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Topic: New to rpods
Posted By: Muffy
Subject: New to rpods
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 6:26pm
I am not sure how this site works. My husband and I have been doing research on travel trailers and have decided that the r-pod 179 is the one for us. Anyone have suggestions about buying one? We are actually thinking about renting one for a short weekend so we can see how it works out. I need all the suggestions I can get. Thanks, Muffy




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Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 6:38pm
What tow vehicle do you have now?

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r・pod 171 gone but not forgotten!


Posted By: Muffy
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 7:07pm
Toyota Tundra

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Posted By: Muffy
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 7:08pm
Toyota Tundra 2019

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Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 9:56pm
We have a 179-been using it for 3.5 years and love it. It has plenty of storage, a great kitchen and tows well. It is perfect for 2 people. there are lots of opportunities to customize the pod to make it more  compatible with your style of travel.
This board has a lot of very experienced owners and most are happy to answer questions and give advice. Feel free to ask away-we were all new owners when we started.There are no stupid questions-just problems/concerns to be fixed.
Welcome
Vann


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Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 10:08pm
We bought our RP179 in December, 2015 and have used it extensively. I've also made a lot of modifications to make it better for our use. The link in my signature leads to them if you want to take a look.

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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


Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 5:10am
Tundra is a great tow vehicle, plenty of capability for a 179. If you can rent one somewhere great. You'll need a brake controller in the Tundra if you don't already have one. Are you trying to decide if you are comfortable towing a trailer or just whether the 179 floor plan works for you? 

If its towing, it probably doesn't matter too much what trailer you rent. You can get the 179 into most campsites but don't expect to go off roading with it. 

 If its the floorplan the two things that can make someone want a different model are the wet bath and the bed access. Be sure you're able to take a shower without feeling too cramped (some owners remove the little sink) and that you don't wind up getting your sleep disrupted by climbing over each other all night. Other than that, there's little to complain about with the 179. 


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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold


Posted By: Muffy
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 6:11am
Thanks for the info. We have the truck. Do you have any information on rentals of an r-pod 179? Or, any for sale in or near North Carolina?

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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 6:30am
No info on NC rentals. That might be pretty difficult to get accomplished. We're in SW VA and in the process of buying a small farm so not likely to have much time for camping in the future. So, we plan to sell ours but not right away as until we move we'll need a place to stay for occasional overnights at the new location.  

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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold


Posted By: Muffy
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 7:36am
Let’s keep in touch. We are not in any rush!

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Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 8:05am
Originally posted by offgrid

So, we plan to sell ours....


I'm sorry, the Mother Ship (Forest River) called and they cannot allow you to sell off your pod. 

They indicated you can feel free to make other plans and let us know how that goes. 

Tongue


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r・pod 171 gone but not forgotten!


Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 8:19am
Hi Muffy, I am wondering if you've looked at the 195 / 196 floorplan. It's just a little bigger than the 179. It's basically a 179 with more options. It's very close to the same price point. It has a bigger fridge, a dry bath, more storage, and the bed is north and south instead of east and west (no midnight climb overs). It's about 600 pounds heavier, but your tow vehicle will handle that easily. Good luck with whatever model you choose, they are all good in their own way. 

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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
I'll be rpodding


Posted By: Muffy
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 9:49am
Thanks, will do.

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Posted By: Pod_Geek
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 9:56am
Originally posted by Muffy

Thanks, will do.

Do check out the 195/6.  My SO put an immediate kibosh on the 179 due to the wet bath and climb-over bed, so we snagged a Hood River Edition 195.  We love it and think that it's the perfect unit for a couple.  We have the solar option and the outside "stove".


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2020.5 R-Pod 195 Hood River
2018 RAM 2500 6.4L


Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 9:59am
Originally posted by Muffy

Thanks for the info. We have the truck. Do you have any information on rentals of an r-pod 179? Or, any for sale in or near North Carolina?
Howard RV Center in Wilmington is the closest RPod dealer near you. However, they do not have any 179s in stock right now that you could look at. They have the following models listed as "available" in stock: 171, 189, and 190. There are a couple of 180s listed as "sale pending." However, if you are set on a 179, I'm sure they can order one for you.


