R-pod Owners Forum : New RP-151 Owner http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New RP-151 Owner Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 16:07:39 +0000 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:19:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1052 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New RP-151 Owner : Welcome to this forum and on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=105730#105730 Author: jato
Subject: 1052
Posted: 18 Mar 2018 at 3:19pm

Welcome to this forum and on the purchase of your 151 !  Even though it is 2 years older than our 177 it should give you many years of memorable service as you explore this great land of ours.  We have had only a couple of minor issues with ours, cannot complain, only give a lot of praise for how much we have enjoyed our 177.  Questions, comments, let this forum know as their are many 'seasoned' podders who will most likely either give you a direct answer or lead you in the right direction.]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:19:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=105730#105730 New RP-151 Owner : I'm looking for a 151 to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=105709#105709 Author: dgb
Subject: 1052
Posted: 18 Mar 2018 at 9:03am

I'm looking for a 151 to purchase if anyone is selling!  I'm in NC, but willing to travel some.  Must have a/c.  The only one I've seen for sale is in Idaho which is 33 hours away, and it doesn't have a/c.  :(
PriviesAndPrims@yahoo.com
]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2018 09:03:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=105709#105709 New RP-151 Owner : Congrats on your 151. I honestly... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=88547#88547 Author: Neserk
Subject: 1052
Posted: 26 Feb 2017 at 6:01pm

Congrats on your 151.  I honestly didn't know they existed.  I just assumed a typo, until I started reading!    Enjoy your travels, hope you get your hot water problem solved. ]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2017 18:01:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=88547#88547 New RP-151 Owner : I'm also looking for a M-151... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=88210#88210 Author: henryv
Subject: 1052
Posted: 20 Feb 2017 at 9:44am

I'm also looking for a M-151 if anybody is interested in selling....richarddharrison@juno.com    Capt. Harrison, USMC]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2017 09:44:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=88210#88210 New RP-151 Owner : The electric switch is on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22901#22901 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1052
Posted: 13 Mar 2012 at 11:52am

The electric switch is on the water heater on the outside of the pod, in the lower-left corner after you open the cover.  Some here have moved it inside - you just have to unhook the 120 volt wiring that goes to the outside switch and re-run it inside to a standard 120 volt switch.  If you've ever mounted a single-gang box and switch in a house, that's what you need.
 
A note about the light that comes on when you turn on the propane burner (the switch inside the pod), it will glow when there is a problem getting the burner lit, or when you first turn it on and the burner hasn't lit for the first time.  The light should go out in about 30-60 seconds - and stay OFF.  A bit counter-intuitive, IMO.
 
Something I meant to mention yesterday - you can use the electric and propane modes together for faster recovery, when you have full hookups.  We need 4 showers so this helps in the morning.  The thermostat for the electric element is set slightly warmer than the propane thermostat, so the electric will maintain the temperature for the rest of the day so you aren't using any propane even if you leave the propane switch on.  When you go to wash dishes or take a shower then the propane will kick on to assist.
]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:52:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22901#22901 New RP-151 Owner : Hey Tidalwave, Is your electric... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22900#22900 Author: UPWILD
Subject: 1052
Posted: 13 Mar 2012 at 11:19am

Hey Tidalwave, Is your electric water heater switch inside the cabin or is it back by the water heater? I would like to move mine inside. I am also a light sleeper and switch it off at night. Even though its a little inconvient it is still nice taking a shower in the  middle of nowhere.]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:19:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22900#22900 New RP-151 Owner : mikeoregon: On your RP-151, the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22897#22897 Author: TIDALWAVE
Subject: 1052
Posted: 13 Mar 2012 at 10:50am

mikeoregon:  On your RP-151, the propane-water heater switch should be located just below the sink.  If you have 'shore-power' or the battery installed, the switch should illuminate and soon you will hear the electronic ignition ignite the burner.

