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   <title>New Rpoders : Terry &amp; Kathy, welcome &amp; happy...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5352" rel="nofollow">birderdiane526</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 22 Jul 2017 at 9:42pm<br /><br />Terry & Kathy, welcome & happy trails! ]]>
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   <title>New Rpoders : Hey folks, anybody know anything...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6989" rel="nofollow">Caliman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 22 Jul 2017 at 8:41pm<br /><br />Hey folks, anybody know anything about the new Lippman axles for RPOD?  They appear to have a larger 4"x4" bar than the old ones, but still tat d at 3500 lbs which is odd considering max capacity of a 179 is roughly 3800lbs.]]>
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   <title>New Rpoders : Very cool Stephen.  Thank you....</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6989" rel="nofollow">Caliman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 May 2017 at 3:42pm<br /><br />Very cool Stephen.  Thank you.  <br /><br />We run fans all night to prevent SIDS, also, we just like the air movement and the white noise for the kids.  I've read that you can run an endless breeze for about 2-3 nights off the Stanley Powermax 1400.  Or also gives us triple redundancy ...again, for the little girls.<br /><br />I've got a trailer tray coming in to mount my generator above the propane tank, since we, being a tall family (I'm 6'5"), barely fit in the Durango as it is.  Also, don't want that thing in the truck.  Picked up a spilloroof gas can and tested it with water.  Got a good one.  They were forgetting the O'rings for a while.<br />]]>
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   <title>New Rpoders : For my CPAP machine and USB outlets...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 May 2017 at 3:04pm<br /><br />For my CPAP machine and USB outlets that I installed in that area, I tapped into the 12V power behind the stereo. For the ones I put down at the base of the bed near the 110 outlet, I tapped into the power feeding the furnace. I did put a bigger fuse in the fuse box for that as the wire was the same gauge as the others with larger fuses. If I were really paranoid, I could put in a 5A fuse inline to the furnace, but things seem to be working okay as is. I run a fan from that outlet. As long as the draw of the items on the circuit, to include your Endless Breeze fan, total less than the amperage of the fuse, you should be fine.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6989" rel="nofollow">Caliman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 May 2017 at 2:06pm<br /><br />If I were to tap into the 12v, say behind the stereo, can I run a small inverter and maybe an endless breeze fan off that?  Or, is the draw too much.  I saw another guy go straight to the fuse panel for 12 volt, but that's a less desireable location.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6989" rel="nofollow">Caliman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 May 2017 at 10:41am<br /><br />Electrical power that is.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6989" rel="nofollow">Caliman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 May 2017 at 10:40am<br /><br />PS, solar is for heavy, heavy users of election power.  Doesn't work financially for most people.  Or it's a break even.]]>
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   <title>New Rpoders : I&amp;#039;ve got a Champion 3100...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6989" rel="nofollow">Caliman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 May 2017 at 10:39am<br /><br />I've got a Champion 3100 rv generator.  Amazing reviews and the motor is a Honda knock off.  An exact duplicate from what I understand.  I was like a kid who had to settle for strawberry ice cream instead of chocolate on this though.  I wanted the one with the remote but Amazon won't ship it to California even though it is CARB compliant.  These generators go fro anywhere from $799 to $1100, bit Amazon had the remote control model for $625 which was a steal, but they have a glitch in their system and won't ship.  I called up and said I would have taken the other one for $595, but by the it was back up to $800.  I asked for a manager and he gave me the one withoit the remote for $539z. I guess I can skip the remote to save $360.  😉  I really, really wanted to press the remote and make coffee on morning.  Or turn it off without leaving the trailer. 😆]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 10:39:13 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>New Rpoders :   Originally posted by CalimanStephen,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 May 2017 at 9:21am<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by Caliman</strong></em><br /><br />Stephen, what you said is how I understood it.  Thanks for the confirmation.  I have 2 little girls which is why omi bought the generator and I needed a new power station/Jump starter/charger anyway.<br>I'm certain I'll be installing some 12 volt outlets along with USB.<br>I considered solar, but most of the sites on the west coast have lots of nice shade, and I don't want to give up the shade just to use the panels.  It's pretty amazing though if you can make it work.  <br>Got 36 panels on my hous doing over 1150kwh per month, even in rainy April:  love it!  Love solar.</td></tr></table><br>I would like to put solar on our house, but we have significant shade in addition to the orientation of the roof being pretty much wrong for solar panels. North Carolina also ended the tax credits for solar installation, so it would be a much more expensive proposition.<br><br>What generator do you have? I don't recall you mentioning it before. I have the Generac iX2000. It works pretty well, but is very marginal for running the AC. It will if nothing else is running, A 3 KW generator would do much better but would be too heavy to lift by myself.<br>]]>
