Philly Pa. - We did it. Proud owner of a 2013 177
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Topic: Philly Pa. - We did it. Proud owner of a 2013 177
Posted By: jstoy
Subject: Philly Pa. - We did it. Proud owner of a 2013 177
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2015 at 8:32am
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Well, we pulled the trigger and bought the used 2013 177 yesterday. Thanks to all who helped giving me tips on what I should look for before buying. I am excited but overwhelmed. Got 281 miles of Towing under my belt to get her home. Stopped at a rest area for a break, got gas on the Turnpike and was able to even back it into the driveway in only 20 mins of trying
 . Now I need to de winterize, get the weight distribution hitch adjusted, get on axil risers, adjust the break controller (I installed it so who knows if it is working properly). Clean and seal things.... Introduce the 2 goldens to her. the list seems bigger than my house list..... Can't wait to get her up to Loyalsock state forest for some boondocking Anyone in the burbs of Philly, who do you get your pods service done by? |
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2015 at 9:14am
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Hi neighbor. I'm across the river from you in Stockton, NJ. We bought our 178 from http://www.stoltzfusrvs.com - Stoltzfus in 2013. I haven't used any Forest River (rPod) Service yet, but have found these three in the surrounding area. You might want to check with Techntrek before having service done @ Stoltzfus. The three that I have found: Easton, PA: http://www.allseasonsrvs.com - http://www.allseasonsrvs.com Joppa, MD: http://www.bayrvcenter.com - http://www.bayrvcenter.com Adamstown, PA: http://www.stoltzfusrvs.com - http://www.stoltzfusrvs.com Let me know if you find anything closer. 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2015 at 9:15am
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Congrats on your 177!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2015 at 9:50am
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Congrats. Now how about sending an ex-Philadelphian an Italian Hoagie. They don't know what they are out here. 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: jstoy
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2015 at 1:38pm
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Hi Fwunder, I saw your mods, Can I hire you .... Indian Valley Camping indicated that they would put on risers, but I guess I will know for sure when I call and schedule an appoitment. |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2015 at 3:22pm
Fred also has a great how to post a photo for dummies site that I graduated from ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 9:23am
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Congrats. The brake controller adjustment should be easy. First make sure the brakes are working. Turn off the boost setting if yours has it (the Prodigys do, push the button so it says b0). Hold the manual activation lever, usually on the bottom, all the way on, and while you do that adjust the output about half-way between full and none on the display (usually the adjustment is a slider on top, or on the Prodigys it is a knob). Release the lever and then move forward slowly, activating the lever again slowly up to maximum. Do this several times until you find a setting just below where the trailer wheels lock up. Later during a real trip adjust the boost setting where you like it. I liked b1 with my popup, b0 with my pod, and b1 for my current trailer. The higher the boost, the more braking power is applied earlier on. As was mentioned, I'm not fond of Stoltzfus' service department: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=979&PID=46906&title=stoltzfus-rv-in-adamstown-pa#46906 - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=979&PID=46906&title=stoltzfus-rv-in-adamstown-pa#46906 ------------- 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: Pod4Two
Date Posted: 05 May 2015 at 9:36pm
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Welcome ------------- Ina & Philip Kennedy 2011 -177 2014 GMC Z71 4x4 |