R-pod Owners Forum : New Missouri Travelers http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New Missouri Travelers Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 13:10:05 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 10:41:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6049 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New Missouri Travelers : Don't be put off on solar... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6049&PID=58737#58737 Author: chiman
Subject: 6049
Posted: 09 Apr 2015 at 10:41am

Don't be put off on solar system.

Yes solar is less effective in shade, but total output also depends on the wattage of your panel or panels.

I have the zamp portable system that comes in a nicely packed luggage like carrier and plugs right into my 2015 178.  It is a 120 watt system and even in shade nicely charges my single group 27 battery.

Even more important is using your battery wisely like not having every light on, etc. 

Cheers


]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2015 10:41:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6049&PID=58737#58737 New Missouri Travelers : Welcome. I always recommend a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6049&PID=58720#58720 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6049
Posted: 08 Apr 2015 at 6:38pm

Welcome.  I always recommend a WDH that includes sway control.  Make sure you run every appliance.  I would hold off on solar a little while - if you end up camping where you are in shade, even a little shade on a PV panel will cut its output considerably.  If the pod doesn't already have an extended sewer hose tube, get one of those.  The one that comes under the tongue won't take a full sized hose with attachments added.]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:38:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6049&PID=58720#58720 New Missouri Travelers : Welcome to the group! the longest... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6049&PID=58717#58717 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6049
Posted: 08 Apr 2015 at 2:57pm

Welcome to the group! the longest we have done on a trip in our r-pod is 6 weeks. We had a blast, it was our 171. We have moved to a 179 for a little more room. The pods are great , easy to handle and set up well.

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:57:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6049&PID=58717#58717 New Missouri Travelers : Welp, me and the wife finally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6049&PID=58707#58707 Author: GoingForBroke
Subject: 6049
Posted: 08 Apr 2015 at 6:39am

Welp, me and the wife finally found a camper to purchase. We had been looking for the last couple months for our first-ever camper, and have been interested from the start in R-pods. Since it's just the two of us, and we are planning on being in this camper A LOT(12 months straightStar), we settled on the 171 as the perfect beginning for our camping career.

As I began looking, I realized it was not particularly easy finding a used 171, or any other model for that matter, in the midwest. On a whim I decided to craigslist search Kentucky, as that will be our first stop in May (the Kentucky Derby)... and as luck would have it, a used 171(2010) had just been posted the day before. After a little chatting, the seller and I settled on a price and a time this weekend for me to pick it up. 

SO... as a total and complete NEWB, I would love any kind of insight you Pro-podders have for us. Here are a few things on my mind:
  • What are some things I should look for on the R-pod before officially handing over the money?
  • I plan to add solar panels: recommendations?
  • I'm assuming a WDH is a must, even though these campers are super light? (TV:2001 Jeep Cherokee)
  • What is your #1 Mod recommendation for a couple starters?
We are looking forward to some great times in the POD, and meeting some great people around the country and on the forum. Thanks in advance for any pointers! 
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