R-pod Owners Forum : NEW Rpod Owners http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : NEW Rpod Owners Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 17:38:57 +0000 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:28:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7056 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ NEW Rpod Owners : Originally posted by HublerjacqueHello... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73994#73994 Author: this_is_nascar
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Posted: 27 Apr 2016 at 7:28pm

Originally posted by Hublerjacque

Hello all, my husband and I just got back from our first official camping trip with our 180. We have been camping for years and have had different types if campers. However we love the r pod! The dome adds so much room and was so easy to put up. We are from pennsivinna and I was wondering if there s a group for R pods on the east coast.

Glad to hear you're enjoying your RP-180.

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:28:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73994#73994 NEW Rpod Owners : Howdy. We recently bought a used... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73923#73923 Author: gnawed
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Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 8:33pm

Howdy. We recently bought a used 2015 R-Pod 171. Pulling with a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Got the chance to take it out for the first time to Seneca Rocks, WV. It was a great time, the only problem was a cut hose on the black tank rinse plumbing (posted about it here). Otherwise pulling with a weight distribution hitch and a friction sway bar was a dream in the Jeep. This is our first modern camper, we used to roll around in a home made gypsy wagon that we were very proud of, but we were ready for some modern comforts.

I really appreciate all the great posts on this forum, being new to modern campers I learned a lot before picking up my camper. I've already got some great ideas on modifications from this forum, and looking forward to enjoying the R-Pod.
]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2016 20:33:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73923#73923 NEW Rpod Owners : Hello all, my husband and I just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73774#73774 Author: Hublerjacque
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Posted: 24 Apr 2016 at 7:57pm

Hello all, my husband and I just got back from our first official camping trip with our 180. We have been camping for years and have had different types if campers. However we love the r pod! The dome adds so much room and was so easy to put up. We are from pennsivinna and I was wondering if there s a group for R pods on the east coast.]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2016 19:57:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73774#73774 NEW Rpod Owners : Thank you David! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73746#73746 Author: LManiac7
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Posted: 24 Apr 2016 at 3:07pm

Thank you David! ]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2016 15:07:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73746#73746 NEW Rpod Owners : Originally posted by LManiac7Hello... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73744#73744 Author: Guests
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Posted: 24 Apr 2016 at 2:56pm

Originally posted by LManiac7

Hello all!

Brand new R-Pod owner here. Brand new to RVing too! I will be picking up my new RPod-180 at the end of the month. Tow vehicle is Toyota 4Runner...not sure if I should purchase a sway control/weight distribution system for this vehicle/trailer combo.

Forgive my ignorance on the topic, if this is a stupid question. I am totally brand new to all of this. I welcome any and all input.


Welcome to the forum!   

A number of us like the Fastway E2 WD/sway control hitch. Do a "search" (upper right) on "Fastway" and you'll get a number of posts on it, like this:

Fastway E2

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2016 14:56:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73744#73744 NEW Rpod Owners : R&J.......welcome back. Love... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73707#73707 Author: grand beaver
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Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 7:02pm

R&J.......welcome back. Love your 179 down under! New Zealand/Australia is on my bucket list of places to camp in the bush someday. I always wanted to drive some type of "expedition vehicle" to Alice Springs for fun! We are new to our 179 also but it's just one in a crowd of many out here in Oregon as we are only 40 miles from the factory in Dallas, Ore. ]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 19:02:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73707#73707 NEW Rpod Owners : Thank you all for the advice and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73706#73706 Author: LManiac7
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Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 6:48pm

Thank you all for the advice and sharing your experiences.

Being a member of a group like this is invaluable for this very reason.

