R-pod Owners Forum : Pic of our new Blue Pod! http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Pic of our new Blue Pod! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 21:22:48 +0000 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 16:45:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8954 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Pic of our new Blue Pod! : You might try getting some sunscreen... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84211#84211 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 31 Oct 2016 at 4:45pm

You might try getting some sunscreen fabric such as that from Easy Gardener to hang from the awning to block the afternoon sun.]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2016 16:45:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84211#84211 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : We just picked up our 2017 178... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84209#84209 Author: smedleyludlow
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Posted: 31 Oct 2016 at 4:21pm

We just picked up our 2017 178 with a Thule awning.  We were underwhelmed.  It is better than nothing, but appears small.  We will be looking for ways to hang a tarp from it to block afternoon sun. 

2017 rpod 178
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Ltd.
Firestone airbags
4000 lb hitch
]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2016 16:21:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84209#84209 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : we just picked up our 178 (2745... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84206#84206 Author: smedleyludlow
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Posted: 31 Oct 2016 at 3:26pm

we just picked up our 178 (2745 dry, probably right at 3k after battery and stuff we brought) at RV nation and towed it back to Huntsville Al. using a 2009 Santa Fe Ltd.  Stopped overnight at Cave City, about halfway, to break it in.  Got a tad over 13 MPG, it was all hill country between Cincinnati and Huntsville and we fought a 20 mph headwind all the way.  The anti-sway bar did well to control sway, although it seemed to transfer all the lateral loads into the vehicle, so we we buffeted at times.  I was usually able to keep it between 55 - 75 while closely watching the MPG indicator, which is a direct indication of engine loading, and tried to balance speed with MPG..  We could have traveled faster, but I wanted to take it easy until I found how the Santa Fe would do.  I used the manual shifter and kept it in 4th (5th is overdrive) most of the way, although on some of the hills I had to drop to 3rd to keep the MPG in the 8-9 range, which I believe is pretty conservative for 3rd gear.  On rare stretches where it was flat I tried the cruse control and I think it would get 15 MPG at 65 or so without the headwind.  We towed a popup that weighed 2k for years and got 20 MPG, but it had almost no front to catch the wind.  Also, I think the AC on the pod catches a fair amount of air.  Overall, after a 400 mile tow, I think the earlier Santa Fes with the 3.3 liter engine (242 hp) are adequate, but the extra 50 hp from a 2016 would have come in handy.

As an aside, while I was researching the Santa Fe, the 3.3 liter (gasoline) 242 hp version in Europe and Australia are rated to tow 4000 lbs, and if you are towing a boat in the US it goes to 4500 lbs.  We have a 4000 lb hitch, so we were comfortable about that.  Can't use weight distribution, don't really need it as we have Firestone airbags. 
]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:26:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84206#84206 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : Support group -- too funny! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84127#84127 Author: birderdiane526
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Posted: 29 Oct 2016 at 10:00am

Support group -- too funny!]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2016 10:00:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84127#84127 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : Originally posted by mjlrpodI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84123#84123 Author: blimey
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Posted: 29 Oct 2016 at 9:22am

Originally posted by mjlrpod

I too await delivery of my pod. I purchased a 172 in late august, but they had to order it. I then found out we would be getting the new blue model. I liked the green, but with the upgrades at no additional cost, i was good. since winter is close, i'll be waiting till next spring to camp, but i wish it would finally arrive. 

LOL....there are several of us waiting on our new pods....we should start a support group to get us through the wait LOL
]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2016 09:22:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84123#84123 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : I too await delivery of my pod.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84122#84122 Author: mjlrpod
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Posted: 29 Oct 2016 at 9:16am

I too await delivery of my pod. I purchased a 172 in late august, but they had to order it. I then found out we would be getting the new blue model. I liked the green, but with the upgrades at no additional cost, i was good. since winter is close, i'll be waiting till next spring to camp, but i wish it would finally arrive. ]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2016 09:16:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84122#84122 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : Welcome. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84100#84100 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 8:31pm

Welcome.]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 20:31:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84100#84100 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : Lisaandrick, looks great, like... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84078#84078 Author: dr2428
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Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 10:38am

Lisaandrick,
     looks great, like the new colors. I also like the TV as I have one just like it. I was unable to find anyone, anywhere with any experience pulling with a newer V6 Santa Fe so took the chance. I find it pulls very well, and hope you have good luck. Please share any experiences or ideas you have related to the Santa Fe, I'll do the same. I'm confident mine will do long trips well but I'm not ready for rugged terrain, or mountains yet.

Enjoy  
]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:38:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84078#84078 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : These new colors are so nice.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84067#84067 Author: Appocalexx
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Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 3:48am

These new colors are so nice. Looking slick now. ]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 03:48:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84067#84067 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : Nice rig and trailer. I am jealous!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84065#84065 Author: kent l
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Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 1:59am

Nice rig and trailer. I am jealous! lI ove the ground clearance on that pod.Smile]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 01:59:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84065#84065 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : We are picking up our 2017 178... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84063#84063 Author: smedleyludlow
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Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 10:57pm

We are picking up our 2017 178 sat. (day after tomorrow) at Jeff Couch RV nation. I am new to forum and have already learned a lot.        ]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:57:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84063#84063 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : A beauty! Congratulations and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84014#84014 Author: birderdiane526
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Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 7:36pm

A beauty! Congratulations and happy trails! ]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:36:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84014#84014 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : Beautiful! Please share more pics!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84011#84011 Author: Neserk
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Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 7:11pm

Beautiful!  Please share more pics!   Congrats. ]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:11:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84011#84011 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : Congrats!! Nice looking pod! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84006#84006 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 6:51pm

Congrats!! Nice looking pod!]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:51:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84006#84006 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : lisaandrick Congratulations! it's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84005#84005 Author: M&M
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Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 4:40pm

lisaandrick Congratulations! it's beautiful! We picked up our 179 three months ago and we love it. We've been out three times so far and we can't wait to get out again! Safe Travels! Enjoy...
]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:40:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84005#84005 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : Congrats. We are waiting for our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84001#84001 Author: blimey
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Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 3:55pm

Congrats. We are waiting for our 180 to show up. Let me know what you think of the new awning when you get a chance to play with it. Hope it gives you years of trouble free camping!!!!]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:55:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=84001#84001 Pic of our new Blue Pod! : I just picked up our 2017 179... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8954&PID=83998#83998 Author: lisaandrick
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Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 1:51pm

I just picked up our 2017 179 Pod yesterday and I couldn't be more excited! First time trailer owner and feeling a wee bit overwhelmed by everything but couldn't be happier with the TT.  I'm sure I will be posting many questions here!! Love this community already!
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