R-pod Owners Forum : Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 00:43:54 +0000 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:43:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7231 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r : Thank you, that is really what... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67972#67972 Author: ehughes3
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Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 4:43pm

Thank you, that is really what I envision. I lived on a sailboat for 4 years, so I'm not unaccustomed to tight quarters.

Originally posted by mccvii

Ok, So I'm not 6'2" 210, but almost..  I'm closer to 190.  I bought a 2013 178 last year.  I sleep in it as many weekends as I can.  I sleep on the bed just fine.  I can't think of a time when I've every stretched my body head to toe to sleep on my back.  Who does that?  Shorter people maybe.  When its a tight quarters, I know to put a pillow under my knees or sleep on my side.  Problem solved.  Shower isn't really a problem.  I use it.  The height isn't nearly as disconcerting as the fact that I'm showering with the john.  
Simply put, if you're buying something for a replcement for tent camping, it does that job just fine - even for people of above average height :)  Heck, the dude I bought it from was taller than me!  I even remember asking him if he was ever cramped.  His answer?  "Yep."  We laughed.  I gave him the cash and that was that.  I can tell you this, of my short list of complaints with this product, the size isn't one of them. 
]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:43:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67972#67972 Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r : Ok, So I'm not 6'2"... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67971#67971 Author: mccvii
Subject: 7231
Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 3:56pm

Ok, So I'm not 6'2" 210, but almost..  I'm closer to 190.  I bought a 2013 178 last year.  I sleep in it as many weekends as I can.  I sleep on the bed just fine.  I can't think of a time when I've every stretched my body head to toe to sleep on my back.  Who does that?  Shorter people maybe.  When its a tight quarters, I know to put a pillow under my knees or sleep on my side.  Problem solved.  Shower isn't really a problem.  I use it.  The height isn't nearly as disconcerting as the fact that I'm showering with the john.  

Simply put, if you're buying something for a replcement for tent camping, it does that job just fine - even for people of above average height :)  Heck, the dude I bought it from was taller than me!  I even remember asking him if he was ever cramped.  His answer?  "Yep."  We laughed.  I gave him the cash and that was that.  I can tell you this, of my short list of complaints with this product, the size isn't one of them. 

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:56:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67971#67971 Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r : I'm really curious to see... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67959#67959 Author: Capt Kidd
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Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 8:03pm

I'm really curious to see what kind of mileage I get with my 2007 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab. It has the Cummings 6.7 engine in it and 4:11 gears.

When I tow my 15,000 lb. 5th wheel I average 9.5 to 10 on the flat level ground at 60 mph and about 9 going over the mountains.

Needless to say it has more than enough power.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 20:03:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67959#67959 Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r : Thanks All, I do fit in the shower,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67954#67954 Author: ehughes3
Subject: 7231
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 6:10pm

Thanks All, I do fit in the shower, and I do sleep on my side, and seemed to fit on the bed, but that is one aspect we are looking at.

I've towed a lot in the Ridgeline, and am well aware of the fuel mileage. It's going next Summer, but the main thing was to have a tow vehicle that can work for a few months. ]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:10:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67954#67954 Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r : Welcome. With your height you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67953#67953 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 6:07pm

Welcome.  With your height you may want to consider one of the other models that has the bed + dinette, so you can sleep diagonally across one or the other.

MPG is a function of the wind resistance on the pod (and all other travel trailers).  A larger truck will help you get over the Rockies much easier (and I would recommend it for that reason) but it won't improve your mpg.  Towing our pod all over the US with our Suburban we averaged about 9.5.  With the improvement I've seen in daily driving since I swapped out the differential and transfer case fluids, I might have squeezed out 10 or 10.5 but not any more than that.  Everyone here generally gets 10-12 mpg when towing.
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:07:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67953#67953 Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r : You might want to consider another... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67948#67948 Author: Capt Kidd
Subject: 7231
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 11:36am

You might want to consider another tow vehicle. We towed our new 179 behind my sisters Honda Pilot and only got 11 mpg towing on flat lever road at sea level at 57 mph.

