R-pod Owners Forum : NEWBIES http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : NEWBIES Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 08:01:27 +0000 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 18:33:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8080 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ NEWBIES : Oh, I'd like to know the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=77644#77644 Author: Bobbi with an i
Subject: 8080
Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 6:33pm

Oh, I'd like to know the answer to that "shelf question" too.  Yes they are a bit "flimsy".]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2016 18:33:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=77644#77644 NEWBIES : Thank you for the info on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=77624#77624 Author: LindaB
Subject: 8080
Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 3:15pm

Thank you for the info on the solar panel extension cord.

Hey - those of you who have put up shelves -- do you screw into the walls? They look pretty thin... or use double sided tape or velcro?

Thanks!

Linda
]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:15:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=77624#77624 NEWBIES : Originally posted by Bobbi with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=77201#77201 Author: Guests
Subject: 8080
Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 9:18am

Originally posted by Bobbi with an i

Okay, I've been out twice camping with my new R.Pod 179 (still haven't used the potty)  Ha ha
I'm wondering if there are any R.Pod owners on the Central Coast of California and
2nd message is .......   Anyone camping over the 4th of July and where?  
I'm a single looking for friends that want to camp.
Bobbi with an "i"
(805) 215-9028


I hope you are enjoying your Pod. I can't be of much help with either:

1 - I'm in Indiana
2 - I'll be busy volunteering at one of our State Parks that weekend.

You may want to post something in the Events or Camping Adventures topics. It may be "seen" better - by more. I know there are a few CA campers on the forum. Good luck! ]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2016 09:18:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=77201#77201 NEWBIES : Originally posted by LindaB2-... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=77189#77189 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 8080
Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 7:17am

Originally posted by LindaB

2- We purchased the solar panels, which are also awesome since we plan to do a lot of dry camping. But the cord is really short -- when you camp under the trees you need more flexibility for placement of the panels.  Can you get a longer cord?

Yes. 
http://www.zampsolar.com/wiring-and-wiring-hardware/

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2016 07:17:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=77189#77189 NEWBIES : Okay, I've been out twice... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=77181#77181 Author: Bobbi with an i
Subject: 8080
Posted: 12 Jun 2016 at 11:25pm

Okay, I've been out twice camping with my new R.Pod 179 (still haven't used the potty)  Ha ha
I'm wondering if there are any R.Pod owners on the Central Coast of California and
2nd message is .......   Anyone camping over the 4th of July and where?  
I'm a single looking for friends that want to camp.

Bobbi with an "i"
(805) 215-9028
]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2016 23:25:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=77181#77181 NEWBIES : Welcome. You can extend the wiring... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=76428#76428 Author: techntrek
Subject: 8080
Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 4:08pm

Welcome.  You can extend the wiring for a solar panel somewhat, but since it is low voltage you must use large wiring and you can't go too far.  I would add 10 gauge and not add more than 20 feet.]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:08:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=76428#76428 NEWBIES : LindaB welcome to the group! Congrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=76359#76359 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8080
Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 2:24pm

LindaB welcome to the group! Congrats on your 180! ]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:24:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=76359#76359 NEWBIES : Check my mods (link in signature)... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=76356#76356 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8080
Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 1:32pm

Check my mods (link in signature) for the shelf I put in our 179. The mods section has what others have done as well.

As for an extension, I can't help you with that. I'm sure you can find something online.
]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:32:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=76356#76356 NEWBIES : Hello everyone.My husband and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=76355#76355 Author: LindaB
Subject: 8080
Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 1:25pm

Hello everyone.

My husband and I just purchased a new RP 180 and took it on a maiden weekend voyage to Butt Lake here in Northern California over Memorial Day weekend.  2 miles down a dirt road, lakeside dry camping. It was awesome!  Even after so many mistakes/errors on our part as we learn to use it... We have been tent campers for 40 years!

I have two immediate questions:

1- Does anyone have any suggestions for mounting some sort of net or shelf on the inside back of the trailer to store nighttime essentials -- book, flashlight, glasses, water bottle, etc.?  The RP 180 queen bed only has one sided access so this inside sleeper needs something to contain necessary night time items.

2- We purchased the solar panels, which are also awesome since we plan to do a lot of dry camping. But the cord is really short -- when you camp under the trees you need more flexibility for placement of the panels.  Can you get a longer cord?

Thanks!

Linda
]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:25:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=76355#76355 NEWBIES : Welcome to the group! Congrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=76337#76337 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8080
Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 6:49am

Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 178!]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2016 06:49:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=76337#76337 NEWBIES : We pick up our new R178 on June... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=76336#76336 Author: Dr. GREG SMITH
Subject: 8080
Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 6:36am

We pick up our new R178 on June 14. We will tow with a Rav4 6 with tow pkg. And WDH/AS hitch. Previous experience includes tent and larger aframe. Camping venue will be mostly local with one longish distance trip each summer. We are retired and are active community volunteers. We enjoy giving back.]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2016 06:36:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8080&PID=76336#76336