http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Newbie here Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 13:51:09 +0000 Sun, 15 May 2016 07:45:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7931 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=7931&PID=75062#75062 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 7931
Posted: 15 May 2016 at 7:45am

Welcome.]]> Sun, 15 May 2016 07:45:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7931&PID=75062#75062 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7931&PID=74994#74994 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7931
Posted: 14 May 2016 at 1:31pm

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 177!!]]> Sat, 14 May 2016 13:31:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7931&PID=74994#74994 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7931&PID=74987#74987 Author: jato
Subject: 7931
Posted: 14 May 2016 at 12:37pm

Good pick on the 177.  Have been very pleased with ours since we picked it up in March 2011.  I like your tow vehicle.  I have a 1994 F-150 with the same engine although mine has a stick (yours probably doesn't) and has nearly 302,000 miles, so you have plenty of life left in that engine.  Welcome aboard my friend.  How far are you from Wilmore?]]> Sat, 14 May 2016 12:37:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7931&PID=74987#74987 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7931&PID=74984#74984 Author: Kantuckid
Subject: 7931
Posted: 14 May 2016 at 12:01pm

Hello from eastern KY! We are new to R-pod not to camping, travel or small RV's. I just bought a lightly used Model 177 and towed it back from WI this week.
 I'll throw in some observations:
Tow vehicle is a 2015 Ford Crew Cab, F-150 Sport w/5.0 V-8. Our old T@B teardrop trailer weighs 1,574#'s dry and MPG is within one MPG towing the R-pod! Seems MPG is more about wind resistance than weight.
 Side winds are, however, a bit more noticeable with the 177. I have a sway control ordered for less sway. It was never to the point of a being a safety issue, even during some very seriously bad weather en-route home but still a little bit noticeable, thus the small $35 cost to add sway bar is easily justifiable.
Only current other plans to modify,etc., the R-pod:
-moving the spare to the front & add a bicycle rack on rear
-repairing the end trim on the dining bench with different fasteners
-adding a Battery Tender pigtail for battery maintenance (I like using the better designed tender brands)
-buy another tire cover as originals missing-Whats best for money and service life?
-get adj. paint poles to install cover
-ideas from here...

 I am a former skilled trades guy so hope to learn and use tips here from others!
So Hello!
 Us- retired educators, me former many things career wise and avid touring motorcycle rider(non-raghead!),travelers (here & abroad), woodworker, mechanic, farmer(sort of), hiker/outdoors and family most of all!

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