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   <title>New Rpoders : Terry &amp; Kathy, welcome and congratulations...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5352" rel="nofollow">birderdiane526</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 May 2017 at 7:18am<br /><br />Terry & Kathy, welcome and congratulations on acquiring a POD! Happy trails!]]>
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   <title>New Rpoders : PS, amazing mods Stephen.  I think...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6989" rel="nofollow">Caliman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 10:48pm<br /><br />PS, amazing mods Stephen.  I think another mod that is very intriguing is turning the queen bed into a lounge to add 6 more seats, or 3 comfortable ones.  That would go well with your under bed storage mod.]]>
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   <title>New Rpoders : Stephen, what you said is how...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6989" rel="nofollow">Caliman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 10:43pm<br /><br />Stephen, what you said is how I understood it.  Thanks for the confirmation.  I have 2 little girls which is why omi bought the generator and I needed a new power station/Jump starter/charger anyway.<br />I'm certain I'll be installing some 12 volt outlets along with USB.<br />I considered solar, but most of the sites on the west coast have lots of nice shade, and I don't want to give up the shade just to use the panels.  It's pretty amazing though if you can make it work.  <br />Got 36 panels on my hous doing over 1150kwh per month, even in rainy April:  love it!  Love solar.]]>
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   <title>New Rpoders : thanksI actually have 2 12-v in...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5833" rel="nofollow">uptowndebbie</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 9:22pm<br /><br />thanks<br>I actually have 2 12-v in parallel for extended camping without hookup. These were installed by the dealer along with the 600-W solar panel. My best guess on the USB is still that it is a matter of voltage regulation during the day when there is constant solar charging, so there must have been a power surge and no protector<br>]]>
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   <title>New Rpoders :  To have 120V power, you would...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 9:07pm<br /><br />To have 120V power, you would need to install an inverter or use a portable one. Without installing 12V outlets, you would not have 12V power access for plug-in accessories, including an inverter. The furnace and lights run on 12V. The refrigerator <i>can</i> run on 12V, but I would not recommend it with the possible exception being that you have solar power that can likely support it. Propane or shore power is best for the refrigerator. If you don't want to install any 12V or USB outlets, you could use the Stanley Power Station. Installing the outlets would be less expensive, but if you already have the Power Station, you could put that off.<br><br>The initial reason I installed 12V outlets was so that I could run my CPAP machine without using an inverter. It is actually powered by 12V, so I just got the 12V cord and installed 12V power outlets. The first was by the outlet at the base of the bed. The second was near the TV as we decided to change the direction in which we made up the bed and slept in it to make it easier for me to get in and out over the top of my wife's legs with less disturbance.<br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6989" rel="nofollow">Caliman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 8:26pm<br /><br />Question:  Can you plug into the AC outlets when on battery power (and drain em fast), or are you completely cut off without installing 12 cold and USB?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I have other power sources including a Stanley Powermax which I've had no problems with this far.  One trick I know is you can't run the compressors on these types for more than 10 min or they fry.  Had an old Sears model for 20 years.  Hose finally cracked and wasn't worth replacing.<br />]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2017 20:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>New Rpoders : Yep, there&amp;#039;s always been...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6989" rel="nofollow">Caliman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 8:18pm<br /><br />Yep, there's always been a( regulated?) charger in the entertainment unit so I'd be surprised if that fried the iPad.  Maybe I'll try an old iPhone first 😊.  <br />RPOD removing the USBs on the right side of the kitchen is a backward step, but trailers in general having no 12 volt is beyond weird.]]>
