R-pod Owners Forum : Newbies with a 2013 176t http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Newbies with a 2013 176t Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 06:39:49 +0000 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:33:25 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3382 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Newbies with a 2013 176t : That sounds great! So you're... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33501#33501 Author: fallsrider
Subject: 3382
Posted: 24 May 2013 at 6:33am

That sounds great! So you're liking your 176T, huh?

The layout on these just seems ideal for us. I sure wish I could find one within a reasonable distance to go check out. There were two pods at our RV show in March, but neither of them were the T models.

Our DS turns 6 June 1st, and he has autism. We need something that has minimal setup. We had a popup, but it was just too difficult to entertain our son while I set up (or broke down) the pup. So we sold it.

DD graduates from high school tonight! But she's staying local for college, so I'm sure she will camp with us still from time to time. The bunkbeds would solve the sleeping arrangements. I could come up with some time of gate to keep DS in the bottom bunk at night. He does well when he's restrained.

We'll see how it works out. Maybe I can find a used one somewhere this fall when prices drop. Who knows.
]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 06:33:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33501#33501 Newbies with a 2013 176t : After our first full camping trip... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33416#33416 Author: Jody
Subject: 3382
Posted: 21 May 2013 at 2:26pm

After our first full camping trip l do think that you will be fine. We slept great. For extra leg room just put the dinette table down and cushions will actike a longer bed. Our old pop up had king beds so I was worried about room..we slept great. Just wish our weather had been better.

Jody & Steve
2014 176t]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 14:26:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33416#33416 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Some taller people have found... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33300#33300 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3382
Posted: 18 May 2013 at 2:13pm

Some taller people have found they are fine sleeping cross-wise, although that means sleeping separately.]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 14:13:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33300#33300 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Originally posted by techntrekWelcome... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33287#33287 Author: fallsrider
Subject: 3382
Posted: 17 May 2013 at 11:16pm

Originally posted by techntrek

Welcome fallsrider.  Not many T's around here but I'm sure you'll hear from those that have them.
Thanks, Tech. I find the 172T & 176T intriguing. We've owned a popup, but would like the convenience of a TT. It seems like one of these would give us some of the best of both worlds. But the sleeping arrangements would have to work for DW and myself. If the rear bed is too small, we wouldn't be happy, especially myself at my height.
]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 23:16:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33287#33287 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Originally posted by techntrek Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33223#33223 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3382
Posted: 16 May 2013 at 7:19am

Originally posted by techntrek

 
Originally posted by kymooses

...
If you are camping in cooler temps with your T model they put a type of insulation inbetween the zipper flaps and the screen during colder camping.  They mention it got pretty chilly in there otherwise.

You are thinking of radiant barrier, one name brand is Reflectix.  Basically aluminum foil on steroids.  We used this in our popup and it worked great and even helped keep it darker in the morning.


That's possibly what it was.  Not owning a T model ourselves we kinda didn't listen too much to that mod description at the Rally we were at!
]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 07:19:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33223#33223 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Originally posted by kymooses...If... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33209#33209 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3382
Posted: 15 May 2013 at 9:13pm

 
Originally posted by kymooses

...
If you are camping in cooler temps with your T model they put a type of insulation inbetween the zipper flaps and the screen during colder camping.  They mention it got pretty chilly in there otherwise.

You are thinking of radiant barrier, one name brand is Reflectix.  Basically aluminum foil on steroids.  We used this in our popup and it worked great and even helped keep it darker in the morning.

]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 21:13:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33209#33209 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome to you CTers and VAers!We... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33196#33196 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 3382
Posted: 15 May 2013 at 5:54pm

Welcome to you CTers and VAers! Smile

We are very big on groups of pods all lined up in a campground around this forum!  Indeed there is a rally planned for NC in mid June.  See details in the roundups threads.  It is a bit far from CT but not that bad from VA.  
We are trying to plan another roundup somewhere in upstate NY or thereabouts for later in summer or early fall.  There is also a thread started about that one.

We hope to see all of you set up camped near us one day!

Walt
]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 17:54:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33196#33196 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Aye been a while since I've... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33187#33187 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3382
Posted: 15 May 2013 at 2:45pm

Aye been a while since I've seen a T model owner.

I do know from one owner that had one a tip they shared years ago.

If you are camping in cooler temps with your T model they put a type of insulation inbetween the zipper flaps and the screen during colder camping.  They mention it got pretty chilly in there otherwise.
]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 14:45:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33187#33187 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome fallsrider. Not many T's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33180#33180 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3382
Posted: 15 May 2013 at 11:22am

Welcome fallsrider.  Not many T's around here but I'm sure you'll hear from those that have them.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 11:22:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33180#33180 Newbies with a 2013 176t : We have a cocker/king charles... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33176#33176 Author: Jody
Subject: 3382
Posted: 15 May 2013 at 8:16am

We have a cocker/king charles mix and she does great along with our lab. of course most of the time around the site we have to keep them on a chain, unless primitive camping. We live in the woods with lots of wooded acres around us so they are just to just about going where they want and always return. Basically we camp mostly so we can take the dogs..They are out kids.

Jody
Hattie & Frisco
Salem, VA
2013 176T
2012 Yukon Denali
]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 08:16:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33176#33176 Newbies with a 2013 176t : For all of you with a new 176T,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33174#33174 Author: fallsrider
Subject: 3382
Posted: 15 May 2013 at 4:14am

For all of you with a new 176T, I would love to hear a complete review of your TT when you get a chance. I'm curious how well the pop-out bed area would work for someone 6'-2" like myself. And can you leave the bed set up during the day, but still sit on the sides of the dinette with the table up in a usable position.

