R-pod Owners Forum : New 2017 Changes!!! https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : New 2017 Changes!!! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:24:52 +0000 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:15:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8499 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ New 2017 Changes!!! : Ditto! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=83450#83450 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8499
Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 7:15pm

Ditto!]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:15:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=83450#83450 New 2017 Changes!!! : Originally posted by knockaboutkymooses... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=83443#83443 Author: kymooses
Subject: 8499
Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 4:37pm

Originally posted by knockabout

kymooses thanks for that info.  we are looking at an east coast model versus traveling to get an HRE because our vacation would be out west next year so we really could go either way.  Would you have any thoughts pro or con on getting the east coast with axle risers.  Asking because we are planning the big Alaska trip and having been there before I think clearance could be a good thing.  Thanks much

We have plenty of Owners who travel Alaska, none have permanently removed the bottoms of their R-Pods before.  An HRE would still be higher but unless you are traveling over small roads made of boulders you'll be fine with risers on a Pod made in Indiana.
]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:37:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=83443#83443 New 2017 Changes!!! : kymooses thanks for that info.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=83418#83418 Author: knockabout
Subject: 8499
Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 10:06am

kymooses thanks for that info.  we are looking at an east coast model versus traveling to get an HRE because our vacation would be out west next year so we really could go either way.  Would you have any thoughts pro or con on getting the east coast with axle risers.  Asking because we are planning the big Alaska trip and having been there before I think clearance could be a good thing.  Thanks much
]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2016 10:06:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=83418#83418 New 2017 Changes!!! : Originally posted by knockabouthere's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=83414#83414 Author: kymooses
Subject: 8499
Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 9:22am

Originally posted by knockabout

here's an email quote I got from from Scott Rhode at FR "Axle risers can be added by the dealer.  They won't void warranty as long as they don't cause any issues.  OR with 15" tires has more ground clearance due to the size of the tires.  The frames are the same."   Kymooses or anyone else, can you explain to us the 4" increased ground clearance on the HRE  and how it's done please.  I know it's not just the tires but am really confused.  We are ready to pull the trigger on a new 179 but this issue is of a big concern to us.

On the HRE R-Pods ONLY there is something they call a crush tube being added to the framing to give it the extra height that the western Hood River Edition R-Pods are quoted to have.   The HRE R-Pods are now from the factory that much higher than Pods in the East.

Eastern Pods can still have risers added if you want them.
]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:22:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=83414#83414 New 2017 Changes!!! : here's an email quote I got... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=83410#83410 Author: knockabout
Subject: 8499
Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 8:08am

here's an email quote I got from from Scott Rhode at FR "Axle risers can be added by the dealer.  They won't void warranty as long as they don't cause any issues.  OR with 15" tires has more ground clearance due to the size of the tires.  The frames are the same."   Kymooses or anyone else, can you explain to us the 4" increased ground clearance on the HRE  and how it's done please.  I know it's not just the tires but am really confused.  We are ready to pull the trigger on a new 179 but this issue is of a big concern to us.
]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2016 08:08:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=83410#83410 New 2017 Changes!!! : I want the stovetop, but that... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=83136#83136 Author: computerfixitguy
Subject: 8499
Posted: 04 Oct 2016 at 10:34am

I want the stovetop, but that should be easy.  I have the tube already.  Wonder what the change in vent cover does to Maxxair.  I added a LP hookup for 15 bucks when I bought mine.  They should have a line item for "more attention to detail" if you know what I mean.

Derek
]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:34:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=83136#83136 New 2017 Changes!!! : Might try to free up a trip and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79924#79924 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8499
Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 6:27pm

Might try to free up a trip and get a look at them.]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:27:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79924#79924 New 2017 Changes!!! : Looks like they've been paying... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79918#79918 Author: techntrek
Subject: 8499
Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 6:12pm

Looks like they've been paying attention to the most-added mods around here, good additions.  

< waves at FR >
]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:12:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79918#79918 New 2017 Changes!!! : If any of you are near the Hershey... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79912#79912 Author: kymooses
Subject: 8499
Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 5:08pm

If any of you are near the Hershey PA show this September, Forest River will have 5 of these new Diamond Ice Pods there for display!]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:08:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79912#79912 New 2017 Changes!!! : Originally posted by Leo BThose... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79911#79911 Author: kymooses
Subject: 8499
Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 5:07pm

Originally posted by Leo B

Those are some interesting changes!


Yuh some pretty good stuff this year
]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:07:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79911#79911 New 2017 Changes!!! : Those are some interesting changes! ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79910#79910 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8499
Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 4:53pm

Those are some interesting changes!]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:53:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79910#79910 New 2017 Changes!!! : Nice find!It almost makes me regret... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79905#79905 Author: patrick_dube
Subject: 8499
Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 4:16pm

Nice find!

It almost makes me regret the 2017 I just bought... oh well.

More mods on the list for me then! :)
]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:16:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79905#79905 New 2017 Changes!!! : These will start production in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8499&PID=79904#79904 Author: kymooses
Subject: 8499
Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 3:45pm

These will start production in late September of this year.

Rpod 2017 Model Change

 

 Exterior:

New 2-tone fiberglass,Diamond Ice/Blaze Blue

New Graphics

New Rear fiberglass capcolor, Diamond Ice

New Tent colors, 176T

New Entrance door with window

New Maxxair vent in bathroom

New 62” sewer hose carrier

New Folding grab handle

New King antenna

All Rpods will get LP grill hookup

 

Interior:

New Fabric option: Stone (replacesSlate)

New Seamless kitchen countertopcolor

New Recessed cooktop withglass cover

New Formica table (brown woodgrain)

New Lighter grey wood

New Wall board

New Accent board

New Brown Shaker style bathdoor

New Bath door handle (leverstyle)

New Linoleum

New Ash grey night shades

New Brown slide out fasciacorner blocks

New Shower surround (N/A 180,183G)

USB Charging outlet

 

 

 

Options:

Thule box awning (N/A 171,172, 177)

Power tongue Jack

 

Deletions:

Automatic flip foot jack

 

Oregon Rpod HOOD RIVER Edition

          Advanced ground clearance  ~4" higher

          X-TREME 15” Off Road Tires and Aluminum Rims

          Double Step

          MAXXAIR Vent Cover

          Hood River Graphics

https://www.facebook.com/RPodSpotter/posts/2048531142039385

or on Shutterfly

https://moosepod.shutterfly.com/620

         

         

 

 



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