R-pod Owners Forum : New RPOD™ Owners http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New RPOD™ Owners Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 12:31:34 +0000 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:45:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11728 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New RPOD™ Owners : Hey Bruce......meant to respond... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111518#111518 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 11728
Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 12:45pm

Hey Bruce......meant to respond back sooner.  Talked with Doug and Cindy at church last weekend....very small world.  Have known Cindy since she was Johnson.  We all love her to pieces!  Guess we need to get together some time.  Wife and I are still working for the City of Charlotte but only for another 4+ years....getting close!  I assume you retired form CMPD??  I know some folks there.  

Good folks here on this forum very willing to give helpful POD advice.  Glad you're here!

]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:45:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111518#111518 New RPOD™ Owners : Mark, not sure if my previous... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111116#111116 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 11728
Posted: 21 Jun 2018 at 8:56pm

Mark, not sure if my previous reply went through?
We enjoy some of the same camping environments as you! Looking forward to checking out theones you mentioned. Yes, Cindy Agnew, is my "baby" sister! Small🌎 World, huh? ]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2018 20:56:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111116#111116 New RPOD™ Owners : Congrats to all the new R-Pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111115#111115 Author: PilotPodder
Subject: 11728
Posted: 21 Jun 2018 at 8:45pm

Congrats to all the new R-Pod owners! Enjoy your adventures! Lots of help here on the forum, just ask away. I have a bunch of 179 specific (and R-Pod general) videos if interested (link in the signature).

~PP (& very happy 179 owner)
]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2018 20:45:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111115#111115 New RPOD™ Owners : Mark, sounds like we enjoy the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111092#111092 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 11728
Posted: 21 Jun 2018 at 11:27am

Mark, sounds like we enjoy the same kind of "out of the crowd" camping areas! We'll check out the sites you mentioned. For our trial run we just docked at our previous home in the country (now my son's home). We had it equipped with a 50amp hookup a few years ago.
Next "pod adventure" is to Dale Hollow Dam in Tennessee!
Yes, Cindy is my "baby sister" 👍🏼 Small🌎 world, huh?
"Keep on Pod-din'"
]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:27:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111092#111092 New RPOD™ Owners : Mark, we just did a quick overnite... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111091#111091 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 11728
Posted: 21 Jun 2018 at 10:51am

Mark, we just did a quick overnite at our son's house out in the country (previously our home)😉👆...we had 50amp hookup installed years ago.
Our next venture will be to Dale Hollow Dam in Tennessee! The camp sites you mentioned appeal to us as well!
Yes, Cindy is my "baby sister"👍🏼
Small world huh?
"Keep on pod-ing!"

]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2018 10:51:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111091#111091 New RPOD™ Owners : Exactly why I started using the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111063#111063 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11728
Posted: 20 Jun 2018 at 8:19pm

Exactly why I started using the crates and bins to keep things together and organized. Big smile]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:19:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111063#111063 New RPOD™ Owners : Ohhh that's a great idea.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111060#111060 Author: Fozzy's Pod
Subject: 11728
Posted: 20 Jun 2018 at 7:44pm

Ohhh that's a great idea.  I love the cupboards but they are large and stuff moves around.  ]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2018 19:44:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111060#111060 New RPOD™ Owners : Originally posted by Fozzy's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111010#111010 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11728
Posted: 19 Jun 2018 at 10:04pm

Originally posted by Fozzy's Pod

Looks awesome!  I also thing the area under the bed is wasted!  great job although I don't quite understand what you did with the cupboard by the door?  Is this the large cupboard under the stove?

I put a shelf in the pantry by the door to divide the large top section. Under the stove, I use a combination of wooden crates and wire bins to organize and store items for easier access.
]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 22:04:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=111010#111010 New RPOD™ Owners : Hello. Just got our first travel... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110996#110996 Author: jsaint
Subject: 11728
Posted: 19 Jun 2018 at 7:09pm

Hello. Just got our first travel trailer: 2015 R-Pod 179. Very excited!

