New 179 very excited!
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Topic: New 179 very excited!
Posted By: Skyward
Subject: New 179 very excited!
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2014 at 6:26pm
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We're new to travel trailers, and are very excited about our purchase, an R Pod 179. We know there will be a big learning curve and lots of questions. First one-we have a Ford Explorer. Will we have to replace the regular mirrors with larger ones?? Thanks! Skyward Winthrop WA Pahrump NV
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2014 at 8:46pm
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Welcome. Unlikely you'll need towing mirrors. The pods are narrow, with the outside of the body lying inside the width of the trailer tires. Full-sized trucks can easily see down both sides.
------------- 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: kymooses
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2014 at 9:50pm
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agree with above. and welcome to podding and congratulations! ------------- 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: jsnow
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2014 at 7:34am
| My girl friend and I both getting back in to camping after over 20 years. Picked up our 179 this past Saturday ready for winter to be over in central NY so we can get started. Still need to outfit everything inside now. Both of us very excited about our 179. |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2014 at 9:53am
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Congrats. Check under Events and Campouts for the 2014 Pacific Northwest Rpod Roundup. Have over 15 Pods attending with lots of mods to look over. 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: Skyward
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2014 at 3:39pm
| Thanks, all- we pick ours up in 2 weeks. Will have to checkout the NW group! |
Posted By: shroomer
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2014 at 5:22pm
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I use a pair of plastic add-on mirrors on my Silverado. Standard mirrors are okay but the added 5"-6" shows me what's right behind me. Helps with backing up too. Not essential equipment since the pod is narrowish, but gives you a little bit more to see. It's a personal thing. Like having a dog. Or a different mattress. ------------- Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6 New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2014 at 7:10pm
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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: jewelgm
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:21am
| Hi we r actually heading to test drive a 178...my husband wants a 179 for cupboards..but I dont see a lot of cupboards underneath. |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 8:10pm
the 179 has a whole pantry area along with a closet and tons of storage under the kitchen cabinets. ------------- 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: Swhisler
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 8:42pm
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We just recently purchased a 2013 model 172 and took it camping last weekend--we love it! This is our fifth fiberglass trailer in 10 years and so far it's way ahead of everything else. It does require some creativity getting all our "stuff" tucked away but we did it and are now planning our next getaway. The bunk beds are the BOMB! We love this much sleeping room in such a small trailer--very hard to find. ------------- HarryPodder |