R-pod Owners Forum : New RPod owner http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New RPod owner Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 15:03:07 +0000 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:13:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2126 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New RPod owner : During warmer outside temps this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20320#20320 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2126
Posted: 18 Oct 2011 at 8:13pm

During warmer outside temps this fall mine hovered around 39-40. I wasn't carrying the thermometer yet during the hot summer months.

I'm not sure we have much of a case to bring to FR. According to the USDA: "Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40 and 140 °F, the "Danger Zone," some doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. A refrigerator set at 40 °F or below will protect most foods."]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:13:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20320#20320 New RPod owner : Sometimes we could make ice... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20310#20310 Author: plmain
Subject: 2126
Posted: 18 Oct 2011 at 2:30pm

Sometimes we could make ice overnight on cool Alaska and Canada nights and sometimes it might not make ice for 2 days if we were parked somewhere. Usually we just had to dump our ice trays when we were on the move and buy our ice.
It was better than no frig at all most of the time but still irritating.
Pat
]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:30:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20310#20310 New RPod owner : ThanksThat would be great... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20309#20309 Author: plmain
Subject: 2126
Posted: 18 Oct 2011 at 2:25pm

Thanks
That would be great news!
Pat
]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:25:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20309#20309 New RPod owner : Originally posted by Hodge-PODge Maybe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20307#20307 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2126
Posted: 18 Oct 2011 at 10:16am

Originally posted by Hodge-PODge

Maybe we should all complain to FR about the Dometic fridge.
 
 
Mine goes in on November 4th to my dealer.  Previously Susan at FR had told me that we might have a control panel issue.  I'll let you know if ours turns up any results and if we find a fix.
]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:16:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20307#20307 New RPod owner : Maybe we should all complain... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20293#20293 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2126
Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 8:53pm

Maybe we should all complain to FR about the Dometic fridge.]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:53:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20293#20293 New RPod owner : Have issues with our fridge... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20287#20287 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2126
Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 4:51pm

Have issues with our fridge like that as well, sometimes I think we go above 40.  I've mentioned this to my dealer several times through the summer and now that I take it in after our season is over I'm going to try and get our fridge replaced or fixed or something.
 
Takes ours being in the "cool" months for temps to get in the low or mid 30's.   Angry
]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:51:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20287#20287 New RPod owner : I've complained on this forum... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20282#20282 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2126
Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 3:27pm

I've complained on this forum about my fridge, too.  The temperature stays just under 40, with 38 about the coolest I can ever get, even with a battery operated fan inside.  I've not been real happy about that.  Of course it was about 95 degrees outside, so the fridge was having a job to cool anyway.]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:27:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20282#20282 New RPod owner : Ah, I forgot about that area under... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20280#20280 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2126
Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 3:09pm

Ah, I forgot about that area under the shower. I'm going to have to look into this, don't forget source link(s) along with your pics! Our electric heater just sits on the floor, mostly in the way.

Easiest way to test is remove the bottom panel (outside) and direct an electric heater into it. Should be more than enough heat even in cold weather to trip the thermostat. Look for both fans to turn on - they are variable-speed so with some playing around with the heater you should be able to get them to go from slow to fast. If they don't turn on or appear to be always slow that is at least part of your problem. In the summer when its hot out and they are on full-speed there is a noticeable sound when you are inside or outside.

They didn't bother baffling well, so you could try using something (aluminum foil, cardboard, etc) to better separate the upper compartment from the lower compartment, forcing more air through the fans. Downside if you camp w/o hookups a lot is this may increase the use of the fans and thus battery power - but w/o baffling when the fans turn on they do more to mix up the air than to blow it up and out. A trade-off either way.

Make sure the pod is level when you run the fridge. Too lopsided and you can kill the fridge due to crystals building up. Modern fridges are more tolerant but still susceptible to this.]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:09:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20280#20280 New RPod owner : Thanks for the tip. We had... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20275#20275 Author: plmain
Subject: 2126
Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 1:01pm

Thanks for the tip. We had a thermometer in the frig but a wireless remote job sounds like the ticket. Temp was always maxed out and the exaust fan did run But I couldn't say it ran correctly. What is this test?
Tailgate up - lift kit to avoid compressed air under the camper due to my truck being so tall - a topper with a fin to delect air over camper. These were a few suggestions for better mileage I received.
The heat blows into the living area. There is a big enough area under the shower floor for the heater installation box to protrude into. Exposed part of the heater is about 10 inches square and sticks out from the wall about 1/2 inch and a couple inches above the floor directly below the bathroom light switch on our model. I will attempt to post some pics after I catch up on some overdue Honeydo's.
Pat
]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:01:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20275#20275 New RPod owner : Oh, and to post a new thread look... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20274#20274 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2126
Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 12:44pm

