new r-pod owner
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Topic: new r-pod owner
Posted By: troutman
Subject: new r-pod owner
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 12:46am
| I am a owner of an R-Pod 177 bought 3 month ago. Love the trailer. I tow it with a VW Touareg TDI. To make our trailer more livable I added some storage features which I will post later. |
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 6:46am
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Howdy from San Antonio! Congratulations on the 177! ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 8:35am
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Welcome to the group!! 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: troutman
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 10:56am
 Thank you all. |
Posted By: mcclurey
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 10:13pm
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Right on! Enjoy!! ------------- Missouri Matt |
Posted By: Mountainrev
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2015 at 11:49am
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Welcome from a fellow 177 owner. Tell me about your towing with the TDI. What kind of MPGs do you get? I'm guessing it's got plenty of torque. How does it do on long, steep grades? I'm considering a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 3.0 turbo diesel (Mercedes engine).
------------- 2014 177 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbodiesel "I lift my eyes to the hills." 
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Posted By: troutman
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2015 at 12:25pm
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My Toured TDI is awesome pulling my 177. Great going up steep long hills with lots of power to spare. Don't need brakes going downhills as the 177 acts like a parasite. Towing over hilly terrain We get about 15 my ( US gal ) which is pretty good, I think. You need to test drive to decide for yourself. For fun check out YouTube clip " Duramax vs Toured ".
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Posted By: troutman
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2015 at 12:27pm
| Should read parachute!!! Not parasite. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2015 at 6:56pm
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You can go into Post Options at the top-right of each post to edit any mistakes. ------------- 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: Wildfire
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2015 at 9:11pm
I am a new owner of an R Pod. We take possession next week. I am looking for advise on what I need to start out. I have had trailers before but I am looking for guidance with what I need to outfit the trailer with, first time out. Wildfire  ------------- Michael H. Smith |
Posted By: mcclurey
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2015 at 12:16am
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Here are just a few suggestions:
- Sewer Hose - Black and Gray Tank Chemicals - RV Toilet Paper - Assorted Kitchen Utensils / Dishware / Paper Goods / Soap / Matches / Dish Towels etc. - Some Basic Spices - Portable Stove / Grill - Wheel Chocks - Mattress Pad, Sheets / Sleeping Bags / Towels - Floor rugs - Outdoor Rug for use with RDome or Canopy - Flashlight - Bug Spray - Outdoor Folding Chairs - Lighter - Garbage Can / Garbage Bags - Lantern or LED Light Source - Proper Hitch and Hook-ups. / 7 Pin Electrical Connector / Lock for Hitch - Fly Swatter - Levels & Leveling Pads - Jack Block - Door Mat - Fresh Water Hose and Pressure Regulator - Water Purifier - Surge Protector The list could go on and on but this should be a good start. ------------- Missouri Matt |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2015 at 6:22am
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Welcome. That is a good list. Best thing you can do is visit "camp driveway" for a night - then you can grab anything that is missing. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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