R-pod Owners Forum : New R-POD 190 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New R-POD 190 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 00:51:37 +0000 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:27:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13716 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New R-POD 190 : This is easy and won't blow... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13716&PID=133648#133648 Author: Colt
Subject: 13716
Posted: 13 Jul 2020 at 11:27am

This is easy and won't blow off.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Camco-45192-Sunshield-RV-Vent-Insulator-with-Reflective-Side/29764495
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Subject: 13716
Posted: 12 Jul 2020 at 8:32pm

Thanks.

New spot at Champagne Lakes, CA.


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Subject: 13716
Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 7:47pm

Welcome!]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:47:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13716&PID=133091#133091 New R-POD 190 : I always secure my awning. If... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13716&PID=133077#133077 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 13716
Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 3:50pm

I always secure my awning. If I go anywhere, I put it in. Pretty much once the sun goes down, I close it. ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:50:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13716&PID=133077#133077 New R-POD 190 : I've had no problems with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13716&PID=133071#133071 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13716
Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 2:03pm

I've had no problems with the interior Reflectix I have used. Plus, if you like it darker for sleeping, it really helps with that also.]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:03:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13716&PID=133071#133071 New R-POD 190 : Thanks for the replies.I guess... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13716&PID=133068#133068 Author: xvv
Subject: 13716
Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 1:35pm

Thanks for the replies. 

I guess I will be making the exterior window covers. I'm hoping some black fabric and magnets will do the trick. From what I've read the parks frown upon exterior covers, so it will need to look like the window. 

I covered the skylight with a beach towel and it made a big difference already. I'm sure it will blow down any minute though : ) 

I will check out that hold down kit. The winds where I am are not predictable at all. There will be no wind and then out of nowhere I'll get a 20-30 mph blast. I will definitely retract before I go anywhere. Thanks for the advice!
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Subject: 13716
Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 6:57pm

CA generally has more predictable winds than we do with the thunderstorms here in the east. When in doubt just retract the awning. If you're not outside where you can be monitoring it you don't really need the shade from it anyway. ]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 18:57:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13716&PID=133050#133050 New R-POD 190 : Welcome and congratulations! I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13716&PID=133047#133047 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13716
Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 6:43pm

Welcome and congratulations! I hope you have many fun adventures and make many great memories with your RPod.

Can't say I have mistakenly attributed to the black tank an odor from an outside source. I have stepped in doggie bombs, but fortunately, recognized it in time to avoid bringing it indoors. Lego blocks are not fun. One time, I went to step into my volunteer fireman boots only to find that one of our daughters had dropped a Shape-O ball piece in the boot. That didn't feel very good either.

If you can't find exterior window covers, go to the hardware store and get some of the Reflectix foil-faced bubble insulation. Cut shapes to fit your window frames and put it between the window and the blinds. That will help greatly to reduce the amount of heat coming in. You may be able to use some to put up in the skylight opening to reduce heat gain from there also. As for the awning, make sure you brace it. You can use the brackets on the wall or put the legs down to the ground and stake them.For more wind resistance, use ropes and stakes.  I made a couple of used plastic coffee containers and filled them with concrete mix, embedding a stainless steel eye bolt with locknuts and a fender washer. I use a rope to go up to the swivel point of the legs on each end. That really helps for unexpected winds. Ultimately, bringing the awning in when high winds are expected is smart. I vary how much it is extended depending on how much wind I anticipate. No to very low winds, I extend it farther. Higher winds, I only extend it a very little bit. If it sounds like it is flapping and it is trying to rock the RPod, I retract it all the way. 

The Thule site shows a Hold-Down Kit which could be purchased and used. That would also increase the wind resistance of your awning.
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Subject: 13716
Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 6:07pm

On the 17th I took home a 2020 R-Pod190. It is my first trailer/RV. I took it to Pala Casino park in CA and spent afew days testing stuff out.

I spent a couple hours trying tofigure out why my brand-new black tank smelled horrible, just to discover Istepped in dog poop.

My first night here I went outside barefootand stepped on a Lego. I do not have any dogs or Legos in the RV. They camewith the park.

The cable connection did not work. Theoutside cable tv connection was run to the non-existent front bed TV with nosplitter to the existing rear tv. So, when I got bored enough to watch TV, Ipulled out my meter and learned a little about the wiring.

It is hot here. The AC is great, butI would like to get some exterior window covers. I think the shower skylightshould be covered in the summer too.

The awning is great for makingshade. The dealer said that it cannot take much wind. 12 MPH or something…Doyou know when your awing is about to rip off? Should I be worried about it? 


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