Hi from FL/Wannabe RPOD owner afraid of leaks
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Topic: Hi from FL/Wannabe RPOD owner afraid of leaks
Posted By: CampingDogs
Subject: Hi from FL/Wannabe RPOD owner afraid of leaks
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 6:36pm
Hi, We are still researching campers but think we have narrowed our decision down to the RPOD..(Our dream is a small Airstream $$$ dream for now :)However, we think the RPOD 179 is appropriate for us, nice size, good features, within budget & towing capabilities, etc... just worried about leaks and expensive maintenance as we will have to store it in an outside facility. Any thoughts??? This will be our FIRST camper experience!!! Thanks in advance for any input 
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 7:11pm
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Our 2011 R-Pod is stored outdoors. I don't like it but do not have an inside storage close by or affordable. In the summer months it sets on our side driveway. I was it on a regular basis and wax it twice a year. After winterizing I cover it with a Factory Forest River cover, I know its a little expensive but it keeps it dry in the winter and keeps ice from building up on the exterior that might cause problems due to expansion as water freezes. We have never had one leak or problem with the roof. The Pod roof is one piece fiberglass. Every spring I get out the ladder and check every exterior joint , and so far no problem. Never had a leak, squeak, rattle, loose screw nut or bolt. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 8:39pm
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We are on our second R-pod, we started with a 2010 171(bought in aug of 2009) and recently upgraded to a 179. We have had no problems with either one leaking. Our pod spends the winter in our driveway, in northern Vermont. They are very durable. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: CampingDogs
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 8:45pm
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Thanks! It's so good to hear , we are so excited, I do wish I had a nice garage to store it but getting a cover will have to do. Just want to make sure we are making a good choice! I guess for 2 adults and 2 small spoiled doggies the 179 should be just right. We'll be towing with either a Tacoma or a Highlander.
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 8:51pm
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We just spent 37 nights on our trip to Chincoteague.Va and Cape Hatteras,NC. The room and set up on the 179 is really nice! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2014 at 10:02pm
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We bought our first RV just over a year ago. A 2014 RPod 178. We took one 600 mile shake down trip to to Assateague Island National seashore, then parked it next to the wood piles for the winter (New Jersey). In the spring we took a couple of short 200-300 mile trips. Then, we took off on a 8,000+ mile cross country trip to CA, Oregon, Washington and back. Then we did another couple of small local trips. No leaks, no breakdowns, no real problems except not enough time to do more camping. It works. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: CampingDogs
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 6:47am
| That's so great! Do y'all recommend a good dealer? I'm down in FL but am willing to travel for a good deal. |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 8:00am
Here's a picture of my Pod in storage behind my house in last Winter (February 2013) here in Connecticut . Never had a leak, even in the storage areas.
  ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: CampingDogs
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 8:45am
 Oh my God! I am convinced!!!
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Posted By: RescapePod
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 1:47pm
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One of the main selling point on my rpod 179 was the one piece see less roof. ------------- 2015 R-Pod 179 2013 Chevy K1500 |
Posted By: RescapePod
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 1:48pm
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Sorry seamless roof ------------- 2015 R-Pod 179 2013 Chevy K1500 |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 4:39pm
In post options you can edit posts, I do it all the time.  ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |