R-pod Owners Forum : Hello from Raleigh NC http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Hello from Raleigh NC Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 14:17:10 +0000 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 08:47:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7530 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Hello from Raleigh NC : Thanks Stephen. We enjoyed meeting... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=72580#72580 Author: taxman
Subject: 7530
Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 8:47am

Thanks Stephen. We enjoyed meeting you and your wife. I feel like you drew the short stick though. I think I got a lot more out of it than you. Our visit to your pod is going to cost me dearly. My wife already ordered last night the tongue rack from Stromberg Carlson!

There's a few things we're going to do to our pod in the coming months:

- riser lift
- larger off-road tires
- tongue rack
- shelf above the bed
- new bracket for TV (swivel and tilt)
- double steps
- additional dump hose tube (for extension)
- battery cut off
- some sort of wall organization system in the kitchen

We really enjoyed our maiden voyage and were pleased overall with the pod, but a little disappointed with the fit and finish. Very cheap materials and poor craftsmanship. It's very clear they cut corners to manufacture an inexpensive and competitive product. It doesn't bother me too much because I can fix most of it and it reduces the price of the trailer.

We need to organize a pod meet n greet somewhere in the Carolinas this fall. We're in!]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2016 08:47:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=72580#72580 Hello from Raleigh NC : We really enjoyed meeting you.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=72570#72570 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7530
Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 10:20pm

We really enjoyed meeting you. I got some ideas for mods from your newer 179. The big one is going to be changing the track for the kitchen window curtain and putting in rods like yours has. That one should not cost much. I think a power jack is in our future after seeing yours. Smile]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2016 22:20:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=72570#72570 Hello from Raleigh NC : Welcome and congratulations. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=72029#72029 Author: Patriot Dave
Subject: 7530
Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 9:23am

Welcome and congratulations. ]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2016 09:23:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=72029#72029 Hello from Raleigh NC : Thanks for the comments everyone.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=72027#72027 Author: taxman
Subject: 7530
Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 8:48am

Thanks for the comments everyone. I can't wait for tax season to end so I can get out and enjoy this thing! We just ordered a new mattress because the one that comes with it is horrible. Got a 10" memory foam mattress from Amazon that seemed to have great reviews (4.6/5 with more than 3,000 reviews).

We'll see how comfortable it is. Also got a Keurig single-cup coffee brewer and a few odds and ends.

Hurry up April 18!]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2016 08:48:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=72027#72027 Hello from Raleigh NC : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=72007#72007 Author: Carlos&Alicia
Subject: 7530
Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 9:24pm

]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2016 21:24:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=72007#72007 Hello from Raleigh NC : Originally posted by taxmanI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=71991#71991 Author: dacolson
Subject: 7530
Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 5:45pm


Originally posted by taxman

I just realized I never posted a photo.

Here you go.

I love a white truck ... Even Fords Big smile
]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2016 17:45:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=71991#71991 Hello from Raleigh NC : I recognize that place.Here's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=71989#71989 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7530
Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 5:22pm

I recognize that place. Thumbs Up

Here's ours:


We've made some additional modifications since this picture was taken. You'll see them on the 1st.
]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2016 17:22:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=71989#71989 Hello from Raleigh NC : Really nice looking set up! ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=71988#71988 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7530
Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 5:07pm

Really nice looking set up!]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2016 17:07:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=71988#71988 Hello from Raleigh NC : Beautiful truck! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=71987#71987 Author: Carlos&Alicia
Subject: 7530
Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 5:05pm

Beautiful truck!]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2016 17:05:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=71987#71987 Hello from Raleigh NC : I just realized I never posted... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=71984#71984 Author: taxman
Subject: 7530
Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 4:51pm

I just realized I never posted a photo.

Here you go.

]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2016 16:51:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=71984#71984 Hello from Raleigh NC : Hope to be down from MD for the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70993#70993 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 7530
Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 7:17pm

Hope to be down from MD for the Overland East Expo Oct 7-9 in Asheville!
http://www.overlandexpo.com/east/
Big smileParty
]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:17:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70993#70993 Hello from Raleigh NC : Our daughters are grown-up and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70992#70992 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7530
Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 6:07pm

Our daughters are grown-up and we have grandchildren. However, they are out west. We don't have any pets, partly because of my wife's asthma. However, we don't mind them in the least. We'll have some obligations so we also won't be there the whole weekend, but much of our time will spent there.]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2016 18:07:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70992#70992 Hello from Raleigh NC : I'll see you there Stephen.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70978#70978 Author: taxman
Subject: 7530
Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 2:31pm

I'll see you there Stephen. We actually arrive on April 1 and are booked through the 4th, but leaving on Sunday evening. I won't be there on April 1 much, but should be there plenty on the weekend.

