Wish list for rPod
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Topic: Wish list for rPod
Posted By: SqueakyToy17
Subject: Wish list for rPod
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 3:51pm
I think it would SUPER that a video be provided on ALL aspects of the rPOD as if someone had NEVER owned a trailer in their lives! The owners manual is ok but a video is worth so much more when you can see it being done. I would include winterizing/de-winterizing; flushing black tank, etc. 
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Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 4:23pm
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Or at least a more intensive and detailed manual! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 4:51pm
| At least you got a manual. My favorite trick is to try to read the microwave instructions with my bifocals, then try to remember them after I shut the door. |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2017 at 12:11pm
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Agreed! Video and much better manual would be incredible. The generic Forest River manual told me about 1/3 of what I need to know. It left me with so many questions. Found out everything else on this forum. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2017 at 12:25pm
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Ditto!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2017 at 8:46pm
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+2
------------- 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: ribet
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 12:27am
| There is much information on youtube. Look at dealer showing the R-pods. I learned everything from winterizing to hook up. I still look at them from time to time for internment! |
Posted By: Retiree-Pod
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 10:07am
I got a good chuckle from John in Idaho. My experiences also! I have used the camera on smart phone, take a pic of directions, refer to them with door closed, can even zoom in on directions.
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Posted By: jeannemor
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2017 at 12:46am
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Hard wired surge protector standard on all models!! ------------- 2017 178 Rpod 2006 GMC Siera 4x4 "Have trailer and camera will travel" |
Posted By: OtteRpod
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2017 at 9:05am
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My wish list on my 178 was an slide out cover. So I broke down and got it last week. Spendy little bugger. Side cover with labor $667. Anything that helps protect slide seals from tears and rips from pinecones or broken branches from forest camping. Posting pics later on... ------------- OtteRpod 2017 R-Pod 178 Hood River 2011 Honda Ridgeline |
Posted By: OtteRpod
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 10:51am
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sure would like to send pictures but can't send from iPhone ------------- OtteRpod 2017 R-Pod 178 Hood River 2011 Honda Ridgeline |
Posted By: js555
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 9:46pm
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So, I bought a 178 right before xmas, it stayed in storage till last month. 4 months in storage and when I got back to it, the blue tube for the toilet water was broken. I could not figure out why I had no water pressure. After finding out the problem and capping the hose ( a royal pain in the ass BTW ) I was able to use my shower and other faucets. However, as I look into this piece that broke I see nothing but BAD crappy parts. I am pretty disappointed with this, my trailer is 5 hours away from where I bought it. And the dealer is a little over 1.5 hrs from my house... So I am going to have to skip warranty and fix it myself, I am capable and ok with it but Rpod people if you are reading this, please use better parts, hopefully not china made parts  A big question I have is that I am wondering if the sub-floor would get ruined by the leak. It mostly drained on the shower floor that is made of water but I am thinking some might have gone behind the toilet wall. Any ideas suggestions or ways to get a better part ? Thanks JS• |
Posted By: computerfixitguy
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 9:52pm
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I have to wonder, if people that worked there used these things, what we would get as a customer would be vastly better. Its always little things. I personally think they should investigate the usage of glue on trim. If we can glue airplanes together, why not a trailer. The idea of a factory is to improve average quality while controlling costs. Just like your worthless hose, what would a better hose actually represent when your spending $20K . Just the little things that are so easy to avoid. Attention to detail seems like a lost art. Derek
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Posted By: jimhibb
Date Posted: 08 May 2017 at 6:31pm
how about an a/c that you can hear each other talk when it is running... without yelling? ------------- Jim we are semi-retired happy campers 2015 R-pod rp 178 2015 frontier club cab v6 Jim n Kathy Charlie girl a wacky jack russel |
Posted By: Whoababe
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 11:15am
Our wish list for future 179:
Just saying....why didn't they put a tilt on the tv?  ------------- Josh + Jen • http://www.whoa-babe.blogspot.com - Whoa Babe Mods Blog → 2015 Chevy Silverado → 2016 {new to us} 179 |
Posted By: DavMar
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 9:19pm
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I'll vote for better quality control from the factory! I've found to many fit and finish issues. Put a On/Off switch for the electric element of the water heater inside the trailer! Dahhh that should be a no brainer but nope had to do that mod myself. Offer a better suspension and lift kit. It sure be nice to take out some of the trailer "bounce" and raise the gray and black water outlet. Offer a slide out awning. ------------- Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC |
Posted By: Kos
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2017 at 1:19pm
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Better or actually a quality control at the factory. Better mattress and better foam. No freshwater tank behind the axle for the 179. |
Posted By: Live2Camp
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 12:32pm
By chance have you had a chance to post photos? I'm wondering what style you got for that price. I'm planning to make one soon for our 179 (not automated). I already have the keder and will be buying the fabric this month (I have swatches on order from Seattle Fabrics, plus a bunch of sturdy fabric already in my stash). But I'm curious as to what you have. If no photos yet, no worries! ------------- 2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one) His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 2:29pm
The only tank behind the axle on the 179 is the gray water tank. Is that what you meant? ------------- 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: Kos
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 2:31pm
| Typo, I meant 178 |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 6:25pm
Where do you want the fresh water tank? ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2017 at 12:31pm
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Adding an item. 20 amp plug with receptacles to take advantage of most electrical pedestals at the campsites. Every camp site I have visited has 20 amp, 30 amp and 50apm service. I have bought a couple of 15 amp plugs to mount through the wall of the RPod and wire to where I need a receptacle. Just have to identify a safe spot to drill the hole for the connection plug. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. 
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Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2017 at 2:52pm
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I'd like to see another model like the 176 (bunk beds) but put the kitchen on the right side, dinette in the slide-out, and dry bath in the rear end (like the 180). Also, you should never put the freshwater tank way in the rear of the camper. ON mine it's the farthest tank to the rear. Right behind the axel is the grey water tank, and the one that collects the least water (weight) is the black tank ahead of the axel. Fresh water should be over the axel or the tank ahead of the axel, grey water behind the axel and black water (the least-used tank) the fartherest one to the rear. The way it's set up now causes trailer sway very easily if you fill your freshwater tank before taking off (I don't want to hear about "never fill your fresh water tank before traveling". Some of us like to have a full-weeks worth of water with us for dry camping.) ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi 
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Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2017 at 2:55pm
I didn't understand that. Are you wanting a 20 amp receptacle on the outside of the camper to plug directly into a 20 amp campground outlet (when you could use an adapter on your 30 amp plug just as easily), or are you wanting outside receptacles to plug things into it like a vacuum cleaner, etc? ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi
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Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2017 at 2:59pm
Nobody makes a [sic] "quite" AC, they don't even make a "QUIET" one! LOL . Forest River can't correct that problem. My 176 has a lift bed for storage. I agree, get rid of that sink in the bathroom (no way to make it bigger without making a larger trailer). ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi
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Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2017 at 3:13pm
If I want outside power I just use and extension cord. The plug would on the outside through the RV wall. Female end plugs into the wall plug. From there I would wire to an new outlet within the trailer I install. Just a clean neat way to get additional outlets inside without running cords inside. If there is an easy way let me know. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing.
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Posted By: PilotPodder
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2017 at 3:19pm
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My wish list of things I think FR should include or have as options for R-Pods: 1. See Level 709 Tank Monitoring system 2. Inverter with at least two outlets 3. Higher-end Memory Foam mattress 4. Adjustable shelves in pantry (179) 5. Tougher materials on Dinette upholstery Maybe I should make another Top-5 YouTube video from these! ------------- Portage, MI — 2017 RPod 179 - sold / 2017 Toyota Tundra — https://johnmarucci.com/r-pod-video-list/ - My RPod YouTube Videos |
Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2017 at 5:08pm
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+1 on memory foam mattress (could even be a walmart one like we use) and adjustable shelves in pantry (176). An inverter costs about $20 on amazon and I have two of them already, but they have to plug into a 12 volt receptacle so I've just added 5 of those in the Pod... so... my next request that I forgot to mention earlier would be to: ADD SOME 12 VOLT RECEPTACLES INSIDE LIKE EVERY OTHER CAMPER HAS! ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi
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Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2017 at 5:12pm
I must be missing something. We already have 120 volt outlets inside the Pod. But I guess you want more? So why not just do your inside wiring and add them? I don't see the benefit of putting a through-the-wall plug that would require you to have both your 30 amp cord plugged in and another 20amp cord. That certainly isn't the way I'd want to start putting in inside outlets. Unless I'm still not understanding it? Which is always possible. ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2017 at 5:25pm
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I frequently struggle with "wish lists." Much of what others think are necessary I have little use for. And if all the accessories asked for were included the price would be much higher. Its America people. Make your Pod the way you want it! ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2017 at 6:11pm
Just as soon as your wife turns on her blow dryer, while the WH is running, the coffee maker is running and your youngest just dropped a couple EGGO's in the toaster, you will understand. ------------- |
Posted By: eye95
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2017 at 6:20pm
Bear in mind that, if you do use both outlets, you can potentially draw up to 50A for your one campsite--when the campground is expecting you to draw at most 30. That could cause issues. Someone on the FROG forum related a story about a site that had three pedestals being supplied by a 100A breakered box behind a lock. 30 + 30 + 50 = 110. When the circuit blew, three sites down, and no way to fix it until the AM. ------------- <0> 2017 178 The "eye-Pod" 2011 Nissan Titan |
Posted By: sportbikenut
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2017 at 9:47am
| Has anyone removed the sink from the wet bath in the 178/179? Is the same wall material behind it with just screw holes to fill? Would be simple and add some room. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2017 at 4:55pm
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I have not removed it, but there is a hole under the sink where the P trap for the sink drain and the fittings for the black water flush reside in the 179. The sink skirt covers this hole so that it is not visible. Some people have ordered a kit from Forest River that provides a panel to cover the hole. I would not mind removing the sink in ours to gain the additional room, but the wife has vetoed that idea. She wants to keep the sink.
------------- 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: Casey
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2017 at 5:57pm
| This goes for all rv manufacturers and Forest River is definitely no exception. My wish list consists of only two words. "Quality construction" |