http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : prospective 178 owner Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 13:51:24 +0000 Mon, 02 May 2016 20:54:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7855 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74291#74291 Author: jato
Subject: 7855
Posted: 02 May 2016 at 8:54pm

Yes, on our 2011 model 177 the fresh water tank is located behind the axle.  Would be good to check the tanks location on the 178 you are looking at.  It could be in a different location. ]]> Mon, 02 May 2016 20:54:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74291#74291 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74289#74289 Author: Streamr
Subject: 7855
Posted: 02 May 2016 at 8:37pm

Thanks for all the replies.

Jato, is the fresh water tank on the 177 located behind the axle? When I was looking at all of the models I noticed that some of the fresh water tanks are forward of the axle.

Podster, I would tow with an empty tank as well but there typically is no place to fill where I camp.

Again thanks for the feed back

Streamr

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Subject: 7855
Posted: 02 May 2016 at 7:10pm

3rd season in our 178, still on a single group 24 batter and 1 20gal LP tank. I don't tow with a full fresh water tank ever, but would rather fill near my final destination. ]]> Mon, 02 May 2016 19:10:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74278#74278 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74261#74261 Author: DavidW
Subject: 7855
Posted: 02 May 2016 at 12:26pm

Welcome! We have a 178 and have a 2nd battery which is quite useful. Haven't yet found a need for a 2nd propane tank (after 3 yrs).
You shouldn't have any particular trouble. However you did not indicate what type of vehicle you are using to pull the R-Pod. That will make a difference. Our Traverse is rated at 5200 lbs and we use a sway bar and keep our speed to 60 mph max. That meets my comfort level.
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Subject: 7855
Posted: 02 May 2016 at 11:32am

Cordon Welcome to the group!]]> Mon, 02 May 2016 11:32:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74259#74259 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74257#74257 Author: Cordon
Subject: 7855
Posted: 02 May 2016 at 11:22am

Thanks for advising. How and where does an RPodder wannabe like myself get the "right bar"? ]]> Mon, 02 May 2016 11:22:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74257#74257 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74248#74248 Author: Guests
Subject: 7855
Posted: 02 May 2016 at 6:52am


Welcome to the forum ! ]]> Mon, 02 May 2016 06:52:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74248#74248 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74200#74200 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7855
Posted: 01 May 2016 at 5:54pm

Welcome!]]> Sun, 01 May 2016 17:54:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74200#74200 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7855&PID=74193#74193 Author: jato
Subject: 7855
Posted: 01 May 2016 at 5:07pm

We have owned a 177 since March 2011.  The tongue weight of the 177 is 12 lbs. less than the 178 you are looking at.  We also carry 2 12V deep cycle marine batteries since we often camp where no electricity is available and 2 20# propane tanks.  We nearly always leave with a full 30 gallon tank of our well water as we are fussy about the water we drink.  No problems towing although we do use a anti-sway bar, wouldn't travel w/o it.  And yes, the rear pass through storage area is well packed, so shouldn't be much different from the scenario you present.  It will be important, however, that you purchase the right bar for your towing ball so on the level, the pod will slightly point nose down when hitched to your towing vehicle.
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Subject: 7855
Posted: 01 May 2016 at 9:01am

Hello R-pod owners. I am close to buying a new 178, and have a towing question. The 178 is shown as having a hitch weight of 257Lbs, plus batteries and two propane tanks (I will dealer option for an additional propane tank and battery)which should increase the hitch weight into the 360lbs range. Have any 178 owners found that the hitch weight becomes to light when the fresh water tank is full and the rear pass through storage is utilized. I an concerned about poor towing characteristics caused by to much weight behind the axle, and not enough on the hitch.

Thank you

Streamr

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