I think I will definitely get the WDH and Sway Control bar. It just makes good sense. I'll keep you posted!]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:48:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73706#73706 NEW Rpod Owners : I would at least go with a friction... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73701#73701 Author: jato
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Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 6:08pm

I would at least go with a friction control bar.  That has been our SOP with our Explorer towing a 177  since 2011.  When we picked it up the dealer told us it wouldn't be necessary and for the 4 hour trip home we thought he was right.  We got it near the beginning of March 2011 and towed it home in an amazing snowstorm; there was quite a bit of snow on the roadbed.  However the first time we took it on a dry road a couple months later we found out that the tail was wagging the dog, couldn't go any faster than 40-45 w/o the trailer swaying behind us.  That was rather unnerving.  After that we got a friction bar for around 50 bucks, well worth it, no problems since, even when fighting some extremely strong crosswinds in the west and mid-west.
]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 18:08:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73701#73701 NEW Rpod Owners : We have a r pod 180 towing with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73692#73692 Author: Hublerjacque
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Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 1:17pm

We have a r pod 180 towing with a Chevy Colorado! I would talk to the dealer but we're not having any problems and drove thru a storm last night! With no problems]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 13:17:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73692#73692 NEW Rpod Owners : Thank you Fred! Your information... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73691#73691 Author: LManiac7
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Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 1:16pm

Thank you Fred! Your information is very helpful.

Any particular Reese model or specs I should seek out? There are so many different ones..it's overwhelming!!

Also, do you think I should just purchase from the RV dealer or buy on my own? I know I will probably pay more at dealer.....]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 13:16:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73691#73691 NEW Rpod Owners : Lmaniac7 welcome to the group! ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73688#73688 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 1:11pm

Lmaniac7  welcome to the group!]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 13:11:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73688#73688 NEW Rpod Owners : Hi Maniac! We were all newbs.I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73686#73686 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 12:47pm

Hi Maniac! We were all newbs. 

I got a 178 that follows me behind my 4Runner. It's followed me across the country, up and down both east and west coasts and through some wild Wyoming winds. I have always used WDH (Reese) and sway (friction). No experience without it, but I've never had an issue. Ain't broke.

fred
]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 12:47:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73686#73686 NEW Rpod Owners : Hello all! Brand new R-Pod owner... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73685#73685 Author: LManiac7
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Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 12:37pm

Hello all!

Brand new R-Pod owner here. Brand new to RVing too! I will be picking up my new RPod-180 at the end of the month. Tow vehicle is Toyota 4Runner...not sure if I should purchase a sway control/weight distribution system for this vehicle/trailer combo.

Forgive my ignorance on the topic, if this is a stupid question. I am totally brand new to all of this. I welcome any and all input. ]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 12:37:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73685#73685 NEW Rpod Owners : Dome is da bomb! Mine smells like... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73683#73683 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 12:16pm

Dome is da bomb! Mine smells like BBQ chicken.

fred
]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 12:16:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73683#73683 NEW Rpod Owners : Well last night we watched the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73679#73679 Author: Hublerjacque
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Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 11:58am

Well last night we watched the video on how to put up the tent part of the camper! It took us about 20 mins! Love the camper, love the tent. Rpod 180]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 11:58:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73679#73679 NEW Rpod Owners : It's not hard, spray a little... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73678#73678 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 11:51am

It's not hard, spray a little silicone in the track and make sure all the screw heads are in tight and it should slide right through the track. After a few practice tries, my wife and I got the time down pretty well.]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 11:51:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73678#73678 NEW Rpod Owners : Hello all, my husband and I our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73676#73676 Author: Hublerjacque
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Posted: 23 Apr 2016 at 11:39am

Hello all, my husband and I our heading out for our first camping trip in our new rpod! I guess it's time to find out how hard it is to set up the new tent part! Wish us luck ]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2016 11:39:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73676#73676 NEW Rpod Owners : Hopefully your dealer went through... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73654#73654 Author: jato
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Posted: 22 Apr 2016 at 8:51pm

