R-pod Owners Forum : New to Rpod http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New to Rpod Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 20:29:13 +0000 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 19:31:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10832 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New to Rpod : As a minimum, I would recommend... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101496#101496 Author: StephenH
Subject: 10832
Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 7:31pm

As a minimum, I would recommend one of the 2000 watt inverter generators. I have the Generac iX2000 which is rated 2000 watts continuous and 2200 watts surge. That will likely work the microwave. Some have difficulty. My original one would not run on the generator, but the replacement did. One that I recently saw that I am impressed with is the new Predator 3500 watt inverter generator from Harbor Freight. I have seen some good reviews about it and the price is very reasonable. It would run the AC without problem.  I am not sure if it would run the microwave, the refrigerator, and the AC simultaneously, but it might run two of the three simultaneously. The downside would be weight. The plus side is that the 3500 from the videos I saw is very, very quiet.

Evaluate what you want to do with it. If all you want is a way to keep your batteries charged and run the furnace and lights, you may be able to get by with an even smaller generator like the Sportsman 1000 Watt Inverter Generator.
]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2017 19:31:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101496#101496 New to Rpod : Originally posted by HurrikaneI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101485#101485 Author: DavMar
Subject: 10832
Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 5:25pm

Originally posted by Hurrikane

I just purchased an RPod 180 (2018).  Never owned a rv before, always used a tent! Towing with a Tacoma off-road model.  Have installed brake assist.  Looking forward to hitting the road!

I'm planning several winter trips in WI and MI to photograph dogsled races.  Need to purchase a generator.  Any suggestions?  Confused


Welcome to the forum and enjoy your new RP180! We love our 2017 180 and after going to an RV show a couple weeks ago were impressed with the upgrades of 15" wheels and new radio/stereo head unit in your 2018 model. As for a generator do some searching on the forum and you'll find what other folks are using. The size of generator, power out in watts, depend all on whether you intend to use the air-conditioning and microwave convection oven.
]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:25:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101485#101485 New to Rpod : I just purchased an RPod 180 (2018).... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101457#101457 Author: Hurrikane
Subject: 10832
Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 8:12am

I just purchased an RPod 180 (2018).  Never owned a rv before, always used a tent! Towing with a Tacoma off-road model.  Have installed brake assist.  Looking forward to hitting the road!

I'm planning several winter trips in WI and MI to photograph dogsled races.  Need to purchase a generator.  Any suggestions?  Confused
]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2017 08:12:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101457#101457 New to Rpod : Welcome to the group! Congrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101258#101258 Author: Leo B
Subject: 10832
Posted: 23 Oct 2017 at 4:36am

Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 172!!]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2017 04:36:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101258#101258 New to Rpod : Congrats and welcome. We are excitedly... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101251#101251 Author: Mcjclarks01
Subject: 10832
Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 8:23pm

Congrats and welcome. We are excitedly awaiting delivery of our 172 sometime next month. This being our first ever camper we'll have to give it a solid good look through to clean it up. ]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:23:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101251#101251 New to Rpod : Absolutely, everything is easily... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101236#101236 Author: Larry-D
Subject: 10832
Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 5:16pm

Absolutely, everything is easily fixable.]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 17:16:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101236#101236 New to Rpod : Welcome to the forum Larry and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101235#101235 Author: DavMar
Subject: 10832
Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 5:15pm

Welcome to the forum Larry and yes I have to agree with you that the interior RP finish needs a tightening up of quality control from the factory. Yet I've come across nothing in our pod interior or exterior that is not easily fixable.]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 17:15:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101235#101235 New to Rpod : Greetings everyone. I'm new... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10832&PID=101221#101221 Author: Larry-D
Subject: 10832
Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 3:40pm

Greetings everyone.  I'm new to Rpods.  Purchased a used 2017 172 in Sept.  When not using it we will still use our 28' Pioneer TT pulled with a RAM 3500 diesel dually.

Initial pull back from the dealer was 450 miles with a Jeep JKU.  No problems at all with the WDH and brake controller.  Pulled a small TT before with the same Jeep.

So far the biggest updates:
Remove some of the outside stickers
Remove the upper bunk and make it into a shelf.  Using Laundry Totes from Walmart for storage on the shelf.
Bathroom vent cover
Dish Network receiver to use with the X2 antenna we use in the big TT
Added some under the counter's edge LED lights on a switch, on the side of the kitchen's counter and is  accessible from standing outside the door.
Added a LED exterior step light on a "master" switch and a magnetic switch on the screen door.
Changed the TV antenna power supply to a much better one

What I've noticed so far exterior of the Rpod is finished with higher quality workmanship than the interior. What a shame; however the interior is not bad and there were no real problems.  

Before we bought the Rpod I read most of the threads for maintenance issues and modifications.  Thank you all for the abundant information.

Happy trailering.

Larry


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