R-pod Owners Forum : West Texas New Guy http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : West Texas New Guy Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 00:19:54 +0000 Sat, 20 May 2017 12:22:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9980 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ West Texas New Guy : Congrats on your 179! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93589#93589 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 20 May 2017 at 12:22pm

Congrats on your 179! ]]> Sat, 20 May 2017 12:22:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93589#93589 West Texas New Guy : Autos pulling trailers have a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93585#93585 Author: GlueGuy
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Posted: 20 May 2017 at 12:11pm

Autos pulling trailers have a hard limit of the double nickel (55 MPH) in California, except where posted otherwise (some of the interstates have higher limits). We typically stay within 5 MPH of that to keep the smokey bears happy...]]> Sat, 20 May 2017 12:11:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93585#93585 West Texas New Guy : Picked up179 today. Thanks to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93521#93521 Author: Concho City Pod-er
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Posted: 19 May 2017 at 3:48pm

Picked up179 today. Thanks to this forum I had a good pre-acceptance checklist to use. Got it home and ran through everything again. So far everything checks ok. I'm embarrassed, but you are correct the new pods come with 225-75 R 15 D rated tires so my concern about speed rating was unfounded. Biggest concern right now is the weather...having a T-storm with a lot of pea-sized hail..oh well...stuff happens. I'll go check the Pod when it stops. 😢]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 15:48:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93521#93521 West Texas New Guy : I am not sure, but I think the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93500#93500 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 19 May 2017 at 10:55am

I am not sure, but I think the newest 'Pods come with load range D tires. Mine came with load range C tires. It was a great improvement to upgrade them to load range D.

We were towing in Wyoming with a speed limit of 80 mph. I was still doing 60 mph. We did not get run over. We were mostly on the Interstates. If I am on a 2-lane road and I see a line-up behind me, I look for a place to pull off and let them pass. I have not had to do that but once or twice though.
]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 10:55:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93500#93500 West Texas New Guy : Welcome & congrats!We got... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93496#93496 Author: GlueGuy
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Posted: 19 May 2017 at 9:56am

Welcome & congrats!

We got our R-179 last July, and we love it. I think you will be very happy pulling yours with your Tundra. We had a Tundra several years ago, and it was a very nice truck. Plenty of pulling power for an R-pod.

We've got an F-150 now, and it pulls the R-pod very, very easily. 
]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 09:56:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93496#93496 West Texas New Guy : You won't get run over, and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93493#93493 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 19 May 2017 at 8:53am

You won't get run over, and you won't have to have any white knuckle passing experiences.  My 2007 hemi Dodge likes 62 with the pod with top overdrive gear locked out.   Any complaints - well, get over it.]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 08:53:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93493#93493 West Texas New Guy : Welcome from the top of Texas.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93491#93491 Author: texman
Subject: 9980
Posted: 19 May 2017 at 8:30am

Welcome from the top of Texas.  ]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 08:30:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93491#93491 West Texas New Guy : We just spent 3 weeks in your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93487#93487 Author: rda54
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Posted: 19 May 2017 at 7:18am

We just spent 3 weeks in your state with our 178 and just drove 65 and didn't get run over. What I found is that 65 is the best speed to pull the pod. I have pulled all kinds of trailers my hope life but this one was different. We like how easy it is to set up.
Welcome and have happy trails.]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 07:18:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93487#93487 West Texas New Guy : Thanks for the welcome. I'm... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93478#93478 Author: Concho City Pod-er
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Posted: 18 May 2017 at 9:17pm

Thanks for the welcome. I'm from San Angelo initially, but was never stationed at Goodfellow AFB. Was a C-130 Navigator and stationed in Abilene a couple of times. Retired in 2001, spent 9 yrs working in North Carolina...then came back to the Lone Star state. Look forward to getting out with the 179. My only real concern are the tires; more specifically, the speed rating. If I limit myself to 65mph, in a state where 75 is the speed limit on most farm to market roads, I'm going to get run over. Hate to buy a new camper only to turn around and buy two new tires, but may have to. I'd be interested in any thoughts on the subject. ]]> Thu, 18 May 2017 21:17:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93478#93478 West Texas New Guy : Welcome and Congratulations. I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93474#93474 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 18 May 2017 at 8:33pm

Welcome and Congratulations. I was stationed at Goodfellow AFB for AIT training in 1984 an went back there for a class in the early 90's. My first sighting of a tornado was while we were on our end of course exercise. It was on the other side of lake O.C. Fisher.

We also have and like the 179. Although the bathroom is small, we thought we would like and get more use out of the larger kitchen with its storage. I have done a number of modifications. The 179 lends itself well to customizing if you like to do things with it. It is currently at the factory for repair following an accident last December when we hit a combination of ice and wind. We will be picking it up from the factory next month, hopefully as good as, or better than new. We will be getting an awning with it since they will be replacing the wall and can put the newer style with the proper reinforcement to hold the awning. We will have a one-of-a-kind 2016 RP-179 after that. Thumbs Up

We hope you have many fun trips and make many good memories with your new R-Pod.
]]> Thu, 18 May 2017 20:33:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93474#93474 West Texas New Guy : Congrats on your purchase. I'm... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93473#93473 Author: Watts
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Posted: 18 May 2017 at 8:19pm

Congrats on your purchase.  I'm a newbie as well, from East Texas.  I get to pick up my 178 Saturday.  Welcome.]]> Thu, 18 May 2017 20:19:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93473#93473 West Texas New Guy : Picking up new 179 tomorrow morning.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93465#93465 Author: Concho City Pod-er
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Posted: 18 May 2017 at 7:44pm

Picking up new 179 tomorrow morning. I've been lurking on the site for about a week and found it filled with tons of useful information, hints, tips, and advise. Thanks! I have limited experience with RV's. I had a used pop-up camper when stationed in Alaska back in the 80's, and have rented some not-so-well-maintained campers a couple of times over the past few years. Mostly we tent-camped. Decided to pull the trigger and purchase. Wife and I are empty nesters now and wanted something small and easy to tow. We really liked the layout of the 179. The only extras on our 179 is the awning and we opted for an anti-sway hitch. Tow Vehicle is a 2015 2wd Toyota Tundra so anti-sway hitch may be overkill but feel better having one. As strange as it may sound, I'm newer to forums than I am to RV camping. This being the first time I've ever posted on one. Look forward to posting more in the future.]]> Thu, 18 May 2017 19:44:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9980&PID=93465#93465