New 2017 Colors
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Topic: New 2017 Colors
Posted By: PODSKI
Subject: New 2017 Colors
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2016 at 12:56pm
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Hello, does anyone have a picture or idea of what the new (coming in Sep.) Rpod color schemes will be? A dealer told me that they would be silver and blue on the outside. Supposedly there was a picture on the R-pod Facebook site that was removed. Does anyone have this picture? I don't and won't do the Facebook thing, so hopefully someone on this site can help.
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Posted By: Mountainrev
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2016 at 5:04pm
Here you go: ------------- 2014 177 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbodiesel "I lift my eyes to the hills." 
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Posted By: CFWARREN
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2016 at 5:18pm
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And.....it has an attached awning....
------------- 2016 179 - Hood River Edition 2008 Nissan Xterra |
Posted By: PODSKI
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2016 at 5:32pm
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Thank you!! That confirms what the dealer told me. I am not sure that I like it, but others may.
------------- PODSKI |
Posted By: CFWARREN
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2016 at 5:35pm
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I guess I'd have to see the other 3 sides to form an opinion, but based on the one pic, I prefer my green....!
------------- 2016 179 - Hood River Edition 2008 Nissan Xterra |
Posted By: Jewel59
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2016 at 8:36pm
| Does it have a traditional awning, while I like the green of of my 2016, I would love a traditional awning. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2016 at 9:19pm
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It looks nice, but I rather prefer the green/brown color scheme of our 2016 179. The awning is nice, but given the price of them, I built my own. It is one of my mods, link in my signature. Edit: Looking at the picture, I'm not sure how what looks like an awning would work. I don't see any support framework. It would be interesting to see it deployed. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Mountainrev
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 3:08pm
I'm assuming the awning would be similar to the one I had on our previous popup, which was self-supporting. It unrolled from a zipper bag, and at the end were telescoping legs that clipped into the bottom of the camper. By the way, the post on the FB page I took this picture from showed another R-pod with this color scheme. This one looks like it's a 179 or 180. The other shot was of a smaller Pod--perhaps a 178. It did not have an awning. The 179/180 has a longer flat section on the roof. I don't think the shorter roofs of the 178 (and lower) models would accommodate an awning like that. ------------- 2014 177 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbodiesel "I lift my eyes to the hills."
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 4:07pm
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The new colors are not bad looking. Come a long way since the original.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 8:55pm
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Looks like a cross between Miami Vice and Vermont Ice. Guess that 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: Rodpod
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 9:23am
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The awning has me intrigued. It looks like a roll up and not very wide, maybe 8-9'. I have a '16 179. I was about to pull the trigger on a Pahaque visor but maybe I'll have to wait to find out what this looks like first.
------------- 2016 R-Pod 179 |
Posted By: CFWARREN
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 7:43pm
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Just my opinion here, but if you're going to buy Paha Que, I'd get their awning, not the visor.....works much better with the 179.
------------- 2016 179 - Hood River Edition 2008 Nissan Xterra |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 9:11pm
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Glad to see they finally came up with an awning. ------------- 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: BuckeyePod
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2016 at 12:27pm
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Looks like the Jayco Hummingbird color scheme. ------------- Chris & Mandy 2017 R-Pod 179 2011 Chevy 2500 HD |
Posted By: podvader
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2016 at 3:31pm
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NOOOOOOOOOOO! I am not ready to get my rpod for a few years but i want my r-dome and the current colors. GRRRRRRR.
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Posted By: Nenoreyna
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 12:20pm
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Hello everyone! Just joining and looking forward to purchasing my first Rpod. I live in the Central Texas area. After seeing the new color I'm going to wait for the RV show in Round Rock in October to see what new models and colors they carry. I'm looking into the 182 G with the outdoor kitchen area since it would allow easier access when camping. We only have one dealership in the area but hoping other dealers in Texas start carrying the Rpod brand. Does anyone have tips, suggestions, advice on what models would work best? I'm also planning on pulling it with a 2011 pilot. I just hope it'll do the job! Thanks an advance for all the assistance and can't wait to get one! ------------- Daniel |
Posted By: JodyG
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2016 at 10:42am
| There was a posting overnight in another group showing some official literature on the 2017 changeover. Blue/white exterior as well as a window in the door. Optional Thule retractable awning and a host of other smaller changes. |
Posted By: Rodpod
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2016 at 9:06pm
I'm interested in seeing that awning. Do you have a link? ------------- 2016 R-Pod 179 |
Posted By: JodyG
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2016 at 10:43pm
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Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2016 at 12:17am
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Nice! But, I like the green color scheme because it blends in with the outdoors so well! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: DanoJKU
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2016 at 3:57pm
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My brand new 2017 179 is traditional green like previous years, not blue. I want this Thule awning. Calling FR right now to get details!
------------- Dano and Shell 2020 Imagine 2150RB \ 2019 F150 5.0 |
Posted By: Rodpod
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2016 at 11:40pm
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I'll be all over this awning too as an add-on to my 179. This is how it'll work. When the price is released I'll get sticker shock, I'll complain about the price, say I'm never paying that much, talk myself into sticking with my EZ up, research other options, admire the new awnings when I see them in the dealer, then pull the pin and have it installed next spring. It'll be a 10 month process but I know myself, that's how it'll all go down.
------------- 2016 R-Pod 179 |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2016 at 12:03am
Lol! Too funny!  ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: kindell
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2016 at 3:06pm
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Awning??!! Dang and we traded our 179 for a Surveyor! Oh well...However I prefer the green.
------------- Art & Kindell Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179 |
Posted By: podvader
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2016 at 5:20pm
| Ok, this is a little better looking than I originally thought...and the awning is much better than I thought. Does anyone know if the r-dome is still an option and would there be a way to have both options (obviously only deploying one or the other). |
Posted By: SuperDudeAbides
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 12:08pm
I like the new color (I'm a life long Royals fan and it's almost powder blue  so I am fine with that) and I LOVE the idea of having the traditional awning. Now what sucks is waiting for the new editions to hit dealers here in the KC area.  Patience is not a strong suit. I do wonder what other changes might be in store ... I know the under mount sink was a mid year edition to the 2016's ... maybe there are more goodies.
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Posted By: Nenoreyna
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 2:53pm
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Does anyone know if rpod will take customized orders on specific colors or is that not an option? I also like the multi color loops design I've seen on someone's post in this forum! ------------- Daniel |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 4:41pm
No, sadly no custom colors. ------------- 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: furpod
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 5:32pm
Rings Pods are the first generation graphics. Out of production since mid 2011. ------------- |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 5:40pm
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Our 171 had that design and we have a lot of trouble with the sticker peeling off!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: McPod
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2016 at 9:40am
  ------------- McPod Black Hills South Dakota |
Posted By: McPod
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2016 at 9:41am
 ------------- McPod Black Hills South Dakota |
Posted By: Nenoreyna
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2016 at 1:10pm
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WOW! Love it! ------------- Daniel |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2016 at 3:25pm
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It is pretty, but I like the way the green and tan blend so well with the natural environment! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: podvader
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2016 at 5:38pm
| That awning is actually really, really cool. Love the dual options for planting the poles. Without seeing it in person I still really like the green and r-dome combination. I better see if I can sell my Roo quickly before the current colors are gone. I can totally see why a majority would prefer the new color/awning though. |
Posted By: Neserk
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 10:39pm
| Love the blue! A few years from purchasing, so who knows what color they will be then. :D |
Posted By: Rpod4
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2016 at 6:26pm
Here's another look from RV PRO with a decent look at the front.  Story here: https://rv-pro.com/news/forest-river-kicks-west-coast-open-house |
Posted By: blimey
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2016 at 7:41pm
| Wife and I are thinking of buying a 180. Think it would make sense to wait another month or so? Wonder if there will be a price difference? I would like to be in the camper by the end of October. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2016 at 8:24pm
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Definitely blue. ------------- 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: 24 Aug 2016 at 9:55am
I've spoken to a few dealers on what we might expect with new pricing. Most are sticking close to what we see and expect now. Of course all dealers can and will set the prices that work for them, but a few that are well known for having steady and readily available pricing are quoting only a bit more than the previous models in pricing. If you want to be in one by the end of October and you want the new one you probably would want to get started on buying and ordering it now. Production on the new models will start in just a few weeks and it will take a while before the first ones off the production line aren't already ordered and headed towards certain dealer lots. ------------- 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: Neserk
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2016 at 6:58pm
Depending on how set you are on wanting a specific floor model, when new comes in and old goes out, you can sometimes get a better deal on the one going out. If you have to order (versus buying what is on the lot) then it is a different story. |
Posted By: blimey
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2016 at 7:55pm
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Thanks for the input. I talked to the dealer today and he did state there would be an increase....not sure of the amount. Something about the awning and a power jack(didn't know there was going to be a elelctric jack) They have 4 180s in stock and we are ok with the green/tan. Wife likes the awning but its not a deal breaker for her. Looks like we just need to decide if we are going to buy now or just hold off till next year. I have a big sports car event to attend at the end of October but I can just use my old pop up if needed....My 7 year love affair with rpods is getting the best of me :)
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Posted By: SteveF
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2016 at 11:02pm
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Attached is a copy of the new MSRP price list. uploads/5960/R-Pod_2017_Price_List.pdf - uploads/5960/R-Pod_2017_Price_List.pdf ------------- Steve, Vicki and Bodie |
Posted By: blimey
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2016 at 8:32am
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Stevef thanks for posting. Looks like the awning is a $8oo list price option. Really the glass covered stove top was the only other thing that stood out as different. (Besides the obvious color changes) We are going to drive to Hamilton Ohio Saturday to look at 180 pods.
