R-pod Owners Forum : New Member First Post http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New Member First Post Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 20:15:45 +0000 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:26:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2491 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New Member First Post : From Eastern Idaho, we also have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=46929#46929 Author: pokeymom
Subject: 2491
Posted: 09 Jun 2014 at 2:26pm

From Eastern Idaho, we also have a KIA Sorento (2008) with the same size engine. We are very interested in the R-Pod 171 and are looking for any insight regarding your experiences towing your pod with the KIA. Since we live in the west, how does the Sorento perform pulling the pod up mountains? Any insight you can provide would be greatly appreciated!  ]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:26:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=46929#46929 New Member First Post : Welcome to the forum! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=24882#24882 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2491
Posted: 05 Jun 2012 at 3:10pm

Welcome to the forum!]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:10:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=24882#24882 New Member First Post : Welcome from a fellow newbie.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=24865#24865 Author: elko.mike
Subject: 2491
Posted: 04 Jun 2012 at 11:49pm

Welcome from a fellow newbie.  I'm working out the kinks in our, but in two weeks we've managed but 1 night.  We love it as well.  We are heading out for another night on Wednesday.
Happy Camping.
]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:49:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=24865#24865 New Member First Post : Welcome, we took delivery of our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=24864#24864 Author: takeachance
Subject: 2491
Posted: 04 Jun 2012 at 11:37pm

Welcome, we took delivery of our 2012 RP177 about two weeks ago and already have spent 5 nights in the trailer.  We love it!]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:37:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=24864#24864 New Member First Post : Greetings Mindfulpod from Vernon,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=24857#24857 Author: Raymondo
Subject: 2491
Posted: 04 Jun 2012 at 9:16pm

Greetings Mindfulpod from Vernon, we're Newbies from Coquitlam (with no catchy name yet, but working on one) You folks sound like my wife & me, with a 2011 RP171, 3X Thule bike rack (in the Rpod rear receiver), and tandem kayak on the roof racks. We too, are planning a trip to the Oregon Coast this summer. I had my sights on Devil's Lake State Park in Lincoln City, and good advice about the State Park reservation system. We are not booked yet, and can easily settle for 5 nights mid-week, but the spots will go fast unless I book soon. Fort Stevens sounds interesting, and the bikes will be used liberally. We have had our 171 out twice so far, Vedder River, Chilliwack last September, and Whistler RV Park this May for 1 & 2 nights respectively. Accessories so far are new table top propane bbq, and 10' x10' pop-up soccer canopy. I teed off the propane hose to a 20' extension hose with quick connect CNG fittings, and adapted the bbq fitting, so I only need one propane source. Photos are from Whistler on May long weekend, with Black Tusk and Whistler/ Blackcomb beyond. (just before it rained and we scurried home!. RP




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Subject: 2491
Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 11:56am

welcome from Québec]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:56:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23804#23804 New Member First Post : Welcome. And happy podding! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23798#23798 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2491
Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 8:08am

Welcome.  And happy podding!]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:08:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23798#23798 New Member First Post : Welcome from over here on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23790#23790 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2491
Posted: 24 Apr 2012 at 8:30pm

Welcome from over here on the other coast! One day we hope to add the beautiful BC scenery to our 'states map'!
Enjoy your R-pod experience! ]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:30:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23790#23790 New Member First Post : Welcome, fellow BCers!! We're... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23782#23782 Author: mindfulpod
Subject: 2491
Posted: 24 Apr 2012 at 3:32pm

Welcome, fellow BCers!!  We're newbies, too from Vernon!  Have a new 172 (bought in Oregon)that we pull with a 2012 Nissan Frontier 2WD.  Love it!!  Put a canopy on the truck with bike racks inside and will be putting a roof rack on for the canoe and still plenty of room for the clubs.
We go down to the Oregon coast every year.  Oregon has some of the most beautiful, and afforadable state parks you'll come across.  Just south of Astoria is Fort Stevens.  Big campgroud (498 sites!) with full service.  Great trails, a lake for canoeing (or kayaking!), ocean access and miles of road for biking.  Further south is Nehalem Bay State Park.  This baby is right on the ocean and has its own boat dock, airstrip (if you care to fly in) and horse camping.  It sits on a spit of land that creates a bay (hence the name) that you put the kayaks in.  We spent 3 hours paddling the canoe last year and watched all the salmon fishermen and crabbers do their thing.  Lincoln City would be about 90 minute further south from here.  We've already booked our August vacation in both spots!  Check out the Oregon State park website and DO make reservations.  We've done the "oh, we'll just wing it" kinda trip.  I wouldn't recommend it!  So, enjoy your unit.  Maybe we'll get together for a rally of 2 sometime. :)
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Subject: 2491
Posted: 24 Apr 2012 at 2:58pm

