R-pod Owners Forum : Howdy http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Howdy Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 01:46:38 +0000 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:41:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3088 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Howdy : dsmiths, what you describe is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29313#29313 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3088
Posted: 12 Nov 2012 at 8:41pm

dsmiths, what you describe is how it should be - it should only take a little bit of heat to keep a pod warm even in very cold temps.]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:41:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29313#29313 Howdy : Welcome Derfman. Goose http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29301#29301 Author: Goose
Subject: 3088
Posted: 12 Nov 2012 at 12:48pm

Welcome Derfman.      Goose]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:48:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29301#29301 Howdy : We must have been lucky, ours... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29290#29290 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 3088
Posted: 11 Nov 2012 at 8:49pm

We must have been lucky, ours is tight. we normally heat ours with a 1500 watt electric heater. I have got up in the morning with frost on the roof and the outside temp at 28 or so and the inside is 72 or 73 and the little heater comes on and off about every 20 or 30 minutes. The outside walls do seem to be cooler though. Donna sleeps on the back (toward the rear) of our 172. We use the dinette short queen to sleep in, the front 2 bunks are used for top storage and bottom daytime naps. Overall the pod seems easy to heat. maybe I need to add a wood stove in the middle of the pod and call it , "smokin pod" ]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:49:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29290#29290 Howdy : In spite of the furnace fan noise,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29279#29279 Author: sammycamper
Subject: 3088
Posted: 11 Nov 2012 at 10:57am

In spite of the furnace fan noise, does your Rpod heat up nice and evenly? We had some issues with drafts that our dealer remedied by sealing exterior holes. ]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:57:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29279#29279 Howdy : Welcome to the forum and to Podding.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29275#29275 Author: Seanl
Subject: 3088
Posted: 11 Nov 2012 at 1:55am

Welcome to the forum and to Podding. Hope you have a lot of fun]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 01:55:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29275#29275 Howdy : Sounds like a great Shake Down... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29273#29273 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 3088
Posted: 10 Nov 2012 at 6:34pm

Sounds like a great Shake Down Cruise.]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:34:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29273#29273 Howdy : Welcome and have fun! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29265#29265 Author: Racer|X|
Subject: 3088
Posted: 09 Nov 2012 at 10:38pm

Welcome and have fun!]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:38:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29265#29265 Howdy : Thanks!Well, we made it down to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29264#29264 Author: Derfman
Subject: 3088
Posted: 09 Nov 2012 at 9:48pm

Thanks!

Well, we made it down to Phoenix (Mesa actually). Sadly I could only find one park that looked 'safe' from the online reviews. Green Acres in Mesa. VERY much a city park, lotta noises I'm not accustomed to. Planes, helicopters and the like. 

May only stay here one night however - there is another RPOD here! 

Off to figure dinner then settle in for the night. 

Thanks again for the welcome.
]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:48:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29264#29264 Howdy : Welcome! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29263#29263 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3088
Posted: 09 Nov 2012 at 8:08pm

Welcome!]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:08:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29263#29263 Howdy : Welcome to the Forum and to r-podding.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29262#29262 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 3088
Posted: 09 Nov 2012 at 5:49pm

Welcome to the Forum and to r-podding.  We share your enthusiastic opinion of the r-pod in general, and the 177 in particular.

We camp with a couple of furry companions as well.  We find that the r-dome gives us all the room we need.

Our towing experiences will most likely pale compared to yours-  the Florida Mountains aren't very daunting.  We have definitely invested in a load distributing hitch-  no need for sway control yet-  opinions differ on which should be tried first, and in your environment, you may need both.

We're off to a couple of nights just after Thanksgiving.  Heading for a camp site right on an Atlantic Ocean dune in Gamble Rogers State Park.  It may be cold enough to fire up our heat.  That happens at about 60 degrees in Florida!

Have fun-  Be safe....
]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:49:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29262#29262 Howdy : New here- Just bought the 2013... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29261#29261 Author: Derfman
Subject: 3088
Posted: 09 Nov 2012 at 5:30pm

New here-

Just bought the 2013 RP177 and am towing it with my 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. Far from bone stock, but I can list the upgrades later.

Stayed in it 2 nights in Mayer AZ after buying it in Dewey AZ with me, my wife, chihuahua (cooper) and puggle (Sherman).

First night: 10pm setup. No issues at all. Quiet but a bit chilly in the am so we figure the thermostat is about 4-7* off. No biggie.

Second nitght: Pouring rain... POURING RAIN! Again no issues but we find every time that heater kicks in - we both get woken up. I'll probably just use a little big heat when were not boon-docking.

We headed out towards Pheonix in 25 mph cross winds with 45-50 mph gusts for at least 35 miles. I kept my finger on the brake controller an needed it most of the way.

We're headed to Mesa for the night and then on to either Tucson or Bisbee (our home).

I get tons of looks and lots of questions. This guy is worth EVERY penny.

The wife works via computer and I'm, well I'm the driver and fix it guy.

I hope to find some great articles here on others experiences. I'll also be seriously considering sway bars lol]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:30:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3088&PID=29261#29261