R-pod Owners Forum : Another Newby http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Another Newby Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 15:21:24 +0000 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:49:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9242 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Another Newby : Ditto driveway camping can be... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87625#87625 Author: Leo B
Subject: 9242
Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 6:49pm

Ditto  driveway camping can be fun!!]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:49:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87625#87625 Another Newby : When we picked ours up in March... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87622#87622 Author: jato
Subject: 9242
Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 6:16pm

When we picked ours up in March 2011 in the UP of Michigan we had to use it even though we brought it home during a near blizzard.  It was quite a trip crossing the 5 mile long Mackinac Bridge!  Anyway a couple nights later we spent the night in the camper,  it was a lot of fun, camping out in the driveway!]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:16:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87622#87622 Another Newby : Just got ours and haven't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87612#87612 Author: L'il L
Subject: 9242
Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 3:04pm

Just got ours and haven't had it out in public yet. However, we love it, so far. We tow ours with the 2016 Nissan Titan. ]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:04:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87612#87612 Another Newby : Hey bucky, i have a 2017.5 rp-172... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87391#87391 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 9242
Posted: 31 Jan 2017 at 4:00pm

Hey bucky, i have a 2017.5 rp-172 also. so far its unused do to this climate change event called winter. Ours came in in november 2016 after we ordered it in september. It was tough waiting everyday for it to finally be delivered, only to NOT be able to use it right away. Hopefully we'll all be "out there" soon.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:00:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87391#87391 Another Newby : I was using a 2016 Escape SE 2L... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87380#87380 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9242
Posted: 31 Jan 2017 at 9:42am

I was using a 2016 Escape SE 2L Ecoboost with factory tow package to tow our RP-179. We had an accident in Wyoming with ice and wind. The Escape is still in Wyoming being repaired. We purchased a used Nissan Frontier to complete our trip after patching up the R-Pod.

The Escape is quite a capable vehicle. I would recommend getting a wind deflector, either the Purpleline USA's AeroPlus or Icon's AeroShield. It will help with the aerodynamics. Other than that, the 2L Ecoboost engine will need premium gasoline when towing. The plus of the Ecoboost is that when you tow at any significant altitude, the engine does not lose power like a naturally aspirated engine does (the Frontier, for example). With the AeroPlus and limiting our top speed to 60 mph, we were getting as much as 16 mpg on the lower elevation, relatively flat terrain of the eastern US. In the mountains of the west, especially when we had significant climbs, the mileage was more like 10 or 11 mpg.

I also recommend getting an OBDII device and using the Torque app to monitor the Escape's performance. Engine and transmission temperatures are two of the critical things to monitor. While not strictly needed, it is good to know what is going on with the vehicle.

You will also need to get a brake controller. I used the Hopkins InSIGHT Flex-Mount controller (see etrailer.com). You will need to get the universal wiring harness since Ford did not install a connector for a wiring harness. That will add the round, Bargman connector you will need. It isn't the easiest thing to run the wire from front to back and then to work under the dash to get things connected. It is easier if you have some way to lift the car so that you have more room to work under it. I don't have access to the Escape to take pictures, but if you have questions, I would be happy to answer them if I can. Since we don't need two vehicles, the Escape will be for sale once repairs are done. However, if you look for my review of the Hopkins InSIGHT Flex-Mount controller on etrailer, you will see a picture of my installation locations for the three in-cab components. I have since moved the controller to the Frontier, where it is more plug-and-play as the Frontier only required an adapter wiring harness. It was much simpler and took much less time to mount.
]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2017 09:42:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87380#87380 Another Newby : BuckyWelcome to the group! Congrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87378#87378 Author: Leo B
Subject: 9242
Posted: 31 Jan 2017 at 9:20am

Bucky

Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 172!!
]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2017 09:20:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87378#87378 Another Newby : Hello: My wife and I (and dog)... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87377#87377 Author: Bucky Dutchman
Subject: 9242
Posted: 31 Jan 2017 at 8:50am

Hello:  

My wife and I (and dog) just bought a new 2017 RP-172 ... but it won't be delivered until May (maybe earlier).  We ordered the exterior luxury, interior luxury and camper friendly packages, and will be towing with a new 2016 Escape 2.0 Ecoboost with the tow package.

Would love to hear about your experiences with this latest version, as well as if you're using an Escape as the TV.

Couldn't find one, but is there a forum specific to the 172?
]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:50:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87377#87377 Another Newby : Welcome to the club. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87325#87325 Author: rda54
Subject: 9242
Posted: 29 Jan 2017 at 8:35pm

Welcome to the club.]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2017 20:35:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87325#87325 Another Newby : Thanks all....have take ours in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87316#87316 Author: L'il L
Subject: 9242
Posted: 29 Jan 2017 at 5:48pm

Thanks all....have take ours in for a slight repair in the fiberglass just under the garage door. Also noticed some really crappy silicone patching at the seam over the garage door. Guess I'll stroll over to another thread to see if that is typical. ]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2017 17:48:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87316#87316 Another Newby : Welcome aboard and congrats from... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87166#87166 Author: texman
Subject: 9242
Posted: 23 Jan 2017 at 3:32pm

Welcome aboard and congrats from a fellow 182g owner.

Texman
]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:32:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87166#87166 Another Newby : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87158#87158 Author: jato
Subject: 9242
Posted: 23 Jan 2017 at 8:38am

Smile
]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2017 08:38:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87158#87158 Another Newby : Welcome to the group!! Congrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87149#87149 Author: Leo B
Subject: 9242
Posted: 22 Jan 2017 at 8:36pm

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 182!]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2017 20:36:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87149#87149 Another Newby : Congrats! Enjoy the journey!!!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87148#87148 Author: blimey
Subject: 9242
Posted: 22 Jan 2017 at 8:18pm

Congrats! Enjoy the journey!!!]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2017 20:18:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87148#87148 Another Newby : HI all; Wife and I just bought... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87146#87146 Author: L'il L
Subject: 9242
Posted: 22 Jan 2017 at 7:47pm

HI all;
Wife and I just bought our new 2017 182g last week, and due to bad weather tonight, cancelled our shake down cruise, so we opted to hook up to our home and pretend we were somewhere "out there".
All went extremely well!
I have been reading through some of your posts and found the info extremely helpful! Thanks for having this old Florida boy and his beautiful bride here! Oh, and Barrett the Jack Russell! ]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2017 19:47:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9242&PID=87146#87146