R-pod Owners Forum : New Pod 189 Owner http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New Pod 189 Owner Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 19:29:49 +0000 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:26:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11095 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New Pod 189 Owner : Any do it your sellers out there? Installing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104068#104068 Author: Anovib
Subject: 11095
Posted: 31 Jan 2018 at 9:26am

Any do it your sellers out there?
Installing w/d e2 hitch on my 1/2 ton crew cab Silverado
Pulling our 190.

Looking for advice on how many shims to use for best anti sway results.
Measurements are all set and look good. Still I can detect a slight sway at highway speeds

Thanks in advance]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:26:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104068#104068 New Pod 189 Owner : Originally posted by mcarter+1... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104049#104049 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 11095
Posted: 29 Jan 2018 at 3:39pm

Originally posted by mcarter

+1 to SH, made my own plug for less than 4 bucks, did not silicone. I used 12 GA wire, it's a 15A plug. Only issue I have is getting it all to fit on the genset. You have the floating neutral adapter, the standard plug adapter and the power protector. Probably why I don't use genset to run the pod. I use it to recharge battery(s).

I just have the neutral plug, and my 30 amp plug. I have 2 left over 20 amp plugs. I use two honda's, and a hard wired EMS

]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:39:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104049#104049 New Pod 189 Owner : Originally posted by crw8srIT'S... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104018#104018 Author: Live2Camp
Subject: 11095
Posted: 28 Jan 2018 at 5:45pm

Originally posted by crw8sr

IT'S HERE!!!

Picked up our R-pod 190 yesterday.  A non-standard, January mid 50's sunny day in Omaha.  Drove around a big parking lot practicing turning and backing up before hitting the streets to get comfortable in traffic.

Now today when I want to tinker with it, it's mid 20's and snow flurries!  Grrrrrrr.

Congrats! Sorry about today's conditions but I'm glad you got to drive it home with weather drama :-) 

]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2018 17:45:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104018#104018 New Pod 189 Owner : Originally posted by 2wolvesGood... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104017#104017 Author: Live2Camp
Subject: 11095
Posted: 28 Jan 2018 at 5:43pm

Originally posted by 2wolves

Good evening all,

Picking up my r-pod 189 on 1 February. Does anyone have suggestions on what I should be paying particular attention to? This is my first travel trailer and I'm very nervous about doing the walk through, and knowing what to look for. Just retired after 38 years of military. I'm 58 years old and about to begin my travels with my canine Cyrus. I would greatly appreciate any advice you may be able to provide. Thank you in advance!

2wolves

Welcome! And thank you very much for your service to our country. Something tells me you & Cyrus are going to do great with your RPod. We love ours and you will too!
]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2018 17:43:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104017#104017 New Pod 189 Owner : +1 to SH, made my own plug for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104016#104016 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11095
Posted: 28 Jan 2018 at 4:08pm

+1 to SH, made my own plug for less than 4 bucks, did not silicone. I used 12 GA wire, it's a 15A plug. Only issue I have is getting it all to fit on the genset. You have the floating neutral adapter, the standard plug adapter and the power protector. Probably why I don't use genset to run the pod. I use it to recharge battery(s).]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2018 16:08:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104016#104016 New Pod 189 Owner : +1 to old and-out-out-to-play.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104015#104015 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11095
Posted: 28 Jan 2018 at 3:53pm

+1 to old and-out-out-to-play. I think new pods come with D rated tires which is a plus, but chances are they will not be balanced.]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2018 15:53:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104015#104015 New Pod 189 Owner : IT'S HERE!!!Picked up our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104012#104012 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 11095
Posted: 28 Jan 2018 at 1:00pm

IT'S HERE!!!

Picked up our R-pod 190 yesterday.  A non-standard, January mid 50's sunny day in Omaha.  Drove around a big parking lot practicing turning and backing up before hitting the streets to get comfortable in traffic.

Now today when I want to tinker with it, it's mid 20's and snow flurries!  Grrrrrrr.
]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2018 13:00:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104012#104012 New Pod 189 Owner : Bert, Thanks for the advice! I'm... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104011#104011 Author: 2wolves
Subject: 11095
Posted: 28 Jan 2018 at 12:11pm

Bert,
Thanks for the advice! I'm picking up on Thursday not sure what tire comes on the unit, but I was thinking about switching out to the new Good Year ST. Will have them balanced when I do the exchange. Will probably use the old tires to create myself a couple of spares. ]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2018 12:11:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104011#104011 New Pod 189 Owner : Thank you for your service!Just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104010#104010 Author: Old & out-to-play
Subject: 11095
Posted: 28 Jan 2018 at 10:48am

Thank you for your service!

Just a suggestion, have the wheels balanced at a tire center.  We had major wheel hop on our 177 as the left wheel was in balance but the right was way out of balance causing a harmonic type of wheel hop very noticeable at speeds above 55.  At 70 the hop caused sway in even slight side winds.  After having the wheels balanced the trailer pulls nicely and the need for sway bars was negated.

Some folks have commented on tire failure but we have had not issues as we keep the tire pressures at 50 lbs. and the wheels balance.

From what I have been able to discern the tires are NOT factory balanced.

Hope this helps,

Bert
]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2018 10:48:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104010#104010 New Pod 189 Owner : Yes, it is simple to make. Go... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104004#104004 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11095
Posted: 27 Jan 2018 at 10:16pm

Yes, it is simple to make. Go to your local hardware store and purchase a male plug with ground, preferably weather resistant. Take a short piece of wire (10 gauge is best followed by 12 gauge). Fasten one end to the neutral (silver colored) connector, screw or insert depending on your plug. Fasten the other end to the ground (green) connector. Do not connect anything to the third (gold/brass colored) connector. Close the housing and then use a little silicone to seal where the wire would normally go through. You will then have a functional neutral bonding plug for a lot less than Progressive Industries would want to charge.

Plug it into one of the outlets on your generator. Plug your cord into the other outlet (assuming a 2000 watt generator with a dual 15A plug). If you have a 30A outlet, plugging the neutral bonding plug into the 15A outlet should also provide the bonding for the 30A outlet.

I made one. It only took a few minutes (plus time for the silicone plugging the hole to cure). I tried it and it works very well. The reason you need one with a generator is that most generators have a "floating neutral" unlike the power coming from your home's outlets or the post in an RV park. There, the bonding is done at the service panel. The circuit analyzer is expecting bonded neutral and the plug provides this.
]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2018 22:16:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104004#104004 New Pod 189 Owner : Originally posted by NAP1947Mjlrpod,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104002#104002 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 11095
Posted: 27 Jan 2018 at 8:22pm

Originally posted by NAP1947

Mjlrpod, first I have heard of the generator issue, but it certainly makes sense.
We have the hard wired Progressive Industries unit however when I went to their site I did not see a generator adaptor, would you provide more details please.

It's called a neutral bonding plug. I  can't believe i cant find one. I bought one from progressive industries 6 to 8 months ago. You can make one, you just tie the white and green wire together, there is DIY videos on you tube. perhaps others can chime in.
]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2018 20:22:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104002#104002 New Pod 189 Owner : Mjlrpod, first I have heard of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104001#104001 Author: NAP1947
Subject: 11095
Posted: 27 Jan 2018 at 7:25pm

Mjlrpod, first I have heard of the generator issue, but it certainly makes sense.
We have the hard wired Progressive Industries unit however when I went to their site I did not see a generator adaptor, would you provide more details please.
]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2018 19:25:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104001#104001 New Pod 189 Owner : Just a heads up on the generator.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104000#104000 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 11095
Posted: 27 Jan 2018 at 7:03pm

Just a heads up on the generator. If you install the EMS, and you try to run off your generator (any size, any brand name) your EMS will block the power, and not run. There are 2 choices. Run without the EMS, which i would NOT recommend, or, also buy a progressive generator plug. Because gennys arte not grounded, the EMS does its job and stops the "un-grounded" power from ruining your camper. The plug, tells the EMS it's ok to let the power thru. You can get those at amazon or e-trailer also. ]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2018 19:03:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=104000#104000 New Pod 189 Owner : I believe you could with adapter,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103984#103984 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11095
Posted: 27 Jan 2018 at 9:13am

I believe you could with adapter, I don't on my generator just commercial power. QUESTION- I you checked out the KY mini-mini, think they are a couple sites left, the post is on forum?]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2018 09:13:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103984#103984 New Pod 189 Owner : Good morning, Should I use a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103983#103983 Author: 2wolves
Subject: 11095
Posted: 27 Jan 2018 at 9:11am

Good morning,

Should I use a EMS when I'm using a Honda EU2000 generator with inverter? ]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2018 09:11:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103983#103983 New Pod 189 Owner : Welcome 2wolves from north of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103979#103979 Author: ron_whitt
Subject: 11095
Posted: 27 Jan 2018 at 7:52am

Welcome 2wolves from north of 49. Yes an ems system is important. I'm going on my 3rd year with the portable type (this is year #7 with our pod.) I got it after I lost my hot water heater due to a power surge in a thunder storm.... As I said 3rd year with a portable ems. All we do is put a garage bag over the electrical post and people think we are just protecting our plug in case of rain. I also have a chain and lock around the post that is also covered by the garbage bag. ]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2018 07:52:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103979#103979 New Pod 189 Owner : WOW that's awesome! Thank... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103968#103968 Author: 2wolves
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 5:21pm

WOW that's awesome! Thank you for your 35 years of service.I know how difficult that was. I did a little research and I agree I'm going to use the portable one and not hardwire. Again thanks for the info I appreciate you.]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:21:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103968#103968 New Pod 189 Owner : 2wolves, What is funny is I also... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103966#103966 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 4:44pm

2wolves,

What is funny is I also have a cousin named Mike Carter, his Dad was Glen and mine was John :) +1 on EMS, mine is the in line type that plugs into the shore power cable. I retired from the Army a year ago, 35 years. Started out in "NAM" as USMC 0311.]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:44:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103966#103966 New Pod 189 Owner : Thanks to this forum an EMS was... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103965#103965 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 4:37pm

Thanks to this forum an EMS was the first thing we purchased for our R-pod.  And it's the reason we purchased a pod.

Again, thanks to the forum, there's a bunch of mods we,re going to be doing.


]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:37:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103965#103965 New Pod 189 Owner : Agree an EMS system is critical.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103963#103963 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 3:45pm

Agree an EMS system is critical.  We had ours click off twice this past season.  Progressive industries makes a portable version (which costs more) that plugs in at the electric box but do you really want to worry about it getting stolen at a campsite?  Better to get the hard wired.  Not hard to install just needs to get spliced into the AC line before it hits the fuse box.  There are YouTube videos on it.  We paid to have the dealer install it for around $120 if I recall.  Only because we took a trip straight from picking it up and did not want to leave home without it]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:45:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103963#103963 New Pod 189 Owner : Thank you for your response. Is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103962#103962 Author: 2wolves
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 3:01pm

Thank you for your response. Is this something I should have the dealer install? Really appreciate the heads up. I had never heard Of that being an issue. Again thank you! ]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:01:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103962#103962 New Pod 189 Owner : Being your first, I would like... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103961#103961 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 2:54pm

Being your first, I would like to make one recommendation that you might want to think about. A T.T. should have an EMS system installed. They "should" but.... They don't. An EMS system is a unit that will protect your camper from bad electrical issues you might encounter in a campground. There is a chance that the campground can have high voltage, low voltage, ungrounded service, or a few other possible issues, that will destroy your campers system. An EMS will guard against this. It's a couple hundred bucks, but, having your T.T. at risk is not really worth it. I believe most here, if not all, will agree that you want to get this, and done soon. Welcome aboard, and thank you for your service. Progressive Industries seems to be the brand everyone gets. EMS is an elec management system. You would want the EMSHW30C. amazon or e-trailer are possible sources.]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:54:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103961#103961 New Pod 189 Owner : Thanks Mike for the response.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103957#103957 Author: 2wolves
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 10:43am

Thanks Mike for the response. It's funny I have a cousin and his name is Mike Carter. His father's name was Bernie ]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:43:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103957#103957 New Pod 189 Owner : Chuck thank you for your service.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103956#103956 Author: 2wolves
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 10:39am

Chuck thank you for your service. Congrats on the new 190. I agree I think at a minimum I will use the sway bar. It's really a small world! one of my positions in the military was overlooking all training for 68W combat medics at Department of Combat Medical Training DCMT Fort Sam Houston, TX. Again thank you for your service. I greatly appreciate your reply.
Thanks
Tom]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:39:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103956#103956 New Pod 189 Owner : I tow with a Silverado crew cab,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103955#103955 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 10:25am

I tow with a Silverado crew cab, I do use a sway control but no WDH. Tows fine. Sway bar comforts me in windy conditions.]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:25:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103955#103955 New Pod 189 Owner : Congratulations on your retirement... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103953#103953 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 9:44am

Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your service to our country.  

I'm a US Army, Medic, Viet Nam Veteran.

We will use the wdh and sway bars.  I feel for a small expense it'll add to towing comfort.  We pick up our 190 on Saturday the 27th.
]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:44:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103953#103953 New Pod 189 Owner : Don't use the wdh or any... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103952#103952 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 9:35am

Don't use the wdh or any sway bars.  Tows great! Have towed up and down the east coast
and through the mountains in VT,NH ad Maine haven't had any problems.
We usually poke along at 55-60 and if the weather is bad or the winds are real bad we wait them out.
I did tow my 179 around the area  this past December, just to see how it was towing in and on snow.
Still handled really good.
I know a lot of people use the wdh and sway bars. Boils down to personal preference and comfort.

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:35:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103952#103952 New Pod 189 Owner : Good morning Leo, I have a 2017... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103951#103951 Author: WW2@1941
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 8:48am

Good morning Leo,

I have a 2017 Chevy Silverado crew cab. Do you use weight distribution when towing your 179? I was thinking of only getting a sway bar. Your thoughts? Again thank you for your response and I appreciate any advice you may be able to provide.

Thanks
Tom]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:48:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103951#103951 New Pod 189 Owner : Good morning! Thank you for your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103950#103950 Author: WW2@1941
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 8:45am

Good morning! Thank you for your response. Thank you for your service!]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:45:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103950#103950 New Pod 189 Owner : Thank you http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103949#103949 Author: WW2@1941
Subject: 11095
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 8:43am

Thank you]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:43:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11095&PID=103949#103949