Encyclopedia of r.pod models past and present.
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Topic: Encyclopedia of r.pod models past and present.
Posted By: g4royce
Subject: Encyclopedia of r.pod models past and present.
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2012 at 9:30am
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I was wondering if there was any interest in creating a binder containing all r.pod models both past and present? I had originally planned on starting this project, compiling material, for the 2012 NE Roundup to share with other attendees. Hopefully something like this would help future owners keep track of different models and changes to the rpods (such as the bathroom sink additions and inclusion of that "closet"). I have an old pamphlet and an old pdf I had downloaded sometime in 2010 when we were looking and was wondering what else was out there (rpod related lol) in everyone's computer? ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2012 at 6:57pm
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Sounds like a great idea. One key would be collecting floorplans, pics and specs for the models that are no longer on FR's web site.
------------- 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: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 7:25am
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Personal opinion only.................. I'd say it's probably not worth your time and effort, unless it's something you want to do for yourself. Most folks, I'd expect, only care about the make/model/year of what they have. Additionally, the lack of responses here probably are a good indication that the masses are not interested.
All that being said, I do have some info on the 2010 RP-151 which is no longer being made. I should have the specs, floorplan and some pictures around here somewhere that you're more than welcome to have and publish.
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 11:19am
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Not sure that lack of response means no one is interested, this is the start of the slow season for camping and camping forums. Info that you and g4royce may have on your two models will go a long way since they are the rarest. ------------- 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: P&M
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 12:29pm
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I think that the interest level in a forum such as this may be somewhat subjective. While those who are owners of Pods that are registered users here online may not be into it much, all of those guests (myself included for a long time) that come here to learn more about Pods may find such a gathering of information very useful. I know I would have. ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 12:30pm
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Our 152 was the first r.pod model launched and also the first one to be discontinued. Anyone looking to buy anything in the 15* series would find it hard to find any information. I was just thinking that we should collect any info while it's still out there  ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 2:01pm
| I will look to see what information I have from 2008. I gather all kinds of data before ordering and receiving my r-pod. I have an early 2009 model with the white cabnets that less than 5% of all rpods came with. Yes we ordered the r-pod in that way and waited 3 months for it. |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 8:13pm
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I Assume 2009 was the first year for the Pod? ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: RPodWeGo
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2012 at 12:37am
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I'm interested. Certainly a labor of love. ------------- RPodWeGo RPod 177 04 v8 Toyota 4Runner |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2012 at 6:20pm
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If anyone has any info they would like to contribute including pdf files, I can start compiling the info and make binders as we go. Luckily the r.pod pamphlet we have survived Sandy :) Yes, 2009 was the first model year. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2012 at 7:06pm
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I will have to find my files from when we bought ours, I think I have a pamphlet in there.
------------- 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: mmgraham969
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2013 at 5:21pm
For what it's worth, that retrospective could be invaluable for someone who's looking at the possibility of buying a used Pod. |
Posted By: 21grandma
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2013 at 8:33pm
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I think it would be very interesting and also quite helpful when buying a used r-pod, which we did. It would be helpful in deciding whether a new one with newer features, or a used one would suffice.
------------- 21grandma |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2013 at 9:03pm
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If anyone is interested in reviews, specifications and floor plans for the R-Pod model years 2009, 2010 and 2011, they are already available on the Roaming Times web site. I referred to this site often before deciding on my used 2010 173. http://roamingtimes.com/rvreports/6/forest-river-r-pod-ultra-lite-travel-trailer.aspx - http://roamingtimes.com/rvreports/6/forest-river-r-pod-ultra-lite-travel-trailer.aspx Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2013 at 9:58am
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Sleepless, thank you for the link a little bit of history if you read the posts that go a few years back. It gives about all the information one would need on all the different models of r-pods built. David ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2013 at 2:02pm
You are more than welcome. I actually read all the posts in the Forums before I decided on the R-Pod I bought. There is a lot of reading and information here, but sometimes I just want to look at a particular model floor plan that is being discussed. That is when I refer to Roaming Times. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |