R-pod Owners Forum : New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 08:24:25 +0000 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:04:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15794 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin : One thing you need to know is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152455#152455 Author: jato
Subject: 15794
Posted: 08 Aug 2023 at 4:04am

One thing you need to know is the weight of your 179 when it is fully loaded as though you are going on a trip.  At that point go to your local county garage and have it weighed, they will do it for free.  Example: our fully loaded 177 with 36 gallons of water weighed in at 2940 lbs.  You need 11% or more of that weight on the tongue to reduce/eliminate trailer sway.  In our case 2940 x .11 = 323.4 lbs.  I carry a Shurline weight scale with me.  On our a-frame there are 2 batteries and 2  20# propane tanks - weighed the tongue and it was 340 lbs. so I am good to go.  On our setup as fresh water is used the tongue weight will increase because the FW tank is behind the axle.  We only utilize a $40 Curt friction bar and have had zero issues with sway over all sorts of weather conditions (snow, sleet, hail, rain and cross winds in excess of 25 mph) over 45,000 miles.  Over the years we towed 8 years with an '08 and '13 Explorer and the last 4 years with a couple different F-150's.
]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:04:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152455#152455 New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin : The pod is ready to go, but I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152451#152451 Author: Austintaco
Subject: 15794
Posted: 07 Aug 2023 at 9:25pm

The pod is ready to go, but I want to spend some time going through it and getting the weight and tow setup correct. The hardest part for me is deciding if I want to store my current setup or sell it and never look back. ]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:25:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152451#152451 New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin : Welcome to the forum. Seeing that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152449#152449 Author: jato
Subject: 15794
Posted: 07 Aug 2023 at 9:00pm

Welcome to the forum.  Seeing that your 179 is now 7 years old are there repairs/mods/upgrades you need to do before camping or is it good to go?  Glad to have you aboard and have fun not only with your 179 but also with your 24/7 owners manual right here!
]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:00:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152449#152449 New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin : Yessir. I have it on a 20 amp... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152440#152440 Author: Austintaco
Subject: 15794
Posted: 07 Aug 2023 at 8:24am

Yessir. I have it on a 20 amp now, but I’m planning to install a 30 amp if it stays at its current location. ]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:24:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152440#152440 New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin : If you are going to plug it into... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152434#152434 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15794
Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 10:18pm

If you are going to plug it into an existing outlet, it should be at least 20A if you are going to run the AC. If you can (or have an electrician friend), install a 30A RV outlet (110V, not 220V). It isn't too hard to do. Then you will be able to run more than just the AC and lights.]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:18:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152434#152434 New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin : It’s here! My friend dropped... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152433#152433 Author: Austintaco
Subject: 15794
Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 10:09pm

It’s here! My friend dropped it off around 6 PM. We have it set up in our side drive, but I need to get the adapter to hook it up to the house. It was 105 here today, so we did not spend much time in there without AC! Thanks for the advice and I have read many of your posts already. See ya on the threads!]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:09:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152433#152433 New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin : The Tacoma should do quite nicely... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152429#152429 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15794
Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 3:43pm

The Tacoma should do quite nicely in the meantime. I had a Nissan Frontier before we got the F-150. It did okay in the lower elevations, but struggled a bit at the higher ones. I did do a SumoSprings rear suspension upgrade on it and that helped a lot.]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:43:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152429#152429 New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin : Hi Stephen,I have an 03 Toyota... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152428#152428 Author: Austintaco
Subject: 15794
Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 1:49pm

Hi Stephen,
I have an 03 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4wd Auto that I have owned since new and have maintained it meticulously as well as making modifications through the years. It’s re geared with 4.88’s and does well with our current truck based setup. I have plans to buy a full size within a year or two.
]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:49:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152428#152428 New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin : Hello Austintaco,Welcome and Congratulations... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152427#152427 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15794
Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 1:26pm

Hello Austintaco,

Welcome and Congratulations on your new-to-you RPod 179. I hope you have many fun adventures and make many great memories camping with it.

What tow vehicle are you going to use?
]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:26:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152427#152427 New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin : Just a quick post to say hello.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152426#152426 Author: Austintaco
Subject: 15794
Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 11:46am

Just a quick post to say hello. I have been actively spending too much time researching on here and we purchased our used 2016 179 on Thursday. I have to do some work on my vehicle to safely tow the new addition, but looking forward to it. We are going from a truck based camping set up to the R Pod so looking forward to a new chapter. ]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:46:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15794&PID=152426#152426