New rpod(ers) here. RP176
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Topic: New rpod(ers) here. RP176
Posted By: HomeIsHere
Subject: New rpod(ers) here. RP176
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 5:26pm
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Hello everybody!
I'm Jamie, and my girlfriend, Amber and I are the proud new owners if a new 2014 RP176, Hood River edition. We are relatively new to travel trailers. We did have a 1974 LARK and spent a lot of time and money rehabbing her. I did not however have the axle checked. The whole wheel came off the hub as we were pulling it down the interstate. Fortunately, we or our furry kids weren't injured. The LARK however was opened up like a can of biscuits. That was over a year ago. Here we are now and we decided to finance the sweet baby! Well, hello everyone!!! Jamie and Amber (Griffin, Zoe, Emma) 2014 RP176 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Nashville, TN |
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Posted By: HomeIsHere
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 5:34pm
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We really look forward to getting to know everyone that we can.
We would definitely appreciate any advice or recommendations? Is there anything we need to know or consider? Thank You!!! |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 6:42pm
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Welcome welcome welcome!! Glad to have you with all of us. If you or your girlfriend are on Facebook be sure and join the groups there as well, they are extremely active. Also you're in the neck of the woods of a lot of rallies this year, if you folks are into meeting and camping with other Podders there is quite a lot to check out this season. Let us know anytime that you have questions! ------------- 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: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 10:20pm
Welcome from right down the road. I tow with a 2010 FJ and have a 2010 176. We've had the pod a little over a year. I'll be interested to hear how you think your pod pulls. What kind of camping do you do? As for what to know or consider -- this is a great place to ask questions. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 7:03am
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Welcome to the group!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: HomeIsHere
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 7:31am
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Thank You Everyone!
We didn't get much of a chance to explore with the LARK that we had. We really look forward to having long weekend trips and self contained vacations as soon as possible! It's really a plus for us that we can take our dogs with us without having to worry about a no pet policy. This forum is really amazing. My GF, Amber, and I both love a sense of community, close friendships and helping others. My father taught me a long time ago to listen and learn from others. :@) The RP 176 excited us because if the bunk beds that would allow us to take friends with us. As far as what kind of camping we like to do, we like being able to enjoy full hookups, but we also love being self contained on top of a mountain or next to a river as well as in the out-of-state families driveway. Is the A.C. that loud in all pods? (Question 1) Should I ask questions in the general question forum? Thank You in advance to EverYonE!!! Power to the PodPeople! ------------- Jamie and Amber (Griff, Zoe, Emma) 2014 RP176 2009 FJ Cruiser -The gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 9:58am
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Congrats. So much to consider about maintaining and feeding of the Rpods. From my perspective, after reading all of the posts regarding maintenance before we bought ours, I would suggest a torque wrench. Check each wheel before travel each trip. I torque ours to 95 ft. lbs. I read where a Podder had lost a wheel, like yours, and I didn't want to deal with the aftermath. Lots more to read regarding maintenance. You might also want to replace your mattress before experiencing the exquisite pain of sleeping on the matt that FR provides. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 11:09am
The AC is loud in all of them. You get used to it eventually, one trick is to switch the fan mode to to run constantly at night so that you don't get as big noise when it first kicks on. I used to not be able to sleep with it, now 4 years later I'm fine...usually! Ask questions anywhere the forum headlines are pretty well outlined and a bit of reading and you'll see that any question possible about an Rpod has been asked at some point in time. The search function is great, just always use the advanced search option. And again, think about joining us other owners at rallies, we love 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2014 at 11:58am
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Welcome! Your girlfriend has a good name, my wife's name is Amber too. See the link in my signature for the forum's home-grown "manual".
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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