R-pod Owners Forum : Newbee http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Newbee Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 15:57:06 +0000 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 14:27:52 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4413 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Newbee : Don thanks for the reply, we're... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=43022#43022 Author: retireclose
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Posted: 28 Feb 2014 at 2:27pm

Don thanks for the reply, we're looking forward to the trip.  I don't think it has been above 30 degrees only a couple of times since the first of the year. Usually we have a few thaws by now.  I still have 18 inches of snow in the yard.  

We're staying at Seaside inn.  We will take you up on your offer with a phone call.

Thanks Gary
]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2014 14:27:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=43022#43022 Newbee : Hi Gary and Jill,April is a great... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42962#42962 Author: Donlew
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Posted: 25 Feb 2014 at 9:01pm

Hi Gary and Jill,
April is a great month to visit Sanibel. Traffic and crowds much reduced. Water temps warm enough for northerners to swim. Air temps probably in the high 80's and daily afternoon showers will not have begun yet. But of course humidity will be increasing. (Come July water and air are nearly indistinguishable)
If you would like you can give me a call(239-395-2403) and I can give you some advice on some things to do and see on the island. But of course there is always the chance I will be heading north with my r pod by that time.
Don Lewis
]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:01:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42962#42962 Newbee : Often you can order the same tranny... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42844#42844 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4413
Posted: 21 Feb 2014 at 9:53am

Often you can order the same tranny cooler that is used as part of your vehicle's tow package from your dealer, and install it yourself, or have them do it.  You can also get aftermarket coolers from places like etrailer and Summit Racing.  Ask your dealer what other parts are usually included in the tow package and decide if you need them.  A larger alternator can often be skipped (especially if you run the camper's fridge in gas mode while on the road), and you can usually get the receiver hitch and wiring harness installed cheaper at places like Uhaul.  Larger suspension components are recommended but if you instead use a WDH you may be able to skip that.  Sometimes bigger brakes (calipers, rotors, pads) are part of the package - something I would not skip but it will be very expensive to swap out those parts and at that point you should weigh the cost of a more capable TV.
 
As for the radiator, usually extra cooling isn't needed here once you add accessory cooling to the other systems (tranny, oil, power steering).
]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:53:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42844#42844 Newbee : To: Techntrek Can the external... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42841#42841 Author: HavaPod
Subject: 4413
Posted: 21 Feb 2014 at 12:40am

To: Techntrek

Can the external tranny cooler be installed on all vehicles?   Also is there an external radiator cooler too that you would recommend?

Thanks
]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:40:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42841#42841 Newbee : Welcome Donlew. For a few hundred... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42835#42835 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 9:07pm

Welcome Donlew.  For a few hundred bucks you can have an external tranny cooler installed.  That's usually the most important part of "towing packages".]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:07:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42835#42835 Newbee : Don,We are waiting on a model... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42819#42819 Author: retireclose
Subject: 4413
Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 3:02pm

Don,

We are waiting on a model 179, should come in around the middle of April.  In the meantime we're flying down to Sanibel island for a week in April.  Never been there but have been told it is a very nice place to be.

Gary
]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:02:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42819#42819 Newbee : Bought my r pod 178 three months... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42815#42815 Author: Donlew
Subject: 4413
Posted: 20 Feb 2014 at 2:45pm

Bought my r pod 178 three months ago. Haven't used it yet but soon will be taking it down to Big Pine Key from my home in Sanibel FL for a shake down run. Dealer has been good at getting a few broken parts replaced from Forest River.
Being a natural born pessimist I'm wondering how long the transmission will last on my 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan with no towing package. Only 80,000 miles but it was the first year they put in a 5 speed automatic transmission. 
Plan on escaping the heat and humidity of the Florida summer by traveling until I reach cool air. 
Don Lewis
]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2014 14:45:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42815#42815 Newbee : Thanks Kymooses. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42794#42794 Author: John Roots
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Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 1:39pm

Thanks Kymooses.]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:39:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42794#42794 Newbee : Thanks Leo & Melissa. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42793#42793 Author: John Roots
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Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 1:38pm

Thanks Leo & Melissa.]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:38:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42793#42793 Newbee : Welcome to the group! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42792#42792 Author: Leo B
Subject: 4413
Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 1:12pm

Welcome to the group!]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:12:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42792#42792 Newbee : Got you taken care of and on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42790#42790 Author: kymooses
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Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 11:23am

Got you taken care of and on the Owners Map!

Welcome to the group, we're glad to have you out Podding with us all.
]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:23:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42790#42790 Newbee : Bought my 2010 R Pod 171 in December... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42788#42788 Author: John Roots
Subject: 4413
Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 10:23am

Bought my 2010 R Pod 171 in December from Colton RV in Buffalo, NY.  Most pleasant experience.  Colton is big and very customer supportive.  Made the first RV experience in January to French Creek State Park in PA with electric plug in. Met good folks and did pot luck around a bonfire Saturday night.  Very enjoyable.  R Pod performed beautifully and stayed warm with my Honeywell space heater.  Looking to join Podders somewhere in mid to late April.  Anyone going to the Shenandoah Valley?  My Pod lives with me in Great Falls, VA.  ]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:23:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4413&PID=42788#42788