R-pod Owners Forum : New R-Pod 180 New to camping http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New R-Pod 180 New to camping Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 03:21:26 +0000 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 09:43:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7462 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New R-Pod 180 New to camping : Thanks LesThat is our plan also.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70126#70126 Author: DaveC3
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Posted: 21 Feb 2016 at 9:43am

Thanks Les

That is our plan also.  A couple local stays, a moderate length trip (500 miles) and then this summer we are planning a trip to several national parks.  The planned route is about 5,000 miles.

Take care

Dave
]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2016 09:43:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70126#70126 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : I recently purchased a 171 and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70082#70082 Author: les olvera
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Posted: 20 Feb 2016 at 10:44am

I recently purchased a 171 and have taken it out 5 times and learning something every time I take out.  I'm planning a long trip this summer that will take approximately 3 months, I hope these short trips I'm taking now will payoff for my summer adventure. Joining the Rpod forum is a good step, it certainly has been great, the people in this forum are great and willing to share their experiences.

Welcome to the forum
]]> Sat, 20 Feb 2016 10:44:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70082#70082 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : I like the idea because I have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70077#70077 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 19 Feb 2016 at 8:27pm

I like the idea because I have forgotten a couple of items on the list, among which were to ensure the TV was strapped in. It will be a handy thing. Thanks for the idea jstrenn.]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:27:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70077#70077 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : StephenHThanks a lot, this will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70076#70076 Author: DaveC3
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Posted: 19 Feb 2016 at 7:26pm

StephenH

Thanks a lot,  this will be very helpful.

Thanks again
Dave
]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 19:26:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70076#70076 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : Nice job! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70068#70068 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 19 Feb 2016 at 2:58pm

Nice job!]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:58:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70068#70068 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : Originally posted by StephenH Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70067#70067 Author: jstrenn
Subject: 7462
Posted: 19 Feb 2016 at 2:40pm

Originally posted by StephenH

Originally posted by jstrenn

I created a checklist on my phone that I use each time after I hitch up the pod, but before I drive away. I've included items such as:

- Antenna power off


- Antenna power off <---May I suggest adding to this TV tieback strap fastened?

Edit:  I just modified your list, rearranging into Interior and Exterior checks and added a few things.


Smile  I like it!!!
]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:40:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70067#70067 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : Originally posted by jstrenn I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70061#70061 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7462
Posted: 19 Feb 2016 at 11:44am

Originally posted by jstrenn

I created a checklist on my phone that I use each time after I hitch up the pod, but before I drive away. I've included items such as:

- Antenna power off


- Antenna power off <---May I suggest adding to this TV tieback strap fastened?

Edit:  I just modified your list, rearranging into Interior and Exterior checks and added a few things.
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INTERIOR


- Slide out (in)


- Tie down (secure) dinette table


- Refrigerator set to gas or 12V


- Water heater off (gas and electric)


- Antenna power off


- TV and stereo off and TV Tieback fastened


- Water pump off


- All lights off


- Vents and windows closed


EXTERIOR


- Steps up


- Power cord disconnected and stowed


- Water hose disconnected and stowed


- Sewage hose disconnected and stowed


- Doors and hatches closed and locked


- Hitch latched & locked


- Safety chains hooked up


- Trailer brake lights hooked up


- Front tongue jack up


- Stabilizer jacks up

]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 11:44:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70061#70061 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : Originally posted by DaveC3Rockin... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70060#70060 Author: Rockin the Pod
Subject: 7462
Posted: 19 Feb 2016 at 11:43am

Originally posted by DaveC3

Rockin the Pod

The weather here in central Texas has been fantastic. We are planning a trip from Texas to Seattle visiting as many National Parks as we can along the way up and back.  Maybe we will bump into each other somewhere Smile

What is the HRE mean?

Dave


We are up in the Moab area.  Arches National Park and the Canyonlands.  I am always on the lookout for Rpods so I just may see you guys!

HRE = Hood River Edition


]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 11:43:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70060#70060 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : Rockin the PodThe weather here... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70055#70055 Author: DaveC3
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Posted: 19 Feb 2016 at 8:45am

Rockin the Pod

The weather here in central Texas has been fantastic. We are planning a trip from Texas to Seattle visiting as many National Parks as we can along the way up and back.  Maybe we will bump into each other somewhere Smile

What is the HRE mean?

