R-pod Owners Forum : Excited to join the R-Pod community! http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Excited to join the R-Pod community! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 12:15:31 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 07:11:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5732 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Excited to join the R-Pod community! : Welcome to the group! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=56029#56029 Author: Leo B
Subject: 5732
Posted: 26 Jan 2015 at 7:11am

Welcome to the group!]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2015 07:11:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=56029#56029 Excited to join the R-Pod community! : Welcome http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=56020#56020 Author: Pod4Two
Subject: 5732
Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 9:45pm

Welcome ]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:45:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=56020#56020 Excited to join the R-Pod community! : Welcome. Do a test camp in Camp... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=56006#56006 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5732
Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 7:49pm

Welcome.  Do a test camp in Camp Driveway.  Also do some practice backups at the local school parking lot if you aren't good at backing up.  Finally read up in the link in my signature.]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2015 19:49:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=56006#56006 Excited to join the R-Pod community! : Just thought a little more about... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=56003#56003 Author: J&Jcf
Subject: 5732
Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 6:58pm

Just thought a little more about helpful hints on using a TT. These are only to personal preference 1) I always travel with a empty water tank (always sterilized fresh water tank before each use: unless trips are very close together) 2) empty gray & black water tanks before leaving last CG. This is all extra weight to tow. 3) Don't forget to fill up fresh water tank before setting up on a site.4) If you have rdome and plan on using it make sure site is big enough to fit it on(at least ten extra feet). 5) check lights and brakes each time you hookup( I keep a short piece of broom handle cut to length to fit to push brake and seat ) so I can check on them myself. Should see that all lights working and hear humming by each wheel if brakes operating. I set brake control to come on just after or at same time as tow vehicle (TV). Each brake controllled is different on settings. Dealer (if new) should have helped set this up. I am sure there are other hint others can make to help you out.

Enjoy your experience and don't be afraid to ask for info or help from other RVers at anyplace you camp. We have all been there .]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:58:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=56003#56003 Excited to join the R-Pod community! : Congratulations on your new POD!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=56002#56002 Author: Podster
Subject: 5732
Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 6:55pm

Congratulations on your new POD! The tip I offer is boring, but one of the best things that will help you get acquainted fast with your new POD is RTMs. Read all The Manuals, and then read them all again, and then get them organized and keep them with you on camping trips. Have Fun!]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:55:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=56002#56002 Excited to join the R-Pod community! : We have been camping for a long... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=55998#55998 Author: J&Jcf
Subject: 5732
Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 6:22pm

We have been camping for a long time (tent,small TT,large TT & rpod 171). Each offered different experiences and options. We got our pod in August. We have used it 3 times since then. The first time was for 2 days (bought used out of state) and found out what repairs needed to be made and some possible mods. 2 trips since and each trip I get ideas of upgrades and mods that would make it more comfortable & usable. Each trip make a mental note or list of possible improvements. Also check all info on the rpod forums.]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:22:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=55998#55998 Excited to join the R-Pod community! : Thanks! That's a great tip.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=55994#55994 Author: dalybugs
Subject: 5732
Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 5:03pm

Thanks!  That's a great tip. ]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:03:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=55994#55994 Excited to join the R-Pod community! : Originally posted by dalybugsWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=55980#55980 Author: kymooses
Subject: 5732
Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 2:00pm

Originally posted by dalybugs

We are long time tent campers who have just gotten a 176 for our family of four.
We're kind of giddy over the prospect of having the beds made and the kitchen ready when we are.  

The rest of it is a little intimidating from a new-comers perspective.

Anything you wish you'd known when you first got started would be greatly appreciated.  :)

I've had a look at some of the mods that people have made, and we're looking forward to making this rpod our own!  

Thanks for making a space for us to share our adventures & enthusiasm!

Glad to have you with us and welcome to Podding.  A 176 works really well for those with bigger familys, we all here really hope you all have lots of great adventures in yours!

No need to be intimidated by an R-Pod, a lot of us went straight from tents to this amazing little trailer.  You'll find yourselves experts in no time.

As far as things I wish I had known hmmm, well one of the best tips I ever learned was to just keep a list while you're at camp.  You'll find that you're washing or cooking or just in the bathroom and you'll think, gee, I wish we had this or knew to bring this with us.  Make a note and have it for next time.  5 seasons later and I still update our list every time we Pod.

So glad to have you here!!
]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2015 14:00:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=55980#55980 Excited to join the R-Pod community! : We are long time tent campers... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5732&PID=55979#55979 Author: dalybugs
Subject: 5732
Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 1:24pm

We are long time tent campers who have just gotten a 176 for our family of four.
We're kind of giddy over the prospect of having the beds made and the kitchen ready when we are.  

The rest of it is a little intimidating from a new-comers perspective.

Anything you wish you'd known when you first got started would be greatly appreciated.  :)

I've had a look at some of the mods that people have made, and we're looking forward to making this rpod our own!  

Thanks for making a space for us to share our adventures & enthusiasm!
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