James & Jennifer
Fort Worth, Texas
]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 19:09:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110996#110996 New RPOD™ Owners : Looks awesome! I also thing the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110986#110986 Author: Fozzy's Pod
Subject: 11728
Posted: 19 Jun 2018 at 3:37pm

Looks awesome!  I also thing the area under the bed is wasted!  great job although I don't quite understand what you did with the cupboard by the door?  Is this the large cupboard under the stove?]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 15:37:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110986#110986 New RPOD™ Owners : The shelf came from Lowe's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110981#110981 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11728
Posted: 19 Jun 2018 at 12:38pm

The shelf came from Lowe's Hardware. Unfortunately, they don't stock the same shelf by itself now but in a kit with wall brackets. It is expensive that way. However, my mounting brackets were inexpensive and could be adapted to other type shelves.

For the 12V, I bought the sockets on Amazon. For the ones at the base of the bed, I tapped into the furnace power. Since the wiring for it was more than adequate, I changed fuses in the panel, plutting a 15A fuse in place of the 5A fuse that was there. I then put an inline fuse holder for the socket with a 10A fuse in place. For the one behind the TV, I tapped into the power line for the Jensen unit. That one already had a 15A fuse in the panel so I did not add an additional fuse inline.

I run my CPAP machine with water in the humidifier tank but with the heat turned off for passive humidification. That keeps the power use down.

Edit: For the base of the bed, I got a group with two 12V power sockets and one USB socket. For the second one by the TV, I got a separate 12V socket and a USB socket. I drilled holes in the appropriate places (checking for wires and other obstructions) and then installed them. The hardest part is making sure to get the polarity (positive + and negative -) correct.
]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:38:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110981#110981 New RPOD™ Owners : My husband also uses a CPAP. What... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110978#110978 Author: JAKLEMO
Subject: 11728
Posted: 19 Jun 2018 at 11:41am

My husband also uses a CPAP. What a great idea adding the 12 volt! How would I do that?]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:41:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110978#110978 New RPOD™ Owners : Just took a look at your pics.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110977#110977 Author: JAKLEMO
Subject: 11728
Posted: 19 Jun 2018 at 11:33am

Just took a look at your pics. Looks great! So where did you get the shelf? ]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:33:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110977#110977 New RPOD™ Owners : Thanks for the info! I will check... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110976#110976 Author: JAKLEMO
Subject: 11728
Posted: 19 Jun 2018 at 11:27am

Thanks for the info! I will check out the link! ]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:27:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110976#110976 New RPOD™ Owners : See my mods for how I did mine.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110973#110973 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11728
Posted: 19 Jun 2018 at 11:23am

See my mods for how I did mine. You can use anchors. Home Depot sells ones that are 1" long. You can safely use those but make sure you don't get anything longer as you will go through the side if you do (been there, done that). I originally had angle brackets that hooked behind the valence and used Command Strips to hold the supports I made in place. I noticed that they were pushing the valence down and out, so I switched to anchors before our most recent trip. I recommend them. I also recommend not loading anything too heavy on the shelf. In my case, it holds my CPAP machine, my toiletries and vitamins, some of my clothing, and a small stuffed polar bear (Yukon) who now travels with us both in memory of our Alaska cruise and in memory of my wife's father who had it during the last months of his life and named it. None of these weighs too much.]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:23:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110973#110973 New RPOD™ Owners : I am also a newbie. We have a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110971#110971 Author: JAKLEMO
Subject: 11728
Posted: 19 Jun 2018 at 11:04am

I am also a newbie. We have a 2018 Rpod 189. I was wanting to put a shelf above the queen bed but am afraid a shelf may be too heavy for the wall. Does anyone have ideas?]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:04:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110971#110971 New RPOD™ Owners : Hello Fozzy's Pod,Welcome... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110970#110970 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11728
Posted: 19 Jun 2018 at 10:56am

Hello Fozzy's Pod,
Welcome and congratulations on your 179. We have enjoyed ours and just completed a trip of almost 6500 miles with it. I've made a number of modifications to ours, some of which might be useful to you as you make your Fozzy's Pod your own. I hope you have many fine adventures and make many great memories in the process.
]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:56:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110970#110970 New RPOD™ Owners : Hello!We are brand new to the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110969#110969 Author: Fozzy's Pod
Subject: 11728
Posted: 19 Jun 2018 at 10:48am

Hello!
We are brand new to the site!  and brand new to the Rpod world!
We have 2018 Rpod 179. 

We are proud Canadians from the heart of the country in Manitoba!Heart

Love reading all your comments and suggestions and learning so much from you!


