R-pod Owners Forum : Hood River edition? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Hood River edition? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:02:54 +0000 Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:52:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6942 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Hood River edition? : Originally posted by Keith-N-DarI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=66317#66317 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 23 Sep 2015 at 11:52am

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

I lke the looks of the diamond plate but my 5 year old 177 without rock protection and thousands of miles on has no rock damage on the front or any where else for that matter.


Good point. 5 years and about 20,000 miles and we didn't have any issues with our 171.]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:52:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=66317#66317 Hood River edition? : We have a 2015 HRE 179. Don't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=66307#66307 Author: kindell
Subject: 6942
Posted: 23 Sep 2015 at 5:38am

We have a 2015 HRE 179. Don't forget the frog!]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 05:38:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=66307#66307 Hood River edition? : I lke the looks of the diamond... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=66301#66301 Author: Keith-N-Dar
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Posted: 22 Sep 2015 at 9:10pm

I lke the looks of the diamond plate but my 5 year old 177 without rock protection and thousands of miles on has no rock damage on the front or any where else for that matter. ]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 21:10:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=66301#66301 Hood River edition? : I have a 2014 hood river addition... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=66296#66296 Author: Jpntime
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Posted: 22 Sep 2015 at 8:32pm

 I have a 2014 hood river addition and I would consider it a lemon made at that plant Thumbs Down]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 20:32:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=66296#66296 Hood River edition? : Originally posted by JohnBG Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=66290#66290 Author: Mountainrev
Subject: 6942
Posted: 22 Sep 2015 at 4:17pm

Originally posted by JohnBG

Originally posted by techntrek

No diamond plate on the older non-HREs.

Can you buy the diamond plate for older R-Pods?  My 2010 171 doesn't have it.


Diamond plating is readily available from a variety of sources.  Off-roaders use it extensively.  The diamond plating on my R-pod seems to be very thin--maybe even plastic?  Not sure, but here's a source for diamond plate for RVs:  http://diamondlifegear.com/trailer-stone-guard.htm#buynojmp
]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:17:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=66290#66290 Hood River edition? : Originally posted by techntrekNo... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=66286#66286 Author: JohnBG
Subject: 6942
Posted: 22 Sep 2015 at 2:35pm

Originally posted by techntrek

No diamond plate on the older non-HREs.

Can you buy the diamond plate for older R-Pods?  My 2010 171 doesn't have it.
]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 14:35:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=66286#66286 Hood River edition? : No diamond plate on the older... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65866#65866 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6942
Posted: 13 Sep 2015 at 1:50pm

No diamond plate on the older non-HREs.]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2015 13:50:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65866#65866 Hood River edition? : Kinda' sounds like the 'Apple'... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65855#65855 Author: Don Halas
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Posted: 13 Sep 2015 at 7:51am

Kinda' sounds like the 'Apple' of the pod world to me.  More hype than substance.

]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2015 07:51:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65855#65855 Hood River edition? : Oh OK, Diamond Plate on the wheel... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65854#65854 Author: Podster
Subject: 6942
Posted: 13 Sep 2015 at 6:59am

Oh OK, Diamond Plate on the wheel wells, I got it. Wait, are they talking about the fenders? ]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2015 06:59:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65854#65854 Hood River edition? : All R-pods have diamond plate... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65844#65844 Author: Mountainrev
Subject: 6942
Posted: 12 Sep 2015 at 2:00pm

All R-pods have diamond plate on the front.  My non-HRE certainly does.  But only the HREs have diamond plating inside the wheel wells.  The larger diameter wheels and offroad tires look cool, and do add a bit more clearance compared to a non-HRE with axle risers, but that's really the only real practical value added by the HRE. 

Mostly, it's a regional thing.  If you live in the Rockies or west, dealers get the HRE.  If you buy one east of the Rockies, you get the Indiana non-HRE.  Even though I live on the west side of the Continental Divide, I drove 600 miles east to purchase my non-HRE since it was thousands cheaper than similar HREs that local dealers had. 
]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2015 14:00:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65844#65844 Hood River edition? : I did a little further investigation... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65843#65843 Author: Camper Bob
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Posted: 12 Sep 2015 at 1:22pm

I did a little further investigation on FR's website.  Here is the description for Rpods manufactured in the West.

HOOD RIVER EDITION

  • Diamond Plate Rock Protection on Wheel Wells and Front Wall
  • Axle Riser for Elevated Ground Clearance
  • X-Treme 15″ Tires
  • Aluminum Rims
  • Hope this helps.  Safe Travels.
]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2015 13:22:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65843#65843 Hood River edition? : My understanding is that the HRE... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65840#65840 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 6942
Posted: 12 Sep 2015 at 9:20am

My understanding is that the HRE comes with the diamond plate. Either FR is finally adding it to all Pods or your dealer ordered it as an extra. Safe Travels.]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:20:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65840#65840 Hood River edition? : ? I thought they ALL had diamond... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65834#65834 Author: Podster
Subject: 6942
Posted: 12 Sep 2015 at 7:48am

? I thought they ALL had diamond plate on the front? My nonHRE POD does. ]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2015 07:48:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65834#65834 Hood River edition? : You forgot to mention the diamond... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65821#65821 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 6942
Posted: 11 Sep 2015 at 10:50am

You forgot to mention the diamond plate installed in the lower front of the Pod to deflect any stones that are kicked up by the TV's rear wheels. Safe Travels.]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:50:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65821#65821 Hood River edition? : Hood River Edition (HRE) is... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65815#65815 Author: Podster
Subject: 6942
Posted: 11 Sep 2015 at 7:08am

Hood River Edition (HRE) is manufactured in Oregon, Non-HRE - Indiana. The HRE has somewhat of an "off the beaten path" package that includes, 3.5" risers, (although included on most PODs now, 15" wheels (14" on others), an LT all Terrain Tire (free way tires on non-HRE) and finally, a cool sticker that designates the unit as...a Hood River Edition.  ]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2015 07:08:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65815#65815 Hood River edition? : We're looking (long distance,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6942&PID=65814#65814 Author: TriPod
Subject: 6942
Posted: 11 Sep 2015 at 2:31am

We're looking (long distance, via emails and photographs) at a Hood River edition, 2014 179.  What is the difference between these and "regular" 179s?
Do the Hood River 179s have anything that we should be aware of (good or bad) to take into consideration?
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