R-pod Owners Forum : 172 vs 179 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : 172 vs 179 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 13:49:58 +0000 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:51:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11667 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ 172 vs 179 : NAP1947 the reference was to the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110230#110230 Author: mcarter
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Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 7:51pm

NAP1947 the reference was to the original post, which was from Kansas, I took it, which confused me when I saw the follow on posts. You are welcome to be PO'd at me but I have done nothing to you. So OP means original post and KS is Kansas a state next to Colorado a bit away from Canada. I was trying to place KS in Canada, then gave up. Welcome to be PO'd, you figure out why.]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:51:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110230#110230 172 vs 179 : Didn't get my dander up.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110229#110229 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 7:41pm

Didn't get my dander up. Just part of the normal day-to-day around here.]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:41:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110229#110229 172 vs 179 : mcarter, can you explain what... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110228#110228 Author: NAP1947
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 7:40pm

mcarter, can you explain what OP from KS means, maybe I should be po’d at you to, or better maybe I will not come here anymore.Thumbs Down]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:40:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110228#110228 172 vs 179 : "From one Canadian to another.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110226#110226 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 7:21pm

"From one Canadian to another. I hate to say it but you are full of it. The dry weight of the 179 is 2756#,2 batteries 120# 2/3 water 200# lp 48#. You have a total of 3124# and you haven't put a hairpin into the pod "

Thanks Marwayne, I was trying to figure out how an OP from KS got your dander up. Funny. ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:21:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110226#110226 172 vs 179 : Sorry about that, I just couldn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110223#110223 Author: marwayne
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 6:58pm

Sorry about that, I just couldn't help my self, I normally  don't do that. My wife always tells me if you have nothing nice to say don't say anything at all. This one got away from me.  ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 18:58:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110223#110223 172 vs 179 : Thanks Marwayne nice friendly... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110219#110219 Author: NAP1947
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 6:03pm

Thanks Marwayne nice friendly response, unusual on this board, I will take your numbers to the truck stop with the Cat Scales where I got weighed and tell them they are full of it.  Can I give them your name and address?]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 18:03:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110219#110219 172 vs 179 : I was looking closely at the label... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110214#110214 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 5:28pm

I was looking closely at the label on the R-Pod and IIRC, I saw that the factory cargo carrying capacity  includes a full tank of water. I don't know if that includes the hot water heater's 6 gallons though.It was on the yellow label with measurments in metric. The other label did not have that statement.

Weights are:Dry weight: 1 256 KG
Cargo carrying Capacity: 317 KG
Water Tanks full     Cold:    113 KG
                                   Hot        23 KG
Mass of waste water tank
                                    full:          226 KG

The other label states, The weight of cargo should never exceed 453 kg or 998 lbs
Caution: A full load of water equals 136 kg or 299 lbs of cargo @ 1 kg/L (8.3 lb/gal).

Dry weight on my 179 is 2770 lbs.


]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:28:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110214#110214 172 vs 179 : Originally posted by mcarterCannot, I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110213#110213 Author: Cannot
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 4:37pm

Originally posted by mcarter

Cannot,

I think you are OK with the 179, especially considering you add on tow options and the fact you are camping locally. If you were to head West into Colorado, I'd say you were light with your current TV. If in doubt after you outfit find a weigh station and know your actually weight. Folks have a tendency to overpack and then after a few trips realize they didn't use the stuff. You don't need multiple batteries and full tanks of fresh water. You can adapt.

I'm lucky as there are 3 state parks close to my house. The closest state park is only 18 miles away and the furthest is about 55 miles away. So I will start camping locally and learn more things about RV before going a long trip. Of course, I may need a more powerful TV for that. 
]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:37:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110213#110213 172 vs 179 : We have a 2011-172, but there... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110211#110211 Author: marwayne
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 3:55pm

We have a 2011-172, but there is only two of us, however we more or less sleep in the pod. In bad weather if were at the GC we play cards in the r-dome. The other thing we did not want was a slide, another mechanical thing that brakes down and a big hole that can leak. One other thing to check is the weight of the axle, ours came with a 3000# axle that we changed for a 3500#.]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:55:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110211#110211 172 vs 179 : Originally posted by marwayneFrom... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110209#110209 Author: Cannot
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 3:30pm

Originally posted by marwayne

From one Canadian to another. I hate to say it but you are full of it. The dry weight of the 179 is 2756#,2 batteries 120# 2/3 water 200# lp 48#. You have a total of 3124# and you haven't put a hairpin into the pod  

That's why I prefer 172.....at least a few hundred pounds lighter. 



]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:30:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110209#110209 172 vs 179 : Cannot, I think you are OK with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110207#110207 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 3:17pm

Cannot,

I think you are OK with the 179, especially considering you add on tow options and the fact you are camping locally. If you were to head West into Colorado, I'd say you were light with your current TV. If in doubt after you outfit find a weigh station and know your actually weight. Folks have a tendency to overpack and then after a few trips realize they didn't use the stuff. You don't need multiple batteries and full tanks of fresh water. You can adapt.]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:17:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110207#110207 172 vs 179 : From one Canadian to another.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110206#110206 Author: marwayne
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 3:10pm

From one Canadian to another. I hate to say it but you are full of it. The dry weight of the 179 is 2756#,2 batteries 120# 2/3 water 200# lp 48#. You have a total of 3124# and you haven't put a hairpin into the pod  ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:10:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110206#110206 172 vs 179 : Originally posted by NAP1947It... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110197#110197 Author: Cannot
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 12:06pm

Originally posted by NAP1947

It certainly handled both 2 lane and multi lane with steep hills very well and with the Andersen hitch we use I felt no sway from medium cross winds or transport truck/buses.
Good luck, let us know what you decide.


