New - Austin, Tx 183G Member
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Topic: New - Austin, Tx 183G Member
Posted By: bunkle01
Subject: New - Austin, Tx 183G Member
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 10:39am
Hi All - We are new owners of a 2017 183G - been out 1 time but love it so far. We are planning an extended months-long excursion thru the US starting in July, so will be giving it a real workout. Just me and my wife - and our 11 year old Newfie!, so I think we should be good with room. We are pulling with a 2016 F150 with the extra tow package and am thinking I don't need any additional sway or tow control at this point. Love the forum and all the folks here.
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JTA
2017 183G
Austin, Tx
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Posted By: texman
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 10:46am
welcome from a G owner on the other end of the state. The G model is great isnt it? I have recently added sway and weight dist mainly from the STRONG winds in I40 in texas and new mexico. I get passed a lot and the crosswinds are vicious coming off the semi trucks going 75-80. if not for the winds, i dont think i really need it. I can tell a difference since i added the lift kit to the pod and added 2 6 volt batteries to the tongue weight as well. Just more peace of mind.
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TexMan 2015 182g
2018 Sequoia
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9122&title=texman-182g-mods - TexManMods
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Posted By: bunkle01
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 10:51am
Thanks! I am definitely going with the 2 6v battery setup- which batteries did you go with? I am also thinking about the lift kit since we will be boon docking a lot along the way.
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JTA
2017 183G
Austin, Tx
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Posted By: texman
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 3:32pm
i got my batteries at batteries and bulbs. 215 amp hour each, model
https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/sligc110 - SLIGC110
i would recommend the lift unless the 183g i higher than the 182g or you have a hood river edition which should come with it. i did the lift myself, but you need an impact wrench and a floor jack for sure and somebody to help as well as jackstands. Dealer can do it for you as well.
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TexMan 2015 182g
2018 Sequoia
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9122&title=texman-182g-mods - TexManMods
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 4:16pm
Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 183G!
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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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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 10:59am
Congrats! There are a surprising number of R-Pod owners in Texas. I say "surprising" because people tend to like to go big in Texas.
There will be an R-Pod rally in Tyler in September, if you're interested.
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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod"
2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4
Three cats
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Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 1:29pm
Congratulations and welcome to the forum. We have a 179 HRE. We pull with a 2500 diesel pickup because that is what I had at the time and it works. While I don't use a weight distributing hitch I do have a sway bar. I would second Texman on the sway bar. When you get west of Ozona, it seems the wind gusts are stronger.
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Enjoy Life!!
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 1:56pm
Congratulations and welcome! We have a Midwest Edition 2016 RP179 which we have enjoyed thoroughly and to which I have made a number of modifications (link in signature). I hope you enjoy your 183G as much as we enjoy our 179 and have many great adventures, making many wonderful memories in the process.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS
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