R-pod Owners Forum : Prospective Owner question? http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Prospective Owner question? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 08:52:45 +0000 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:54:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13745 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Prospective Owner question? : Welcome, you're going to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133372#133372 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 13745
Posted: 06 Jul 2020 at 6:54pm

Welcome, you're going to love it.  You'll find a lot of tips and mods on this forum.]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:54:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133372#133372 Prospective Owner question? : First of all, welcome to the forum.As... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133368#133368 Author: lostagain
Subject: 13745
Posted: 06 Jul 2020 at 4:20pm

First of all, welcome to the forum.

As for towing with a Ridgeline, be sure your towing capacity is adequate for the trailer.  According to Mr. Google, it ranges betweeon 3,500 and 5,000 lbs.  The gross vehicle weight of the 191 is stated to be 3,800.  You need to be sure you are not exceeding the capacity of your Ridgeline as equipped.  It may be worth looking it up or contacting your dealer to see.  You may also want to check to see what the manufacturer says about using a weight distribution hitch.  If it can be used, it might be more comfortable driving.  There are lots of threads in the forum about "WHD's" that you can look up with the search feature, but go into advanced and expand the time frame of the search to at least a year.  

Best of luck with your new r-Pod.
]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2020 16:20:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133368#133368 Prospective Owner question? : Thanks for the warm welcome! And... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133367#133367 Author: Chopperbob
Subject: 13745
Posted: 06 Jul 2020 at 4:19pm

Thanks for the warm welcome!  And of course the sage advice.

After we take delivery of the R-Pod, we were fortunate enough to secure a couple nights of RV park camping on the Blueridge Parkway.  They have 30amp power, water, and a shower house, so we plan on just cooking in the R-Pod, no boondock camping yet until we get it shipshape.
]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2020 16:19:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133367#133367 Prospective Owner question? : Just a bit few tidbits of information:There... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133364#133364 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 13745
Posted: 06 Jul 2020 at 3:42pm

Just a bit few tidbits of information:

There will be a wall thermostat that controls the A/C and the furnace. 

Obviously you will need to be plugged in to shorepower for the A/C to work, but the furnace fan will work on the 12v battery and of course, propane.

The A/C is pretty loud, yes, welcome to RVs with roof A/C.

Otherwise, congrats and welcome to the group!


]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2020 15:42:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133364#133364 Prospective Owner question? : Congrats of the new R-Pod! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133362#133362 Author: PilotPodder
Subject: 13745
Posted: 06 Jul 2020 at 3:25pm

Congrats of the new R-Pod!]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2020 15:25:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133362#133362 Prospective Owner question? : yes,The WDH is the ticket when... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133358#133358 Author: Woodmiester
Subject: 13745
Posted: 06 Jul 2020 at 3:10pm

yes,The WDH  is the ticket when towing with a “light” vehicle.  We tow with a Ford Sport Trac and that WDH really made a big difference in equalizing the load from rear to front.

We also do a little overkill and also use a friction control bar.

Good luck!  I am sure you will love this little trailer and enjoy pulling it as well.
]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2020 15:10:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133358#133358 Prospective Owner question? : @Offgrid Thanks so much for confirming... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133356#133356 Author: Chopperbob
Subject: 13745
Posted: 06 Jul 2020 at 2:02pm

@Offgrid Thanks so much for confirming this!  Just some extra peace of mind, since we're not familiar with what A/C and Fan only units look like in RVs.

I've been reading up on the WDH.  Glad to see your advice on towing with a similar rig.
]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:02:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133356#133356 Prospective Owner question? : Yep, that's the interior... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133354#133354 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13745
Posted: 06 Jul 2020 at 1:47pm

Yep, that's the interior part. There is a box  directly above on the roof with the compressor and condenser in it. 

Congratulations and welcome. 

Your Ridgeline has the same towing capacity as my Highlander, which is Ok as long as you keep the cargo weight in the trailer and tow vehicle within reasonable limits. I suggest you get a weight distribution hitch for it though, it will tow better for you. 


]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:47:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133354#133354 Prospective Owner question? : Greetings All!  My Wife and I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13745&PID=133351#133351 Author: Chopperbob
Subject: 13745
Posted: 06 Jul 2020 at 1:24pm

Greetings All!  My Wife and I have put a deposit on an R-pod 191.  This will be our first travel trailer and we are towing it with a 2019 Ridgeline AWD.
We will pick it up on Wednesday July 08th at a dealer in Yadkinville, NC.   We could not find one near our home at a reasonable price.
We'd like to confirm with the experts here if this is an A/C unit in the photograph? 
Thanks for your help, Bob


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