https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : r pod 175 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:49:31 +0000 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:47:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4312 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41770#41770 Author: lagofan1
Subject: 4312
Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 10:47pm

Thanks so much for all the helpful info. I really do appreciate it.]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:47:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41770#41770 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41769#41769 Author: marwayne
Subject: 4312
Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 10:23pm

These are axel risers.

]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:23:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41769#41769 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41764#41764 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 4312
Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 8:23pm

Risers are axle risers.  They are optional but probably should be standard equipment.  They are steel thingies that go between the axle and the Pod proper, raising the whole thing about 4 inches higher.  This is very beneficial for rough roads or any driveway or gas station entrance that starts steeply off the road.  You can scrape your rear stabilizers off without the risers if you aren't careful.

Pods all take 2" balls.  You'll need to find the right drop for your hitch.  When your hooked up you want the pod to be pretty level.  With a Tundra, just guessing, you might need a 3 inch drop hitch.

And with the Tundra you probably won't need a weight distributing hitch or sway bars.  That's my opinion.  I tow a 176 with a 4L FJ Cruiser and get along fine without sway bars or a WDH, but opinions vary about this and can be pretty strong.  Ask around about these options.

I think I have the Tekonsha Primus IQ brake controller too.  It's been great.  I would not want to go very far without brakes hooked up and working. I have, and it's not fun. Tekonsha is a good brand and you don't need to buy their high end product.

Etrailler.com has a great website with lots of helpful information, videos, and well-informed people on the phone who will take the time to talk to you about your questions.  You can get a wealth of information here too though!

TT
]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2014 20:23:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41764#41764 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41760#41760 Author: lagofan1
Subject: 4312
Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 7:36pm

Thanks again for the info. I don't know what risers are but maybe my husband knows. But just to be safe, let me know. Thanks again for answering my questions. I really appreciate it.]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2014 19:36:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41760#41760 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41753#41753 Author: Kickstart
Subject: 4312
Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 4:01pm

I think all Pods need a 2" ball. I use a Tekonsha Primus IQ brake controller. Most Use the Tekonsha Prodigy series controllers, but I've used them also, and the Primus is my personal preference and it's a few bucks cheaper. If you have the 5.7 Tundra, I'm sure it will do a super job towing your Pod. If you have the 4.7, which is similar to my 4.6 but without a 6th gear, you'll still have a great rig. My Tundra and Pod are a super combo, even pulling pretty severe elevation. Have a great time, and if your Pod doesn't have risers, they're a good idea to have installed.]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:01:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41753#41753 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41751#41751 Author: lagofan1
Subject: 4312
Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 1:14pm

Thank you so much for your input. We recently purchased a 2011 RP175. We haven't used it thus far. We had a pop up before this. We will be pulling it with a 2008 Tundra. We need to have a brake assist installed and make sure we have the correct ball hitch for the Tundra. Do you know what kind of ball we need? We already have the receiver and the electric hookup. Also what kind of brake assist do you have? We are really chomping at the bit to go camping with our new toys. R pod and Tundra.]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2014 13:14:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41751#41751 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41738#41738 Author: Kickstart
Subject: 4312
Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 1:41am

A couple months from now we'll be entering our 5th year of ownership of our 175. It has done yeoman's work for us over a plethora of 2 to 7 day camping trips encompassing all four seasons. It is not perfect, and we would probably trade it for some of the newer model Pods with different features. But, at the time of purchase, we didn't have these choices, and the 175 has been great for us. I'm betting on another 5 years of loyal service from our Pod.

Specific 175 short comings? Unless you're talking about small kids or gnome sized adults, the folding couch is not long enough to be used as a bed. The couch's folded cross section is about equal to that of the Rocky Mountains and will roll grandkids off to the floor--all night long. The supplied table is too large and cumbersome to be used within the 175--easily replaced by an oversized Wally World TV tray type table. As with many Pod models, unless you have eagle eyes, the over bed mounted TV/radio is too small to view comfortably. I can't think of much else problematic for us that would be just a 175 problem.

Our 175 has been a great little TT for us--better built and more durable than the other 4 trailers we've owned.]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2014 01:41:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41738#41738 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41735#41735 Author: lagofan1
Subject: 4312
Posted: 09 Jan 2014 at 8:27pm

ARE THERE ANY 175 OWNERS OUT THERE? DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY THAT MODEL WAS DISCONTINUED?]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2014 20:27:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4312&PID=41735#41735