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   <title>New Rpoders : No need to jury rig. You can find...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 8:08pm<br /><br />No need to jury rig. You can find a 12V wire behind the radio. From that, you can wire in a 12V outlet. I wired in multiple outlets. One has two 12V power outlets and one USB charger outlet. Another is a 12V power outlet with a USB charger outlet next to it. I wired in a voltmeter next to the panel for tank and battery levels with a momentary switch so it only reads when I press the switch.<br><br>USB outlets should only provide 5V power. It is possible that you have a defective USB outlet or that something happened to it. When you say you are running 2 batteries, I am guessing that they are two 6V batteries wired in series to provide 12V or two 12V batteries wired in parallel. Whichever, 600W of solar power may have contributed if your solar charge controller wasn't limiting the voltage correctly. You can always get access to the back of the USB outlet and check the voltage reading from there.<br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5833" rel="nofollow">uptowndebbie</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 7:56pm<br /><br />I was just wondering about the inverter - my 2017 rp 179 does not have any 12-volt plugs - is there a way to jury-rig something? I have 2 batteries and 600 watt solar panel, so batteries aren't the problem. I do have a USB plug by the radio, which is 12-volt. I'm afraid to use it because last year I plugged my ipad in to charge before leaving for a hike. when I came back, the battery was fried either coincidentally or the voltage is not regulated well.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 1:15pm<br /><br />I used some strap aluminum and made battery locks. That is one of the mods you can see in the mods link in my signature. If you are not hooked to shore power, you may want to put in a battery cut-off switch also. Otherwise, the parasitic power draws will drain your batteries. Some, like the propane/CO detector can't be switched off so a battery cut-off is the only way to halt the parasitic drain.<br>I bought a small, <a href="https://smile.amaz&#111;n.com/gp/product/B0040U3MI8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1" target="_blank">Bestek 150 Watt inverter</a> for the TV. I have not been able to try it out since our R-Pod is at the factory for repair. It is very small and when I plugged it in to the truck's 12V power, it was very quiet. It is much less expensive than a 12V television. I don't think it is pure sine. However, I think it will work okay.<br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6989" rel="nofollow">Caliman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 12:56pm<br /><br />Interesting, I saw a Youtube video of a 2016 RPOD 179 that had 2 USB outlets right next to the AC in the kitchen and the guy was talking about how useful that is.  I think I'll also eBay the current TV and grab a 12v, not that it'll get used that much but with. 3 year old, a good movie can avoid chaos at night.  I do have an inverter I can use but may have to pick another as this may not be pure sine.  I've charged computers before so may be fine.<br /><br />I'm on a 6 volt system although they had to cut one of the plastic nubs off one of the boxes where they meet (didn't tell me), so I need a piece of plastic and some caulk to patch that gap.  Adding an alarm today or tomorrow and looking for ways to make battery removal more difficult.  Left a light on in the rig last night to deter, and our cover hides the batteries so out of sight out of mind.<br /><br />The mattress in ours is MUCH nicer than the springy thing I payed on at the dealer.  If it's decent it too may go on craigslist as I have purchased a nice 8" foam mattress.  We'll try this once and if it's good we may return the foam mattress.<br /><br />All set with the torque wrench and thanks for the reminder about the lugs.  I think checking after 50-100 miles is true for cars as well, better check my truck as it has new tires.<br /><br />Thanks for the great input Stephen.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 12:41pm<br /><br />Hello Todd,<br>Welcome and congratulations!<br>We have a 2016 RP-179. Ours came with neither 12V outlets nor USB outlets. They are actually easy to install. Then you can put them where you want them instead of having them where someone else thought was a good location. As for the cost, think more like a couple of bucks instead of a couple hundred. They aren't that expensive. Did they remove the USB outlets or just relocate them?<br><br>The RP-179 does NOT come with an inverter. It comes with a converter for converting 120V to 12V. This serves to charge the battery (or batteries if you have dual 6V) and to supply power to the 12V items in the 'Pod. You will need to have a battery installed as the power from the converter isn't clean enough to run some items reliably. The difference is that an inverter goes from 12V to 120V. If you want an inverter, it is something you would need to purchase separately.<br><br>For a lug wrench, the lug nuts are a standard 3/4" You should invest in a torque wrench for tightening the lug nuts. You can catch them on sale at Harbor Freight if you have one in your area for a reasonable cost. The alloy rims of the 'Pods can lead to lose lug nuts. If the wheel is removed, they need to be re-torqued after 50 miles, then after 100 miles, and then checked to make sure they stay tight. Other messages in the forum can elaborate further. As for a jack, I tried my vehicle jack once. It bent. I bought a hydraulic trolley jack at Walmart. I also made a block that allows me to jack at the riser while not putting pressure on the axle. That is important as using the axle for jacking can damage it. You can see the block in my mods, a link to which is in my signature.<br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6989" rel="nofollow">Caliman</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 12:08pm<br /><br />Hey folks, just received our RPOD 179 after many struggles with the dealer, but ultimately it turned out well.  Car and rv dealers seem to be great when selling what's on the lot, but when you want something else, they really seems to struggle.  I was surprised to note that although they have improved almost every suggestion on YouTube, they have removed the USB outlets from the kitchen in our 2017 1/2.  Or, did they forget to install it?  I find this very odd but it must have saved them a couple hundred bucks.  I also find it odd that there are no 12 volt outlets.  Maybe they think their inverter is so good that these should not be necessary?<br /><br />Anyway, after calling our favorite hotels a few months back, and finding the ocean view suites went from $340-to $380, I was teetering on the edge.  