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R-pod Owners Forum : new R-pod owner 180 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : new R-pod owner 180 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:30 +0000 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 01:23:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8426 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ new R-pod owner 180 : Dave, Good call on the lug nuts!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79801#79801 Author: voisj
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Posted: 01 Aug 2016 at 1:23am

Dave,
Good call on the lug nuts! Two were only finger tight.]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2016 01:23:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79801#79801 new R-pod owner 180 : Gotta love that Adrenalin rush!! ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79793#79793 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 31 Jul 2016 at 8:50pm

Gotta love that Adrenalin rush!!]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:50:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79793#79793 new R-pod owner 180 : What about... north to southEcho... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79792#79792 Author: voisj
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Posted: 31 Jul 2016 at 8:41pm

What about... north to south

Echo summit hiway 50

Carson pass

Ebbets pass

Sonora pass

Tioga pass

and that one by Lake Isabella

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:41:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79792#79792 new R-pod owner 180 : Just pulled Back into the driveway... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79422#79422 Author: voisj
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Posted: 24 Jul 2016 at 5:20pm

Just pulled Back into the driveway in SLO. Toyhaulers sold it to us for ----, which beat everyone else by $1500 to $3000 may be worth the drive. Picked it up on friday and headed out!

We ended up near Edison lake at 9000' in a nice camp area with a nice lake (Portal Forebay). Road in was a treacherous 23 mile, one lane, windy, narrow, cliff on one side ,boulders on the other road. Was awesome and scary at times, but it keeps the riffraff out! The trailer tracked very well and my truck didn't even know it was there. The campgroud had pit toilets and no water. I'll post my story and such after in settle in.

rgds John

]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2016 17:20:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79422#79422 new R-pod owner 180 : Looking forward to hearing about... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79374#79374 Author: jdtrotter
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 9:25pm

Looking forward to hearing about your experience. We are seriously considering the 180 and not sure what dealer we will use. The closest dealer is Fresno, except there is no road over the mountain, so we may use one in Reno.

Have a great time and hearing all the details. ]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2016 21:25:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79374#79374 new R-pod owner 180 : Ours was winterized from the factory... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79369#79369 Author: dayman
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 6:27pm

Ours was winterized from the factory and had to be sanitized before we used the water. See if the dealer will de-winterize for you too. ]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:27:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79369#79369 new R-pod owner 180 : Thanks for the info! I'm... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79357#79357 Author: voisj
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 12:01pm

Thanks for the info! I'm sure I'll have more questions in 2 hours ,we are

Hitting the road now to pick it up. And thankshanks to all gave me newby tips!!

rgds John

]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2016 12:01:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79357#79357 new R-pod owner 180 : Hi Dave! Great information!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79354#79354 Author: birderdiane526
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 10:06am

Hi Dave! Great information! Thanks!

Hope all is well with you and Cheryl. ]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:06:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79354#79354 new R-pod owner 180 : You manually set it to propane,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79350#79350 Author: jato
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Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 5:05am

You manually set it to propane, the icons on the left side show what mode you are in.]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2016 05:05:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79350#79350 new R-pod owner 180 : Thanks for the fridge tip, is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79339#79339 Author: voisj
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Posted: 21 Jul 2016 at 9:40pm

Thanks for the fridge tip, is there a three way switch that you set to your preference or is it automatic?

They wired my batteries together, and i planned to mount a marine style shutoff/1/2/both. never thought about just using one at a time. I'm pondering this one;)

rgds John

]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2016 21:40:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79339#79339 new R-pod owner 180 : This time of year, you will find... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79336#79336 Author: jato
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Posted: 21 Jul 2016 at 9:00pm

This time of year, you will find that 1 battery will suffice. When we camp spring/fall and temps fall into the high 30's or lo 40's and the furnace gets a good workout we still will get 3 days minimum out of our 12 v deep cycle marine before switching over to the other one. We take it down until it shows 1/3 charge left. Those batteries are now going into year number 6. Also, DO NOT try to run your fridge on battery, it will drain it to zero overnight, make sure you are running propane to cool the fridge.]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2016 21:00:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79336#79336 new R-pod owner 180 : Dave, Thanks for the tips! square... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79313#79313 Author: voisj
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Posted: 21 Jul 2016 at 10:52am

Dave,
Thanks for the tips!
square drive, who would have thought it?.
Had the dealer install an extra marine battery.
Ours came with mirror clips from the factory , must have heard the R- pod nation grumble.
I'll check the tanks bolts I assume a socket set should handle that. Anything else you can think of let me know!
Rgds
John]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:52:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79313#79313 new R-pod owner 180 : Congrats on your 180! Enjoy your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79309#79309 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 21 Jul 2016 at 8:45am

Congrats on your 180! Enjoy your trip!]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:45:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79309#79309 new R-pod owner 180 : Get a set of square driver bits,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79307#79307 Author: DaveC3
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Posted: 21 Jul 2016 at 8:39am

Get a set of square driver bits, all the small screws have the square type of head. Also get or bring a digital multi-meter, for checking battery voltages, charge state etc.

You may also but a set of mirror clips, the bathroom mirror is only held in place with double sided tape. We live in Texas and the heat made the tape fail and the mirror fell off.

I think you need a controller for the solar panel if you plan to charge the battery. Which brings up another option. The dealer put in a group 24 battery in our 180, it is at the bottom of the capacity. If you are going to boon-dock a lot you may want to upgrade your battery to two 12v batteries or two 6 volt golf cart batteries.

The fuses are like automotive fuses, our dealer said to buy a variety pack. but you may want to peek into the the fuse block to see what sizes the Pod realy has.

Get a torque wrench and make sure the lug nuts are tight (100 ft lbs). The lug nuts are 3/4 inch. I check them every trip.

One more thing to check before you start out, make sure the bolts on the brackets for you holding tanks are tight. Mine had a couple loose and there was a gap between the bracket and the frame.

We have enjoyed our 180, got it at the end of February and have over seven weeks of camping and eight thousand mile on it so far. It is too hot right now but we are planning another big trip this fall.

Good luck

Dave
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Posted: 20 Jul 2016 at 9:35pm

3/4 inch stabilizer Jack socket. You'll have an adventure for sure. You sound courageous. Enjoy]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:35:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79293#79293 new R-pod owner 180 : Picking up my new 180 on Friday... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8426&PID=79292#79292 Author: voisj
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Posted: 20 Jul 2016 at 9:29pm

Picking up my new 180 on Friday in Fresno (Toy Hauler liquidators) and heading straight up to the Sierras to dry camp for the weekend. Few questions for those in the know;

1) Bringing basic tools, is the Trailer metric or standard?

2) What size Socket for the stabilizing Jacks? I'm Bringing a cordless drill.

3) Are the fuses standard automotive?

4) I have a 40w solar panel can i just plug it in to the solar panel jack or do i need a controller?

5) I know it's nutty going straight up for 3 days dry camping from the dealer, what do i need to know about the R-Pod during the first time out?

THanks! John

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