]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:48:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110969#110969 New RPOD™ Owners : Very nice! Where are you headed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110856#110856 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 11728
Posted: 18 Jun 2018 at 7:46am

Very nice!  Where are you headed to?  We're into more the natural side of campground selection but will do private campgrounds.  We're trying to hit all of the NC State Parks and have been to a few since buying last year.  Morrow Mtn is close and nice but is crowded in summer (as is Crowder's and South Mtn.)  Did Merchant's Millpond last year but that was about a 4 to 5 hour drive in NE NC.  We loved that one.  Plan to do Raven Rock and Cliffs of Neuse or New River next.  All of these have elec/water hookups and CG dump station.  If you're new do RVing, you may want to practice the dumping part at a private campground site with its own connection.  We also love OBX so we stayed there last fall at Ocean Waves CG.  Small, right on the beach, but some of the sites could be tight.  Lots of campgrounds in the state....been using "Park Advisor" app and "RVParky" app for help.    Heading to Florida in a week!!!!  Staying at Anastasia SP right a St. Augustine.  

We're still in the working for a living mode but only for about 4 more years!  BTW, are you related to Cindy Abercrombie Agnew?  
]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2018 07:46:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110856#110856 New RPOD™ Owners : Hi Mark, We are in Charlotte,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110747#110747 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 11728
Posted: 15 Jun 2018 at 9:39pm

Hi Mark, We are in Charlotte, NC
bought our R189 in Myrtle Beach SC! Going out on our "maiden voyage" this coming week! We see you are in Concord, what local camping sites can you recommend?
~Bruce & Linda <><
]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:39:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110747#110747 New RPOD™ Owners : Hi Mark, We are in Charlotte,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110746#110746 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 11728
Posted: 15 Jun 2018 at 9:38pm

Hi Mark, We are in Charlotte, NC
bought our R189 in Myrtle Beach SC! Going out on our "maiden voyage" this coming week! We see you are in Concord, what local camping sites can you recommend?
~
]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:38:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110746#110746 New RPOD™ Owners : Whereabouts are you in NC? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110729#110729 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 11728
Posted: 15 Jun 2018 at 11:42am

Whereabouts are you in NC?  ]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:42:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110729#110729 New RPOD™ Owners : Welcome aboard!We are still waiting... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110718#110718 Author: Ghosthawk
Subject: 11728
Posted: 15 Jun 2018 at 8:07am

Welcome aboard!

We are still waiting for our 189 R-pod. Was supposed to be here last week. Now dealer is telling me mid july. I half suspect he sold ours to someone else for a premium and is making us wait for the next one he gets. Not very happy but I don't see what I can do about it.  I don't imagine I'd get my 500$ deposit back.
]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:07:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110718#110718 New RPOD™ Owners : 15 mpg is actually pretty good... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110703#110703 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11728
Posted: 14 Jun 2018 at 4:03pm

15 mpg is actually pretty good for a gasoline TV.]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:03:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110703#110703 New RPOD™ Owners : Thanks! Our GMC did alright, but... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110701#110701 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 11728
Posted: 14 Jun 2018 at 2:29pm

Thanks! Our GMC did alright, but apparently recognized the RPOD was there, as our consistent 23mpg fuel consumption dropped to a consistent 15mpg. (We can live with that but we were hoping for better?) 😉👆 ]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2018 14:29:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110701#110701 New RPOD™ Owners : Congratulations and welcome... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110683#110683 Author: Guests
Subject: 11728
Posted: 14 Jun 2018 at 8:50am



Congratulations and welcome to the forum! Your GMC should pull your new Pod anywhere you want to go.

There are lots of friendly, experienced and smart people here, who really enjoy helping fellow Podders.

]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2018 08:50:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110683#110683 New RPOD™ Owners : Welcome to the Pod world. there... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110680#110680 Author: Pod People
Subject: 11728
Posted: 14 Jun 2018 at 8:14am

Welcome to the Pod world.  there are several other podders in NC.  this forum is a great place to ask questions and learn. There are a lot of good people  with a lot of knowledge and experience.
congratulations
Vann
]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2018 08:14:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110680#110680 New RPOD™ Owners : Hi All, we recently acquired our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110677#110677 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 11728
Posted: 14 Jun 2018 at 7:57am

Hi All, we recently acquired our R189 and look forward to learning from others! Towing with our 2015 GMC SIERRA DENALI
~Bruce & Linda in NC]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2018 07:57:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11728&PID=110677#110677