R-pod Owners Forum : New 178 Owner http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New 178 Owner Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 08:57:14 +0000 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 09:12:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3607 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New 178 Owner : I have moved trailers around with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35267#35267 Author: furpod
Subject: 3607
Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 9:12am

I have moved trailers around with a bobcat facing that way, ball on the blade.. it's kind of tricky at first, because the steering wheels are so close to the hitch.. reacts way faster than you are used to..]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2013 09:12:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35267#35267 New 178 Owner : Actually with the front receiver... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35257#35257 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3607
Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 9:15pm

Actually with the front receiver I added to my TV I really could tow my pod that way.  I'll have to try humping it around the yard that way one time to see if I like it better.  I'm thinking better maneuverability but worse visibility. ]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 21:15:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35257#35257 New 178 Owner : Travis,It was, as they say in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35240#35240 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3607
Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:44pm

Travis,

It was, as they say in the political world I work in, a "photo opportunity".  Better pics to follow when we actually get her hooked up.
]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:44:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35240#35240 New 178 Owner : @GA_Rpod178I don't see how... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35237#35237 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3607
Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:23pm

@GA_Rpod178

I don't see how you tow your Pod with your TV facing that way but that's impressive!


LOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOL
]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:23:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35237#35237 New 178 Owner : You might want to get a long,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35203#35203 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3607
Posted: 02 Jul 2013 at 8:56pm

You might want to get a long, narrow picture so it is all visible at one time.]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2013 20:56:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35203#35203 New 178 Owner : It worked!Thanks! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35188#35188 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3607
Posted: 02 Jul 2013 at 8:28am

It worked!

Thanks!
]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2013 08:28:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35188#35188 New 178 Owner : Thanks for info. We have been... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35186#35186 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3607
Posted: 02 Jul 2013 at 8:17am

Thanks for info.  We have been looking also.]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2013 08:17:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35186#35186 New 178 Owner : Someone just asked me a day ago... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35172#35172 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3607
Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 10:16pm

Someone just asked me a day ago so I'll copy what I sent them:

First you need to upload the picture using the File Manager in your Control Panel (look for it in the upper left corner of every page). Once it is uploaded you'll see a link for your picture on the right side of the page in the File Manager, next to where it says Download File, you'll need to copy that link (right-click and select Copy Link).

Next in your Control Panel go into the Edit Profile section and scroll down to edit your signature. Below is an example of the code that creates my signature. The link you copied in the last step will need to go between the two IMG tags. TAKE NOTE, I have added an extra space inside of each IMG tag which you will need to remove. I had to add that so you could see the code and not the actual picture.

Doug ~ '10 171 (first pod registered in MD) ~ '10 Chevy Suburban
[IMG ]http://www.rpod-owners.com/uploads/217/rpodandsuburban2.jpg[ /IMG]

As for your Avatar, go into your profile in the Control Panel and scroll about 2/3 of the way down, you'll see a link that says Upload Avatar.

]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2013 22:16:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35172#35172 New 178 Owner : Doug,Two questions to a senior... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35139#35139 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3607
Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 8:11am

Doug,

Two questions to a senior poster?

How do you include the photo down by  your information that appears in all of your posts?  Is that an admin thing?

Secondly, how do you replace the avatar photo with one of your choosing?

Thanks in advance for your expertise for this "newbie".


]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2013 08:11:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35139#35139 New 178 Owner : Very exciting! I am picking up... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35129#35129 Author: kaleidoscopegirl
Subject: 3607
Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 7:57pm

Smile Very exciting!   I am picking up our new 182g in a week!  ]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:57:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35129#35129 New 178 Owner : Glad to hear we have covers now.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35128#35128 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3607
Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 4:52pm

Glad to hear we have covers now.  Guess it took them a year or two after the 18x series before they got them ready to sell.

But $400.  Meh, I think I'll pass.
]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2013 16:52:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35128#35128 New 178 Owner : I called Forest River/r-pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35122#35122 Author: LindaP
Subject: 3607
Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 10:36am

I called Forest River/r-pod and spoke to the parts department. They do make them to fit 178s and 180s models. They quoted $400, plus I imagine shipping costs. I talked to my dealer, and they got one in and said it was $575. They then said they would match the $400 price. But, that's a little high for me. Still deciding on my options. We might just add on to our large barn/garage.]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2013 10:36:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=35122#35122 New 178 Owner : Originally posted by LindaP Forest... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34827#34827 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3607
Posted: 25 Jun 2013 at 10:38am

Originally posted by LindaP

Forest River emailed me and said to call the parts manager at (574) 642-3119 Ext 209. that he is 99% sure there are covers to fit the larger pods.

Let us know who you talk to Linda and what they say.

When we bought our 181g I called about a cover and they didn't have them large enough for our models back then.  If the case has changed now I'd be very glad to know!
]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:38:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34827#34827 New 178 Owner : Forest River emailed me and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34795#34795 Author: LindaP
Subject: 3607
Posted: 24 Jun 2013 at 6:03pm

Forest River emailed me and said to call the parts manager at (574) 642-3119 Ext 209. that he is 99% sure there are covers to fit the larger pods.]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:03:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34795#34795 New 178 Owner : Welcome. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34336#34336 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3607
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 10:05am

Welcome.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:05:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34336#34336 New 178 Owner : Just purchased a new 178. Going... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34331#34331 Author: lumilew
Subject: 3607
Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 6:38am

Just purchased a new 178. Going on the first trip tomorrow . I have been camping in an aliner for the past 10 years so the r pod is like a mansion. I love it!    I have been looking for a cover for it but can't find one big rnough. Anyone know where I can purchase one?
Thanks
Luanne]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:38:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34331#34331 New 178 Owner : Congrats on the Pod purchase and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34301#34301 Author: P&M
Subject: 3607
Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 9:17am

Congrats on the Pod purchase and welcome to the forum!  Have a blast on your trip out to Cape Cod!

]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:17:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34301#34301 New 178 Owner : Welcome! Good times ahead. It... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34281#34281 Author: francoisfrogpod
Subject: 3607
Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 9:19pm

Welcome! Good times ahead. It usually takes a few trips to get your own "routine" down. A lot of what you learned with the pop up will come in handy. I hear you about the pop up. I loved it when we first bought it. Used a pop up off and on for 16 years. When we bought the pod I was so ready to give all that up. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pod. It's like the pop up without all the tent trailer jazz. We still enjoy cooking/socializing outside so the pod is perfect.This forum is a great place to trade info and hints or complaining and bragging. We all love pictures, eh hem...
]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:19:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34281#34281 New 178 Owner : Welcome! We felt the same way... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34279#34279 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3607
Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 9:10pm

Welcome!  We felt the same way at the end with our popup.

JCMoran, you can run the fridge for a month on a full tank of propane if you don't use propane for anything else.

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:10:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34279#34279 New 178 Owner : We have a 2014 178 also! Our first... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34272#34272 Author: JCMoran
Subject: 3607
Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 6:21pm

Star We have a 2014 178 also!  Our first trip is coming up in 2 weeks.  We've been yard camping from time to time, getting used to it and making it our own.  I've had the fridge running on propane for the last week and a half and it doesn't seem to be using any gas.  Starting to look funny at the gauge.  hehe

Have a great time making it your own.  I recommend checking out the mods forum to see what others have done to theirs.
]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:21:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34272#34272 New 178 Owner : Congrats & welcome to the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34268#34268 Author: TerryM
Subject: 3607
Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 5:15pm

Congrats & welcome to the group!  Don't let her make it too womanly!Big smile  You never know when it might become your man cave, or dog house!

Terry
]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:15:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34268#34268 New 178 Owner : We brought home our new 178 on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3607&PID=34266#34266 Author: TopJimmy5150
Subject: 3607
Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 4:53pm

We brought home our new 178 on Monday (my Birthday!) and really love the r-pod.  We are stepping up from a very nice 2007 Fleetwood Element Graphite (it's fer sale!) popup that we enjoyed, but aren't really digging the pop-up RV lifestyle anymore.  It's tough to get away from the campground noise, thunderstorms, two weeks of preparation, having to dry out the tenting if it (enevitably) rains), loading and unloading during setup and tear-down that comes with the popup.

 
My wife is having a ball getting it ready for the first trip, to Cape Cod MA next week. 
 
 
 
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