R-pod Owners Forum : New Adventure http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New Adventure Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 09:48:32 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 09:57:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5677 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New Adventure : Welcome to the group! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55480#55480 Author: Leo B
Subject: 5677
Posted: 06 Jan 2015 at 9:57am

Welcome to the group!]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2015 09:57:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55480#55480 New Adventure : Congratulations on the acquisition... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55477#55477 Author: Podster
Subject: 5677
Posted: 06 Jan 2015 at 9:17am

Congratulations on the acquisition of the new 179! Thumbs Up Looking forward to hearing about what you think about your new setup.  Be Safe and Have Fun! ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2015 09:17:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55477#55477 New Adventure : Welcome, keep the diesel. We have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55476#55476 Author: retireclose
Subject: 5677
Posted: 06 Jan 2015 at 8:21am

Welcome,  keep the diesel.  We have a 1/2 ton 2014 Silverado 1500.  We have the friction bar and no sway bar.  Made two trips this past summer to Smokies and Yellowstone.  Overall 13.3 mpg and no sway to speak of.  We also downsized from a 5th Wheel last year.  Takes time to get use to the smaller living quarters with two adults and a golden.  Safe travels.]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2015 08:21:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55476#55476 New Adventure : Keep the diesel, leave the sway... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55473#55473 Author: JStrube
Subject: 5677
Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 10:58pm

Keep the diesel, leave the sway and lift bars behind.  I tow with a F250, no sway, no lift, don't even feel it back there, can get 13.5 mpg if I go 60, get 11.5 if I go 80.  Why go to anything lighter?  Sway and lift are overkill with a 3/4 ton.  Have towed many car trailers with double the weight without them.  Sometimes, if I forget to hit the tow/haul button, I can tell I have a load, but have climbed any CA grade easily.  If I wear it out, I might go to. 1/2ton, but until then, love the extra power.]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:58:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55473#55473 New Adventure : Welcome! And good luck as you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55471#55471 Author: Luv2Q
Subject: 5677
Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 10:28pm

Welcome!  And good luck as you get acquainted with the Podder side of life (though, with your experience, I somehow doubt you'll face many challenges!)  Smile]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:28:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55471#55471 New Adventure : Welcome ! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55469#55469 Author: Pod4Two
Subject: 5677
Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 9:49pm

Welcome ! ]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:49:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55469#55469 New Adventure : We are getting the sway bars based... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55468#55468 Author: LLSJKS49684
Subject: 5677
Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 9:32pm

We are getting the sway bars based on the salesman's recommendation.  We are going with the Blue OX which looks pricey but the upside is the ease of use.  I had Reese with the Airstream and they were not always easy to use.  

Thanks for the other info...downsizing has real appeal and opens the doors for flexibility on finding a place to park.

  
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Subject: 5677
Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 9:28pm

Thanks!  We will keep the diesel for the next trip and then decide where to go from there.  We had a Tahoe before.  However we were pulling an Airstream and it was right on the edge for comfortable towing.]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:28:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55467#55467 New Adventure : Welcome. If you keep that diesel... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55464#55464 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5677
Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 7:21pm

Welcome.  If you keep that diesel you'll never know the pod is back there.  If you are considering the Tahoe I'd step up to the Suburban to get the longer wheel base.  There is no difference in mpg between the two, and when we were pricing them used there was little difference in price.]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:21:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55464#55464 New Adventure : Welcome aboard! I hope you two... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55461#55461 Author: Outbound
Subject: 5677
Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 6:42pm

Welcome aboard!  I hope you two enjoy your new r-pod.

The length is really convenient - you can fit on most campsites, and you can fit into a double parking spot at Walmart.

Some love the dome, others can do without it.  It is fairly easy to erect, and I can do it on my own in less than 10 minutes.  But, to be honest, I only put it up when I camped for a while and there's going to be poor/rainy weather, or when I'm camping with a group of people and we'll need someplace to gather.  The rest of the time, I use a simple awning which slides into the rail and uses two poles and guy ropes - but that's me.

As far as tow vehicle... my best advice is to chose something with at least 5000 lbs tow capacity.  I'll also caution that, although r-pods look aerodyamic, they're not.  Its an easy tow (although you'll want anti-sway, and perhaps WDH depending on your vehicle), but I suspect that your gas mileage won't improve as much as you expect compared to your 5'er.

The tire size on the r-pod is fine - they're well rated for the purpose.  No need to replace them.  You might want to consider adding some height with axle risers tho.]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:42:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55461#55461 New Adventure : Today we ordered our 179 Rpod.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5677&PID=55457#55457 Author: LLSJKS49684
Subject: 5677
Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 5:41pm

Today we ordered our 179 Rpod.  My wife and I are purchasing this on the rebound after selling our 35ft 5th wheel.  For the past few years we have been living on the road with infrequent stops at our home base in Traverse City, Michigan.  Due to medical reason we now need to ground ourselves but want to hang on to some RVing.  The winters are spent in Gulf Shores, AL where we have a second home and summers in Michigan at home base.   

This year we will do a six week trip to Utah and a trip through Canada and the east Coast.  We have had several RVs since 1971 so cannot imagine life without one.  I am sure we will miss the square footage of the 5th wheel but not the pulling or finding a site that fits in the National and State parks we frequent.  It will be interesting downsizing to 20ft.  It will be a different however as we are now on the road for weeks not months so we do not have to take so much stuff.

The dome tent is new to us.  Interested to hear how it really works.  We are adding a second battery and propane tank which are quality of life issues.  I think we may do the Zamp solar but still need to do some more homework to get to a final decision.  The tires look small, has anyone upgraded to ones that are larger?  Currently the tow vehicle will be our 2005 Silverado 2500HD diesel with 200,000 miles.  Looking at a a replacement.  The considerations are a Tahoe, Volkswagen Tourage, Highlander and Pilot. Welcome any comments on what others use to tow their unit and/or their experience with these vehicles.

Looking forward to being part of the Rpod family.

Larry and Jan


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