R-pod Owners Forum : New Generation RP-180 https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : New Generation RP-180 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:26:04 +0000 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 09:06:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9552 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ New Generation RP-180 : TeeBrock, so sorry to hear of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=91399#91399 Author: birderdiane526
Subject: 9552
Posted: 18 Apr 2017 at 9:06am

TeeBrock, so sorry to hear of these issues. I hope everything is resolved to your satisfaction. If it were us, I would let Forest River know of these issues in your new POD. We are thankful that we have had just a few minor issues. Good luck. ]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2017 09:06:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=91399#91399 New Generation RP-180 : Hi All...I'm adding a most-informative... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=91392#91392 Author: TeeBrock
Subject: 9552
Posted: 18 Apr 2017 at 5:09am

Hi All...
I'm adding a most-informative update on my new 180-
I have had my Pod for only a few weeks and read many great thoughts and suggestions. I took approximately 2 weeks carefully packing (and re-packing..lol) until I had just the right amount of excess bagging in my new home!
I decided to make my first stop Bull Shoals White River State Park in Arkansas. The trip was very comfortable pulling and tracked well.  
Now for the most-informative part.... I had a nice mix of sun, rain and moderate temperatures. I was planning a 2-week stay and was pleasantly greeted by 2 other Pod owners, both 179's. Within a couple of days, I began to notice some water leaks. The first one was with the sink gasket and immediate piping (which just required tightening fittings).
About day 3....the rain came (and so did the leaks). I had towels down to absorb a small amount of water in both the kitchen and bath. The next day I was able to see that there was a leak in the outdoor shower fittings, and a considerable amount of water had run down the walls in the slide-out. I re-leveled the entire unit to run to the outside and thus protecting the interior from any further damage...if possible.  I was able to tighten the fittings that I could get to... but by then, some interior parts of the slide-out and bath area were soaked. To make a long story "shorter", the laminated pressed wood (or OSB board) was soaked, swollen and peeling. I made arrangements to see a local dealer and then decided to pack up and head back to Iowa to the dealer I purchased the rig from. There were multiple issues with a less-than-adequate prep by the dealer. I dropped the unit off yesterday with a laundry-list of things that needed attention. My service rep was very attentive and apologetic. I told them that they had two weeks to repair or replace....
So.....to be continued....Ouch
]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2017 05:09:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=91392#91392 New Generation RP-180 : Congratulations, we were looking... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=91333#91333 Author: Itinerate Pod
Subject: 9552
Posted: 17 Apr 2017 at 10:32am

Congratulations, we were looking at R pods online and seemed to favor the 179.  We went to our local dealer and Kathy really liked the 180's larger dry bathroom.  We have a small wet bath in our truck camper. We have only hauled it home so far, but it handled nicely with our Audi Q7.  Looking forward to our 1st trip.

Jim
]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2017 10:32:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=91333#91333 New Generation RP-180 : Congratulations and welcome! Happy... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=91297#91297 Author: birderdiane526
Subject: 9552
Posted: 16 Apr 2017 at 5:27pm

Congratulations and welcome!  Happy trails!

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2017 17:27:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=91297#91297 New Generation RP-180 : We are very happy with our 180.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=91292#91292 Author: POD WE R
Subject: 9552
Posted: 16 Apr 2017 at 2:32pm

We are very happy with our 180. We especially like the dry bath and larger bed.







E & M
2017 Rpod 180 HRE
AZ
]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2017 14:32:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=91292#91292 New Generation RP-180 : I'm so relieved to hear everyone... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=91289#91289 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 9552
Posted: 16 Apr 2017 at 1:37pm

I'm so relieved to hear everyone loves their new RP-180.  I will be picking up mine on Saturday.  I'm a real fan of the R-Pod!  I am the only owner of a 2011 RP-177. I have loved my R-Pod 177 which I affectionately called the Hodge-Podge, but I admit to coveting the dry bath in the 180.  I will be putting the Hodge Podge up for sale as soon as I get the new Pod home.  I'm hoping I made a good decision.  :)]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2017 13:37:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=91289#91289 New Generation RP-180 : Congrays on your 180.We have one... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=90030#90030 Author: blimey
Subject: 9552
Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 4:51am

Congrays on your 180.We have one as well and love it. We also considered a Wolf Pup as our second choice. Guess we really did make the right choice after reading your comments.]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2017 04:51:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=90030#90030 New Generation RP-180 : Glad to hear of your decision... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=90029#90029 Author: jato
Subject: 9552
Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 4:09am

Glad to hear of your decision and hope you have many years of dependable service with your 180 as you experience the joys of camping throughout this great land.  We have certainly been blessed with the dependability of our 177 for over 6 years now.  Welcome aboard!]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2017 04:09:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=90029#90029 New Generation RP-180 : Welcome! And congratulations on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=90028#90028 Author: voisj
Subject: 9552
Posted: 27 Mar 2017 at 11:39pm

Welcome! And congratulations on the new toy! From one 180 owner to another, IMHO The 180 met all my needs and is a great floorplan, hope you enjoy it as well.
Rgds john]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2017 23:39:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=90028#90028 New Generation RP-180 : Welcome to the group! Congrats... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=89944#89944 Author: Leo B
Subject: 9552
Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 1:36pm

Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 180!!]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2017 13:36:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=89944#89944 New Generation RP-180 : Hi All-I'm new to this forum,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9552&PID=89941#89941 Author: TeeBrock
Subject: 9552
Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 1:28pm

Hi All-
I'm new to this forum, but I just wanted to share my new addition-   Last week I traded in my WolfPup for the new RP 180! The WolfPup had a downsized queen bed to the right of the entry door, then 2 bunks toward the rear. I have always had my eye on the RP180, but settled for a cheaper, more cramped model with the Pup. More storage, excess beds, etc., but always full of clutter. I am traveling a lot and became increasingly frustrated with my first choice. Very heavy and unusual center of gravity.    
My RP180 is my dream. I am single and travel with my chocolate Lab, so there are a bunch of things to like about this. The big bathroom with ample storage, the slide-out kitchen, the true queen size bed and the ease of pulling/handling. It also includes a much larger refrigerator/freezer and a convection oven. Great color scheme as well! Great choice!Thumbs Up 
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