Welcome, Katherine.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:58:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23778#23778 New Member First Post : Welcome!!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23774#23774 Author: psaman
Subject: 2491
Posted: 24 Apr 2012 at 1:59pm

Welcome!!!Big smile]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:59:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23774#23774 New Member First Post : welcome and happy podding... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23763#23763 Author: rex
Subject: 2491
Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 9:16pm

welcome and happy podding !! rex pHp stuart fla Thumbs Up]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:16:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23763#23763 New Member First Post : Live in Eastern Washington state... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23762#23762 Author: Katherine Anson
Subject: 2491
Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 9:13pm

Live in Eastern Washington state Have a 2012 R-Pod 171 ( Hood River Edition ) w/ dual tanks and batteries and 15 watt solar on the roof. Pull with 2009 KIA Sorento with the 246 hp engine. Hope to spend a lot of time off the grid with our escape pod.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:13:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23762#23762 New Member First Post : Welcome! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23547#23547 Author: Guests
Subject: 2491
Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 5:08pm

Welcome! Smile]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:08:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23547#23547 New Member First Post : Welcome! We wish you many... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23543#23543 Author: Snowbound
Subject: 2491
Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 10:05am

Welcome! We wish you many years of happy podding.
Your neighbours from Alberta,
Tom and Bette
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Subject: 2491
Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 9:00am

Welcome and happy podding!  ]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:00:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23539#23539 New Member First Post : Given that large a geographic... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23533#23533 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 2491
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 10:44pm

Given that large a geographic area there are many campgrounds but have never stayed at any of them.  Just getting back into camping.  However, looking in the current Trailer Life Directory, Lincoln City has a very highly rated location called Premier RV Resorts-Lincoln City.  Good Sam rated and has 92 full hookups.  Last years rates were $39-$41/night.  Possibly others could suggest some locations too.  Frankly, after reading about the location, seems like someplace we would stay at.  Phone number for resort is 877-871-0663.

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Subject: 2491
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 9:37pm

Welcome!

Vancouver....one of the most beautiful places on earth!

Happy Podding.

X
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Subject: 2491
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 2:21pm

Welcome to the wonderful world of Podding.  I sure you will enjoy yours as much as we have ours.  ]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:21:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23518#23518 New Member First Post : Thanks for the heads up on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23516#23516 Author: Raymondo
Subject: 2491
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 1:54pm

Thanks for the heads up on the welds techntrek. The 2013's look kinda cool with the dark trim and beige body colour, but I like what I got. I'm towing with an '03 Dodge Dakota Quad, but hope to get something more fuel efficient in the near future.

Has anyone compiled a list, or roll call of small-medium tow vehicles, including experiences in tow-ability? FYI the local list price in BC for 2013 RP-171 is $17,995, & 2013 RP-177 $19,286.

Camper Bob: Can you recommend a nice price smart RV park on the Oregon Coast, perhaps somewhere between Astoria & Lincoln City?
]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:54:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23516#23516 New Member First Post : Welcome. Keep a close eye on that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23508#23508 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2491
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 10:48am

Welcome.  Keep a close eye on that rear receiver's welds.]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:48:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23508#23508 New Member First Post : Welcome http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23506#23506 Author: Pawpod
Subject: 2491
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 10:03am

Welcome]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:03:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23506#23506 New Member First Post : Congratulations. We are awaiting... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23503#23503 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 2491
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 6:55am

Congratulations.  We are awaiting delivery or our new 2013HRE 171 on May 6th.  Enjoy and Safe Travels.]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:55:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23503#23503 New Member First Post : Hello from Beautiful British Columbia.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2491&PID=23501#23501 Author: Raymondo
Subject: 2491
Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 1:55am

Hello from Beautiful British Columbia. There are not a lot of R-Pods here, but they are gaining in popularity. My wife and I bought our 2011 RP-171 in late August 2011, and unfortunately have used it only once (it was a busy fall). We are so happy with it. I have already done some modifications on it. Added a tee and and shutoff & 20`propane hose  for an outside barbeque. I also replaced the dinette table top with a smaller laminated pine top. We are looking forward to a trip to the Oregon Coast, only 6 hours away from here. We have a tandem kayak, and Thule 3-bike rear carrier that fits the R-Pod spare tire receiver. Next purchases will be R-Dome, and shaped cover. Oh and maybe a KOA seasons pass. Happy Trails! - Ray Parker


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