Thanks!
]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 04:14:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33174#33174 Newbies with a 2013 176t : How do the Cockers do camping?... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33166#33166 Author: waynemaw
Subject: 3382
Posted: 14 May 2013 at 8:43pm

How do the Cockers do camping?  We have 2, Maggie and Molly and are considering taking them and the kids with us in the 176T.  Our main worry is they will try to take off.  How do you keep your local?


]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 20:43:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33166#33166 Newbies with a 2013 176t : WOW we are getting our 176T on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33123#33123 Author: Jody
Subject: 3382
Posted: 13 May 2013 at 11:35pm

WOW  we are getting our 176T on the 16th too. In N.C.  We are from Salem VA so will have to drive a couple hours to get it.  Really excited!!  Haven't seen too many 176T owners on the site so please post your experiences and I will as well.  We plan to take it from the dealer to a campground..  Have all our gear packed.  If anyone has any advice on things I will need with the pod  vs what I had with my pop up would appreciate it.
Jody
]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 23:35:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33123#33123 Newbies with a 2013 176t : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33122#33122 Author: Jody
Subject: 3382
Posted: 13 May 2013 at 11:31pm

]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 23:31:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=33122#33122 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome. I would recommend going... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32678#32678 Author: furpod
Subject: 3382
Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 10:30am

Welcome.

I would recommend going to wally world and getting better stakes for the dome if you are going to use it. The big honkin' giant nail things. And take a good hammer to put them in/pull them out.

Pictures.. we love pictures. very few of us can camp every weekend, so on weekends when we can't.. we camp vicariously through others.... lol.
]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:30:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32678#32678 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Thanks for the welcomes everyone.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32665#32665 Author: waynemaw
Subject: 3382
Posted: 28 Apr 2013 at 5:33pm

Thanks for the welcomes everyone.  We are very excited, out 176t is being delivered on May 16th.  Only 1 week before our first trip is scheduled.  We are trying to figure out what we need to have ready, buy and make sure everything gets packed.  Fortunately we are trying a campground for the first trip that is only 15 minutes from home.  We need to get my 4 and 6 year old acclimated.  So far the upgrades I hear that I must do, are the queen size topper for the bed.  I guess that is another part of going local.  We can test everything out and figures out what needs tweaks.  

Thanks all, looking forward to our first adventure.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:33:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32665#32665 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32654#32654 Author: Meriflower
Subject: 3382
Posted: 27 Apr 2013 at 10:28pm

Welcome!  Smile]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:28:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32654#32654 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome! We have just had our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32596#32596 Author: quiltedtrout
Subject: 3382
Posted: 25 Apr 2013 at 8:40pm

Smile Welcome! We have just had our 176 for less than two months and love it!
Happy  Camping!
]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:40:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32596#32596 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome........ We too had a pop... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32536#32536 Author: 2Poders
Subject: 3382
Posted: 23 Apr 2013 at 7:01pm

Welcome........ We too had a pop up and don't miss the set up or take down but do miss the awning. Enjoy]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:01:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32536#32536 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome to the wonderful world... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32529#32529 Author: P&M
Subject: 3382
Posted: 23 Apr 2013 at 6:38pm

Welcome to the wonderful world of Podding!]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:38:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32529#32529 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome waynemaw. francoisfrogpod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32526#32526 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3382
Posted: 23 Apr 2013 at 6:13pm

Welcome waynemaw.

francoisfrogpod - I agree, I do not miss setting it up to dry - just to have it rain on it again an hour before I was going to take it down.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:13:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32526#32526 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome! You can't wait for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32522#32522 Author: francoisfrogpod
Subject: 3382
Posted: 23 Apr 2013 at 5:54pm

Welcome! You can't wait for Memorial Day.. Camp in the driveway to get a feel for it. You'll love your pod. I too had a pop up and the pod is so much easier to set up and break down. No more coming home and setting up the pop up to dry out after a rainy trip!]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:54:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32522#32522 Newbies with a 2013 176t : welcome all, good times right... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32509#32509 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 3382
Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 10:10pm

welcome all, good times right around the corner.]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:10:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32509#32509 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Just purchased a 176t today, so... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32507#32507 Author: waynemaw
Subject: 3382
Posted: 22 Apr 2013 at 10:06pm

Just purchased a 176t today, so I will also be following everyone's post as a newbie.  I am very excited!]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:06:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32507#32507 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32148#32148 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3382
Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 7:26pm

Welcome.]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:26:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32148#32148 Newbies with a 2013 176t : welcome and congrats on the Pod!you're... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32130#32130 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3382
Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 11:48am

welcome and congrats on the Pod!

you're right, Memorial Day cannot get here soon enough!!
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:48:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32130#32130 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome and Happy Podding.Goose... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32126#32126 Author: Goose
Subject: 3382
Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 11:35am

Welcome and Happy Podding.   Goose]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:35:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32126#32126 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome to the Forum and to R-Podding!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32125#32125 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 3382
Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 11:32am

Welcome to the Forum and to R-Podding!  I would think that from a home base in CT that there would
be nearly unlimited options for some beautiful camping destinations.  We have not returned to New England
in more than 25 years, (I guess we're true Floridians now....), but we remember with great fondness the
spots we used to frequent from Maine to Western Mass., and from Vermont to Rhode Island.

Good times await!


]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:32:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32125#32125 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32105#32105 Author: Seanl
Subject: 3382
Posted: 10 Apr 2013 at 6:50am

Welcome]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:50:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32105#32105 Newbies with a 2013 176t : Welcome and Safe Travels. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32097#32097 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 3382
Posted: 09 Apr 2013 at 10:35pm

Welcome and Safe Travels.]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:35:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3382&PID=32097#32097