R-pod Owners Forum : Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:05:11 +0000 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 21:04:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6951 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Originally posted by podvaderHmmm....I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66479#66479 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6951
Posted: 28 Sep 2015 at 9:04pm

Originally posted by podvader

Hmmm....I LOVE the new countertop in the garage is metal.  I am not sure if I like all of the compartments going away but then again they were not necessarily the most useful things ever.  Hmmm, this might make it possible to stick a mini fridge on top of the counter.

Still no radio controls in the back.  Bummer.

I think I like the garage counter change.  I think.  

The radio controls have been discontinued by the manufacturer that were in the back.
]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2015 21:04:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66479#66479 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Hey,This is great thread. Thanks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66373#66373 Author: jeffp1105
Subject: 6951
Posted: 25 Sep 2015 at 12:50am

Hey,

This is great thread. Thanks all for posting the updates and pics.

Does anyone know, or can they find out, the first VIN that will include the changes?  Most dealers with stock post the last several digits of the VIN and if FR would tell us the first one with the updates we wouldn't have to call all over.

Thanks a bunch,

Jeff

Hoping the DW says yes!  Most important question in a long time! LOLLOL
]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:50:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66373#66373 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Hmmm....I LOVE the new countertop... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66278#66278 Author: podvader
Subject: 6951
Posted: 22 Sep 2015 at 12:19pm

Hmmm....I LOVE the new countertop in the garage is metal.  I am not sure if I like all of the compartments going away but then again they were not necessarily the most useful things ever.  Hmmm, this might make it possible to stick a mini fridge on top of the counter.

Still no radio controls in the back.  Bummer.

I think I like the garage counter change.  I think.  
]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:19:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66278#66278 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : I like the stainless steel... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66033#66033 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 6951
Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 5:39pm

   I like the stainless steel sink but I think it would be better if it were larger.  Thank you, for the pictures.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:39:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66033#66033 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Automatic Flip Foot https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66022#66022 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6951
Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 1:18pm

Automatic Flip Foot


]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 13:18:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66022#66022 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : New Seaglass fabric option ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66021#66021 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6951
Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 1:17pm

New Seaglass fabric option


]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 13:17:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66021#66021 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Wood fascia around slideouts ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66020#66020 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6951
Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 1:16pm

Wood fascia around slideouts



]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 13:16:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66020#66020 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Undermount stainless sink, seamless... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66019#66019 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6951
Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 1:14pm

Undermount stainless sink, seamless countertop and new curtain rods.




]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 13:14:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66019#66019 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : New Garage metal countertops ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66018#66018 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6951
Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 1:12pm

New Garage metal countertops


]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 13:12:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=66018#66018 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Originally posted by llpiggyPlease,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65952#65952 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6951
Posted: 15 Sep 2015 at 9:09am

Originally posted by llpiggy

Please, photos of the garage counter top in metal!

I am getting close to pulling the trigger on a trailer, and this could be the deciding change...



Still waiting on Forest River at the moment.  Dealers are starting to get some of these models now, you might check their websites for update photos.
]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:09:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65952#65952 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Please, photos of the garage counter... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65947#65947 Author: llpiggy
Subject: 6951
Posted: 15 Sep 2015 at 12:47am

Please, photos of the garage counter top in metal!

I am getting close to pulling the trigger on a trailer, and this could be the deciding change...


]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:47:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65947#65947 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Originally posted by techntrekThose... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65937#65937 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6951
Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 10:05pm

Originally posted by techntrek

Those ultra-bright LED lights are a problem for some, going by posts we've seen here before.  FR should look for a fixture that has 2-stage brightness.  I remember popups in the distant past that had a switch to turn on 1 or 2 bulbs.  Same could be done for the individual LEDs inside - turn on half of them, or all of them.

The new ones are a bit more muted by the opaque cover over them.  I like when we could change our own bulbs to what we wanted or liked ourselves.
]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2015 22:05:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65937#65937 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Those ultra-bright LED lights... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65934#65934 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6951
Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 9:58pm

Those ultra-bright LED lights are a problem for some, going by posts we've seen here before.  FR should look for a fixture that has 2-stage brightness.  I remember popups in the distant past that had a switch to turn on 1 or 2 bulbs.  Same could be done for the individual LEDs inside - turn on half of them, or all of them.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2015 21:58:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65934#65934 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Darn - I would have liked to had... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65913#65913 Author: NormanHill
Subject: 6951
Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 6:29pm

Darn - I would have liked to had the stainless steel sink in my 2014

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2015 18:29:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65913#65913 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Originally posted by Leo BSounds... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65904#65904 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6951
Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 2:24pm

Originally posted by Leo B

Sounds interesting! Can't wait to see some pictures!

Some of the dealers are starting to upload pictures as they get new models in stock.  I'm trying to see if FR has a release package of any of the change items they can share.  If nothing else the fabric samples.

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2015 14:24:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65904#65904 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : Sounds interesting! Can't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65896#65896 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6951
Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 10:12am

Sounds interesting! Can't wait to see some pictures!]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:12:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65896#65896 Fall 2015 R-Pod Production Changes : These are the newest production... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6951&PID=65895#65895 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6951
Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 9:55am

These are the newest production changes that you'll see just now starting to hit dealer lots.  I should have more detailed pics later to add.

 

What’s NEW

 

Exterior:

New axle (achieves sameground clearance without the use of axle risers)

Automatic flip foot fortongue jack

Exterior speakers (bettersound performance)

Fender skirt w/LED lighting

Schwintek slide out mechanism(now all models)

Rear garage models, metalcountertop

 

Interior:

2 New fabrics (Latte andSeaglass)

Seamless kitchen countertopsw/recessed sink cover

Stainless steel under mountkitchen sink

LED “ultra bright” interiorlights w/switch

48 X 15 window drapes on caférods (drop plastic glides and strip, curtain slides well, suggestion fromrpodders)

Bedspread

Wood slide out fascia

 

 

New Floor Plans:

RP180 (full bath)

RP183G (full bath)

 

Discontinued Floor Plans:

RP181G

 

 

 

 

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