If you haven't run propane into the new 151, you should purge the propane line(s) by turning on one of the stove burners to make sure that the propane from the bottle has moved into the Pod. I use a butane lighter to check that the propane has flowed into the stove.  If the Pod is brand new, it may take a short while for the propane to flow into the water heater valve.
I usually shut off the WH electric switch at night...I am a light sleeper.  The burner coming on usually wakes me up.  The tank usually has enough residual heat to provide me with warm water in the morning.  I then turn on the switch to get hot water for a shower or wash dishes.]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:50:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22897#22897 New RP-151 Owner : Originally posted by this_is_nascarDo... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22892#22892 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 1052
Posted: 13 Mar 2012 at 7:30am

Originally posted by this_is_nascar

Do any of you RP-151 owners have the spec-sheet that shows the joists, studs, wiring, etc in the our walls/floor?  I want to start putting up some shelving, but don't want to drill where I shouldn't be drilling.
 
 
This is the best answer I've been able to find so far.  It's not exactly what I wanted, but it is better than no information at all.
 
http://www.rpodnation.com/r-pod-plant-tour_topic1313_post14794.html?KW=factory+tour#14794
 
]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:30:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22892#22892 New RP-151 Owner : Hi, Doug-- Thanks for the info,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22891#22891 Author: mikeoregon
Subject: 1052
Posted: 13 Mar 2012 at 1:30am

Hi, Doug-- Thanks for the info, it took us awhile to realize the electric was working, it just was slow to heat up the water. And I got the cover off the interior side to check the valves, as the previous owner had winterized the unit, so they were in the correct position (thanks to a photo that was posted earlier in the forum--thank goodness for the internet and kind owners!). But how to you get the propane side to work? I didn't see any propane switch. Thanks, Mike]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:30:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22891#22891 New RP-151 Owner : The electric element will heat... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22889#22889 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1052
Posted: 12 Mar 2012 at 9:52pm

The electric element will heat fairly fast - not as fast as the propane burner, but fast enough to take a shower 20-30 minutes after the last person.  I would bet that your bypass valves aren't set correctly - others have described similar symptoms and later confirmed the main bypass valve was open and/or the other valves were incorrectly set.  You can find them right behind your water heater.  For use during the camping season the valves on the cold and hot water lines should be open, with the handles parallel to the water lines.  The bypass valve should be closed, with the handle perpendicular to the water line.  That is the one that runs between the cold and hot water lines.]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:52:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22889#22889 New RP-151 Owner : Hi, Ray-- Good question, I hope... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22877#22877 Author: mikeoregon
Subject: 1052
Posted: 12 Mar 2012 at 3:24pm

Hi, Ray-- Good question, I hope you can find an answer. We are just starting to think about adding shelves, and there are definitely places where attaching them to the exterior would really help.

Mike
]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:24:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22877#22877 New RP-151 Owner : Do any of you RP-151 owners have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22874#22874 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 1052
Posted: 12 Mar 2012 at 2:39pm

Do any of you RP-151 owners have the spec-sheet that shows the joists, studs, wiring, etc in the our walls/floor?  I want to start putting up some shelving, but don't want to drill where I shouldn't be drilling.
]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:39:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22874#22874 New RP-151 Owner : Congrats on your new camper. Glad... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22872#22872 Author: UPWILD
Subject: 1052
Posted: 12 Mar 2012 at 11:57am

Congrats on your new camper. Glad to see someone else has a 151. We were thinking maybe we had the only one. We love ours and use our R-Dome most of the time.  Happy Camping. UPWILD]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:57:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22872#22872 New RP-151 Owner : Hi, guys--Thanks for the tips,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22863#22863 Author: mikeoregon
Subject: 1052
Posted: 11 Mar 2012 at 9:48pm

Hi, guys--

Thanks for the tips, much appreciated. Our hat water did come on after awhile. Perhaps it was slow because it was on electric heat? Not sure.

Mike
]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:48:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22863#22863 New RP-151 Owner : No, do not pull the lever on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22862#22862 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1052
Posted: 11 Mar 2012 at 9:41pm

No, do not pull the lever on the pressure release valve.  The only way to ensure your WH is full is to open a hot water valve (usually the sink) and let it run until it stops spitting air.  I recommend you do this at home if you will be "dry camping" (no hookups) otherwise you'll use 6 gallons from your fresh water tank to fill the WH after you get in camp.

Your WH must maintain an air cushion at the top for expansion.  Pulling the pressure release valve will remove most of that cushion.  Modern home water systems do the same thing by adding an air bladder on the hot water line, usually above the home's WH.

That said, when its time to empty the WH at the end of the season you need to open the two "low point drains".  Then pull open the pressure release valve to break the vacuum and allow the water to escape.  Alternatively you can take out the anode rode - but make sure you put it back in after inspecting the rod to prevent the threads from rusting.

]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:41:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22862#22862 New RP-151 Owner : Obviously, you really want to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22858#22858 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 1052
Posted: 11 Mar 2012 at 2:53pm

Obviously, you really want to make sure you have water in your hot water heater before firing it up, otherwise you will damage it.  Make sure you pull the lever a bit on the pressure release valve to allow whatever air is in there to escape.  You should also see some water coming out.  When you attempt to fire the HWH by pressing the switch inside, do you here it start to click after several seconds?  Does that clicking ever turn into the sound of the HWH firing?

]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:53:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22858#22858 New RP-151 Owner : Hi, this-is-nascar (no underscore... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22854#22854 Author: mikeoregon
Subject: 1052
Posted: 10 Mar 2012 at 6:39pm

Hi, this-is-nascar (no underscore on ipad!), we just got a 2010 RP-151 as well. Since we are upgrading from tent camping, it feels spacious. We are just sorting out where to store everything, especially clothes. We are adding stick-on hooks to walls. We haven't got hot water yet and can't figure out why--valves look right and all switches are on. Thank goodness for forum, or we'd be stumped about operating stuff.]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:39:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=22854#22854 New RP-151 Owner : Again, Congrats! Happy camping. ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=9258#9258 Author: sylviablue
Subject: 1052
Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 1:48pm

Again, Congrats!  Happy camping. Approve]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:48:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=9258#9258 New RP-151 Owner : Congrats on the purchase and WELCOME... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=9251#9251 Author: TerryM
Subject: 1052
Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 1:54am

Congrats on the purchase and WELCOME to the forum!Smile

Terry
]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:54:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=9251#9251 New RP-151 Owner : Welcome Nascar to RPod Owners... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=9249#9249 Author: yizit
Subject: 1052
Posted: 24 Jan 2010 at 9:17pm

Welcome Nascar to RPod Owners forum.  Glad to see you made it here too.  Hope you can make it to the Eastern Roundup in June.]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:17:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=9249#9249 New RP-151 Owner : Welcome, nascar.  Feel free to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=9248#9248 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1052
Posted: 24 Jan 2010 at 8:51pm

Welcome, nascar.  Feel free to let us know about your experience at your dealer in the Dealer Review section - and about yourself in the Introduce Yourself section.  I hope to see a 151 some day, they are rare.]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:51:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=9248#9248 New RP-151 Owner : Congratulations this_is_nascar.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=9246#9246 Author: Guests
Subject: 1052
Posted: 24 Jan 2010 at 6:26pm

Congratulations this_is_nascar.  I am sure you'll both enjoy the RP151.  I came very close to buying that model myself, but ended up getting the RP173.  Although the 173 is a little bigger, the 151 "felt" roomier inside.
 
Keep posting and let us know when you pick it up and what you think of it.  If you have any questions, there are plenty around to help.
 
Hope to see you "out there"
]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:26:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=9246#9246 New RP-151 Owner : Just yesterday, my wife and I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1052&PID=9245#9245 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 1052
Posted: 24 Jan 2010 at 5:45pm

Just yesterday, my wife and I purchased a new 2009 R-Pod 151. The dealership was anxious to sell the unit and we were eager to buy. It was a match made in heaven. We have a Jay Flight 26BH that we leave at our seasonal site at the campground. The problem is that it's on the edge of being able to be comfortably towed with my Tacoma. In addition, it's not really State Park friendly due to it's size. We really miss camping during the 3 or so momths of winter, so we though the R-Pod would be the perfect unit for us. Our 151 is the smallest available, but should suit us just fine.

As it stands now, we'll be doing the demo and picking it up this upcoming Saturday, which is almost a week away.  If I can make arrangements with work, I'll try to get it mid-week.  The problem is the dealer closes at 5pm and it a bit more than an hour from my location.  Coupled with the fact that I don't get done work until later isn't helping much.  If I can get Wed or Thurs off, I can head on down and pick this baby up and get her home.
 
I'm really impressed with what I've been reading about this R-Pod.  It does appear that I have the least popular model.  It seems that everyone has the 17* series, I'm assuming for the larger size.  We purposely picked the 151 due to it's small size, even though it's packed with function and feature.
 
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