R-pod Owners Forum : Calling all non-podders and ex-podders http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : General non-pod discussion : Calling all non-podders and ex-podders Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:52:27 +0000 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:38:52 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5830 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : First, very strange political... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68501#68501 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 10:38pm

First, very strange political season, then rocket ships landing upright, now t-shirt and shorts on Christmas Eve in New Jersey. Should I be worried? Nah. As my good friend Homer would say, "Mmmm, beer"

Happy Holidays!!

fred
]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:38:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68501#68501 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : Calling for 76 tomorrow. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68495#68495 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 7:56pm

Calling for 76 tomorrow.]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2015 19:56:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68495#68495 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : any ice at all leo? hogone http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68491#68491 Author: hogone
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Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 4:39pm

any ice at all leo? hogone]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2015 16:39:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68491#68491 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : Merry Christmas to all!!46 degrees... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68487#68487 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 2:42pm

Merry Christmas to all!!

46 degrees today......... near 50 tomorrow..........looks like a green Christmas!!

I was ice fishing at this time last year!!!


]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:42:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68487#68487 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : Ho ho ho! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68486#68486 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 2:36pm

Ho ho ho!]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:36:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68486#68486 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : Merry Christmas to all. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68484#68484 Author: kindell
Subject: 5830
Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 5:50am

Merry Christmas to all.]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2015 05:50:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68484#68484 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : Originally posted by techntrekWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68142#68142 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 27 Nov 2015 at 5:52pm

Originally posted by techntrek

We were all newbies at one point.

Was a newbie, am a newbie, will always be a newbie.

It's the old farts that are scary! Tongue

fred
]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2015 17:52:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68142#68142 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : It doesn't get cold enough... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68136#68136 Author: kindell
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Posted: 27 Nov 2015 at 3:31pm

It doesn't get cold enough here to winterize our trailer. But wet? Oh yeah! So far, no leaks.]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:31:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68136#68136 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : We were all newbies at one point.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68094#68094 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 6:52pm

We were all newbies at one point.]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2015 18:52:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68094#68094 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : Thanks a lot for answering that,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68084#68084 Author: Commander203
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Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 2:06pm

Thanks a lot for answering that, still learning about camping in a trailer.
]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:06:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68084#68084 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : No question is dumb. Pressure... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68082#68082 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 1:43pm

No question is dumb. Pressure isn't an issue in the water system, just having flushed the system with antifreeze is important. You can winterize, then open a valve to release the pressure and you are fine. You could even open the low point drains and drain out the antifreeze and you would be fine. The key is just getting the water out.]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:43:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68082#68082 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : I'm still a newbie and trying... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68076#68076 Author: Commander203
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Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 8:34am

I'm still a newbie and trying to learn all the tricks to this Podding adventure. So with that said I have a question about flushing during winter camping while the Pod is winterized. When I flush while winterized, won't that release the pressure in the water lines and cause a void or does it matter? Hope this is not too dumb of a question.

Thanks,
Mike R.]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2015 08:34:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68076#68076 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : We have an annual campout in central... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68063#68063 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 24 Nov 2015 at 3:50pm

We have an annual campout in central PA in January. Usually gets down to 10 F. Heated bathroom takes care of most needs, I take along a jug of RV antifreeze for midnight runs to the pod bathroom. I keep several gallons of water inside and it stays winterized. As Tars said, it stays toasty inside with a small cube heater.]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:50:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68063#68063 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : I do a lot of winter camping.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68053#68053 Author: Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 24 Nov 2015 at 10:06am

I do a lot of winter camping.  In Tennessee about half the time the pod needs to be winterized, so no water, so no showers.  Unless it's below zero you can still use the toilet, flushing with antifreeze.  For everything else bottled water works just fine.  And we're usually in a campground with restrooms too.

The pod is small and tight enough that it takes almost nothing to keep it toasty inside.

TT
]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:06:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68053#68053 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : Has anybody done any winter camping?... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68048#68048 Author: kindell
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Posted: 24 Nov 2015 at 5:01am

Has anybody done any winter camping? I don't know about Art but inside where its warm and the rain is pounding down sounds romantic to me!
]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2015 05:01:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=68048#68048 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : We took our new Surveyor 220 out... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67414#67414 Author: kindell
Subject: 5830
Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 1:50pm

We took our new Surveyor 220 out for first trip since trading in our RPod 179. We are still towing with our Nissan Frontier V6. Though a little slow ion the upgrades it handles pretty well. Art is still set on buying a V8 or diesel before we head to S.D. next summer.]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:50:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67414#67414 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : We too also sold our R Pod 178... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67107#67107 Author: Lefty
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Posted: 17 Oct 2015 at 12:05pm

We too also sold our R Pod 178 and bought a Surveyor 226 rbds. We tow with a Tahoe and it can be a little struggle when trying to climb Black Mountain in NC. We love the Surveyor and all the extra room. ]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2015 12:05:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67107#67107 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : Kindell,Two years ago I traded... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67103#67103 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 17 Oct 2015 at 10:59am