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2016 at 9:51am
Man.. that's going to be a long day.. remember to hydrate.. ------------- |
Posted By: podvader
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2016 at 9:57am
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Thanks for posting the price list! I sold my current camper so I have the flexibility now of jumping quick for the old model or waiting until spring on the new. Pretty torn. Really prefer the green color and likely better price on outgoing model. Love the glass stove cover and window in the door of current model. Getting the r-dome either way so awning is a non-issue. Any rumors of any other changes in the new production? *****NEVER MIND...found rpod spotters excellent summary of changes
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Posted By: SteveF
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2016 at 11:08am
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One thing I have noticed, is that the new awning is not available on the 18' models (171, 172, 177). I was torn between a 177 and 179, but I want the awning. It looks like a 179 will be the choice. We have an awning similar to the Rdome for our T@b, but don't use it because it is too much of a pain to set up and can't be used if it's windy. ------------- Steve, Vicki and Bodie |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2016 at 2:03pm
Just so you know, you don't want that awning out if it's windy either.. and I have seen plenty of domes, including ours, handle +35mph winds, when properly erected and staked. ------------- |
Posted By: blimey
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2016 at 6:28pm
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Posted By: SteveF
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2016 at 6:24pm
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This was on the Facebook site earlier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F18dEyPZCY We are going to order a 177 when they are available. ------------- Steve, Vicki and Bodie |
Posted By: Viggen47
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2016 at 5:58pm
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More pics from a dealer in OR. http://www.suttonrv.com/default.asp?page=xInventoryDetail&id=2387109&p=1&s=Date+Modified&d=D&fr=xAllInventory Late Viggen
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Posted By: walkerbait
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2016 at 1:30am
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I am about to pull the trigger on a 176T. I'm being told by the dealer that it's "on order" and due to be done around the end of September. They have told me over the phone it will be the new blue version, but nothing in the documentation says that -- just that it's a "2017 176T." They are telling me the Thule box awning is an option, so that makes me think it's the new version (with the glass stove cover). Are all of the ones coming out of both factories going to be the new versions from here on out? Just want to make sure. Separate question -- I'm going to be getting it hauled up to Alaska right after purchase, where it will sit through the winter. Should I wait and buy in January? I won't really *need* it until next May, but would sure like to have it by March/April of next year so I can start getting it prepped for the summer. |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2016 at 8:26am
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Once production of the blue ones starts, that is all they will build from then onward, until the next round of changes. 18 months or so. They build in batches, Pods for a while, then Surveyors.If the awning is an option (that I wouldn't choose myself) then it's from the next production run, and will be blue. As far as when to buy.. since I doubt you are going to be taking it back to the dealer for warranty work, pickup time doesn't matter, so I would go with whatever fits your schedule, or when there are cheaper shipping rates.. ------------- |
Posted By: walkerbait
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2016 at 12:45pm
Thanks for responding. I guess what I'm trying to make sure is that production of the blue ones has started at both factories, or more importantly that production of the green ones have stopped. |
Posted By: DCPodders
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 9:52pm
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We live in the Midwest and would have preferred, but were not able to get a Hood River Edition locally. We are wondering, however, if we would be able to add the Thule awning to our 180. Can someone tell us who carries and installs them? Rpod dealers? Any RV dealer? Does anyone know what having one installed does to your warranty? Does anyone know the weight of this awning or have a website link to more info about them? I've done a lot of online searches, but am coming up short of good, detailed info about them. |
Posted By: McPod
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 10:31pm
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The awnings are not able to be retrofitted to pods other than the blue pod. They added extra bracing in the frame of the walls to support the weight that is not present in earlier year pods. ------------- McPod Black Hills South Dakota |
Posted By: DCPodders
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 10:39pm
| Ours is a 2017 180, brand new, but not the blue Hood River Edition. |
Posted By: McPod
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 10:45pm
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If it's not blue it won't retro fit. The hood River edition is the same as the other pods except tires, lift and stickers ------------- McPod Black Hills South Dakota |
Posted By: Neserk
