R-pod Owners Forum : Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 13:58:58 +0000 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:15:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1869 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Yeah. They have already taken... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16758#16758 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1869
Posted: 18 Jun 2011 at 1:15am

Yeah. They have already taken care of it. They were pretty good about it actually.]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:15:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16758#16758 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Can they fix the price when... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16752#16752 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1869
Posted: 17 Jun 2011 at 10:27pm

Can they fix the price when they fix her name?]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:27:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16752#16752 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Originally posted by jayberWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16726#16726 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1869
Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 11:50pm

Originally posted by jayber

We also bought ours there but ended up having it delivered.  I kind of wish I went so I would have had a better walk through. Congratulations  


Thanks.  Yeah the walkthrough was great.  He showed me where everything was, how to use it, and then we started taking access panels off with a screw gun to see what was back there.  The only one we missed was the shower panel, and only because I didn't see it. 

They did screw up two things for me though.  Well, 3 actually.  1) They spelled my wifes name wrong on the title they just mailed me..they tossed an extra R in there.  Shouldn't be a big deal though I hope.
2) They put the wrong price on the title..by 200 bucks.  They gave me an additional price break that didn't make it onto the title. 
3) They forgot the safety pin in the hitch.  I noticed when I stopped the first time.  Thankfully I was near a walmart so I just went in there and got a new one. 

I"m a little annoyed about the price foul up on the title, but the tax on 200 bucks isn't going to be worth the hassle of getting that fixed.  And we are used to people spelling my wifes name wrong, although they usually add S's, not R's.
]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:50:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16726#16726 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : We also bought ours there but... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16725#16725 Author: jayber
Subject: 1869
Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 9:12pm

We also bought ours there but ended up having it delivered.  I kind of wish I went so I would have had a better walk through. Congratulations  ]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:12:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16725#16725 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Originally posted by Podsible... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16619#16619 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1869
Posted: 13 Jun 2011 at 12:40pm

Originally posted by Podsible Dream

Fishtail, I ordered my risers from FR - search for the parts lady's name on the forum and order by phone and got them in less than a week. As said, $75 plus less than $10 for shipping. I had them installed at small place down the road that is a Jayco dealer, he was happy for the business. Charged me 2 hours labor - but I think that if I was the second one he did it would have been one hour.

Cool thanks.  I'll probably put them on myself, I've got jacks, stands, and tools.  Plus, I like doing that sort of thing.  

Axle risers will probably be ordered before the end of the week though, as I can't even park the trailer where I want until I install them.
]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:40:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16619#16619 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Fishtail, I ordered my risers... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16604#16604 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 1869
Posted: 13 Jun 2011 at 10:36am

Fishtail, I ordered my risers from FR - search for the parts lady's name on the forum and order by phone and got them in less than a week. As said, $75 plus less than $10 for shipping. I had them installed at small place down the road that is a Jayco dealer, he was happy for the business. Charged me 2 hours labor - but I think that if I was the second one he did it would have been one hour. ]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:36:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16604#16604 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Oh ok, cool. So the sticker is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16601#16601 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1869
Posted: 13 Jun 2011 at 10:21am

Oh ok, cool.  So the sticker is indeed there to mock me.  ]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:21:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16601#16601 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : No, the stove does not auto light.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16598#16598 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 1869
Posted: 13 Jun 2011 at 9:27am

No, the stove does not auto light.  Once you turn it to the light position, you will have to use a match or a lighter.]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:27:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16598#16598 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Originally posted by techntrek If... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16593#16593 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1869
Posted: 12 Jun 2011 at 10:37pm

Originally posted by techntrek

If you do a search here for axle risers you'll find the phone number to order them from FR directly.  Should be about $75.