Dave
]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:45:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70055#70055 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : jstrennThanks for the advise.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70054#70054 Author: DaveC3
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Posted: 19 Feb 2016 at 8:37am

jstrenn

Thanks for the advise.  I was thinking of doing something similar.  Many years ago I took flying lessons, a check list was a must.

Thanks again

Dave
]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:37:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70054#70054 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : Congrats on your 180! We only... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70046#70046 Author: Rockin the Pod
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Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 8:12pm

Congrats on your 180!  We only got to take ours out once before the snow started flying.  It has warmed up a bit and the snow is going away fast.  We are really looking forward to getting out soon.

The one time we got out was awesome!  We love our 180,  it seems to be the right fit for us.
]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:12:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70046#70046 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : I created a checklist on my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70044#70044 Author: jstrenn
Subject: 7462
Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 4:51pm

I created a checklist on my phone that I use each time after I hitch up the pod, but before I drive away. I've included items such as:
- Hitch latched & locked
- Safety chains hooked up
- Trailer brake lights hooked up
- Front tongue jack up
- Stabilizer jacks up
- Slide out (in)
- Tie down (secure) dinette table
- Refridgerator settings (I usually tow with fridge on propane)
- Water heater off (gas and electric)
- Antenna power off
- Water pump off
- All lights, stereo & TV off 
- Steps up
- Vents and windows closed
- Doors and hatches closed and locked
- Power cord disconnected
- Water hose disconnected

and so on.  
You can taylor it to fit your needs.  I found it really helpful for the first few times out.  But I still go through the checklist each time now.  I checked my phone and that is my entire list.  After I posted this I went back and edited to include everything.  That should give you a pretty good start.

]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:51:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70044#70044 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : Welcome to the group and congratulations... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70041#70041 Author: CozyPod
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Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 1:54pm

Welcome to the group and congratulations on the 180!

You will learn a lot of things on that first trip so be sure to carry a pen and paper. There are many tips and helpful folks on this forum.

Enjoy........]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:54:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70041#70041 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : Thanks for the welcome and advise.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70039#70039 Author: DaveC3
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Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 12:42pm

Thanks for the welcome and advise.  I will be sure to check it out at the dealer before leaving.  We plan an several local overnight stays before hitting the road. Hope to find any problems during these stays.  The dealer and camp ground are very close. So if any problems arise, they can be quickly found and corrected.

Thanks again

Dave
]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:42:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70039#70039 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : I hope your pick-up and first... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70037#70037 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 10:54am

I hope your pick-up and first camping trip go well. Our pickup and first tow was from the dealer to our driveway. About a week later, we set out for a major trip from NC to NV and AZ and back.

Some things to watch out for: Make sure all the plumbing connections are tight. We had a leak beneath the kitchen sink in our 179. Even though these things might become loose with road vibration, I don't think they were properly tightened initially. Also, be sure that all operations of things like the refrigerator are checked (running on AC, Battery, and Propane). We had a problem there because the propane operation of the refrigerator had not been checked. Check ALL seals, including the seal around the hot water heater hatch. We found where the hatch had not been sealed all the way around, causing water to run through and leak down around the base of the camper wall. Any water coming out of the anode rod fitting when it is drained should drain out through the opening, not down behind the wall.
]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:54:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70037#70037 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : Welcome to the group! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70036#70036 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7462
Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 10:19am

Welcome to the group!]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:19:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70036#70036 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : Hey,February 27 is my birthday.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70035#70035 Author: drhalvey
Subject: 7462
Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 8:39am

Hey,
February 27 is my birthday.  COOL!  Blessings on your new adventure! 
]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 08:39:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70035#70035 New R-Pod 180 New to camping : We just purchased a new R-Pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70032#70032 Author: DaveC3
Subject: 7462
Posted: 18 Feb 2016 at 8:17am

We just purchased a new R-Pod 180.  We will take delivery on Feb 27.  This is our first camper, and camping for that matter, so it should be interesting.  We have made reservations at a local lake for the evening of the 27th.  It is within 3 miles of our house.  Here in central Texas the weather has been great, spring like weather for most of the winter.  Hopefully it will stay that way until we get one night under our belt.

I am sure I will be visiting this forum daily until we are seasoned campers (many years to come).
So far we have got a lot of useful information from this forum, maybe someday I can add a helpful tidbit.

Wish us luck.

Dave



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