Future oner
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Topic: Future oner
Posted By: patrick_dube
Subject: Future oner
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2016 at 9:28am
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Hello. We currently have a ProLite Profil
and we are planning to get the Rpod 179. I'm eager to put my hands on the new toy and customise it at my taste. We just need to sell the ProLite before. |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2016 at 11:25am
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Welcome! We really like our 179, they have a really nice floor plan and a lot of storage space!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: patrick_dube
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2016 at 9:28pm
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Deposit made today! ------------- Patrick Dubé, 2017 RP-179 owner towed by a 2015 Cadillac SRX Premium |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2016 at 7:49am
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Congrats!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: MDPaddlersPod
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2016 at 8:24am
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Congratulations, we bought our 179 a month ago and took it out once. We have another trip planned the week after next, one in Sep, one in Oct, and one in Nov. We are staying within a couple of hours from home until we get used to it, learn it, and are a bit more confident. So far, so good, we are real happy with our decision. ------------- MDPaddlersPod 2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2016 at 8:30am
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We picked up our R-Pod in December. The first trip was from North Carolina to Nevada and Arizona and back (daughters and families). We've made some long and short trips since, and I have done a number of modifications, some which I need to post and all of which make the R-Pod even more suited to our needs. I hope you enjoy your 179 as much as we are enjoying ours. ------------- 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: MDPaddlersPod
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2016 at 9:02am
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StephenH, looking forward to you mod post., Jim. ------------- MDPaddlersPod 2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500 |
Posted By: patrick_dube
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 10:11am
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The pod is now parked at home. If you guys have any questions about the current 2017, including the television mount (which is a Rocketfish), don't hesitate to ask.
------------- Patrick Dubé, 2017 RP-179 owner towed by a 2015 Cadillac SRX Premium |
Posted By: SuperDudeAbides
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 10:50am
I am curious about the 2017 (since all the 2016's have sold out in our neighborhood) you mentioned the TV mount, does it now tilt for better bed viewing? Additionally, hows your fit and finish? (Caulk around the counters, seams, woodwork etc.) Lastly, the only pod I got to inspect personally (a 2016 180) the exterior seams were not super awesome, how's yours? Any feedback on your dealer and their process?
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Posted By: patrick_dube
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 11:16am
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TV mount will tilt and is correct for usage while seating in the slide-out. bed viewing could be better as it does not tilt more than Fit and finish is not perfect but ok for me. The wall in between and bed and water closet is rounded a bit. Caulk seems to be applied correctly everywhere but I haven't washed/waxed it yet, I will report back later on this Dealer was A+ (compared to my other expériences with rv dealers). Only thing that was not perfect (partially my fault) is the WDH. I did not specify the equalizer type and got a husky round bar one. Otherwise, the experience A+. I will deal with this one again if necessary. www.roulottesevasion.com ------------- Patrick Dubé, 2017 RP-179 owner towed by a 2015 Cadillac SRX Premium |
Posted By: patrick_dube
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2016 at 9:17am
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First trip done and a few things. With the slide-out out, the camper has to be exactly level, or a bit leaning on the slide-out side. Otherwise there will be a few drips of rain inside (left side of the fridge, on the small 'step' there, and right side, near the bed) on the floor. They seems to follow the top of slide-out rails. It's logical since the rubber blade is not perfectly tight with the rail. Interior space is AWESOME. And... humm.. yeah... TV has strange effects on the older one...    ------------- Patrick Dubé, 2017 RP-179 owner towed by a 2015 Cadillac SRX Premium |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2016 at 9:42pm
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Nice pics. Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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