Oh, and to post a new thread look for a button in the upper-left area of your screen when you are looking at the listing of threads. From the home page click into a forum, then look for the button.]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:44:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20274#20274 New RPod owner : It was our first retirement... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20272#20272 Author: plmain
Subject: 2126
Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 12:37pm

It was our first retirement trip. Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!! Highly reccomend it. The Pod can be repaired and battlescars add charactor.
Don't know how to top it yet but will try very hard. Looks like a trip to the southwest this winter and Florida Keys next summer might be a step in the right direction.
 
Pat
]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:37:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20272#20272 New RPod owner : Welcome plmain! Personally I've... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20268#20268 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2126
Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 12:18pm

Welcome plmain!

Personally I've had much better temperature regulation with the pod's fridge than we did with our pup. On our pup I added a 12 volt fan and a baffle between the upper and lower compartments and never got to the point where I trusted food or drinks that could spoil. Ended up taking a dorm fridge with us since we always camped with full hookups and only used the pup's fridge for canned drinks and water. A few trips ago I started taking a wireless indoor/outdoor thermometer with us - with the remote unit inside the fridge and the base unit either in the tow vehicle or on the counter of the pod. On our last trip I had turn the thermostat setting down a notch to keep the fridge from going below 32 F! Make sure you have yours set on max (5 lights), and if you still have problems I can suggest a test or two to make sure your exhaust fans are working correctly.

Your mileage is about average for all pod owners. Most of us see around 12 mpg, I've gotten as low as 8 mpg with a strong headwind.

I saw a Mythbusters which tested "tailgate up" vs. "tailgate down", and they found the engineers design for the tailgate to be up for the best mpg.

I assume your electric heater faces into the living area, and doesn't protrude into the shower at all? We love pictures of mods in the mod forum. ]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:18:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20268#20268 New RPod owner : Wow, you're braver than me.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20258#20258 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2126
Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 8:00am

Wow, you're braver than me.  Alaska terrain can be rough on a vehicle.  I've been up there several times and I said I would like to rent an RV (but that's probably very expensive).  However, I don't know if I would want to bang up my own R-Pod on that terrain.  But I sure do admire you - wow - 12,000 miles.  I'm impressed!]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:00:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20258#20258 New RPod owner : Welcome!Where along the Shoreline... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20256#20256 Author: g4royce
Subject: 2126
Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 7:47am

Welcome! 

Where along the Shoreline are you? We're near Mystic CT.


]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:47:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20256#20256 New RPod owner : Welcome to the forum and Happy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20253#20253 Author: sfish
Subject: 2126
Posted: 16 Oct 2011 at 11:55pm

Welcome to the forum and Happy Camping !]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:55:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20253#20253 New RPod owner : HelloWe are new owners and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20252#20252 Author: plmain
Subject: 2126
Posted: 16 Oct 2011 at 10:24pm

Hello
We are new owners  and new to this group. Tried to post but could only figure out how to reply so here goes.
 We bought our 175 Pod this spring in Ohio and towed it to Kansas where it sat till July. Everything worked well in the cooler weather when we bought it, but frig was terrible in summer heat. 12 volt was nearly useless. 110 volt was a little better. Wound up using propane all the time for best results and it was errattic. We've had several camper frig's before and this is by far the worst one. Anyone else  have problems?
Other than the frig and we need a lift kit, our 2 month trip to Alaska went very well. Alaska highway took its toll on paint and jacks, lights and fenders. Pretty rugged in places. Replaced both sewer caps 3 times till the lock lugs broke off the drain valves. Finally used bungee cords to hold things together till we got home. Towed it 12,000 miles and 65 - 70 MPH seemed to be the best tow speed with our 95 Dodge diesel pickup. Averaged 13MPG on the trip. Had hoped for a little better but had a cycle in the truck and no tailgate so induced a lot of drag according to a retired windtunnel test guy we met on the road. Anxious to try some of his advice. You meet the nicest people on the road it seems.
One mod we did was add a flush mount electric heater in the bathroom wall aft of the door and close to the floor. It was a tight fit but it works great. Nice and quiet and takes up NO space which is a big deal in a camper this small on a 2 month trip.
 
