Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes
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Topic: Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes
Posted By: kymooses
Subject: Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 9:55am
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These are the newest production changes that you'll see just now starting to hit dealer lots. I should have more detailed pics later to add.
What’s NEW
Exterior: New axle (achieves same
ground clearance without the use of axle risers) Automatic flip foot for
tongue jack Exterior speakers (better
sound performance) Fender skirt w/LED lighting Schwintek slide out mechanism
(now all models) Rear garage models, metal
countertop Interior: 2 New fabrics (Latte and
Seaglass) Seamless kitchen countertops
w/recessed sink cover Stainless steel under mount
kitchen sink LED “ultra bright” interior
lights w/switch 48 X 15 window drapes on café
rods (drop plastic glides and strip, curtain slides well, suggestion from
rpodders) Bedspread Wood slide out fascia New Floor Plans: RP180 (full bath) RP183G (full bath) Discontinued Floor Plans: RP181G
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 10:12am
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Sounds interesting! Can't wait to see some pictures! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 2:24pm
Some of the dealers are starting to upload pictures as they get new models in stock. I'm trying to see if FR has a release package of any of the change items they can share. If nothing else the fabric samples. ------------- 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: NormanHill
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 6:29pm
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Darn - I would have liked to had the stainless steel sink in my 2014 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 9:58pm
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Those ultra-bright LED lights are a problem for some, going by posts we've seen here before. FR should look for a fixture that has 2-stage brightness. I remember popups in the distant past that had a switch to turn on 1 or 2 bulbs. Same could be done for the individual LEDs inside - turn on half of them, or all of them. ------------- 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: 14 Sep 2015 at 10:05pm
The new ones are a bit more muted by the opaque cover over them. I like when we could change our own bulbs to what we wanted or liked ourselves. ------------- 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: llpiggy
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2015 at 12:47am
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Please, photos of the garage counter top in metal! I am getting close to pulling the trigger on a trailer, and this could be the deciding change... ------------- After 56 years is Carmel Valley, Ca. I followed my Grandsons to Texas. |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2015 at 9:09am
Still waiting on Forest River at the moment. Dealers are starting to get some of these models now, you might check their websites for update photos. ------------- 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: kymooses
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 1:12pm
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New Garage metal countertops 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 1:14pm
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Undermount stainless sink, seamless countertop and new curtain rods. 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 1:16pm
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Wood fascia around slideouts 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 1:17pm
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New Seaglass fabric option 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 1:18pm
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Automatic Flip Foot 
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 5:39pm
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I like the stainless steel sink but I think it would be better if it were larger. Thank you, for the pictures. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: podvader
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2015 at 12:19pm
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Hmmm....I LOVE the new countertop in the garage is metal. I am not sure if I like all of the compartments going away but then again they were not necessarily the most useful things ever. Hmmm, this might make it possible to stick a mini fridge on top of the counter. Still no radio controls in the back. Bummer.
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Posted By: jeffp1105
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2015 at 12:50am
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Hey, This is great thread. Thanks all for posting the updates and pics. Does anyone know, or can they find out, the first VIN that will include the changes? Most dealers with stock post the last several digits of the VIN and if FR would tell us the first one with the updates we wouldn't have to call all over. Thanks a bunch, Jeff Hoping the DW says yes! Most important question in a long time!  ------------- Considering an RPOD |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2015 at 9:04pm
The radio controls have been discontinued by the manufacturer that were in the back. ------------- 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 |