R-pod Owners Forum : New Pod Owners https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New Pod Owners Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:40:07 +0000 Sat, 18 Aug 2018 15:39:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12066 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ New Pod Owners : +1 to GlueGuy, we have tendency... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113836#113836 Author: mcarter
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Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 3:39pm

+1 to GlueGuy, we have tendency to use fans at night, not the AC. We do same thing, turn on AC let cool, come back - sleep.]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2018 15:39:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113836#113836 New Pod Owners : We have sometimes just started... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113834#113834 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12066
Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 3:33pm

We have sometimes just started the AC, and then go for a walk. When we get back, the pod is nice and cool, and we shut it off for the rest of the night. Not ideal, but at least we don't have to listen to it.]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2018 15:33:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113834#113834 New Pod Owners : We just got back from a trip where... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113826#113826 Author: rda54
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Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 2:18pm

We just got back from a trip where we were in North Carolina with temps in the 80s and do points at 78° We really appreciate the ac. It is loud but it helps and I slept very well. Just think of it as white noise.]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2018 14:18:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113826#113826 New Pod Owners : Welcome to the group! Congrats... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113824#113824 Author: Leo B
Subject: 12066
Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 12:06pm

Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 179!]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2018 12:06:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113824#113824 New Pod Owners : A/C is loud.. but that's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113811#113811 Author: furpod
Subject: 12066
Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 7:13am

A/C is loud.. but that's mostly because it's so close to you.
BUT.. if it isn't "doing an adequate job", and you are not a snowman, then something is wrong with it. We have camped in +100F, with 99% humidity, and the a/c had zero problems keeping it cool and dry inside. 68F or cooler.
]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2018 07:13:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113811#113811 New Pod Owners : Welcome to the club!We just... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113807#113807 Author: BVK
Subject: 12066
Posted: 18 Aug 2018 at 12:20am

Welcome to the club!

We just recently purchased our 171 from family in Spokane. I don't cross into the eastern side of the Cascades, much, so the heat there certainly left something to be desired! Learning how to function our new-to-us (but thankfully very well maintained!) travel trailer in such uncomfortable conditions was a test in patience, to say the least.

I agree that the A/C is borderline unbearable. I just try to step outside once in a while and remind myself of the alternative. We love the idea of dry-camping, and would seriously consider investing in a generator for running the A/C alone. Having said that, I have found the vent in the head to be quite decent at pulling a breeze from a cracked window or two, if I'm left with 12-volts for a while.
]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2018 00:20:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113807#113807 New Pod Owners : We finally bit the bullet and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113806#113806 Author: mrm435075
Subject: 12066
Posted: 17 Aug 2018 at 11:44pm

We finally bit the bullet and bought a pod. My wife is the cook and really likes the galley in the 179. We went on the shake down cruise this week with our 9 y.o. granddaughter. We are in Southern Idaho and the weather was quite warm. Our big complaint is the AC. Too loud, and really doesn't do an adequate job. Conclusion:don't cruise when the AC is needed.
I have picked up many tips and tricks from the forum already.]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2018 23:44:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12066&PID=113806#113806