Pat
2011 175 Pod
95 Dodge Ram
]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 22:24:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=20252#20252 New RPod owner : Welsome to the group! Always... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19715#19715 Author: Guests
Subject: 2126
Posted: 26 Sep 2011 at 10:52am

Welsome to the group! Smile  Always freel free to post with questions & comments - the more often, the better! LOL]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:52:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19715#19715 New RPod owner : Originally posted by tpierce220I've... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19714#19714 Author: marshwatcher
Subject: 2126
Posted: 26 Sep 2011 at 10:35am

Originally posted by tpierce220

I've learned a lot from the forums and the people here are very nice and will help out if you have any questions.  Thumbs Up



How true! How true! I always look forward to reading the new posts with a cup of tea in the morning! Welcome also to Cay and Company!]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:35:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19714#19714 New RPod owner : Let me join in with the choruses... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19709#19709 Author: tpierce220
Subject: 2126
Posted: 26 Sep 2011 at 9:01am

Let me join in with the choruses of welcomes and to the world of Podding.  We truly love ¡Podtástic! and have been out just about every weekend since June.  I'm so not looking forward to winter and having to put her away for a few months.  

I've learned a lot from the forums and the people here are very nice and will help out if you have any questions.  Thumbs Up
]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:01:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19709#19709 New RPod owner : Congrats on your purchase and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19701#19701 Author: Caverkim
Subject: 2126
Posted: 25 Sep 2011 at 9:36pm

Congrats on your purchase and welcome!   ]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:36:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19701#19701 New RPod owner : Welcome to the wonderful world... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19688#19688 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2126
Posted: 25 Sep 2011 at 3:27pm

Welcome to the wonderful world of Podding and Pod People!!     Thumbs Up]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:27:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19688#19688 New RPod owner : Welcome! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19683#19683 Author: Chuck
Subject: 2126
Posted: 25 Sep 2011 at 7:28am

Welcome!]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:28:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19683#19683 New RPod owner : WELCOME to the family folks! If... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19680#19680 Author: TerryM
Subject: 2126
Posted: 25 Sep 2011 at 3:23am

WELCOME to the family folks!  If you find time post some pictures.  We love pictures!

Terry
]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 03:23:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19680#19680 New RPod owner : Congratulations on your 171 and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19671#19671 Author: psaman
Subject: 2126
Posted: 24 Sep 2011 at 10:14pm

Congratulations on your 171 and welcome!! ]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:14:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19671#19671 New RPod owner : Welcome to the forum Cay. Coastal... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19668#19668 Author: Iteach5th
Subject: 2126
Posted: 24 Sep 2011 at 8:50pm

Welcome to the forum Cay. Coastal Conn.? We're just across the sound in LI.]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:50:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19668#19668 New RPod owner : Welcome. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19662#19662 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2126
Posted: 24 Sep 2011 at 7:51pm

Welcome. ]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:51:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19662#19662 New RPod owner : Welcome to the forum, Cay! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19661#19661 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2126
Posted: 24 Sep 2011 at 7:13pm

Welcome to the forum, Cay!  ]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:13:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19661#19661 New RPod owner : Thank you both. I've been... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19658#19658 Author: Cay
Subject: 2126
Posted: 24 Sep 2011 at 6:13pm

Thank you both.  I've been doing just that.  Already found the answer to how to mount curtains that I plan on making.  Those blinds have got to go.  I never thought of tension rods before.  ]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:13:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19658#19658 New RPod owner : Welcome to the forum, Cay! As... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19652#19652 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2126
Posted: 24 Sep 2011 at 5:50pm

Welcome to the forum, Cay! As fur pod says, spend some time digging thru the forum threads and you will become an expert quickly. Any of us will be willing to help or point you in the right direction. We love our 171, too. The family consist of the same as yours, although our "girl" is older. Check the other forum ,too- there is a lot to learn about these little gems.
So welcome and happy podding!]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:50:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19652#19652 New RPod owner : Welcome. Many answers and can... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19651#19651 Author: furpod
Subject: 2126
Posted: 24 Sep 2011 at 5:39pm

Welcome.

Many answers and can be found just by searching and rooting around.. and so can many great ideas on ways to use, alter and improve the pods..]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:39:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2126&PID=19651#19651