http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New - Austin, Tx 183G Member Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 20:20:22 +0000 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:56:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11343 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106800#106800 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11343
Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 1:56pm

Congratulations and welcome! We have a Midwest Edition 2016 RP179 which we have enjoyed thoroughly and to which I have made a number of modifications (link in signature). I hope you enjoy your 183G as much as we enjoy our 179 and have many great adventures, making many wonderful memories in the process.]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:56:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106800#106800 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106799#106799 Author: ArenaBlanca
Subject: 11343
Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 1:29pm

Congratulations and welcome to the forum.  We have a 179 HRE.  We pull with a 2500 diesel pickup because that is what I had at the time and it works.  While I don't use a weight distributing hitch I do have a sway bar.  I would second Texman on the sway bar.  When you get west of Ozona, it seems the wind gusts are stronger.  ]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:29:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106799#106799 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106795#106795 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11343
Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 10:59am

Congrats! There are a surprising number of R-Pod owners in Texas. I say "surprising" because people tend to like to go big in Texas.

There will be an R-Pod rally in Tyler in September, if you're interested.]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:59:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106795#106795 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106748#106748 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11343
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 4:16pm

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 183G!  ]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:16:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106748#106748 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106742#106742 Author: texman
Subject: 11343
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 3:32pm

i got my batteries at batteries and bulbs. 215 amp hour each, model SLIGC110
i would recommend the lift unless the 183g i higher than the 182g or you have a hood river edition which should come with it.  i did the lift myself, but you need an impact wrench and a floor jack for sure and somebody to help as well as jackstands.  Dealer can do it for you as well. 
]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:32:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106742#106742 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106729#106729 Author: bunkle01
Subject: 11343
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 10:51am

Thanks! I am definitely going with the 2 6v battery setup- which batteries did you go with? I am also thinking about the lift kit since we will be boon docking a lot along the way.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 10:51:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106729#106729 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106728#106728 Author: texman
Subject: 11343
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 10:46am

welcome from a G owner on the other end of the state. The G model is great isnt it?  I have recently added sway and weight dist mainly from the STRONG winds in I40 in texas and new mexico.  I get passed a lot and the crosswinds are vicious coming off the semi trucks going 75-80.  if not for the winds, i dont think i really need it.  I can tell a difference since i added the lift kit to the pod and added 2 6 volt batteries to the tongue weight as well.  Just more peace of mind. ]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 10:46:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106728#106728 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106725#106725 Author: bunkle01
Subject: 11343
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 10:39am

Hi All - We are new owners of a 2017 183G - been out 1 time but love it so far. We are planning an extended months-long excursion thru the US starting in July, so will be giving it a real workout. Just me and my wife - and our 11 year old Newfie!, so I think we should be good with room. We are pulling with a 2016 F150 with the extra tow package and am thinking I don't need any additional sway or tow control at this point. Love the forum and all the folks here.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 10:39:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11343&PID=106725#106725