Cool thanks, I found it.  Stupid question...does the stove autolight?  I see that it has markings that look like you should be able to turn the knob to light it, but mine doesn't budge past high.  Even if I press it down.  I don't want to force it, so I just tested it by lighting it with a match.  Is that sticker just there to mock me, or have I been eating to much lead paint?
]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:37:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16593#16593 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : If you do a search here for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16588#16588 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1869
Posted: 12 Jun 2011 at 7:25pm

If you do a search here for axle risers you'll find the phone number to order them from FR directly.  Should be about $75.]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:25:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16588#16588 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Originally posted by Tri-PodHow... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16573#16573 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1869
Posted: 11 Jun 2011 at 5:53pm

Originally posted by Tri-Pod

How exciting to be starting on the road to Rpod ownership. Best of luck with the trip home. Our dealer is only 20 miles away so we have no trouble getting service, but I bet you can find someone to service the pod. I may well be wrong but it seems they get to bill the manufacture for defects in workmanship. But they may not warranty like auto manufactures. I think I have read back a couple years on this site and no one seems to have what I would consider a major problem. These are well made campers as far as I can see, I mean for an ultra-light. Good luck and enjoy the trip home. Clark


Yeah, it was pretty exciting.  I had a fun time (although tiring) making that trip.  I did just about 1200 miles in just over 20 hours over a two day period to go get it.  Will make for a great story at least...lol.

And I think you are right, they do get to do that.  They just don't have to do that I think.  It seems weird. 
]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:53:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16573#16573 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Originally posted by tdraceCongrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16572#16572 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1869
Posted: 11 Jun 2011 at 5:48pm

Originally posted by tdrace

Congrats I bought mine form Couch's as well. I drove up form Hilton Head SC. I get mine serviced at Camping World. You should not have any problem finding someone to service it.

Have Fun!


Dang, and I thought I drove a good distance.  We have a local Forrest River Dealer, but I'm not sure if he'll service it now, at least not under warranty.  There are other dealers in the area that aren't far, but hopefully we never need to use any of it.
]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:48:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16572#16572 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Originally posted by Iteach5thCongrats.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16571#16571 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1869
Posted: 11 Jun 2011 at 5:47pm

Originally posted by Iteach5th

Congrats. Don't leave the lot until you are 100% comfortable with how everything works. Take notes, don't be shy, and ask lots of questions. Take your time and enjoy the ride.


I didn't.  They actually spent close to 2 hours with me going over EVERYTHING.  We even took the panels apart under the sink to see what was back there...lol.  Towing it back was a new experience, but it wasn't bad at all, but I need axle risers.  I can't park it at home where I want without them, unless I want to drag the jacks.  So that'll be my first purchase, then I can park it where it'll live when not in use. 
]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:47:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16571#16571 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : How exciting to be starting on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16536#16536 Author: Tri-Pod
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 10:18pm

How exciting to be starting on the road to Rpod ownership. Best of luck with the trip home. Our dealer is only 20 miles away so we have no trouble getting service, but I bet you can find someone to service the pod. I may well be wrong but it seems they get to bill the manufacture for defects in workmanship. But they may not warranty like auto manufactures. I think I have read back a couple years on this site and no one seems to have what I would consider a major problem. These are well made campers as far as I can see, I mean for an ultra-light. Good luck and enjoy the trip home. Clark ]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:18:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16536#16536 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Welcome. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16534#16534 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 9:14pm

Welcome.]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:14:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16534#16534 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Congrats I bought mine form Couch's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16528#16528 Author: tdrace
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 7:56pm

Congrats I bought mine form Couch's as well. I drove up form Hilton Head SC. I get mine serviced at Camping World. You should not have any problem finding someone to service it.

Have Fun!]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:56:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16528#16528 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Congrats. Don't leave the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16526#16526 Author: Iteach5th
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 6:02pm

Congrats. Don't leave the lot until you are 100% comfortable with how everything works. Take notes, don't be shy, and ask lots of questions. Take your time and enjoy the ride.]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:02:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16526#16526 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Congratulations and welcome to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16523#16523 Author: Guests
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 4:35pm

Congratulations and welcome to the group! Smile
I hope you have a safe trip back with your new Pod.  I am sure you must be excited.
 
