harvey reconstruction of the house — and now occasional vacations), but my accidental views of this forum have prompted me to join and hopefully contribute. So far, I've seen a ton of modifications here that look awesome. And, I've noticed that all of you are friendly folks. I'm looking forward to becoming a part of your group.

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Adam J. Holland
2017 R-Pod 178 - "The Little Jimmy Rockford"

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 7:29pm

Welcome aboard Adam. That is a HUGE downsize from the 32' Jayco. We downsized from the other direction, a 6 sleeper Jayco popup that was 22' when open. Yet now we can camp out west at places we couldn't before due to bear activity. Am sure all builders have more than enough work to due for a long time, hopefully you will be able to get back in your reconstructed house soon.

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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: adamjholland
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 7:51pm

It's a huge downsize, indeed. But I immediately realized that this RV is better built than the previous one. Also, it's nice to be able to tell my kids "Sorry .. not enough room." ;-)

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Adam J. Holland
2017 R-Pod 178 - "The Little Jimmy Rockford"

Posted By: PilotPodder
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 7:53pm

I love being able to choose the 20' slots at the Michigan State Parks, opens up a bunch of possibilities camping, not to mention what jato mentioned about out west.

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Portage, MI — 2017 RPod 179 - sold / 2017 Toyota Tundra — https://johnmarucci.com/r-pod-video-list/ - My RPod YouTube Videos

Posted By: Camile
Date Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 4:12pm

Hey there! My name is Camile and I just got my rpod about a year ago. Have had a few nice trips and am just getting used to setting up and tearing down. A slow process but it is all fun. Look forward to learning more about self majntenance here.

Posted By: Jasp
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2017 at 8:54am

Adam, my wife and I also luv "sorry, not enough room" :)

Posted By: Davengr
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2017 at 9:58am

Purchased a new 179 this summer and have made several trips including a month long trip to the San Juan Islands in Puget Sound and the Oregon coast. My wide and I are pretty happy with the Rpod, although we have had a number of problems with it. Most of which I have fixed. The most significant issue was a problem with the slideout not retracting on our first night out. Removed panel beneath the refrigerator and found that the power wires became disconnected. Fixed this, later the slideout was catching on the side seat plywood covers. Installed thinner plywood covers to partially fix this. Will return to dealer to see if slideout can be raised. Have made many improvements for storage and organization and will share some of these later.

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Davengr

Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2017 at 10:13am

My experience over time with an RV -- if you don't like to fix things, stay in a motel.

Posted By: Davengr
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2017 at 9:00pm

I don't have a problem fixing things and am impressed with many features in the Rood but there is romm for improved quality control.

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Davengr