Picked up our 179
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Topic: Picked up our 179
Posted By: Leo B
Subject: Picked up our 179
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2014 at 2:25pm
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Melissa and I picked up our 2015 179 today!! We towed in home which was a 50 mile trip, it towed and handled great with our 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. Handled the hills fine with plenty of power. They have removed the key-less entry and got rid of the door latch. they also made the door hinges stiffer or something so it doesn't bang into the fender. Going to do some local camping before we head down for our month on Cape Hatteras in October. The increased room is great, we lose the pass thru and some storage there, but gain a lot of interior storage. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2014 at 11:48pm
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Congrats! ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2014 at 6:55am
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Thanks Doug!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2014 at 12:31pm
Have a great time & enjoy your new Pod!!  ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2014 at 2:54pm
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Thanks Darryl!! The increased space is amazing!! Loading it up and heading for New Hampshire this coming Wednesday!! Goin Poddin!!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: troutmama
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 2:00am
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We just picked up our 2015 179 today, the space is awesome. We are taking it out tomorrow for a day to learn about our pod. Congratulations on your new toy. ------------- 2015 179 pod, 1996 Tacoma Troutmama Robin and my lovely hubby Tim. Spoiled mutt, Eddie B. Go Broncos! |
Posted By: Pod-a-terre
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 7:06am
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Troutmama Did your 179 have the Key-less entry system? I am wondering what run schedule they stopped putting them on the 179? I see some 2015's still have them when you look at pictures at the RV Dealers. John  ------------- John Kris "Lady Sarah" our Golden Aiken SC |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 8:02am
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Congrats Robin!! We order our on May 16th, it was delivered from the factory to Vermont on July 11th. They also changed the kitchen faucet. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Old Hippy
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 10:02am
| Congrats !! We just love our 179 and just can't get away enough !! First thing do replace your cheap dump hose with a Rhino 15' the one that came with the pod, Yikes don't use it !!! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 4:27pm
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Read your post and took a look at it, your right on the money.........going toi replace it on our way to the KOA in New Hampshire! Thanks Leo ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 4:43pm
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Re the Rhinoflex hose: Be aware you will need a way to bring the dirty hose home. It will not fit in the OEM carrier on the Pod. You will need a 60" carrier available from D&R products or Valterra. The Valterra may be available at CW and it will work temporarily if you carry it in the TV or strap it to the Pod. Mount it on the Pod when you get home. ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 5:10pm
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Sounds good! Thanks Charlie!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |