http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Our New Pod 180 2017 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 16:26:54 +0000 Sun, 22 May 2016 16:37:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8001 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=8001&PID=75628#75628 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8001
Posted: 22 May 2016 at 4:37pm

Congrats on your new 180! Enjoy!]]> Sun, 22 May 2016 16:37:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8001&PID=75628#75628 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8001&PID=75627#75627 Author: Guests
Subject: 8001
Posted: 22 May 2016 at 4:28pm


Congratulations on your new Pod!

+1 on everything Charlie wrote.

I believe your Tahoe has the same engine/transmission as my Silverado - 5.3L V8, 6 speed transmission. 3K RPMs sounds a little high. Do you have and use "Tow/Haul" mode? Also, do you know your rear axle ratio (mine is 3:42). Expect about 11-12mpg (+ or -) when towing.

The second propane tank is nice. Although one usually last me for most of the season, when it does run out, I just switch to the other. I never run out and I can refill the first at my convenience.

Enjoy Yellowstone! ]]> Sun, 22 May 2016 16:28:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8001&PID=75627#75627 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8001&PID=75620#75620 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8001
Posted: 22 May 2016 at 3:05pm

FWIW, a few answers to you questions:

1. The increased RPM is due to your engine working harder. Some is due to weight, but the majority is due to wind resistance. Pulling any camping trailer is like pulling a parachute.
2. A second gas bottle depends on you usage. A single gas bottle will last a long time, especially if you are not using the gas heater much. The advantage of a second bottle is it allows using an automatic change over regulator. With that you'll never run out of gas without warning.
3. Gas mileage. See #1.
4. Turn on a hot water faucet and wait until it runs steadily without sputtering. It is now full.
   

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Subject: 8001
Posted: 22 May 2016 at 12:58pm

Howdy folks,

Drove to Amarillo yesterday and picked up our new R-Pod Model 180 (2017). We purchased from Custom RV at Exit 76 on I-40. What a great experience dealing with these fine people. The service technician took 3 hours on the walk thru to go over everything with us. So much to ingest my head is still swimming. lol.  So excited to have it now and cannot wait to head to Yellowstone in 2 weeks, for a 3 week trip. I went ahead and had a stabilizer bar added in case of sway. I do have a couple of questions since I'm towing with a 2013 Tahoe.

1. I notice the RPM has increased to around 3000rpm when towing the R-Pod. I am guessing this is due to the weight of the Pod??

2. It came with a 20lb gas bottle, do you think we should have another mounted?

3. I noticed my gas mileage dropped off quite a bit, but driving back to Lubbock we had 30mph head wind all the way. But hey with gas prices so cheap right now not to worried about that.

4. I still don't fully understand the gas hot water heater, on knowing when it is full?

any help with my questions would be appreciated, and or any other advice on towing and setting up. Thank you folks. Bill
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