R-pod Owners Forum : New R-Pod 172 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New R-Pod 172 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 16:59:29 +0000 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:44:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7155 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New R-Pod 172 : Welcome. You'll be fine with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67459#67459 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 28 Oct 2015 at 7:44pm

Welcome.  You'll be fine with practice and that trick!]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:44:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67459#67459 New R-Pod 172 : 60 somethings, I read about using... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67458#67458 Author: CampingGma
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Posted: 28 Oct 2015 at 7:16pm

60 somethings, I read about using the bottom of the steering wheel. I think that sounds like it might help a lot. Thanks for suggesting it. ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:16:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67458#67458 New R-Pod 172 : Thanks for the tips! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67457#67457 Author: CampingGma
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Posted: 28 Oct 2015 at 7:15pm

Thanks for the tips! ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:15:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67457#67457 New R-Pod 172 : A tip I picked up which has helped... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67438#67438 Author: 60somethings
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Posted: 28 Oct 2015 at 8:09am

A tip I picked up which has helped me is to put my hand at the bottom of the steering wheel, then move my hand in the direction that I want the trailer to go.  Helps me to avoid that hesitation about which way to turn the steering wheel to get the trailer heading in the right direction.  ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2015 08:09:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67438#67438 New R-Pod 172 : Although there is no substitute... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67437#67437 Author: johnmaci
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Posted: 28 Oct 2015 at 7:46am

Although there is no substitute for practice, some of these videos have some great tips:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=backing+up+rv
]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2015 07:46:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67437#67437 New R-Pod 172 : Sounds like if you backed up a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67436#67436 Author: Craneman
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Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 10:04pm

Sounds like if you backed up a long driveway all ready, you are learning. Try short back ups in your drive way until you get comfortable in which way to turn the steering wheel. Keep up the good work

       Jo and moe
]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:04:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67436#67436 New R-Pod 172 : Thanks for the tips. I was thinking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67435#67435 Author: CampingGma
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Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 9:37pm

Thanks for the tips. I was thinking I should go to a parking lot and take some buckets to set up a lane so I could back into a "space". I guess I'd better make that happen. I'm not glad you sometimes have difficulty, but it's comforting to know that  it is hard and does take practice. ]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2015 21:37:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67435#67435 New R-Pod 172 : It really does take practice and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67434#67434 Author: Pete Brayton
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Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 9:33pm

It really does take practice and even then it can be confounding at times.  You might consider going to an empty parking lot and practice there where there should be fewer obstacles. This could improve your confidence level. I have been towing a 26' sailboat and two smaller campers than our current 172 and I still usually take multiple attempts at backing it into my public storage spot. Hang in there and be patient, use your mirrors and go slow!]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2015 21:33:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67434#67434 New R-Pod 172 : Actually, I should have said my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67432#67432 Author: CampingGma
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Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 9:17pm

Actually, I should have said my neighbor had to back it in for me because I tried many times and just couldn't do it. I sure hope I get better! ]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2015 21:17:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67432#67432 New R-Pod 172 : Hi there! I'm a new R-Pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67431#67431 Author: CampingGma
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Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 9:14pm

Hi there! I'm a new R-Pod 172 owner, just picked it up today. I'm a widow and my husband and I have had a fifth wheel and 2 travel trailers since 1998. I sold our trailer after he died and I have really missed camping! So I bought the R-Pod today! I had GREAT difficulty backing it into the long driveway by my house, so now I'm really anxious about backing it anywhere! I always did all the driving, but my husband did all the backing. HELP! Do you have any tips for me. Everyone says, "oh you will be able to do it, it just takes practice." Please tell me that is true! ]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2015 21:14:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7155&PID=67431#67431