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 7:24pm
| I'm still seeing Green on the Forest River website. When are the blue R-Pods actually showing up? |
Posted By: McPod
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 10:14pm
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Soon I would think. The dealer shows are happening soon. Guessing that's when the official release of blue pods will come out. ------------- McPod Black Hills South Dakota |
Posted By: CampCat
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 11:36pm
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I do prefer the older colors, but I'd buy this to. I love love the fact it has an awning. I found this on YouTube https://youtu.be/7F18dEyPZCY Sorry I don't seem to post it as a link. Copy and past will work. Ps if anyone can tell me how to post a real link from my iPad, please let me know ------------- Patrick&Deanna, Scion xB, Clark Vertex Hammock "PuppypPod", crosswind kayak Starting from scratch😄 |
Posted By: McPod
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 11:48pm
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Yup travis mattingly posted that. He's the,moderator of the rpod owners group on facebook ------------- McPod Black Hills South Dakota |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 9:31am
When you are entering your message, look up at the icons on the bar above. Look for one that looks like a globe with a chain link. When you click on it, it opens a dialog box into which you can enter your link like this: https://youtu.be/7F18dEyPZCY - https://youtu.be/7F18dEyPZCY If you really want to get fancy, type some text and highlight it, then click the icon, and substitute the link for the text in the dialog box like this: https://youtu.be/7F18dEyPZCY - Awning Video I'm using my netbook. The editor should work the same for the iPad. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: CampCat
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 12:43am
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I super jealous of this and I can't wait till its me. BTW thanks for the knowledge Stephen http://https://youtu.be/JvRXxM_OV0M - http://https://youtu.be/JvRXxM_OV0M
------------- Patrick&Deanna, Scion xB, Clark Vertex Hammock "PuppypPod", crosswind kayak Starting from scratch😄 |
Posted By: CampCat
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 12:44am
Lol, don't know what happened but I posted something   ------------- Patrick&Deanna, Scion xB, Clark Vertex Hammock "PuppypPod", crosswind kayak Starting from scratch😄 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 8:45am
You have a problem with the link. You need to have it either http:// or https://, but not both. If you are pasting into the dialog box, you need to check and delete the https://. Use the dialog box drop-down to change the http:// to https:// if needed. http://https://youtu.be/JvRxxM_OV0M then becomes http://youtu.be/JvRXxM_OV0M - http://youtu.be/JvRXxM_OV0M If you are using the BBcodes on a tablet or phone, you will have the start and end tags URL /URL. Type the link between them like this: URLhttp://youtu.be/JxRXxM_OV0M/URL. I left the brackets off so that it will show up instead of getting converted to a link. It is not intuitive, but will be simple once you do it a few times. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: CampCat
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 12:16pm
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I guess that was obvious once you corrected me. Sorry to clutter this posting all. Thank you for your patience. I'm hoping to be part of a rally or just in the Rpod " gang " should be ready to buy next fall. Hard times but I'm coming back. http://youtu.be/JvRXxM_OV0M - http://youtu.be/JvRXxM_OV0M ------------- Patrick&Deanna, Scion xB, Clark Vertex Hammock "PuppypPod", crosswind kayak Starting from scratch😄 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 12:37pm
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Hopefully, the hard times are now past. It took a number of years before we could purchase ours. It is good as when we were younger, R-Pods didn't exist.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 6:52pm
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Something that may help in the future, you can use the Preview Post button to see what your post will look like before you press Post Reply. ------------- 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: Neserk
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2016 at 12:35am
There is a show about an hour from where we leave week after next. Wanting to go. Hoping to get to look at pods without the pressure of sales. If we go, I will get and post photos. |
Posted By: McPod
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2016 at 12:50am
   ------------- McPod Black Hills South Dakota |
Posted By: McPod
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2016 at 12:51am
  ------------- McPod Black Hills South Dakota |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2016 at 7:11pm
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Nice pics. ------------- 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: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2016 at 10:07pm
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Thanks for sharing these photos! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Neserk
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2016 at 12:12pm
| Thanks for the photos. I'm so bummed because it does not look like the R-Pods will be at the RV show we had planned on going to. The only upside is I did find a dealer that is on our way to our tent camping spot so we may stop there. I want to get inside of one so I can get a feel for it. And "old" green one is better than nothing. |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2016 at 3:23pm
