I'm new here...
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Topic: I'm new here...
Posted By: podrunner
Subject: I'm new here...
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 11:04am
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Greeting all, My wife and I are proud owners of what appears to be the orphan of the pod family that being a 151 year 2010. We recently upgraded from a Coleman Taos 8' tent trailer, so the 151 is very large and spacious. I spent several hours this weekend reading through topics and gained a lot of knowledge about the pod family. My pod was originally purchased by an elderly gentleman in his 90's. After he bought it his health declined and he never really had the chance to use it. So it seems new inside but needs many upgrades. Here is my list from reading the forum. 1) Risers 2) battery shut off 3) Leveling jacks for the front, yes I know they are not jacks, just stabilizers. 4) Bal Leveler 5) Brake controller -- Question, are the $125.00 ones that much better than the $35.00 ones. They both have excellent reviews on Amazon. What is the difference? 6) Have local dealer install the "recall" lighting package. 7) Like everyone else with a 2010 the decals are coming off and are a mess. Does Forest River offer anything to remedy this? If not, I will just remove what is left and look for something else to apply. The side decals seem fine. Anyway, thats all for now and thanks to everyone for creating a helpful and informative forum Gary and Becky Salt Lake City Area
------------- 2010 R Pod 151 2017 4runner 2006 Honda Metropolitan |
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 12:02pm
HI Gary, Good to see you here. Looks like you have thought of most things. As to brake controllers the Cheap brake controllers just measure how long you have been holding the brake and apply more brake the longer you hold the brake pedal. The more expensive ones have sensors that measure change in speed and inertia to determine how much brake you need. As I understand it you get better breaking on the more expensive ones and the brakes last longer. As to decals I don't know if FR has come up with any solution. Most people seem to replace them or remove them all together. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: sailo25
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 1:13pm
| Welcome and glad to have more 151 owner on board. I don't have riser on my trailer and have had no issues with clearance so far. Pulled it on about 6 trips. Just ordered a brake control so can't help you their. Leveling jacks (stabilizer) for the front & battery diconnect is also on my list. |
Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 1:31pm
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Most people recommend the Prodigy brake controller--it's the most popular, works well, but is more expensive than some others. I've used all three major grades of the Tekonsha controllers, and have not noticed much difference in performance. Reese controllers are some cheaper. I don't know much about them, but if they are like Tekonshas, then the models with the digital readouts will be easier to adjust and keep in adjustment than the ones without. ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: rex
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 3:30pm
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Welcome to the world of podding !!! Happy trails to you rex pHp stuart fla ------------- jrr |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 9:02pm
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Runner, I have the raisers, and from my experience and what has been written I'd say you should get the raisers for your pod. Brakes will save your life...... don't skimp on that. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 9:32pm
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Welcome. Don't skimp on the brake controller, paying the $125 for a good Tekonsha inertia-based controller vs. a cheap timer-based one is a bit like buying cheap lawn chair furniture for your living room. The cheap chair will function as a chair while you watch television every day, and it will save you a little bit of money. But spending not much more money for a decent cushioned chair will make you much more comfortable during all the time you spend using it. Definitely lots of problems with the front/rear decals around here. Here are pics of mine when I had them taken off for good in 2011. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2007&title=removal-of-decals-front-and-back - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2007&title=removal-of-decals-front-and-back ------------- 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: 04 Jun 2013 at 7:54am
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum! We were tent campers ourselves prior to getting our pod, and so we know how much more "spacious" it is as well! There are a lot of great experienced Podder's hanging out here, so don't be afraid to ask questions as they come up. Enjoy! ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2013 at 9:43am
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Congratulations on adopting an orphaned Pod! Glad to have you out there with us all. Your list seems to cover just about everything. ------------- 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: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2013 at 7:06pm
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Welcome and enjoy your Pod. ------------- |
Posted By: Thinker
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2013 at 9:25pm
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Welcome... how is the mattress? That is one of the first things I ordered. Got the Mattress in a Box thing from Amazon.
It is worth the price to see that thing unfold... amazing. Comfortable too!
------------- Tow Vehicle: 2013 Pathfinder 4WD R-POD Model 171 
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