Thank you for sharing. 

The dealer actually recommends Andersen hitch. Would you mind telling me what model you have? 
]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:06:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110197#110197 172 vs 179 : Originally posted by lostagainMaybe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110194#110194 Author: Cannot
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 11:55am

Originally posted by lostagain

Maybe you should consider the cheaper 179 from your local dealer and buy a used pickup truck with the towing capacity to pull your Pod.

Thank you for the reply.

Space might be an issue but we will spend most of time outside. Should be ok. 

I plan to buy a pickup truck once I give my van to my son. Don't really want to spend extra money on tow vehicle now. 


Originally posted by Leo B

We have a 179 and really like it. We used to tow it with our Dodge Grand Caravan. Never had a problem up and down the east coast from Vermont to Florida. We upgraded to an F-150 in preparation for going out west and heading to Alaska. We really like the large kitchen but the overall consensus is that the couch really sucks as a bed. So unless you made some type of mod or the kids were going to sleep in cots out in the rdome, they might not be comfortable.  

Thank you for sharing. 

The floorplan shows 75x45. It's probably not wide enough for kids. 
]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:55:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110194#110194 172 vs 179 : Welcome Cannot, we have a 179... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110192#110192 Author: NAP1947
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 11:04am

Welcome Cannot, we have a 179 and tow with an AWD, v6, Venza and are pleased so far.
Please carefully read your owners manual regarding towing, Toyota rates the Venza as 3500 pounds but unlike most others excludes the weight of 2 people, luggage for 2, towing package if equipped and a weight distribution hitch.  
To me this means closer to 4000 pounds.  Just for your info I weighed our 179 with full propane, 2-60 pound batteries, about 2/3 tank of water and our stuff at 3087 pounds.
It certainly handled both 2 lane and multi lane with steep hills very well and with the Andersen hitch we use I felt no sway from medium cross winds or transport truck/buses.
Good luck, let us know what you decide.

]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:04:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110192#110192 172 vs 179 : We have a 179 and really like... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110189#110189 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 10:21am

We have a 179 and really like it. We used to tow it with our Dodge Grand Caravan. Never had a problem up and down the east coast from Vermont to Florida. We upgraded to an F-150 in preparation for going out west and heading to Alaska. We really like the large kitchen but the overall consensus is that the couch really sucks as a bed. So unless you made some type of mod or the kids were going to sleep in cots out in the rdome, they might not be comfortable.  ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 10:21:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110189#110189 172 vs 179 : We have a 172 in which I took... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110183#110183 Author: lostagain
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 9:03am

We have a 172 in which I took out the upper bunk and raised and, consequently, widened the lower bunk.  There are two of us, as a general rule, using the trailer.  and even with two it gets a little crowded.  Assuming your 2 boys are pretty active you might find the 172 a little cramped.  

As for your TV, the Sienna, with a 3500# towing capacity, you'll be grossly underpowered and will find it a little frustrating on the first long grade you come to, such as driving in the direction of CO.  As long as you drive where it's flat, you'll probably find the Sienna adequate but marginal.  

Maybe you should consider the cheaper 179 from your local dealer and buy a used pickup truck with the towing capacity to pull your Pod.
]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:03:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110183#110183 172 vs 179 : Hi all,I have been looking for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11667&PID=110182#110182 Author: Cannot
Subject: 11667
Posted: 04 Jun 2018 at 8:43am

Hi all,

I have been looking for R-Pod for a few months. The best choice for my family (wife and 2 boys) I can find is 172. The kids really love the bunks.

In fact, I do not have too many choices due to the TV. I will be using 2007 Toyota Sienna with tow prep package (3500 lbs towing capacity) to haul the TT, and I will not change TV in next 5 or 6 years as I’m planning to give it to my oldest son when he goes to high school.

The closest dealer (2 miles away) do not have 172 in stock. The sales rep told me they could order it for me but the price he quoted was $2500 higher than another dealer (160 miles away).

I prefer to buy it locally as I understand the local dealer do not obligate to work on my TT since I don’t buy it from them. I don’t know if there is a room to negotiate but I will try it in the next few days.

The local dealer also have three 179 on sale. The weights on the labels are between 2921 – 2948 lbs. I assume the weights include dealer ordered options/dealer installed options. I think the minivan will handle 172 well with correct setup…..WDH w/ sway control, brake controller, etc. but I don’t know if it can handle 179 since it’s about 450 lbs heavier. There are 3 state parks near by so we just go to camp grounds for a couple of night during the weekend and I don’t need to load a lot of stuff. 

Any thoughts on this? 

Thank you. 

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