R-pod Owners Forum : FR information https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Wish List : FR information Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:45:20 +0000 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 05:56:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4405 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ FR information : Aaahh- if it is on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=48386#48386 Author: Budward
Subject: 4405
Posted: 16 Jul 2014 at 5:56am

Aaahh- if it is on the coupler that has little to do with rated tongue weight of the trailer, just the coupler.  If it is actually stamped in the frame material- well mine doesn't have that.

For example I have a 7000lb rated car trailer with a Bulldog coupler on it rated for 14,000 lbs!  The rated max tongue weight for that should be something like 2000+ lbs but no way the trailer tongue would take that.
Interesting story on that car trailer, I had to buy it quick to make an unexpected out of town trip to retrieve a car, actually in Westminster MD as it were.
 After buying it I noticed the coupler was rated for 5000 lbs- on a 7000 lb capacity trailer.
Called the manufacturer who seemed unconcerned at first.   I explained a lawyer litigating a wreck where a coupler failure was an issue would own them, since they used an underrated coupler..

They called me back a day or so later and sent a welder from GA to SC to cut off all the trailer couplers at the dealer and replace them with heavier rated couplers, including mine of course.
I'm guessing this was after they ran it past their lawyerLOL
]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2014 05:56:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=48386#48386 FR information : On mine it is near the hitch socket,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=48384#48384 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4405
Posted: 16 Jul 2014 at 12:58am

On mine it is near the hitch socket, on top.]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:58:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=48384#48384 FR information : Hmmm..interesting- mine has nothing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=48327#48327 Author: Budward
Subject: 4405
Posted: 15 Jul 2014 at 5:46am

Hmmm..interesting- mine has nothing stamped on the tongue except the serial number. 
It is a pretty lightweight frame, stamping the serial number actually dented the frame tubing a little!]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2014 05:46:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=48327#48327 FR information : The weight limit is stamped onto... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=48319#48319 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4405
Posted: 14 Jul 2014 at 10:23pm

The weight limit is stamped onto the tongue, on mine it reads 700 pounds max tongue weight.  However, you'll probably run into your max TV's tongue weight as your limiting factor.]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2014 22:23:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=48319#48319 FR information : To any one who may have an answer.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=48300#48300 Author: RCU
Subject: 4405
Posted: 14 Jul 2014 at 2:38pm

To any one who may have an answer. We have the 171 2011 & I am in the process of adding a generator tower like the one shown in r pod mods. My question has to do with weight limits on the tongue. I have moved the spare there for a bike rack behind the pod. I would also like to add a second battery & a second propane tank. I am also using a weight distribution with sway bar on my set up.]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2014 14:38:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=48300#48300 FR information : We're looking at the pod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=42701#42701 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 4405
Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 9:36pm

We're looking at the pod as our 'shore' cottage.  So with a little help from a parent's estate and our retirement nest egg, we should be able to swing it.]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2014 21:36:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=42701#42701 FR information : I'd get a 178 now if I could,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=42700#42700 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4405
Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 9:08pm

I'd get a 178 now if I could, would love the extra room for the big trips, but too many other plans right now to spare the cash.  All new kitchen for the house, new tires for the TV, possibly a new generator, etc. etc.]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2014 21:08:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=42700#42700 FR information : Yeah, Doug, look it all that room!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=42699#42699 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 4405
Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 8:29pm

Yeah, Doug, look it all that room!  Chris took one look and said "That's it- that is the one we want!"  
More power you and your family in the 171 on that long trip you have planned, but us older folks like a little room, not to mention an easier way to get out of bed! Plus she wants to get a Doberman  - not a small critter...
Also like the kitchen area with room to work, do dishes, etc. and room for a dog bed!
Not too much added weight for the TV with its 7500 lb capacity, too.
Walt

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2014 20:29:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=42699#42699 FR information : Hey Chris and Walt! Thinking of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=42697#42697 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4405
Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 7:55pm

Hey Chris and Walt!  Thinking of upgrading, huh?  Smile

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2747&title=misc-forest-river-contacts-and-other-info

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2014 19:55:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=42697#42697 FR information : I would go to forest river's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=42696#42696 Author: rascalrv
Subject: 4405
Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 6:56pm

I would go to forest river's website and pull up rpods. From their click on dealer locator to see the dealers in your area that sell rpods. I would think all rpod dealers will sell this floor plan. It's very popular. I even have one on order. ]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2014 18:56:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=42696#42696 FR information : Who do I call at FR to find the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4405&PID=42695#42695 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 4405
Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 6:22pm

Who do I call at FR to find the closest dealer with a new 179 in stock so we can have a good look at one?
Or if an RV Show will have one?
Thanks!


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