R-pod Owners Forum : RPod 178... Finally! http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : RPod 178... Finally! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 16:01:17 +0000 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 10:25:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4079 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ RPod 178... Finally! : I was wondering about covering... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39823#39823 Author: The Tweeners
Subject: 4079
Posted: 19 Oct 2013 at 10:25am

I was wondering about covering as well but not because of harsh winter weather but more for hot humid weather. If we cover in between our trips (no more than 2 months) won't it get moldy smelling? I just wonder if it will trap the damp humid air. I know it would help with fading of decals but is that worth covering?]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2013 10:25:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39823#39823 RPod 178... Finally! : We got our 2014 178 two weeks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39818#39818 Author: SchipperPod
Subject: 4079
Posted: 18 Oct 2013 at 11:15pm

We got our 2014 178 two weeks ago.  We got the Pebble interior, and we like it.  I also like the bronze faucet with the pull-out sprayer.  Our keyless entry took a little getting used to, but we're now able to operate it consistently.  It takes a practiced touch.  We went on our first camping trip last weekend - everything worked great - and I had it winterized this morning.  I can't WAIT for spring now!  One question for the group:  to cover or not to cover?  My husband doesn't think it's needed, but I'm thinking it will help protect it while sitting outside all winter.  What does the experienced podder think?]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2013 23:15:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39818#39818 RPod 178... Finally! : Originally posted by drjimThe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39814#39814 Author: Capt. Irk
Subject: 4079
Posted: 18 Oct 2013 at 9:42pm

Originally posted by drjim

The only thing tht doesnt work is the latch on the door...I had to put foil in to keep the door jamb in position and even then the deadbolt wont work so the combination is useless...anyone else have this issue??


The latch on my 176 didn't work either. It would lock with the key from the outside, but not at all from the inside. After my first two trips, I had a list of items for the dealer to fix, that being one of them.
]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:42:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39814#39814 RPod 178... Finally! : We bought our 2011 R-P172 in Oct... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39813#39813 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 4079
Posted: 18 Oct 2013 at 9:38pm

We bought our 2011 R-P172 in Oct also and only got to squeeze in two trips that year before we had to winterize and cover it up. I spent a lot of time that winter setting in the pod reading the manuals, doing light mods and planning. it worked out pretty well. you still have a little time left even if its a driveway camp out ]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:38:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39813#39813 RPod 178... Finally! : What year is yours? There is an... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39806#39806 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4079
Posted: 18 Oct 2013 at 8:57pm

What year is yours?  There is an active recall on the locks, yours may be covered by it.  As for winterization, it isn't hard.  See the link in my signature for instructions.]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2013 20:57:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39806#39806 RPod 178... Finally! : We had our first outing this past... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39800#39800 Author: drjim
Subject: 4079
Posted: 18 Oct 2013 at 4:04pm

We had our first outing this past week and everything went well!! We had a good time and my son and I are going back to the area again today for the night.....we found a great fishing hole and were pulling in trout on our fly lines!! The only thing tht doesnt work is the latch on the door...I had to put foil in to keep the door jamb in position and even then the deadbolt wont work so the combination is useless...anyone else have this issue??
The plan is to have trout for lunch tomorrow!!
It is time for us to winterize and I am anxious about it because it is so new to us.....I will take it in to get it done at a dealer.....maybe next year!!
]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:04:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39800#39800 RPod 178... Finally! : Originally posted by BubinkWe're... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39797#39797 Author: kymooses
Subject: 4079
Posted: 18 Oct 2013 at 1:54pm

Originally posted by Bubink

We're getting our 178 next week and can not wait!! We looked at the 177 here in Omaha but didn't like the rear entertainment unit and the local dealer would not budge one penny on the price. Did an internet search and found the 178 with the Crown Package in Sioux Falls and they matched the lowest price I was quoted from a dealer in Missouri. Going to be a BIG upgrade from the Dutchman T@DA we had!!!


That is great!  welcome and congrats.
]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2013 13:54:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39797#39797 RPod 178... Finally! : We're getting our 178 next... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39796#39796 Author: Bubink
Subject: 4079
Posted: 18 Oct 2013 at 12:52pm

We're getting our 178 next week and can not wait!! We looked at the 177 here in Omaha but didn't like the rear entertainment unit and the local dealer would not budge one penny on the price. Did an internet search and found the 178 with the Crown Package in Sioux Falls and they matched the lowest price I was quoted from a dealer in Missouri. Going to be a BIG upgrade from the Dutchman T@DA we had!!!]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2013 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39796#39796 RPod 178... Finally! : Welcome. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39623#39623 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4079
Posted: 14 Oct 2013 at 8:21pm

Welcome.]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:21:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39623#39623 RPod 178... Finally! : Originally posted by The TweenersWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39565#39565 Author: kymooses
Subject: 4079
Posted: 13 Oct 2013 at 8:39pm

Originally posted by The Tweeners

We purchased our 178 Pod today at the RV Show in St. Augustine, FL.  Unfortunately we don't get to pick it up until next Saturday but I've already booked our first trip!  We have been Starcraft pop-up owners for almost 6 years.  I loved our pop-up but the set up/break down was really starting to ware on us...especially in the Florida summer heat! I have enjoyed reading many of the posts and have been taking notes Smile. If there is a Florida Pod outing we would love to know about it.  Looking forward to running into other Pod owners in our travels.


