R-pod Owners Forum : Shake-down cruise https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Shake-down cruise Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 30 May 2026 13:55:01 +0000 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 09:38:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9527 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Shake-down cruise : Just make sure you set the latch... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9527&PID=89900#89900 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 9:38am

Just make sure you set the latch to the travel position when you turn the fridge on.]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2017 09:38:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9527&PID=89900#89900 Shake-down cruise : You might be right about the bed.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9527&PID=89843#89843 Author: RichC
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Posted: 25 Mar 2017 at 10:19am

You might be right about the bed. We slept well but it felt like it could loose some firmness with use.
For years we've been very happywith w futon on ground in our tent when we camp -- that was very firm.
]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2017 10:19:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9527&PID=89843#89843 Shake-down cruise : Great to hear on your successful... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9527&PID=89827#89827 Author: jato
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Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 8:13pm

Great to hear on your successful shake-down cruise.  When we did our first it was in our driveway in March (northern Michigan) and there was a LOT of snow on the ground so we stayed real close to home.  I will wager you will replace that mattress before long, we did after 3 nights on ours.  Got a Euro-top mattress.  It is nearly 6 years old now, still a comfy as when we first purchased it.]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2017 20:13:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9527&PID=89827#89827 Shake-down cruise : ThanksI must say, I anticipated... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9527&PID=89790#89790 Author: RichC
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Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 3:05pm

Thanks

I must say, I anticipated liking it -- it was double my expectations
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Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 12:04pm

Congrats on the successful shake down!]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:04:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9527&PID=89776#89776 Shake-down cruise : Thanks. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9527&PID=89770#89770 Author: RichC
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Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 9:14am

Thanks.]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:14:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9527&PID=89770#89770 Shake-down cruise : You don't need that trick.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9527&PID=89769#89769 Author: furpod
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Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 9:00am

You don't need that trick. Just move the latch to the "storage" position. It will hold the door open about a 1/4 inch. Perfectly. Look at the fridge side of the latch, and you will see a little tab sticking out, push and pull forward.

And grats on the first run success. Smile
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Posted: 24 Mar 2017 at 8:45am

Wife, dogs and I tried out the new 171 this week, Monday to Wednesday. Couldn't wait for warm weather.

We picked a Northern Illinois state park and one in Wisconsin so we could set up (hitch, unhitch, level, repeat) a couple of times. Pod did not roll down the hills.

The dogs don't like the steps yet, but we all had a great time.

Was 25 degrees Wednesday morning and the heater worked great. We are still winterized so we carried water and picked the parks for being open in winter and having pit toilets.

A friend, also R Pod owner (179) joined us for coaching. I was pleasantly shocked at the comfort of the dinette. I'm 6'1" 230. We loved the bed.

I installed a couple of mods. I put a cargo net across the front bulkhead for odds and ends -- nothing heavy -- and tried a shelf idea (worked but needs tweaking).

Main rookie mistake: we turned off refrigerator and LEFT DOOR CLOSED at the storage lot -- oops. It's 45 minutes from the house. Fortunately I'm headed that way Tuesday.

I'm going to try an old movers trick for the fridge -- paper towel with a dab of vanilla or a scoop of ground coffee in an open bag. Best fridge deodorizers ever.

Can't wait for next trip!
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