Newbee
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Topic: Newbee
Posted By: saskymum
Subject: Newbee
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2012 at 12:29pm
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Hi, my name is Sherry, I just put a deposit on my 1st new trailer-an RPOD. I have camped for years and have had lots of vintage trailers, such as Bolers, now I am trying something new. I have a 1999 Chevy Blazer 6 cyl. I don't think I will have any issues towing my new "rig" but am wondering others opinions or suggestions. I am going to start with new shocks as the Blazer is a big sagging. ...
Anyway looking forward to exploring this site. Thank you in advance and happy camping! 
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Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2012 at 12:40pm
 Welcome! I've been an R-Pod owner for 3 weeks now and am towing with an'02 Dakota 8 cyl with no issues. Others will chime in, but you should be fine. People seem to be pulling these with Jeeps, Outbacks, Tacomas, as well as the full sized vehicles.------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2012 at 3:38pm
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Welcome! Shocks won't do anything for the sag, they don't carry any weight. New springs, which do carry the weight, may help some. However, I recommend you instead put your money into a weight distribution hitch. It will definitly fix the sag, greatly improve the ride comfort, and add sway control as a bonus. The E2 is one option (I have it) which is fairly cheap. Probaby cheaper than 2 new springs.
http://www.fastwaytrailer.com/e2/ - http://www.fastwaytrailer.com/e2/
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: saskymum
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2012 at 1:18am
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Thanks for the answers to the first questions I have since bought my R Pod 177 now I am wondering where everyone stores stuff like towels, food, pots, jackets etc. What inovative ideas are there out there. Thanks in advance |
Posted By: saskymum
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2012 at 1:45am
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Thanks for the answers. I have since bought my R Pod 177 but are wondering if anyone has neat suggestions for storage. Thanks |
Posted By: Alex&Marie
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2012 at 7:53am
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We have been using our new pod a lot this summer, so storage
is a challenge. We did the mod to the driver's side settee to allow half of it
to be a pantry storage. There are threads describing this mod. It is not hard
to do and gives you 50% more under seat storage. We use it for stuff that is not needed regularly. We added throw pillows from Bed Bath and Beyond that are
actually zippered storage pouches. we keep clothes and towels in them. we use the extra
pillows on the bed to make movie watching more comfortable and also more
storage for clothes. When they pillows are on the settee it makes it really
comfortable to sit "sideways" like a mini lounge chair - an added
benefit to having this type of storage. of course Rubber Made is your friend for under bed storage. And
for outside storage for all extra shoes and sandals. an added over-the-door coat hanger works well and we added
an neat wall hanging organizer from the Container Store for small "desk
clutter", hats, and keys. We keep our dirty clothes in the bed of the TV in two
folding cloth containers (darks and lights Of course the number one storage solution is Don't Bring So
Much. It has taken us a long time to figure out what we really need in a pod or
on a small sail boat. And we are still learning that lesson. Paring back is essential Here are some snaps of the results:
Looking forward to hearing your ides too! ------------- Alex and Marie 2012 R-pod 177 2006 Toyota Tundra 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2012 at 8:47am
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Congratulations on the new Pod! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2012 at 4:58pm
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Hi, I tow with a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.3, we have made two trips from northern Vermont to Florida. We have been to Disney, West Palm, Sugarloaf Key and St Augustine. Have never had any problems. The van is rated for 3700 lbs. We usually get 11-12 mpg coming out of the mountains and a steady 14 mpg when we get south of Massachusetts. Your Blazer should do fine. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Pawpod
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2012 at 9:13pm
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X2 on the WDH. Worth the money. And 3m command strips are a podders friend! ------------- Ready to pod around! |
Posted By: saskymum
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2012 at 1:55pm
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Great ideas fellow R=Podders I especially like the pillow idea.
"orientation" on the how to's was yesterday, picking up my new toy today!! 1st road trip planned this weekend, should be an adventure my friend & I are heading to Craven Jamboree to work. She is as excited as me then off to the lake to camp with my daughter/son in law and 4 year old grandaughter for a week- can not wait! |
Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2012 at 4:21pm
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Welcome Sherry.
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: Hodge-PODge
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2012 at 2:34am
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Happy Podding, Sherry! And welcome. ------------- 2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge 2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 3:24pm
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Welcome! & we love Bolers! For storage ideas, look in the Mods section. There are lots of ideas from everyone with different models and what they did to personalize their 'pod. We have the 152 which is the smallest and lightest one and subsequently also has the least amount of storage space and are still trying to figure out what we want to bring each time. For clothing we found packing cubes help keep us organized can be stuffed wherever there is room. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: saskymum
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 11:14pm
| The summer is flying by. I have used my R Pod quite a few times and enjoy it. I am still trying to find space for things and found that you add a daughter and a 4 year old granddaughter in it for a few days can be quite a challenge. I have also since bought a 2012 GMC l/2 ton so it tows really easy, now if only I can learn to back up. Enjoy the information from others that have R Pods. |
Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2012 at 9:19pm
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Well that is an upgrade-and-a-half! A '99 Blazer V6 to a '12 GMC 1/2 ton... I am jealous! As for the difficulty backing... Don't feel bad. Smaller trailers are actually more difficult to back up than larger ones. It has to do with the shorter wheel base offset from the hitch (pivot point). You'll get the hang of it. Keep trying/practicing. ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |