R-pod Owners Forum : New 2015 r-pod 179 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New 2015 r-pod 179 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 03:54:33 +0000 Sun, 28 Sep 2014 21:47:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5279 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New 2015 r-pod 179 : In most jurisdictions the water... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52174#52174 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5279
Posted: 28 Sep 2014 at 9:47pm

In most jurisdictions the water from an outdoor shower isn't considered gray water since it didn't run through a pipe.  In some it is gray if you use soap (so theoretically washing your car in your driveway is illegal), it isn't if you are just rinsing off sand and mud with plain water.]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2014 21:47:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52174#52174 New 2015 r-pod 179 : We have had several campers since... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52172#52172 Author: lucky2
Subject: 5279
Posted: 28 Sep 2014 at 9:16pm

We have had several campers since the late 70's all but the first one we had have had an outside shower.They are nice to have when you need them,the problem in todays campgrounds is that you can NOT dump gray water on the ground.Therefore it can be hard to use one very much. I think we use ours maybe once a year.I still like the idea of having one and am glad they put it on the 179 now]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2014 21:16:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52172#52172 New 2015 r-pod 179 : Hi Bill, Thank you for answering... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52167#52167 Author: Lindie
Subject: 5279
Posted: 28 Sep 2014 at 8:57pm

Hi Bill,

Thank you for answering our questions on the rpod 179.  You are correct regarding no external shower boxes on the earlier 2015 rpods.  This past September we went to an rv show in Sacramento and were told by an rpod dealer the outside color of the trailer has changed and they have installed the external outdoor shower box.  Since we are not yet ready to buy, we will keep an eye out for this so called newer model.  Must say once we looked at the 179, we really liked it.

We wish you the best in your rpod and thanks again for your information.

Linda         
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Subject: 5279
Posted: 28 Sep 2014 at 8:10pm

Lindie,
I did a Google search for 2015 r-pod and outside shower, and I did find some had them.  It seems as if the 179 models with the newer graphics have them.  I had one on my truck camper, and probably used it once or twice each year, so it wasn't a big issue for us.
-Bill
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Subject: 5279
Posted: 28 Sep 2014 at 8:01pm

Hi Lindie,

We too had a tent trailer in the past.  It worked well until one day it snowed while we were camping at Sequoia National Park, and the snow collected on top of the tent material.  The resulting condensation almost made it feel like it was raining in the camper.  So we switched to a truck camper for the next 6 years, and have now switched to the pod.  


I have a 2015 179 and it does not have an outside shower.  I looked at a lot of them, and never saw any with an outside shower.


 Replies to your questions below.

1. You might be asking the wrong person about this, as we tend to use the campground restrooms, thus only filling the gray water tank.  So far that's all we've had to empty, but it seems as if it wouldn't be a problem.  Empty the black, pull forward a bit, empty the gray.


2. Yes, even tho I'm in my early 60s and 6' 2", no problem whatsoever room-wise or getting in or out of the bed.


3. Mostly happy.  It seemed big when we first looked at it, but it's mostly tall and not very deep.  We could use a bigger refrigerator, but we'll do fine with what there is.  Not a deal-breaker.


4. When in the shower my head touches the fan screen, but I just lower my head a bit and it's fine.  I don't think there's ever going to be a perfect RV, but this one seems to mostly have what we want and need, so we're quite happy with it so far.


Hope that helps!

-Bill


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Subject: 5279
Posted: 28 Sep 2014 at 6:43pm

Congratulations on your r pod 179.  We currently have a tent trailer and are looking to upgrade to a hard sided trailer.  We did see the 179 and also found it having alot of storage inside.  We really like the shape and floor plan and recently found out the later 2015's of the 179's now offer the outside shower box.Smile   Since you have had it a while, I'm hoping you can help answer a few questions.

1.  Normally you see the grey and black water lines connected together, which is easier to dump waste water.  The 179 has 2 separate hook up points, so how easy/difficult is it to dump waste water. 

2.  Do you and your wife feel you have enough room/space to get in and out of the bed?

3.  Is your wife happy with the size of the refrigerator?

4.  Do you have any problems/issues with the toilet shower room? 

Thank you in helping us decide if this is the trailer for us.   
]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2014 18:43:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52158#52158 New 2015 r-pod 179 : Got our 179 in June and love it...Enjoy ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52072#52072 Author: Tbslants
Subject: 5279
Posted: 26 Sep 2014 at 1:00pm

Got our 179 in June and love it...Enjoy]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:00:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52072#52072 New 2015 r-pod 179 : Originally posted by jbr549 Nice... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52018#52018 Author: kylekai
Subject: 5279
Posted: 24 Sep 2014 at 4:36pm

Originally posted by jbr549

Nice picture and glad you had a good trip, I will keep the 179 in mind when I get mine.
I originally wanted the 177, but after my wife saw all the extra storage space in the 179, we got the 179. Glad we did.
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Subject: 5279
Posted: 24 Sep 2014 at 3:53pm

Nice picture and glad you had a good trip, I will keep the 179 in mind when I get mine. ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:53:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52013#52013 New 2015 r-pod 179 : Hi Gar,Thanks for the advice.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52011#52011 Author: kylekai
Subject: 5279
Posted: 24 Sep 2014 at 3:09pm

Hi Gar,
Thanks for the advice.  Since I have a large truck (3/4 ton) I don't seem to need to twist the tow chains, but it's good to keep that in mind.  I use a locking plastic tie for the tow wire; less messy than electrical tape.  And I did put the weather strip on the door as I've seen that mentioned elsewhere.  We go to Anza Borrego often so I'm trying to be prepared! 
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Subject: 5279
Posted: 24 Sep 2014 at 3:09pm

Oops, forgot to mention we're looking into the spaghetti foam noodle tubing you find in swimming pools or on the slide outs of motor homes, also found in dollar stores. May work better than my weather stripping idea.]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:09:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52010#52010 New 2015 r-pod 179 : We recently bought a 179 also.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52008#52008 Author: Grayotter
Subject: 5279
Posted: 24 Sep 2014 at 3:03pm

We recently bought a 179 also. Some lessons... You might want to put one twist on your tow chains. This will shorten them up a little. (I'm always worried about snagging something.) if your turn signal, light, brake, etc., cord is long enough to snag you can tighten it up by wrapping it to the pod frame with electricians tape. Be sure to check it on a very tight turn to be sure you will have slack in it. Also, if you go to the desert (Anza-Borrego Desert State Park) where we go a couple times a year, you'll want to put a couple layers of stick-on weather stripping on your door where it contacts the right fender taillight to prevent the inevitable from happening. The door is good for winds up to 15-20 mph, but not good for our careless opening or probable 40-50 mph desert dust devils...
Gar
]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:03:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=52008#52008 New 2015 r-pod 179 : Congratulations! We bought our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51811#51811 Author: Newsguy12
Subject: 5279
Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 2:24pm

Congratulations!  We bought our 179 in May and absolutely love it!]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:24:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51811#51811 New 2015 r-pod 179 : I tow with an F250. Love having... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51784#51784 Author: JStrube
Subject: 5279
Posted: 21 Sep 2014 at 11:43pm

I tow with an F250.  Love having extra power, gets way better mileage too.]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2014 23:43:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51784#51784 New 2015 r-pod 179 : Just got back from a weekend... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51780#51780 Author: kylekai
Subject: 5279
Posted: 21 Sep 2014 at 8:24pm

Just got back from a weekend camping at Lake Morena in San Diego county: 
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/parks/Camping/lake_morena.html

Weather in the lower 80's, electricity and water hookups, good biking trails, and not too crowded.  I expected to find some problems with the r-pod, but found none.  That was a pleasant surprise, as I usually find some problems with any new RV purchase.  So far so good!

Oh yeah, got 16 MPG towing the pod with my Silverado 2500 HD diesel (which I know is overkill for this trailer).


]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2014 20:24:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51780#51780 New 2015 r-pod 179 : If the weather holds we're... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51406#51406 Author: kylekai
Subject: 5279
Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 1:30pm

If the weather holds we're going next weekend.  As for the bathroom, I'm 6'2" and my head touches the fan screen in the shower, but that's no big deal for me.  We tend to stay in established campgrounds and always use campground bathrooms so we don't have much of a concern about the size of the pod's bathroom.]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2014 13:30:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51406#51406 New 2015 r-pod 179 : Congratulations on the 179 purchase...we... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51403#51403 Author: broncolar@yahoo.com
Subject: 5279
Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 10:43am

Congratulations on the 179 purchase...we are strongly considering buying one...please let us know how your first outing in the mountains went.   Any concerns about "no space" in the bathroom?]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2014 10:43:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51403#51403 New 2015 r-pod 179 : congratulations http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51256#51256 Author: kymooses
Subject: 5279
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 9:54am

congratulations]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:54:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51256#51256 New 2015 r-pod 179 : Nice looking set up!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51235#51235 Author: Leo B
Subject: 5279
Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 7:12pm

Nice looking set up!!]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2014 19:12:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51235#51235 New 2015 r-pod 179 : Originally wanted a 177, but wife... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5279&PID=51234#51234 Author: kylekai
Subject: 5279
Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 6:35pm

Originally wanted a 177, but wife like all the extra storage room in the 179.  Hope to take it camping to the local mountains by the end of the month.  Previously had a truck camper, so this is a switch.


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