R-pod Owners Forum : My 179 - One Year Later Review https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : My 179 - One Year Later Review Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:59:22 +0000 Tue, 22 May 2018 08:06:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11453 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ My 179 - One Year Later Review : I "trained" my wife... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=109535#109535 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 11453
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 8:06am

I "trained" my wife in what hand signals to use.  For left or right, use 1 finger (or multiple) pointing in that direction....and not what my crazy brother does.  He spins his fingers/hand in a circular motion as if to tell me how to turn the steering wheel.  But looking in a mirror at him, I can't tell what direction he's spinning or if he's even correct....confusing.
Also, when determining when to stop, I (and wife) use 2 hands held apart at a distance equal to the distance to back up....in other words if she wants me to back up another 18", she holds her hands 18" apart and decreases that distance as the trailer (or truck) gets closer to the point.  That way, I know how close I am and start slowing down.  No hand waving, then the sudden "stop" signal...eliminates the reaction time.  
This system works for us.....

And looking on the web, it is the "proper" hand signal system.....diagrams and videos!
]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 08:06:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=109535#109535 My 179 - One Year Later Review : Originally posted by GogirlThanks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=109456#109456 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11453
Posted: 20 May 2018 at 8:38pm

Originally posted by Gogirl

Thanks for the uTube. I just picked up my new 2018 179.   I drove 150 miles home in a rain and windstorm, and it was my first time towing. I suspect it was the first of many adventures. It handled great once I got used to the movement on the back of my 2012 Highlander. Now I am going to teach myself how to back it up. Should be another interesting day/adventure.

Meantime I plan to camp in it in the driveway to see what I need next and make sure I know how everything works. The forum has been great for this as well. I have appreciated all of the posts and ideas. It helped me decide which brand and model to buy. You all have been very helpful. The first real trip(s) is camping over the summer with 2 grandkids at a time to celebrate their birthdays. Should be fun. They are looking forward to it (especially when I drove up with the camper!).

So any advice to the newbie is appreciated!

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your  new pod!!
]]> Sun, 20 May 2018 20:38:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=109456#109456 My 179 - One Year Later Review : A school parking lot on Sunday... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=109440#109440 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 11453
Posted: 20 May 2018 at 3:53pm

A school parking lot on Sunday is a good backup practice field.  Also practice with your partner for hand signals and positioning.  There is no excuse for a backing accident if there are two people.]]> Sun, 20 May 2018 15:53:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=109440#109440 My 179 - One Year Later Review : Originally posted by GogirlThanks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=109436#109436 Author: Guests
Subject: 11453
Posted: 20 May 2018 at 12:40pm

Originally posted by Gogirl

Thanks for the uTube. I just picked up my new 2018 179.   I drove 150 miles home in a rain and windstorm, and it was my first time towing. I suspect it was the first of many adventures. It handled great once I got used to the movement on the back of my 2012 Highlander. Now I am going to teach myself how to back it up. Should be another interesting day/adventure.

Meantime I plan to camp in it in the driveway to see what I need next and make sure I know how everything works. The forum has been great for this as well. I have appreciated all of the posts and ideas. It helped me decide which brand and model to buy. You all have been very helpful. The first real trip(s) is camping over the summer with 2 grandkids at a time to celebrate their birthdays. Should be fun. They are looking forward to it (especially when I drove up with the camper!).

So any advice to the newbie is appreciated!


Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Pod!   

You seem to be "on top of it" as, you are going to do 2 things that I would have recommended: (1) A "test driveway camp" and (2) practice backing up.

Please ask away with anything that comes up. We have some very smart/experienced and friendly folks here.......and they LIKE to help.

]]> Sun, 20 May 2018 12:40:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=109436#109436 My 179 - One Year Later Review : Congrats on the new trailer! I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=109423#109423 Author: PilotPodder
Subject: 11453
Posted: 20 May 2018 at 9:25am

Congrats on the new trailer! I really enjoy my 179. Feel free to ask any questions on this forum as there a bunch of very helpful people. All the best!]]> Sun, 20 May 2018 09:25:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=109423#109423 My 179 - One Year Later Review : Thanks for the uTube. I just... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=109421#109421 Author: Gogirl
Subject: 11453
Posted: 20 May 2018 at 7:25am

Thanks for the uTube. I just picked up my new 2018 179.   I drove 150 miles home in a rain and windstorm, and it was my first time towing. I suspect it was the first of many adventures. It handled great once I got used to the movement on the back of my 2012 Highlander. Now I am going to teach myself how to back it up. Should be another interesting day/adventure.

Meantime I plan to camp in it in the driveway to see what I need next and make sure I know how everything works. The forum has been great for this as well. I have appreciated all of the posts and ideas. It helped me decide which brand and model to buy. You all have been very helpful. The first real trip(s) is camping over the summer with 2 grandkids at a time to celebrate their birthdays. Should be fun. They are looking forward to it (especially when I drove up with the camper!).

So any advice to the newbie is appreciated!]]> Sun, 20 May 2018 07:25:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=109421#109421 My 179 - One Year Later Review : Just put up a video on my thoughts... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11453&PID=107958#107958 Author: PilotPodder
Subject: 11453
Posted: 22 Apr 2018 at 7:25pm

Just put up a video on my thoughts on the 179 after owning it a full year... ~PP

https://youtu.be/Lay1f3jH15o
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