New New Rpod 178 owner from So. Oregon
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Topic: New New Rpod 178 owner from So. Oregon
Posted By: guppyfam
Subject: New New Rpod 178 owner from So. Oregon
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2014 at 5:00pm
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Hello Everyone, We (my wife, 4 year old son, 3 year old son and puppy) have ordered our 178 from a local dealer and are anxious for it to arrive. After reading all the posts here on the forum, I hope I am ready for all of this. Having never really done any rv'ing, I am trying to figure out the many items we will still need after delivery of our unit. Has anyone come up with a checklist of items a new owner will need to purchase? Maybe some things to watch out for. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We will be towing the Rpod with a 2011 AWD Toyota Sienna. Thank you, Jeff |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2014 at 5:06pm
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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: techntrek
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 12:44am
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Welcome. I always suggest visiting "camp driveway" for a night, so you can hop back in the house for anything you've forgotten.
------------- 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: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 9:21am
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Welcome. 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: Puck Podders
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 10:22am
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We picked up our 178 a couple weeks ago. Not sure what you have with yours but this is what I purchased. White fresh water hose, pressure valve for hose, extra power cable, levelling blocks, sewage dumping kit, hose for black tank flushing, adapter to go from electrical hookup to 110v for home connection and a few cans of beer! May have left something out but this is a start.. Driveway camped first. Two road trips with the third starting Monday for a few days in Algonquin Park. Love the R Pod
------------- Rick & Wilma 'Hairy' Gracie 2015 178 GMC Sierra |
Posted By: guppyfam
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2014 at 3:38pm
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Thank you for the suggestions. We are picking up our 178 tomorrow and will keep the suggested list in mind. Seems overwhelming right now, but we are excited for our 1st trip. Thanks, Jeff |
Posted By: guppyfam
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2014 at 3:40pm
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Great suggestion! We will be picking up our 178 tomorrow and have our 1st trip planned close to home at a local campsite. We are excited to try this new type of camping! Thanks, Jeff |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2014 at 4:12pm
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The" few cans of beer" was a good call!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: nlrstate
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2014 at 10:15am
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We just bought ours two weeks ago. Took it to the local campground (15 minutes from home) and it was a great way to get familiar with the trailer. Keep a note pad and make a list of items as you are setting it up - I made on list for things to pick up from the house and things to purchase. Puck podders mentioned most of the outside essentials. We used bins under the seating area for supplies like paper towels, kleenex, 1 ply rv toliet paper, extra fire starter, drill for stabilizers, wd40, bungie cords, etc. A three step ladder is very helpful. Also took the hint from other posts and bought a 15x21 cutting board. My husband is adding "legs" to place this over the stove to make it usable space when not cooking.
------------- Nancy & Dwight 2015 rpod 178 2013 Tahoe LTZ |
Posted By: ahefner
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2014 at 5:33pm
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Screw driver kit is also handy. One that includes the square bits. I found the screws like to back out when traveling. A little dab of clear silicon on the threads helps keep it from happening again and you can still remove the screw later on if needed. ------------- 2014 rPod 178 2014 Toyota Tundra 5.7 |
Posted By: mmgraham969
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2014 at 9:00pm
| Don't forget flashlights, battery operated lanterns, and maybe a "headlight"--one of those flashlight-like devices that faster around your head with elastic straps. Those guys are great when you're doing something in the dark and you need both hands to do it. Strike-anywhere matches come in useful in a lot of circumstances. If you're concerned about the possibility of the head getting wet and disintegrating, just dip the head in a bit of melted wax. Parachute cord (AKA 550 cord) is useful for anything from hanging up wet/dirty clothes to securing items in your storage area to keep them from bumping around. Don't forget your corkscrew and Leatherman/Swiss Army Knife. Happy camping! |