R-pod Owners Forum : New Rpod 178 owner http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New Rpod 178 owner Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 20:26:03 +0000 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:25:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14418 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New Rpod 178 owner : Welcome Finpod to your 24/7 live... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140833#140833 Author: jato
Subject: 14418
Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 2:25pm

Welcome Finpod to your 24/7 live owners manual.  This may have already been done but if not your back will tell you after your first sleep.  Replace the mattress if it is the original, we did so after 3 sleeps on ours - i think it was more comfortable sleeping on the ground than on the original mattress! 

Also, after 7 years we finally got smart and replaced the seat cushions with a higher density foam.  Again, even though I am of normal weight I don't like my buns sitting on plywood; very little density in the original foam cushions.  The foam we replaced with is like night and day difference.  Even though we usually boondock, I like a few comforts after hiking/biking all day like a 'comfortable' seat and bed.  Enjoy your 178!
]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:25:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140833#140833 New Rpod 178 owner : Originally posted by WinterpodI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140829#140829 Author: Finpod
Subject: 14418
Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 11:48am

Originally posted by Winterpod

I bought my 178 new in 2013. Have camped all over west of the Mississippi and never had a problem.
178 owners are specialLOL
Nice! Happy to be a part of this prestigious group!
]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:48:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140829#140829 New Rpod 178 owner : Originally posted by Dirt... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140828#140828 Author: Finpod
Subject: 14418
Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 11:46am

Originally posted by Dirt Sifter

Welcome to the genius territory, I mean forum from Eastern OR. You came to the right place for entertainment and information on your next pod CryBig smile Be safe.

Thank you!
]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:46:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140828#140828 New Rpod 178 owner : Originally posted by fwunder178... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140827#140827 Author: Finpod
Subject: 14418
Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 11:45am

Originally posted by fwunder

178 owners are genetically superior. Just sayin...Tongue
Haha yes!
]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:45:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140827#140827 New Rpod 178 owner : Thank you! Will definitely reach... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140826#140826 Author: Finpod
Subject: 14418
Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 11:44am

Thank you! Will definitely reach out. Getting in a trial run soon!]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:44:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140826#140826 New Rpod 178 owner : Thank you! Will pay close attention... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140825#140825 Author: Finpod
Subject: 14418
Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 11:43am

Thank you! Will pay close attention to those possible leak areas. Looking forward to getting out in our new to us R-Pod!]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:43:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140825#140825 New Rpod 178 owner : Thank you! Sorry for the late... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140824#140824 Author: Finpod
Subject: 14418
Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 11:41am

Thank you! Sorry for the late reply. ]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:41:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140824#140824 New Rpod 178 owner : I bought my 178 new in 2013. Have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140394#140394 Author: Winterpod
Subject: 14418
Posted: 27 Feb 2021 at 2:43pm

I bought my 178 new in 2013. Have camped all over west of the Mississippi and never had a problem.
178 owners are specialLOL
]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:43:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140394#140394 New Rpod 178 owner : Welcome to the genius territory,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140385#140385 Author: Dirt Sifter
Subject: 14418
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 9:47pm

Welcome to the genius territory, I mean forum from Eastern OR. You came to the right place for entertainment and information on your next pod CryBig smile Be safe.

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:47:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140385#140385 New Rpod 178 owner : Thank you! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140358#140358 Author: Finpod
Subject: 14418
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 9:14pm

Thank you! ]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:14:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140358#140358 New Rpod 178 owner : But 179 owners have an additional... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140339#140339 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14418
Posted: 24 Feb 2021 at 7:11pm

But 179 owners have an additional IQ point so environment trumps genetics in this case. Of course, all rpod owners are in genius territory so there’s no reason to quibble. ]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:11:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140339#140339 New Rpod 178 owner : 178 owners are genetically superior.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140336#140336 Author: fwunder
Subject: 14418
Posted: 24 Feb 2021 at 4:06pm

178 owners are genetically superior. Just sayin...Tongue]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:06:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140336#140336 New Rpod 178 owner : Fin, I have a 2015 178, owned... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140335#140335 Author: mcarter
Subject: 14418
Posted: 24 Feb 2021 at 4:00pm

Fin, I have a 2015 178, owned since new, any 178 questions I'd be happy to answer.  We have been pleased with 178.]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:00:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140335#140335 New Rpod 178 owner : Welcome. I agree with StephenH,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140316#140316 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14418
Posted: 24 Feb 2021 at 5:46am

Welcome.

I agree with StephenH, you will find the 178 much more comfortable than the Casita. The slide will make it feel much larger as well. The downside of an rpod over a Casita is build quality and water proofing. By getting a used one you will probably get the benefit of the first owner having sorted out the initial build issues but do inspect carefully.

The construction of the rpods is very different from the Casitas and you have to be particularly vigilant about water entry and damage. Two key areas are around the slide and under the rear spoiler. But do look for floor damage around the whole perimeter of the trailer. Also check for any plumbing leaks under the bath and kitchen sink. Beyond that the actual appliances in the two trailers and in most RVs are the same.

The Santa Fe will tow the 177 ok, my Highlander has the same rating, But you will need to watch your weights in the TV and trailer, and especially the tongue weight, to stay in spec. You don’t have a lot of headroom in your TV capacity, and neither do I. Especially if you plan on boon docking, with water and an extra battery/propane cylinder, you will quickly exceed your TV specs.

I highly recommend you load up the trailer and TV with everything and everybody you plan to travel with and go to a public scale. Weigh the rig adding an axle at a time, then drop the trailer and weigh the TV adding an axle at a time. Leave your wdh installed but not tensioned for the weighings. You can get the trailer, tongue, and each axle weight by subtraction. Put all your specs and actual weights in this calculator and see how much headroom you do or don’t have. The calculator will also show you the effects of adding tension to your wdh.

https://www.ajdesigner.com/apptrailertow/weightdistributionhitch.php



]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:46:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140316#140316 New Rpod 178 owner : Searching the forum will be of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140314#140314 Author: StephenH
Subject: 14418
Posted: 23 Feb 2021 at 10:21pm

Searching the forum will be of great benefit. Use the advanced search function though. It will allow you to search older posts. The default search is for six months and newer posts. Some very useful posts will be older and won't show up in a regular search.

I have done a number of mods on our 179. Since it is similar to the 178, some may be of use for you. See them in my mods, the link of which is in my signature.

Welcome to the RPod community. I had originally wanted to get a Casita, but got scammed instead. I'm glad I wound up with our 179. My wife and I have been much happier with out 179 than we would have been with the much smaller Casita.
]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:21:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140314#140314 New Rpod 178 owner : Hi everyone! We’re new to Rpod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14418&PID=140313#140313 Author: Finpod
Subject: 14418
Posted: 23 Feb 2021 at 10:00pm

Hi everyone! We’re new to Rpod but been tent camping for years. Here's our quick story.  We bought a Casita when the pandemic started. Eventually it or proved to be too small. I’m 6'2. Now moved on to a 2017 Rpod 178.we think this is our camper for many years.  So excited. TV is a 2017 SantaFe with 5000 lb towing capacity. Installing a weight distribution hitch tomorrow. Appreciate any suggestions,input. Glad to be here. 
Thx
Fin
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