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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


Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 10:06am
From 2016 on the Tundra has a built brake controller.

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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.




Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 11:20am
Originally posted by Muffy

Toyota Tundra 2019

Yeah you're good.

Reason I asked is sometimes we have a newbie come in and want us to 'sign-off' on them pulling an r-pod with a mini-cooper or something...

Of course I wont do that!

If memory serves the Tundras have a V8 engine, available or standard, I dont keep up but I'm sure you are gonna be OK with the Tundra.


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r・pod 171 gone but not forgotten!


Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 12:24pm
Originally posted by podwerkz

Originally posted by offgrid

So, we plan to sell ours....


I'm sorry, the Mother Ship (Forest River) called and they cannot allow you to sell off your pod. 

They indicated you can feel free to make other plans and let us know how that goes. 

Tongue

ET phone home.....

What I realized is that we always go to the mountains to camp anyway, so now that we live here there's not a lot of motivation to go somewhere else camping. Besides,  I gotta get some $$ from somewhere for a tractor, I'll have about 15 acres of pasture to mow.. That' ain't gonna get done on a riding mower.....




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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold


Posted By: Muffy
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 12:31pm
I appreciate the Howard’s RV suggestion and the suggestion to look at those other models. Ideally, we would love to buy one used as we won’t be using it all that much. Thanks for all the suggestions and keep em coming. My husbands truck is a 2019. I want to put it to some good use.

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Posted By: Muffy
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 1:22pm
We’re in seNC looking to try one out to see if we can handle it for a few days. that is we are looking to rent one for a few days with the option to buy. We like the layout of the 179



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Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 1:30pm
https://rvshare.com/rv-rental?location=Wilmington%2C%20NC%2C%20USA&start_date=2020-07-09&end_date=2020-07-14&lat=34.2103894&lng=-77.8868117&sleeps=2

You need a brake controller for the trailer brakes, first.  i like my inertia based controller by Redarc.

My brother tows a 30' something with his Tundra. 


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John
'16 R-Pod 180


Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 2:17pm
2019 Tundra with tow package  has a built in brake controller

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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.




Posted By: Dannoxp
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2020 at 11:50pm
We just took delivery on our brand new holdover 2019 179 today. We’re towing with our fully tow equipped 2014 Lincoln MKX and it hauls like a dream. This mid sized crossover has all it needs and more for our new Pod. We’re even 500 pounds under the GCVW. My wife and I are looking forward to some GREAT empty nester adventures.
Happy Camping Everyone!


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Podventures


Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2020 at 6:11am
Originally posted by Dannoxp

We just took delivery on our brand new holdover 2019 179 today. We’re towing with our fully tow equipped 2014 Lincoln MKX and it hauls like a dream. This mid sized crossover has all it needs and more for our new Pod. We’re even 500 pounds under the GCVW. My wife and I are looking forward to some GREAT empty nester adventures.
Happy Camping Everyone!

First, welcome to the forum.

Second, you will find that the group here will challenge statements that don't seem to fit the facts, particularly if they might effect someone's safety at some point.  It's not personal, and of course you can personally do whatever you want, but others read this too, and should be properly informed. 

In this case, your comments about the Lincoln MKX's capability as a tow vehicle. I believe that vehicle has a 3500 lb tow rating. When you say you are under the MCGVWR did you actually load up the trailer as you plan to use it, and load up the Lincoln with gear and people as you plan to travel? Did you get an actual weight of the loaded rig at a public scale? Did you check the tongue weight?  

If not, then you are almost certain to be over on one or more of your TV's limits, My 179 comes in at around 3700 lbs and 500 on the tongue, as an example, and that's not including anything in my tow vehicle. 500 lbs is not much. 




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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold


Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2020 at 8:18am
Yeah, I hope the 'hauls like a dream' does not end up being 'this rig is a nightmare'...

Fingers crossed!



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r・pod 171 gone but not forgotten!



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