Another New Podder from Pa.
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Topic: Another New Podder from Pa.
Posted By: JKPOD
Subject: Another New Podder from Pa.
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2014 at 9:59pm
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Hello,
John & Kathy here from Southwest Pa. We are for sure newbies. We bought a new RP-172 from Butler RV sales and are very excited to try it out come spring. In the past 2 years we bought and sold a Scotty Highlander, then restored a 1969 play-Mor camper(dam near killed me)..then sold that, then bought and sold a Aliner Classic trailer(used). When we saw this 172 with the two bunkbeds and a bathroom... we knew we had to buy one. As said, we have some experience with trailers, but never with something this nice. I was a bit overwhelmed with all the devices, controls, and plumbing that come with the unit. I am a bit dissappointed with the manual(s). Just like the Aliner, the manual is too generic and not detailed enough for a newbie. The dealer tech was very informative, but I'll never remember everything he showed me. If you have any specific newbie instructions I would very much like to read it. My camper was winterized by the dealer before winter with all lines containing the red antifreeze. Come April I plan on calling the dealer and get the tech on the phone and have him walk me thru the de-winterizing procedure. We will be towing with a 2007 F-150 with the 4.6 V8. Any advise will be greatly appreciated!
John & Kathy M.  ------------- 2014 R-Pod 172 2007 Ford F-150 |
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Posted By: RPodWeGo
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2014 at 1:11am
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Welcome. Look under the subject topic Maintenance, Tpis & Tricks, all kinds of good stuff including a user contributed manual. ------------- RPodWeGo RPod 177 04 v8 Toyota 4Runner |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2014 at 7:49am
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Congratulations new Podders!!! ------------- 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: 03 Jan 2014 at 8:07am
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Welcome to the group! This is the place to learn and share info. Little Sweet Pea Pod has it, the maintainance section will answer almost any question you have. The contibutors have explained things very well and include a lot of pictures. If you dont find your answer there, just post the question and someone will be able to help or steer you to someone who can. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2014 at 12:12pm
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Welcome. ------------- 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: JKPOD
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2014 at 7:11pm
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Thanks for all the warm welcomes!! I'll be reading and askin dumb questions soon!!
John M. ------------- 2014 R-Pod 172 2007 Ford F-150 |