When I discovered that we Could not book these rooms with our 8 month old and 3 year old daughters, and would have to book a different room for $450, with no ocean views, that pushed me over the fence. <br /><br />Also odd that it doesn't come with a lug wrench or jack.  Guess I use my car jack to change the tire?  Or just call AAA.  Not to try and figure out what size lugs this thing has.<br /><br />Have an awesome day!!<br /><br />]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5187" rel="nofollow">mcarter</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 12:08pm<br /><br />+1, cut 4 sides, attached a top, put molding around it, stained to Pod wood (as close as I could)]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6940" rel="nofollow">Carolyn</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 10:17am<br /><br />Great idea. The knobs on my 2-burner are higher than the burners, so I could go to that height. Thanx so much.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 May 2017 at 8:16am<br /><br />I built one. Take a cutting board that is a little bigger than the stove. Add legs to it at the corners so it sits just above the top of the pan holders. If you get one big enough, you could make a rim all the way around and then when inverted, it becomes a serving tray.<br><br>I have pictures of the one I made in my mods (link below).<br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=2" rel="nofollow">Guests</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 08 May 2017 at 2:56pm<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by Carolyn</strong></em><br /><br />Hello All,<br />Just bought "Peas-in-a-Pod" (RPod that is) and a used Honda Pilot with which to tow it. Runs wonderfully together. The other "peas" in this 'pod' are 2 elderly collies. Anyone know whether or not there is an accessorie that would cover the top of the 2-burner gas stove while we are working on the counter so as not to get the burner space messy? Can't wait to roll . . . .</td></tr></table> <br /><br /><br />This is what I have:  <a href="http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/2-burner-drop-in-cover-black/78901" target="_blank">2 burner stove cover</a><br /><br />Shop around, as you may find it for less.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6940" rel="nofollow">Carolyn</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 08 May 2017 at 9:58am<br /><br />Hello All,<br />Just bought "Peas-in-a-Pod" (RPod that is) and a used Honda Pilot with which to tow it. Runs wonderfully together. The other "peas" in this 'pod' are 2 elderly collies. Anyone know whether or not there is an accessorie that would cover the top of the 2-burner gas stove while we are working on the counter so as not to get the burner space messy? Can't wait to roll . . . .]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5509" rel="nofollow">computerfixitguy</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 07 May 2017 at 10:50pm<br /><br />Greetings&nbsp;<span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Martinmyer, pods are great and you will meet some really cool people. &nbsp;Forest River will leave a reasonable mind awash in bewilderment when searching for the answer to "why did they do that" . &nbsp; They are light and inexpensive. &nbsp;Their attention to detail is if you peering through a hallucinating&nbsp;haze. &nbsp;I have a 176t with the tent. &nbsp;The screws were missing holding the tent in place. I know this because to repair the tent you have to remove the screws. &nbsp;Its little things just like that, nothing catastrophic, just annoying.</span></font></span><div><span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br></span></font></span></div><div><span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Love my Rpod and I tell people to get one because you can buy a more expensive trailer and the trim still falls off. &nbsp;They are the biggest, nicest, lightest TT you can get for the money. &nbsp;Its that simple. &nbsp;Bring a glue gun and some patience. &nbsp;Maybe they don't use glue guns at the factory because of habitual sniffing !</span></font></span></div><div><span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br></span></font></span></div><div><span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">They go everywhere and I laugh at others with their fully assembled trailers trying to find a camping spot big enough. &nbsp;</span></font></span></div><div><br></div><div>Favorite feature: &nbsp;R POD people are really cool people</div><div><span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br></span></font></span></div><div><span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Derek&nbsp;</span></font></span></div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6902" rel="nofollow">Kootenaypod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 07 May 2017 at 10:13pm<br /><br /><div>Hi. I'm kind of a desert guy so we spend a good part of the winter in the Arizona desert. The only part of California that I have spent some time in is the Palm Springs area. Nice but a little too busy and crowded.</div><div>So if you're ever up our way, you will see nature at it's best. No tourists, no box stores, no traffic but lots of back country/mountain camp sites. We take the atv with us to really get off the beaten track.</div><div>Take care. Terry&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6929" rel="nofollow">Martinmyer</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 9826<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 30 Apr 2017 at 8:23pm<br /><br />Hi everyone! I recently purchase a second hand RP- 183 G but it need some repair so I can't use it yet. For now. I would like to know more information about owning an R-Pod so I joined this community.]]>
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