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Topic: New 178 Owner

Posted By: FarmerFam
Subject: New 178 Owner
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 8:00pm

Looking forward to Friday when I become a new rpod owner. Any tips or mods anyone would like to share about their rpods, especially 178 owners?

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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 6:08am

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 178!! I would recommend getting a very thorough walk thru, having the tech, demonstrate everything. The fridge/stove/ac/furnace/tv/entertainment system and video the demo. It is a lot of info to try to remember.

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: bikeella
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 6:52am

I just bought a 178 and had a good walk thru at the dealer, but I expected it to have a manual for more detail. It doesn't. It comes with a general manual and not specific to the model, so I have questions about how to operate things. Like there is an on/off switch on the panel as you enter the door. Not sure what this is. Maybe for the power to operate the water pump?? I haven't done anything with that since it is still winterized. The slide and radio/tv works without it on, so maybe someone can tell me.

I do love it and looking forward to use it, but first I have to learn how to tow it and back it up!

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 6:56am

Switches are labeled, that one is probably the porch light.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: jimandclare
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 7:01am

Congratulations on your 178. Hope you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed ours. The on-off switch inside and to the left of the door ..... operates the outside light.

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Jim & Clare
2016 R-pod 178
2014 Ford Edge

Posted By: bikeella
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 7:58am

Thanks!

Posted By: FarmerFam
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 11:53am

Thank you for the great advice. We will videotape the walk through.

Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 1:14pm

Congratulations and happy trails from full-time 179'ers!!

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Diane and Michael
2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE)
2007 Toyota Tundra
BLOG:Podding in Paradise,
birderdiane526.blogspot.com

Posted By: ParPod
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 3:24pm

Congratulations on your new 178. I hope you have a great summer podding with it. Also in terms of a Manual bikeella is right....the dealer supplied copy doesn't really do it....but....on this forum there is a Manual for Pods that has been painstakingly complied by one of the forum Stalwarts....find a post by Techentrek and look to his signature. You'll see the link.

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Bob&Margaret
2017 179
2016 Toyota 4Runner
2 sets of Golf Clubs

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 4:07pm

FarmerFam,

I have a 2015 178. Mod wise:

Insulated the rear window with foil sided insulation cut to fit.
Rear wire shelf over the bed.
Door window.
MaxAir vent cover over the bathroom vent fan.
Corner wire shelves in front over dinette.
12 volt DC gauge, USB and lighter ports in dinette seat panel on the door side.
Stove cover.
Electric Jack.
Aframe storage rack w/Generac generator.
Solar powered security lights.
CAMCO 4 port propane tank adapter that allows propane accessories to be connected to propane also an aux propane tank connection.
Friction anti-sway bar.
Screened in the fridge vents to keep daubers out.
Pahaque visor shade (no dome).
Battery disconnect.
Carlisle D-rated tires.
Bolted the tank support beams thru frame.

A lot of other bolt on and added stuff readily available.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 4:58pm

Tip: Make sure your Amazon Prime account is in good order. Have plenty chocolate chip cookies for John, the UPS guy (your UPS name may vary).

Mods: Click the link in my signature and use your imagination.

178 has been a great layout for us. Enjoy!

fred

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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!