Congratulations, glad to have you out there with us.  You'll love you 178!
]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2013 20:39:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39565#39565 RPod 178... Finally! : We purchased our 178 Pod today... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39564#39564 Author: The Tweeners
Subject: 4079
Posted: 13 Oct 2013 at 8:29pm

We purchased our 178 Pod today at the RV Show in St. Augustine, FL.  Unfortunately we don't get to pick it up until next Saturday but I've already booked our first trip!  We have been Starcraft pop-up owners for almost 6 years.  I loved our pop-up but the set up/break down was really starting to ware on us...especially in the Florida summer heat! I have enjoyed reading many of the posts and have been taking notes Smile. If there is a Florida Pod outing we would love to know about it.  Looking forward to running into other Pod owners in our travels.

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2013 20:29:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39564#39564 RPod 178... Finally! : Originally posted by drjimWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39441#39441 Author: kymooses
Subject: 4079
Posted: 11 Oct 2013 at 10:37am

Originally posted by drjim

We got our 178 and are taking it out for the first time this weekend.
I will be winterizing it on our first trip and we plan to do some 'dry' trips later on in the year.
This forum has been really helpful and the steps for winterizing are great!
I wish we had gotten the pod earlier in the year, but have some longer trips planned for next year!
Jim


Welcome and good luck on your first outing!!
]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2013 10:37:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39441#39441 RPod 178... Finally! : We got our 178 and are taking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39432#39432 Author: drjim
Subject: 4079
Posted: 11 Oct 2013 at 8:07am

We got our 178 and are taking it out for the first time this weekend.
I will be winterizing it on our first trip and we plan to do some 'dry' trips later on in the year.
This forum has been really helpful and the steps for winterizing are great!
I wish we had gotten the pod earlier in the year, but have some longer trips planned for next year!
Jim
]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2013 08:07:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39432#39432 RPod 178... Finally! : We'd love to get to the Florida... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39333#39333 Author: The Pod Couple
Subject: 4079
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 10:05am

We'd love to get to the Florida get together, but you know, work calls. Wink We'll keep an eye out for the Oregon Round Up next summer. That sounds like a blast! Counting the days till Saturday!]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:05:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39333#39333 RPod 178... Finally! : Lot of nice new features. Very... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39329#39329 Author: kymooses
Subject: 4079
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 9:06am

Lot of nice new features.  Very glad to finally see them in production and new Podders getting them!]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2013 09:06:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39329#39329 RPod 178... Finally! : Congrats!! You are receiving your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39323#39323 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 4079
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 8:22am

Congrats!!  You are receiving your new 178 before we are.  Ours won't be delivered until the middle of next month and you mentioned a few details we are not aware of.  I know what you mean about the color choices.  Our production run will have the Saddle interior, which is not my favorite based on the photos I have seen, but it may look better when we actually see it.

Have fun, and enjoy it.

Bob
]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2013 08:22:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39323#39323 RPod 178... Finally! : Congrats. After you hit the Florida... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39321#39321 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 4079
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 7:19am

Congrats.  After you hit the Florida get together, head up to Oregon for our next Roundup.  This past August we were at Seaside Oregon.  We had 23 Rods and 11 other Forest Products with a total of 74 campers.  Had a great time.  Keep an eye on this forum for details of next years Roundup.  Safe Travels.]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2013 07:19:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39321#39321 RPod 178... Finally! : Congrats on the 178! You could... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39317#39317 Author: TerryM
Subject: 4079
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 3:17am

Congrats on the 178!  You could always come over to Florida for our get together for a road trip!

Terry
]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2013 03:17:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39317#39317 RPod 178... Finally! : Last Saturday we finally got to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4079&PID=39315#39315 Author: The Pod Couple
Subject: 4079
Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 11:23pm

Last Saturday we finally got to get a look at the new 178's at our dealer in Santa Rosa, CA. There are some noticeable changes from last year's model. There is a new mattress...it actually looks like a mattress and not merely a foam pad. The t.v. over the queen bed is gone. There is a t.v. attached to a swivel arm so it can be seen from the back bed area or directed to face the dining table. The fabric design and colors have changed. I have to say I don't care so much for the choices, but oh well. You can now access the storage areas under the seats at the dining area. They are now hinged. There are speakers on the outside of the Pod on the door side and a place inside to plug in a USB memory stick for music. The color of the kitchen faucet is bronze, again not sure I like that color. The faucet has a sprayer that pulls down out of the spigot. 

Next Saturday we get the walk through, pay the bill, and drive our yet to be named Pod home! We are beyond excited. Big smile I really wish we were heading into June instead of mid- October. I'm feeling the need of a road trip!
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