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Why on the front of the r-pods on the right side have the full black stripe across the lower front and the ones on the left have a narrow stripe across the front? I like the colors better too from the 2009 colors that was on the r-pod we had. The colors remind me of my brothers "diamond blue" 1968 Volkswagen beetle. ------------- 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: StephenH
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2016 at 3:29pm
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I suspect that the ones on the right have the protective plate installed and the ones on the left do not yet have it installed. Likewise, the three on the left have electric jacks and the one on the right has a manual jack.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: McPod
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2016 at 3:36pm
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Yup I'm guessing just different stages of the assembly line ------------- McPod Black Hills South Dakota |
Posted By: blimey
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2016 at 10:40pm
| Nice pics. Thanks for posting. Wonder if my 180 is sitting there? |
Posted By: SteveF
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 9:33am
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Ok, I'm confused. There seem to be some new models with blue tops and some with gray. Does anyone know which will be the new model? Might the Oregon models, (HRE), be gray and Indiana models blue? ------------- Steve, Vicki and Bodie |
Posted By: Bama Pod
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 11:56am
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We ordered a 2017.5 180. Don't care if it's Blue - or Green or Orange or Paisley! Just excited to be getting an RPod (first RV). ------------- Bama Pod Huntsville, AL 2017 Ford F250 2017 Airstream 26U |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 4:37pm
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Hmmm! Paisley sounds pretty cool! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Blue Highways
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 6:03pm
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ANY R-Pod color scheme.... factory fresh or years old is great. To me, that runs from Cool Blue '17 to Techntrek's distinctive swirl pattern design, or a design I haven't spotted yet. Main thing is they all have the original rugged teardrop design with modern features that certainly revved up the copy-cat manufacturers. It's currently feeling good to be in this Forest River subset of people who tend to help each other out. If I see a Podder somewhere out there struggling with some issue, I'm game to set out an orange cone or two, or just bring over a useful tool if desired. Plus we have this great online forum.
More often than not this season, I've received friendly waves back from the oncoming lane from a Podder, if they're looking. And it's also great to see young couples tugging their Pods, new and old down the road. The season is close to "wound down" now, but come spring, it'll be once again time to explore some new nugget of Canada or USA that's new to us. Continued lower gas prices have been a nice bonus. Keep it safe out there, and if you've lowered your scissor jacks at a great spot, if you can, stay that extra day. Life goes by quickly. From this near-newbie: Welcome 'Bama (and your Podpets). Brad & Layli Wonderpod the 179 (soon to be anesthetized by the pink stuff  )BG (aka Baleuga) the blue 10 Tundra (plus an Rx bottle of campsite humor - apply as necessary) |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2016 at 10:08am
The Oregon made HRE Pods will have the grey roof and a yellow swoosh on the sides, the Indiana made R-Pods will have the blue roof and should be absent the yellow swoosh. There are a very few limited, and I mean less than 5 probably HRE R-Pods that will have the blue roof on them. They were the first ones made for the Forest River open house before production began in Oregon. So if you're into collectors item's if you see an HRE with a blue roof or buy one of those yourself know that you have a rare Pod. ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2016 at 6:10pm
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Let no two (or five) pods be the same! ------------- 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: Neserk
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2016 at 2:20pm
Could just be the glare from the flash making the blue top look gray? |
Posted By: Trike Man
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2016 at 1:17pm
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I heard from a local dealer that they are having problems with the blue paint fading on the new R Pods and they are working on it. New trailers won't be available in the midwest until March or so in 2017. Anyone buying a new one or have ordered one already should be aware. How does the paint color fade since there hasn't been warm weather for some time? Interesting.
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2016 at 12:37pm
The blue roofs have been phased out of the R-Pod line starting with the most recent production run, they will all have the same diamond ice/greyish roofs now going forward. Also ALL R-Pods now will have the 15" wheels on them, also starting with this most recent production run. ------------- 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: Trike Man
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2016 at 1:33pm
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Ok. Thank you. I went to the Forest River website and the photos of the R pods now do show a grey roof and front end as you have remarked. William Gorman
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