Kindell,

Two years ago I traded my RPOD 172 for a Camplite 21RBS. I towed the Pod with a Honda 4WD Pilot, but switched to a 2013 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L 4WD to tow the Camplite. The Tacoma should be about equivalent to your Frontier, but the Camplite is only 3500# empty. Anticipating the  mountains of Colorado I added a belt driven supercharger to the Tacoma. The Tacoma/Camplite combination worked well climbing the 6% Colorado grades to 11,000 feet at 60MPH. We also maintained 40+ MPH climbing California's 8% grade of Tioga Pass to 9000+ feet, but the Tacoma was working. My guess is, without the supercharger and with the heavier Surveyor 220, I would have wanted a V8. Dealers will tell you anything.
]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:59:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67103#67103 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : I couldn't figure out the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67102#67102 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 17 Oct 2015 at 10:52am

I couldn't figure out the specs for your Frontier, seems to be pretty different V4 vs. V6, 3500 to 6500 pounds, but then the hitch on their website shows 5000 pounds?  Looks like the GVW for the Surveyor is 7500 pounds, dry weight around 4500, with a hitch weight around 450 pounds (probably also dry).  You probably will need to upgrade.]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:52:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67102#67102 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : Taking our new FR Surveyor out... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67101#67101 Author: kindell
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Posted: 17 Oct 2015 at 3:18am

Taking our new FR Surveyor out next week for its maiden voyage. We have been assured by both our Nissan dealer and the trailer salesman that our Nissan should have no problem pulling the Surveyor. BUT, just in case, we have our eye on the new Nissan Titan coming out in December. We are going to an RPod rally in S.D. next July and we want to be prepared for those mountains. Talked to our dealer today and he sold our "old" RPod 3 days after we traded it in (last Friday) for the Surveyor. They are popular.]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2015 03:18:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67101#67101 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : Been an ex-Podder for two years... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67018#67018 Author: Kokopod
Subject: 5830
Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 11:42am

Been an ex-Podder for two years now but still look at the forum almost every day. Our son and his family has our R-Pod, so it's still in the family - that makes us very happy. What I've observed in this two years is that I see a lot more Pods than what we ended up purchasing. Still very much love R-Pods and all the new model styles a very smart move by Forest River. If they would have had this choice two years ago, we would have traded to the one with the full bath. Still have many fond memories of our travels in it and get excited when we see one.]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:42:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67018#67018 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : What you see is what we have so... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67009#67009 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 8:57am

What you see is what we have so far, with the biggest section the non-pod mods. Initially I messed up the settings and new posts needed to be approved but that should be fixed now. I noticed johnmaci's post, above, still needed to be approved (which I just did) but that was posted before I made the fix.

Suggest any new sub-forums or re-arrangement.]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2015 08:57:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67009#67009 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : Ex-podder here. Have you procrastinated... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67008#67008 Author: kindell
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Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 4:05am

Ex-podder here. Have you procrastinated long enough? What did you come up with?]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2015 04:05:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=67008#67008 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : I guess I'll step to the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=56771#56771 Author: johnmaci
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Posted: 16 Feb 2015 at 8:10pm

I guess I'll step to the front of the line since I was actively looking for a 177 or even a 178 for almost three years, but could not find one near me to see in person. I had even bought a cover and other essentials in anticipation of my purchase that I eventually sold to other owners on this board.
There were also some amenities I was looking for that were similar to the pod, and then some:
I wanted lots of windows for a sunny and airy interior, standup height ceilings (I'm almost 6'), large fridge, dry bath, light weight (under 3k lbs), dual propane tanks, electric tongue jack, electric awning, easy tow (17ft length or less), and under $15K out the door price.
Didn't really care about AC or microwave since we always boondock with solar only for charging, but I realize that comes standard on most TT's. Also had to be easily towed by a mid size, 6cyl SUV.
So, I finally gave up and found a substitute on RVTrader (2015 GulfStream Vista Cruiser 17' RWD) at a wholesaler in Ohio. It is very similar to the r-pod in many ways, but yet different. Very cozy and warm, like a dollhouse on wheels.
So far very happy with the purchase, but I do wish the GS owners had such good camaraderie as Podders do, so I still checkout this site and learn/share tips Embarrassed
Sorry for rambling....

Thanks,
JD

The photo below was taken last August at Spruce Knob, WV (elev 4860 ft), while boondocking at the Almost Heaven Star Party (solar panel on the ground by the TV). The night sky is unbelievable!





]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2015 20:10:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=56771#56771 Calling all non-podders and ex-podders : I've said for a while that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5830&PID=56758#56758 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5830
Posted: 16 Feb 2015 at 3:47pm

I've said for a while that we needed a section for the ex/non-podders, and now that I've become one of them I guess I couldn't procrastinate anymore.  

Suggest any additional sub-forums that make sense.  

I think I need to reorganize some of the other sub-forums, like intro yourself, since they don't apply just to the podders.  I'll procrastinate on that a little while longer.  Wink
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