Hopefully your dealer went through that part with you.  Regardless though, we like the fact that even in inclement weather we can set up our 177 in 3 - 4 minutes.  Chalk tires, level, put down 4 jacks, put slide out, done.  When we had our Jayco pop-up we had it down to a science and it still took 7 minutes, longer if it would be raining, snowing, or if the mosquitoes were bad.  ]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2016 20:51:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73654#73654 NEW Rpod Owners : Hello all, my husband and I our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73646#73646 Author: Hublerjacque
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Posted: 22 Apr 2016 at 4:00pm

Hello all, my husband and I our heading out for our first camping trip in our new rpod! I guess it's time to find out how hard it is to set up the new tent part! Wish us luck ]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:00:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73646#73646 NEW Rpod Owners : I really enjoy showing the pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73585#73585 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 9:18pm

I really enjoy showing the pod and giving tours.]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:18:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73585#73585 NEW Rpod Owners : Your right we get a lot of interest... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73582#73582 Author: R&J
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Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 8:42pm

Your right we get a lot of interest just driving and at camp sites ]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:42:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73582#73582 NEW Rpod Owners : I imagine you get a lot of attention... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73568#73568 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 12:37pm

I imagine you get a lot of attention with it then if yours is the only 179 in Australia. We get a lot here, as there are not too many in our area. It is fun to show it to curious people.]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2016 12:37:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73568#73568 NEW Rpod Owners : Yes, from what we can see of the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73553#73553 Author: R&J
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 11:48pm

Yes, from what we can see of the US R-Pods it appears to be a mirror image. Maybe the reason is that the door must be on the curb side for street parking! Maybe there is some regulation as other vans here in Australia all seem to have doors on the passengers side.
  By the way I think this forum is really great I have found some really useful information and made a couple of mods based on others experiences, especially as we believe we are the only 179 in Australia
Thank you all
]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:48:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73553#73553 NEW Rpod Owners : Interesting. It looks to be built... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73545#73545 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 9:28pm

Interesting. It looks to be built to a mirror image of a US Rpod. I expect that is to have the door on the passenger side of the trailer. I guess that is so that if the door were to come open while traveling, things would fall out on the side of the road instead of the middle
]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2016 21:28:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73545#73545 NEW Rpod Owners : We like being off the grid as... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73534#73534 Author: jato
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 8:05pm

We like being off the grid as well, that is the only way in our national parks and state forest campgrounds.  Our 2 deep cycle marine 12V batteries easily last 4-5 days each unless we are using them a lot for the furnace; then they only last 3 days before having to recharge.]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2016 20:05:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73534#73534 NEW Rpod Owners : Welcome back! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73499#73499 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 6:37am

Welcome back!]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2016 06:37:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73499#73499 NEW Rpod Owners : Hi all, we have been off line... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73498#73498 Author: R&J
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Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 4:51am

Hi all, we have been off line for nearly 6 months due to me having to complete a contract. We spent Christmas on a small holding in a town called Mudgee, central NSW Australia. Then we went 'off grid' in the bush and we had a great time with our new 179 R-Pod then had to dash back to work Angry 
We are off next week to a music festival so we will have another chance to experience our pod.


]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2016 04:51:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=73498#73498 NEW Rpod Owners : We have had our R=Pod 179 since... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=67392#67392 Author: rmccart813
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Posted: 26 Oct 2015 at 9:13pm

We have had our R=Pod 179 since May of 2014. Live in Port Aransas, Tx, been to Wisc, Key West and back to Tx. May try for Deadwood next summer]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2015 21:13:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=67392#67392 NEW Rpod Owners : ok Dave & Danette we will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=66910#66910 Author: R&J
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Posted: 10 Oct 2015 at 7:40pm

ok Dave & Danette we will post some with our new toy Smile  Pick it up tomorrow....wow]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2015 19:40:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=66910#66910 NEW Rpod Owners : Pictures of the camp grounds in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=66904#66904 Author: David and Danette
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Posted: 10 Oct 2015 at 1:22pm

   Pictures of the camp grounds in Australia would be interesting to see if or when you have some. Big smile]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2015 13:22:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7056&PID=66904#66904