I think stopping overnight is an excellant idea ( a good excuse to use your Pod).  There are always lots of good folks here to answer any questions that you might have.
]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:35:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16523#16523 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Another good point. They are going... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16522#16522 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 4:30pm

Another good point.  They are going to give me some fresh water, but it won't do me much good if I haven't cleaned the system out yet with the bleach/vinegar deal huh.  I'll stop in the morning before I pick it up and buy a couple gallons of water at the store.  Maybe also some eggs/bacon/bread and stuff.  No need to lug it all the way out there, might as well get it locally.  ]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:30:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16522#16522 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : If you are going to stay overnight... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16521#16521 Author: Snowbound
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 4:26pm

If you are going to stay overnight in your pod take a couple of gallons of water. You won't be able to use the tanks until they are sanitized and flushed so water system will be unuseable. Refrigerator, stove, lights  and room heat if you need it,  will work though. You should get a charged battery and a full tank of propane (I hope) from your dealer.
B]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:26:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16521#16521 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Originally posted by SnowboundWelcome... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16520#16520 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 3:54pm

Originally posted by Snowbound

Welcome Fishtail, and congratulations. My only suggestion is to take notes or a video on your walkthrough. The manuals you will get are pretty much generic and don't always apply to your Pod.
And come back here with your questions!
B

That's a great idea, I think I'll do that.  Not sure how much video my little snapshot camera will hold, but I love that idea.  Even if I just have to do a short one on the more important operations, that is still an excellent suggestion.  Thanks.

I'm getting excited about going to snag this thing.  First, because I've wanted a camper for years, and second, because I love road trips.

]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:54:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16520#16520 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Congrats and enjoy!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16518#16518 Author: Caverkim
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 2:49pm

Congrats and enjoy!! ]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:49:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16518#16518 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Originally posted by Podsible... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16511#16511 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 10:49am

Originally posted by Podsible Dream

Welcome, FISHTAIL!
Check out the other threads on this forum under the welcome sections and dealer reviews to get a good idea about what folks have had problems with on a new Pod from a dealer. We bought ours used, so many kinks had been worked out, but I have still had to learn all the winterizing-dewinterizing stuff myself as well as what the Free Spirit was actually capable of doing and how it behaved - both on the road and in the park.

Enjoy your Pod and have a safe trip acroos the country in the heat and that cold front with the storms that is passing through that area today...

Thanks.  I did see some posts about problems, but not many.  Maybe I was looking in the wrong place.  I'm hoping I don't have to many issues, as my local dealership said they will not perform any warranty work if I buy out of state (which I'm doing, because RV Nation beat the crap out of the local guys price).  I'm sure there may be other shops nearby that will fix it, but I'm hoping I don't have to deal with much of that.  

Depending on how far I get tonight, I might be using the pod for the first time on the way home...don't think I can do 16+ hours in a day, my limit is usually 12.
]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:49:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16511#16511 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Welcome Fishtail, and congratulations.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16510#16510 Author: Snowbound
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 10:29am

Welcome Fishtail, and congratulations. My only suggestion is to take notes or a video on your walkthrough. The manuals you will get are pretty much generic and don't always apply to your Pod.
And come back here with your questions!
B
]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:29:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16510#16510 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Welcome, we also have a 176 and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16509#16509 Author: pmjensen
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 10:24am

Welcome, we also have a 176 and love it.  Since there are only two of us we use the bunks for storage.  There is quite a bit of storage under the bottom bunk and under the dinette seat on the bathroom side. Plus you have the pass through in the back on the outside. 

Happy Podding
]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:24:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16509#16509 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Welcome, FISHTAIL! Check out... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16507#16507 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 10:07am

Welcome, FISHTAIL!
Check out the other threads on this forum under the welcome sections and dealer reviews to get a good idea about what folks have had problems with on a new Pod from a dealer. We bought ours used, so many kinks had been worked out, but I have still had to learn all the winterizing-dewinterizing stuff myself as well as what the Free Spirit was actually capable of doing and how it behaved - both on the road and in the park.

Enjoy your Pod and have a safe trip acroos the country in the heat and that cold front with the storms that is passing through that area today... ]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:07:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16507#16507 Hello...leaving to get my 176 tonight : Hello folks,elementFontfont-fa... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1869&PID=16506#16506 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 1869
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 at 9:57am

Hello folks,

I don't have an RPod yet, but I will by tomorrow.  Leaving tonight for RV Nation, 550 miles each way, to get our 176.  Really looking forward to it, I've been wanting a camper for years.  As soon as I get it I'll be building a railing for the bunks for the kiddo, and looking for places to add storage I'm sure.

Any tips from you guys on a check list before I sign the paperwork?  At least, aside from the obvious stuff like making sure the heat/ac/stove and plumbing all work and are free of leaks?
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