Any kids or pets coming along? We have an 8-year old girl and a very large dog.]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:31:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70978#70978 Hello from Raleigh NC : My wife and I will look forward... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70944#70944 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7530
Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 10:31am

My wife and I will look forward to seeing you there. We jut booked for site # 52, Loop 2 at the Holly Point campground at Falls Lake. We will be there when you arrive as we are booked for arriving the 1st and leaving on the 4th.

Perhaps this is the start of a "Down East" pod rally. Big smile
]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2016 10:31:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70944#70944 Hello from Raleigh NC : Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70882#70882 Author: taxman
Subject: 7530
Posted: 08 Mar 2016 at 12:11am

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. We bought the Rpod at Country Roads RV in Lexington. There weren't many places in NC that had them and we wanted to buy from a local dealer, not a national chain. They were great. I was pleased with their service and their price.

We just booked site 69 loop 2 at Holly Point campgrounds at Falls Lake for my birthday on the weekend on April 2 & 3. Anyone in the area is welcome to join us.

It's a tough time of year for me as a tax accountant. I need to take advantage of every minute of relaxation I can get.

We off-road quite a bit, so I'm hoping the rpod can keep up. I need to find out if there are any off-road modifications that can be made.

Here's a recent photo from an off-road run a bunch of us Raptor owners took to White Lake, NC. There were 21 of us and we had a blast!

]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:11:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70882#70882 Hello from Raleigh NC : Wow nice choice on the floorplan... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70877#70877 Author: grand beaver
Subject: 7530
Posted: 07 Mar 2016 at 10:28pm

Wow nice choice on the floorplan but an even better choice on the TV.....a Raptor 150?....Nice I am envious, makes my 3.5 Ecoboost 2014/F150 seem rather "underpowered"....lol.....]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2016 22:28:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70877#70877 Hello from Raleigh NC : Welcome!We are in Chapel Hill... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70872#70872 Author: Pod People
Subject: 7530
Posted: 07 Mar 2016 at 9:37pm

Welcome!
We are in Chapel Hill and  have owned our 173for 5 years. We love it and use it a lot on long distance, multi- week trips. there are several other podders around the area. There are a lot of good people on this forum, and a lot of great ideas and excellent help and information.
Feel free to explore and ask questions-there are always a lot of opinions and answers, mostly based on real experiences.
Where did you buy your pod?
Vann
]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:37:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70872#70872 Hello from Raleigh NC : Welcome. I lived in Eastern NC... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70870#70870 Author: Carlos&Alicia
Subject: 7530
Posted: 07 Mar 2016 at 9:10pm

Welcome.  I lived in Eastern NC for about 11 years. We visit NC every year since I left. This summer will be our first trip in our Rpod 178.  We purchased it last fall but haven't camped in it yet.  Can't wait to go out this year.]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:10:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70870#70870 Hello from Raleigh NC : Welcome. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70854#70854 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7530
Posted: 07 Mar 2016 at 5:37pm

Welcome.]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2016 17:37:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70854#70854 Hello from Raleigh NC : Enjoy your new home away from... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70802#70802 Author: jato
Subject: 7530
Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 5:18pm

Enjoy your new home away from home.  Enjoy God's great outdoors, enjoy your family, and be prepared to give tours of your new 179.  We have had our 177 for 5 years now and still usually end up giving at least 1 tour to a curious/interested camper who wants to see what's inside the pod.]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:18:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70802#70802 Hello from Raleigh NC : Welcome from Wake Forest neighbor!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70798#70798 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7530
Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 3:31pm

Welcome from Wake Forest neighbor! Don't wait to start hanging out here. I got lots of ideas, some of which I have already used.
]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2016 15:31:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70798#70798 Hello from Raleigh NC : Welcome to the group! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70794#70794 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7530
Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 1:44pm

Welcome to the group!]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2016 13:44:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70794#70794 Hello from Raleigh NC : Just put a deposit on a 2016 model... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70791#70791 Author: taxman
Subject: 7530
Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 1:08pm

Just put a deposit on a 2016 model 179. Very excited and can't wait to use it. This is our first camper. We've been tent camping for 20+ years and finally decided to sleep comfortably. The places we enjoy going to have shore power, so I think it'll work great. We have two young kids and a very large dog, so the 179 should have plenty of space for everyone.

We got the 179 with the R-dome, power tongue jack and Equalizer tow package. We'll be using my 2014 Ford Raptor to tow it, so I don't think we'll have any issues going anywhere.

Can't wait to hang out here and learn from everyone.]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2016 13:08:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7530&PID=70791#70791