R-pod Owners Forum : RPod 190 due any day... http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : RPod 190 due any day... Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 16:08:04 +0000 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:34:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14923 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ RPod 190 due any day... : Congratulations on the 192! I'm... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145092#145092 Author: RFrog
Subject: 14923
Posted: 12 Sep 2021 at 4:34pm

Congratulations on the 192!  I'm new to towing a travel trailer as well - starting with a 180 to get our feet wet, so to speak.  I liked the Murphy Bed configuration as well, but my TV is a Wrangler.  Anything bigger than a 180 is too heavy for my Jeep. I dumped a ton of $$ into super cute interior decor, but then slowly started buying things like stackable shelves and organizational tubbies, etc. Remember to have FUN while you are camping and the organization, shelf/drawer lining, all the "stuff" will come in time.  It sounds like you at least have it at your home, where I need to store mine - so that will make  a huge difference in opportunities for getting it all set up and ready to go.  Best of Luck!]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:34:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145092#145092 RPod 190 due any day... : Thanks for the welcome folks!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145027#145027 Author: Ridgerunner
Subject: 14923
Posted: 08 Sep 2021 at 9:10pm

Thanks for the welcome folks!  I like the layout of the ones with the Murphy bed, but every extra foot and pound weight is a possible concern for my driveway...it’s a corkscrew gravel driveway up the side of a small mountain.  One of my switchbacks has a large level area where I had a metal building put up to provide some overhead protection. I’ll have to post a pic.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:10:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145027#145027 RPod 190 due any day... : Wife and I had a 180 for 3 years.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145025#145025 Author: AugiePal
Subject: 14923
Posted: 08 Sep 2021 at 6:35pm

Wife and I had a 180 for 3 years. We looked at the 190 this year and I really like it. I was amazed it was just under 3000 pounds. My wife liked the 192 due to the murphy bed. So happy wife, happy life, we ended up getting the 192.

Congratulations on the 190. It's a really nice trailer! Enjoy!
]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:35:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145025#145025 RPod 190 due any day... : Yes the Blue Ox is a weight distribution... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145024#145024 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14923
Posted: 08 Sep 2021 at 6:29pm

Yes the Blue Ox is a weight distribution hitch with sway control. I think you will find both features useful, the wdh function improves your ride and handling. Be sure to spend the time to understand how it works and set it up properly. Have fun! ]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:29:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145024#145024 RPod 190 due any day... : Congrats on the 190. I'm... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145022#145022 Author: TheBum
Subject: 14923
Posted: 08 Sep 2021 at 6:14pm

Congrats on the 190. I'm picking up my new 196 tomorrow.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:14:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145022#145022 RPod 190 due any day... : I'm pretty sure the sway... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145020#145020 Author: Ridgerunner
Subject: 14923
Posted: 08 Sep 2021 at 3:40pm

I'm pretty sure the sway bar includes a WDH.  It shows up on purchase order as the Blue Ox Sway Pro. 
I never heard about moving the torque wrench to 0 after use, but it makes some sense from the perspective of spring settling.  Thanks for that bit of info!  Ironically, I spent some time in the assembly of jet engines early in my career and we had strict guidelines around use of and regular calibration of torque wrenches.  Since they were recalibrated on a schedule, it obviously wasn't an issue (or the non-conformance would raise a flag on what equipment was torqued with that wrench) and in fact, they were marked to make sure the adjustment wasn't modified during the weeks or so of use and non-use.
]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:40:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145020#145020 RPod 190 due any day... : Congratulations on your new 'baby.'... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145017#145017 Author: jato
Subject: 14923
Posted: 08 Sep 2021 at 2:12pm

Congratulations on your new 'baby.'  Am sure it will come in at more than 8 pounds and 21" in length.LOL

Any a sway bar is a smart move IMHO.  For the first 8 years pulling our 177 we utilized a $ 50 Curt anti-sway bar with a couple different Ford Explorer's w/o incident.  The past three years we have been pulling the same 177 with a F-150 with zero issues.  Others will chime in and tell you to get a WDH for a smoother ride.  For me I am comfortable with the above and after 36,000 miles and all sorts of road and weather conditions it works for me.

Keep that torque wrench set at "0" if you aren't using it please.  But you probably already knew that.  Only set it for 100# when you are actually going to use it.  Our 177 came with 3/4" lug nuts and I had to got a 1/2" drive 'thinwall' because the style of wheel wouldn't allow a standard socket to fit.  Best to check what kind/style of wheels are coming with that 190 and also bring a few sockets with you just to double check before spending money on something you may not need.  At least it will save you a return trip getting a refund.

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:12:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145017#145017 RPod 190 due any day... : Hey folks, wife and I are expecting...even... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14923&PID=145014#145014 Author: Ridgerunner
Subject: 14923
Posted: 08 Sep 2021 at 1:18pm

Hey folks, wife and I are expecting...even at our retired age! Oh right, we're expecting our RPod has been delivered soon and hopefully within the coming week or so.  Will only be our second RV, had a fifth wheel Montana about 15 yrs ago but didn't travel that much (mostly for work) and sold after about 2 years.  Looking forward to making some great trips and memories in our RPod and sharing with and learning from folks like here. Will be pulling with a Colorado Z71 crew cab and having dealer install a Blue Ox sway bar. Is the sway bar overkill??, whatcha think?  
Purchased (or had) following items, think of anything I missed that may need ordered ?
- Camco 30 amp Power Defender
- Valterra EZ Coupler 20 ft Sewer Hose Kit
- Sewer hose holder
- Inline water pressure requlator
- 2 sets of water hose, white potable and green non-potable.
- Dumble RV leveling block
- Pair of wheel chocks
- Hopkins hitch level
- Various tools...just in case

Oh...question...I have a torque wrench set to 100 ft lbs to check during our initial and couple follow on trips, but don't know what size the lugs will be, so if you know...much appreciated.  My wife talked to salesman and he told her "...the same size as your truck"...I highly doubt that!! Wink
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