'Nuther Newbie
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Topic: 'Nuther Newbie
Posted By: Phragmanic
Subject: 'Nuther Newbie
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 5:14pm
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My wife and I decided that it was time to spend some quality time in a travel trailer. We first saw the R-Pod several years ago in an RV show in Pittsburgh... it was definitely "Infatuation at first sight". In October, after a lot of reading forums and visiting web sites, we decided to take the plunge. We contacted the nice folks at Couch's RV Nation in Southwestern Ohio, and decided on an R-Pod 190... It's the 10th anniversary edition. They treated us really well, and in no time at all, we were towing it back across Ohio with our 2015 Toyota Highlander. The trip back was easy driving with no surprises. Couch's RV fitted us out with an E2 Weight Distribution hitch, a seven prong plug and an electric brake controller. I am hopeful that our Highlander will handle the load. With cold weather fast approaching, we took some tips from this forum and winterized. I probably used three gallons of the "pink stuff", and we are tucked in for the Winter. We are grateful for this forum, not only for the good winterizing advice, but for all of the practical mods that we have found here, lots of clever and creative things to consider! |
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Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 5:46pm
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Welcome to the forum. We enjoy our 190 and we're sure you will too. Waiting for Spring. ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 6:17pm
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Welcome and congratulations! I hope you have many great adventures and make many wonderful memories doing so with your R-Pod. We have enjoyed ours and hope to continue to do so for many years.
------------- 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 |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 6:50pm
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Congratulations on your new purchase. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: Springer98
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 3:37am
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Congratulations, enjoy your new r pod! Where in Pa. do you live, we are near Pittsburgh.
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Posted By: Phragmanic
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 6:59am
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My wife Sandy and I live in Upper Saint Clair. Which is a bit of a disadvantage for RV owners because we cannot have our trailer parked in our drive way for more than 96 hours. We have it stored near us though, so no complaints. ~Steve |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 4:35pm
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Welcome to the forum. Just a quick note, you only need about a gallon of pink stuff to winterize. I use alot and I only use about 1 1/2 - 2 gallons. I like to put alot in my traps to make sure I get all the water out. Hope you emptied the hot water tank, and didnt put pink stuff in there. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: Phragmanic
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 9:04pm
Since this was my first attempt, I figured that too much was better than not enough. Next Fall, I will try use a little less. As far as the water heater goes, it's never been used, so i followed the instructions found on this forum and closed the valves to the heater, took out the anode rod and replaced it when the tank was empty. Honestly, it was pretty straight forward. I guess that the only challenge was that the water supply tank bellied down and could not be completely drained. The trailer was level front to back but was a little low on the starboard side, I think that's where the excess pink stuff ended up. 
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2018 at 11:49am
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By using compressed air, which I have utilized since 2012, the amount of rv antifreeze needed is greatly reduced. I use a total 0f 16 oz. for the 2 sink traps, 1 shower trap, and a little bit on top of the toilet flange to keep the seal wet.
------------- 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: DavMar
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2018 at 8:59pm
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Like Jato I use compressed air to winterize, some people love it others disagree, and about 1/2 gallon of RV antifreeze in the traps and Grey & Black water tanks. You in Pittsburgh area Phragmanic? Seems I go through there at least once a year, always liked it. Enjoy your new camper come spring! ------------- Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC |