First Time Camper Owner
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Topic: First Time Camper Owner
Posted By: JeepingAtlas
Subject: First Time Camper Owner
Date Posted: 31 May 2025 at 2:20pm
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Hi, my wife and I just got our first camper yesterday. A 2018 R-Pod 180 Hood River Edition.
Already have a question. On the trip home a strong gust of wind caught the shroud for the A/C and broke the plastic around 2 of the screws and blew it upward. Was able to make it home without losing it thankfully. I’ve been trying to figure out what model the A/C is so I can order a replacement shroud but haven’t had any luck. My best guess going off pictures is the Dometic Penguin II. Does anyone know where I can find the model or maybe just know what it would be? Thanks! ------------- 2018 R-POD 180 Hood River Edition 2024 VW Atlas Cross Sport 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport |
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 31 May 2025 at 5:56pm
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Congratulations on your 180 purchase. Welcome to your 24/7 owners manual. Sorry I am no help about your A/C as we do not have one on our 177 (personal choice). I believe most of the older pods came standard with the Penguin A/C. The model # should be easily found once you remove the shroud. Yes, it is safe to go up on the roof, just don't fall off! ------------- 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: JeepingAtlas
Date Posted: 31 May 2025 at 8:33pm
Thanks! Got up there and looked. It is the penguin unit. Just had to overcome my almost crippling fear of heights too do so.  ------------- 2018 R-POD 180 Hood River Edition 2024 VW Atlas Cross Sport 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 31 May 2025 at 9:00pm
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Were you able to find the model #? Should be stamped on a metal plate riveted or glued to the body. ------------- 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: JeepingAtlas
Date Posted: 31 May 2025 at 10:31pm
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Yes. I found the tag. If anyone else needs it, it is Model # 936000723. ------------- 2018 R-POD 180 Hood River Edition 2024 VW Atlas Cross Sport 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport |