R-pod Owners Forum : New R-Pod owner http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New R-Pod owner Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 16:07:06 +0000 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 20:17:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11228 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New R-Pod owner : Amazing Canam are still in London,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=106250#106250 Author: NAP1947
Subject: 11228
Posted: 24 Mar 2018 at 8:17pm

Amazing Canam are still in London, we left there in 1976 and they had a very high reputation then.  Are they still on the road north of the old Ford plant at Tolbotville, hwy 4 if I remember right.]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2018 20:17:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=106250#106250 New R-Pod owner : Oops!!Should be we got our 179... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=106229#106229 Author: Booker46
Subject: 11228
Posted: 24 Mar 2018 at 2:33pm

Oops!!
Should be we got our 179 .... not 176...
]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2018 14:33:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=106229#106229 New R-Pod owner : Order the 176 from Can Am rv just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=106203#106203 Author: tsteckley
Subject: 11228
Posted: 24 Mar 2018 at 9:16am

Order the 176 from Can Am rv just outside of London, they have been really good so far and had lots of knowledge about everything so far. Only problem is I have to wait til June to get my R-Pod]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2018 09:16:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=106203#106203 New R-Pod owner : Booker46 welcome to the group!!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=106186#106186 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11228
Posted: 24 Mar 2018 at 4:56am

Booker46 welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 176!]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:56:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=106186#106186 New R-Pod owner : Hi all:Got our 2018 176 home yesterday... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=106185#106185 Author: Booker46
Subject: 11228
Posted: 24 Mar 2018 at 12:51am

Hi all:
Got our 2018 176 home yesterday after trading our class A motor home. 
When we attempted to connect electricity found that our existing adaptor and the one in the “welcome kit” are configured with different pins. The pod has a twist lock connector with curved pins and a different ground pin to our “ old” adaptors. 
I guess our first mod will be to relocate the spare wheel in order to use that socket for bike rack- any tips welcome.
Anthony in SE OR.
]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2018 00:51:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=106185#106185 New R-Pod owner : Welcome to the group, we have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=106016#106016 Author: NAP1947
Subject: 11228
Posted: 21 Mar 2018 at 7:03pm

Welcome to the group, we have a 2016 Venza and a 179 waiting p/u in Ottawa.
Read your owners manual carefully, most vehicles you must subtract 2 occupants, luggage, trailer hitch equipment from the towing capacity.  See page 285 for exact wording, here is the important quote “TWR is calculated assuming base vehicle with one driver, one front passenger, towing package (if available), hitch and hitch systems (if required).”  (TWR is Trailer Weight Rating)
Hope you enjoy, we are looking forward to it, where did you buy in K/W?
]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2018 19:03:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=106016#106016 New R-Pod owner : From Wellesley, ON. that is close... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105694#105694 Author: tsteckley
Subject: 11228
Posted: 17 Mar 2018 at 4:48pm

From Wellesley, ON. that is close to the Kitchener-Waterloo area]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2018 16:48:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105694#105694 New R-Pod owner : We have a 2009 Venza towcap 3500... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105689#105689 Author: marwayne
Subject: 11228
Posted: 17 Mar 2018 at 4:16pm

We have a 2009 Venza towcap 3500 # never towed with it. I like the Tundra better for towing.]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2018 16:16:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105689#105689 New R-Pod owner : Welcome! I recently purchased... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105688#105688 Author: Pod613
Subject: 11228
Posted: 17 Mar 2018 at 4:05pm

Welcome! I recently purchased a 2018 RP176 and expect to take delivery in April. Can't wait!!

We are tent campers for the last 15 years so this is an upgrade for us to say the least.

What part of Ontario are you in?
]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2018 16:05:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105688#105688 New R-Pod owner : Happy camping, enjoy your rpod!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105479#105479 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11228
Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 7:50pm

Happy camping, enjoy your rpod!  ]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:50:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105479#105479 New R-Pod owner : Thanks everyone for the advice.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105471#105471 Author: tsteckley
Subject: 11228
Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 6:18pm

Thanks everyone for the advice. The Venza is a 6 cylinder rated at 3500 lbs towing, which will probably
be a little over once fully loaded with everything. I have just found a used Equal-i-zer Hitch 600/6000 
,which should make the drive easier. I will be going on long and short trips out east and west all over Canada
and USA. Had a smaller pop up tent trailer which was around 2000 lbs or a little more loaded.It was no problem 
pulling to the east coast. we already experienced campers from tent to tent trailer and now an r-pod. Looking 
forwarded to this years camping season 
]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2018 18:18:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105471#105471 New R-Pod owner : Welcome.....when we started with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105408#105408 Author: ParPod
Subject: 11228
Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 9:41am

Welcome.....when we started with our 179 we were using a 2012 Toyota Rav V6 Sport with a tow pkg. I also had a E2 hitch set up which was required.  So a similiar vehicle to the Venza.  As long as we were planning on staying local it would have suited our needs if we were careful with the weight.  I suspect that one of the reasons we got away with it was the type of hitch, which for the Rav was required.  I don't know where in Ontario you are or will be towing but you do have a wide selection of beautiful places to visit. As already suggested, make sure you have a transmission cooler and in addition a WD/AS hitch like the E2.  After that hook it up and give'er a go....you'll find out quickly if the vehicle is going to do the things that you want to do.
]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:41:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105408#105408 New R-Pod owner : I hope you have checked the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105384#105384 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 11228
Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 4:30pm

I hope you have checked the tow capacity on that vehicle. in 2014 it looks like it was 1000 pounds. In 2015 it was offered at 3500 pounds. Not sure what your actual vehicle is. You will also want to make sure you atleast add a tranny cooler. But welcome to the pod world. I like the 176, i have the 172 which is basically a 176 without a slide.]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2018 16:30:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105384#105384 New R-Pod owner : +1The modifications I have made... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105382#105382 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11228
Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 3:44pm

+1
The modifications I have made to our 179 might not apply for a 176. However, they may give you ideas for ones that will work for you. Enjoy your R-Pod. We certainly enjoy ours.
]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2018 15:44:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105382#105382 New R-Pod owner : tsteckley, Mods are in numerous... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105381#105381 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11228
Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 2:43pm

tsteckley,

Mods are in numerous posts and many members have them included with their signature. My advice is when looking for mod info use the advanced search or start a new post asking about a particular mod and if anyone has done it and how. This is a very receptive forum, you'll get an answer or several:)]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2018 14:43:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105381#105381 New R-Pod owner : Welcome to the group!! Congrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105377#105377 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11228
Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 1:35pm

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your upcoming 176!!
Try checking StephenH 's signature line I know he has done a lot of mods and has photo etc. 
]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2018 13:35:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105377#105377 New R-Pod owner : Hi Every oneI will be a new R-Pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11228&PID=105373#105373 Author: tsteckley
Subject: 11228
Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 12:40pm

Hi Every one

I will be a new R-Pod owner this June 2018
I have a Toyota Venza and I will be getting the 176, all of the dealers say the the Venza will be good to tow. Has anyone on here used a Venza to tow, and what are your thoughts?

Also I'm looking to do lots of modifications. Can someone direct me to where they are on this forum. I have seen some good ideas on a facebook page with adding windows to the bunks. has anyone done this and what was your experience like, with adding the windows. Or is this not a good idea.

Looking into adding more selves/storage to the inside too.

Thanks in advance
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