New R pod 179
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Topic: New R pod 179
Posted By: Lynda and Ray
Subject: New R pod 179
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 8:17am
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Just bought a new R179. Seniors from Ontario. So excited as it is a step up from a pop up. Don't like reading problems with the trailer. Had to convince my husband this was the best. Let's hope so. Wondered how you stop things from falling over in the frig while travelling and any rpod activities in Ontario. Thanks. ------------- Lynda and Ray from South Bruce Peninsula |
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Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 9:13am
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Guess we have been lucky - no real problems with ours over the last 2+ yrs. As I learned with my previous tent trailer, one has to be a tinkerer to have an rv. Bouncing down the highway at 60 is not easy on things. Small plastic boxes and trays help in the fridge. |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 10:55am
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Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 179! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Lynda and Ray
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 12:32pm
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Thanks...ours is the 2017 model. ------------- Lynda and Ray from South Bruce Peninsula |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 1:51pm
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Welcome! We bought our gently used 2016 179 2 months ago and no problems at all so far! Happy trails! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 4:18pm
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We bought our 2016 R179 in December. We had some fit and finish issues, but they were minor. The most serious problem was caused by mud dauber wasps in the refrigerator's flue. There were some trim moldings that needed to be fastened better. The panel below the refrigerator was only held by three screws into the aluminum molding. I replaced them with anchors in the frame. It has held so far. I may replace them with a piano hinge someday. I really would prefer to figure out how to let the panel swing both ways so that if it hits something on the way in or out, it will be able to move without breaking something. We are now on our second long trip of this summer. We have not had any problems to speak of. ------------- 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: Lynda and Ray
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 5:24pm
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Is there an attachment for hanging out clothes for the rpods... ------------- Lynda and Ray from South Bruce Peninsula |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 6:01pm
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Welcome. We always take a fold-down clothes rack. There are options that mount to a RV bumper, or to a hitch, or pull-out string-type clotheslines. ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 6:23pm
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+1 on the folding clothes rack.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Lynda and Ray
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 7:56pm
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Thanks ------------- Lynda and Ray from South Bruce Peninsula |
Posted By: Lynda and Ray
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2016 at 3:26pm
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Our tv does not tilt. Other than buying a new arm is there a part to make it tilt. Thanks ------------- Lynda and Ray from South Bruce Peninsula |