I was very surprised at how much the mileage was effected by the R Pod. With out the trailer at 75 mph we usually get 22-23 mpg.

That said it towed just fine. ]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:36:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67948#67948 Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r : +1 ^^^ I'm just a little... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67942#67942 Author: Commander203
Subject: 7231
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 9:09am

+1 ^^^ I'm just a little over 6' and I sleep on the outside of the bed in our 179 with my feet hanging off the bed just a bit. I do love the pod but it is a little challenging sleeping.

Not trying to discourage you from purchasing just providing a bit of information because you mentioned your height. Besides the R-pod is so lovable.

Best of luck with your purchase.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:09:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67942#67942 Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r : I guarantee you will be height... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67941#67941 Author: Florida
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Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 8:22am

I guarantee you will be height challenged in the little Rpod as the bed is shorter than you. It's not a residential mattress nor is the bathroom going to accommodate your size unless you plan on using the bathroom and shower facilities outside of the trailer.

Many folks your height have sold their Rpod after a few weeks with buyers remorse. Seriously spend a lot of time in the Rpod before purchasing.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 08:22:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67941#67941 Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r : Welcome to the group!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67940#67940 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 7:51am

Welcome to the group!!]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 07:51:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67940#67940 Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r : Welcome to the forum! Good luck... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67939#67939 Author: Guests
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Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 7:04am

Welcome to the forum! Good luck on your potential purchase.
If you have any questions or want opinions, we have a lot of very smart and experienced folks here.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 07:04:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67939#67939 Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r : Originally posted by ehughes3Hi... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67936#67936 Author: SNO4ME
Subject: 7231
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 2:39am

Originally posted by ehughes3

Hi All, I'm on a flight to Chicago (150,000 air miles so far this year), so I thought I'd say hi. My wife and I live in Central Oregon, surrounded by so much beauty, and to counteract all of my time spent on planes and in hotels, we are looking at trailers. I also envision many great trips when I retire in 2017.

Funny, we started looking at R-Pods, then my wife got on a bigger trailer kick (she's usually frugal and simplistic) and we found a zillion trailers that looked great, but they are all "too much". Plus, my little ol' Ridgeline only pulls 5,000lbs, meaning another truck would be needed.

Well this past weekend, I brought the trailer thing up, and said I'm off the big trailer idea and want to go back to looking at R-Pods. She agreed we need to go back to smaller/simpler!

So, we're pretty set on a 183G-mostly for the "full-sized" head (I'm 6'2 and 210lbs) and the garage. It's also a good layout for us and our yellow lab, Toby. My thought was to go into our local dealer on Dec 23 or Dec 30 with checkbook in hand and see what kind of deal we can cut. Hopefully we'll be all set for some adventure come Spring. Wish us luck!


Good luck Ed! Happy shopping!
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 02:39:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67936#67936 Greetings from a potential R-Pod'r : Hi All, I'm on a flight to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67935#67935 Author: ehughes3
Subject: 7231
Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 10:47pm

Hi All, I'm on a flight to Chicago (150,000 air miles so far this year), so I thought I'd say hi. My wife and I live in Central Oregon, surrounded by so much beauty, and to counteract all of my time spent on planes and in hotels, we are looking at trailers. I also envision many great trips when I retire in 2017.

Funny, we started looking at R-Pods, then my wife got on a bigger trailer kick (she's usually frugal and simplistic) and we found a zillion trailers that looked great, but they are all "too much". Plus, my little ol' Ridgeline only pulls 5,000lbs, meaning another truck would be needed.

Well this past weekend, I brought the trailer thing up, and said I'm off the big trailer idea and want to go back to looking at R-Pods. She agreed we need to go back to smaller/simpler!

So, we're pretty set on a 183G-mostly for the "full-sized" head (I'm 6'2 and 210lbs) and the garage. It's also a good layout for us and our yellow lab, Toby. My thought was to go into our local dealer on Dec 23 or Dec 30 with checkbook in hand and see what kind of deal we can cut. Hopefully we'll be all set for some adventure come Spring. Wish us luck!]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:47:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7231&PID=67935#67935