R-pod Owners Forum : We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 14:17:44 +0000 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:24:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7673 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 : Hi guys, thanks for the replies... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72456#72456 Author: Glenn
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Posted: 01 Apr 2016 at 5:24pm

Hi guys, thanks for the replies and the warm welcome.
Yes, a do have a braking system, a Tekonsha P3. It's just that when I apply the trailer brakes they do engage, I feel the tug but it's just not quite as strong as I would have expected. I'm going to check it with a friend who has a lot of experience pulling trailers and see if it's what it should be.
I hope the mud clears up in soon in MI and you can get your Pod out of the barn. No offence, but we'll try to avoid it as we go thru MI.
]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:24:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72456#72456 We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 : Originally posted by Glennbrakes... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72420#72420 Author: dacolson
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Posted: 01 Apr 2016 at 10:22am

Originally posted by Glenn

 brakes checked by the dealer (although they don't seem to brake as strongly as I would like)

I might have missed it but did you say you have brake controller installed in your TV? Having some extra breaking support when you need it in a hard stop can help a lot. Not expensive and can make all the difference. 
]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:22:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72420#72420 We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 : Indeed, you get a great workout... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72399#72399 Author: jato
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 9:59pm

Indeed, you get a great workout with the D-1 (shovel) your arms and shoulders feel sore all over and then you get to wash off 6" of mud coated to your vehicle.  However in our neck of the woods guys purposely drive through mud bogs and then tool down the road with so much mud on their trucks you can't even tell what color it was or see through the windows, except the windshield.  Next time I see one, I'll have to post.  Don't think they would dream off washing off all that valuable mud, the more mud caked on, the better.
]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 21:59:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72399#72399 We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 : Jato...........don't you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72397#72397 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 9:46pm

Jato...........don't you just love mud season!!!]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 21:46:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72397#72397 We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 : Congratulations on your purchase.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72395#72395 Author: jato
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 9:38pm

Congratulations on your purchase. May you have many grand adventures and memories in the future with your 175.]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 21:38:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72395#72395 We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 : ok you guys are making me jealous,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72394#72394 Author: jato
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 9:36pm

ok you guys are making me jealous,  We were hoping to get out and do a bit of podding ourselves, even though more snow is forecast for this weekend in Northern Michigan.  Unfortunately we can't get to our pod back in the horsebarn because the ground is way too soft.  Made the mistake last spring of trying to retrieve it under similar conditions and even with 4 WD made some 8" ruts getting to the barn.  Skipped the idea and made another set coming back to the house.  Gave me lots to do for a couple days fixing those ruts.]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 21:36:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72394#72394 We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 : Welcome to the group! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72389#72389 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 4:33pm

Welcome to the group!]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:33:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72389#72389 We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 : Glenn, No worries thus far camping... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72383#72383 Author: DavidW
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 12:37pm

Glenn,
No worries thus far camping early in the season. This year we got out on March 18th and took the long drive down to Pinery Prov. Pk. near Goderich. Wouldn't do it normally unless the weather is good, as the 401 can be a bit windy and tricky. Nothing like salt spray to mess up a good drive.
The R-Pod does not have any way to keep the tanks warm so you want to keep the R-Pod winterized.
For winter/spring camping I like electric sites so that I can plug in a ceramic heater (quieter than the furnace) and I have just picked up an electric mattress cover which was very nice to have. [Of course you could run the furnace on propane] Other than that, a strip of carpet for the floor, flannel sheets, socks in bed, and a pair of slippers fit the bill.
Of course, if one can't get out camping in winter/spring you can always spend the time planning your summer/fall camping and start making reservations.
Happy R-Podding,
David

]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 12:37:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72383#72383 We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 : Hello David,Thanks for your reply... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72378#72378 Author: Glenn
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 11:22am

Hello David,

Thanks for your reply and advice about winterizing. We will be carrying bottled water as you suggest and it's reassuring  to hear that you are comfortable camping in April. I don't have much to offer yet about campsites in Quebec, and I will keep the Rendez-vous at Arrowhead in mind, we do go to the Muskoka region occasionally.

All the best.
Glenn


]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:22:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72378#72378 We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 : Welcome Glenn! While this year... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72376#72376 Author: DavidW
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 10:59am

Welcome Glenn!
While this year has been unseasonably warm, my rule of thumb here in Ottawa is to leave the system winterized until around the beginning of May. (I usually have a trip to Algonquin Park in April and the elevation often means that the weather is colder with snow still on the ground)
This is really no hardship because all Provincial Parks that I go to have comfort stations nearby, which I tend to use anyway.
I just bring jugs of bottled water with me (which you might be doing anyway to avoid drinking the water from the R-Pod; just use the R-Pod water for washing, showers, toilet etc.)
On a side note, and a shameless plug, I look forward to seeing you at our Rendez-vous next September 2017 at Arrowhead Prov. Pk. near Huntsville ON. (See the Campout/Events tab). Forest River is keen that we also hold one in Quebec sometime and I would love to tap your knowledge of possible sites.
Cheers,
David
]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:59:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72376#72376 We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 : Sorry this is such a long post.We... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7673&PID=72372#72372 Author: Glenn
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 10:33am

Sorry this is such a long post.

We bought a 2010 R-pod 175 and will be leaving on our first trip April 8th. We'll be travelling from Montreal to Edmonton AB, then to Banff, Yellowstone, Oregon, Vancouver and back to Montreal in late May. A pretty ambitious first trip.
We are new to RV travel, although I have pulled other trailers and boats and have learned a lot from this forum (thanks very much, it's absolutely invaluable).
Our TV is a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport that has a factory installed tow package and is rated to pull 3500 lbs. so I think we are OK. ??
I have payed attention to this forum; so I have a Husky WD hitch and sway bar, new tires, packed wheel bearings, brakes checked by the dealer (although they don't seem to brake as strongly as I would like), a torque wrench for the wheel lugs, electrical test kit as suggested, (found a neat tester for about $8 that just lights up to indicate voltage as 110, 220, ...>).
We have tested everything except the plumbing and it all worksSmile
The trailer was winterized by the dealer and I haven't touched it except that I turned on the water pump for about 15 seconds by mistake and got some antifreeze in the shower.
When we leave in April most camps will not yet be open. We plan to travel through the US on the way west, through Chicago, Minneapolis, Fargo and then up to Regina SK. We hope it will be a bit warmer. We will have to boondock on the way so any suggestions would be welcome.
My biggest question is what to do about the water. The temperature will be dipping a couple of degrees below freezing often, particularly in the mountains so I think the best thing is to just leave the system winterized until the weather warms up. But that means I'll have to flush the system and set it up for the summer at a camp ground. Not looking forward to doing it for the first time at a camp ground but It seems the best choice. I hope the plumbing all worksEmbarrassed I have read through the Water heater 101 forum but haven't pulled up the bed yet to look at it.
We will be camping in slightly sub-freezing temperatures and I don't have a feel for what the system can take. I read something about R-pods having a heating pad for the holding tanks, but I don't think I have one.

Any suggestions, warnings, advice are very welcome. I'm looking forward to participating in this forum. Thanks again.

Glenn



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