R-pod Owners Forum : General non-pod discussion http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : General non-pod discussion : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:01:47 +0000 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:52:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 30 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=35 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ General non-pod discussion : INSURANCE http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16345&PID=155163#155163 Author: James07
Subject: INSURANCE
Posted: 14 Dec 2025 at 12:52pm

Took my 2015 R178 off my insurance policy when I found out liability coverage is extended when hooked up and traveling with tow vehicle.  That's all I care about since market value for 2015 is only around $15K.  No point carrying collision and comprehensive.]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:52:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16345&PID=155163#155163 General non-pod discussion : INSURANCE http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16345&PID=155161#155161 Author: poohbill
Subject: INSURANCE
Posted: 13 Dec 2025 at 6:16pm

Good question, which sent me to my State Farm policy materials. We have a trailer worth maybe $10k ensured for Damage, with a $500 deductible, at a cost of $161/yr. Nothing else on it, so I’m guessing Idaho defers to the TV policy. This has me curious about what scenario(s) are hedged by my $161, and why I haven’t ever thought about it before.Clown]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:16:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16345&PID=155161#155161 General non-pod discussion : INSURANCE http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16345&PID=155160#155160 Author: hogone
Subject: INSURANCE
Posted: 13 Dec 2025 at 9:45am

Good morn all:  Just curious as to what others do for RV insurance; ie: price, deductables, insurer, coverage, etc.  The way I understand it (at least in Missouri), the liability is covered under the tow vehicle, so basically the RV insurance would be comp and coll.  Just curious as to others views and ideas on coverage, etc.  I did sell the 177, and purchased a new RV.  Jon]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:45:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16345&PID=155160#155160 General non-pod discussion : Administrator contact? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16280&PID=154859#154859 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: Administrator contact?
Posted: 24 Aug 2025 at 3:37pm

Not an admin, and this may not apply, but if the link is in one of your own posts, you can edit it yourself.

TT
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Subject: Administrator contact?
Posted: 23 Aug 2025 at 11:38am

Would an admin contact me about an inappropriate link.

John

]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:38:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16280&PID=154846#154846 General non-pod discussion : Talladega Outside Camping http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16045&PID=153895#153895 Author: jato
Subject: Talladega Outside Camping
Posted: 02 Oct 2024 at 9:19pm

If you want the best (imho) hitch lock, check out Proven Industries.  Their video shows how easy it is to compromise the top models of hitch locks on the market in less than 20 seconds, with the exception of their lock.  Not cheap, when I purchased mine, about 6 years ago it was $ 200 on eBay.
]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:19:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16045&PID=153895#153895 General non-pod discussion : Talladega Outside Camping http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16045&PID=153842#153842 Author: StephenH
Subject: Talladega Outside Camping
Posted: 10 Sep 2024 at 11:51pm

I have not been there, but I can answer some of your questions.

Set-up:  Depends on which refrigerator you have. If it is a two or three way absorption refrigerator, you need to get the trailer leveled in both side-to-side and front-to-back directions. It should be within 3 degrees. More than that and it can affect operation of the refrigerator. If it is a compressor refrigerator, the tolerance is about the same as what you would like. Don't run the refrigerator on battery if it is a propane model. Use propane so you can save the battery life for other things like lighting.

General safety & theft:  Just don't leave valuables lying around if you are not going to be there. Don't make it easy for potential thieves to take your stuff. Put a hitch lock on the trailer for when you are not going to be there. A hitch lock will make you feel more secure. I used this one on the RPod with the 2" hitch. When I moved up to a different trailer, I purchased the 2-5/8" model. You can pay a LOT more, but this has been adequate for me so far.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004KJ6KFG?

I hope you have a fun trip.

Stephen


Edited by StephenH - 05 Oct 2024 at 12:06pm]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 23:51:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16045&PID=153842#153842 General non-pod discussion : Talladega Outside Camping http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16045&PID=153841#153841 Author: FOADIAC
Subject: Talladega Outside Camping
Posted: 10 Sep 2024 at 10:06pm

Hi...'22, r.pod 202...heading to the Fall Talladega race in a few weeks. First timer. Have a gravel with water hookup spot. Lots of propane for my Predator 5000W. Anybody camped out there for race weekend and care to offer any tips? We're in a "quiet" spot from 0000-0600 so gen will be off. I'm more concerned about the "operations" aspect; getting in and setting up, general safety & theft, logistics, etc. But all advice is appreciated.

VR/Mikey 
]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:06:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16045&PID=153841#153841 General non-pod discussion : Rpod Alternates http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15980&PID=153563#153563 Author: David and Danette
Subject: Rpod Alternates
Posted: 25 Jun 2024 at 7:08pm

 When we bought our 2009 r-pod 171 the framing for the dinette was made from hardwoods and screwed together years later at a rv show I looked at the newer r-pods and the framing had been changed to a soft white wood and stapled together. So I agree the older r-rpods were built better. Our Gulfstream Vista Cruiser when I replaced the kitchen sink with a larger double bowl stainless steel sink I was happy to see the countertop made from plywood. Our previous r-pod and Vibe both had countertops which were made using MDF which were damaged by water. We have been happy with our Vista Cruiser best camper out of the three sorry we now need to sell it. Our 2018 Vista Cruiser has awning windows which we have been thankful for I think in 2020 Gulfstream changed the windows to sliding windows I guess to save money. It's nice to open windows when it's raining for ventilation. ]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:08:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15980&PID=153563#153563 General non-pod discussion : Rpod Alternates http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15980&PID=153562#153562 Author: jato
Subject: Rpod Alternates
Posted: 25 Jun 2024 at 6:12pm

I think the quality build of the R-Pod has drastically dropped over the years, especially once they became popular.  We special ordered ours in January 2011 and picked it up five weeks later during the first week of March, brought in home in a blinding snow blizzard, was surprised they let us cross the 5 mile long Mackinac Bridge to get to the lower peninsula of Michigan that day.  Maybe it was the dealer in the U.P. of Michigan or maybe at the factory, but I was so impressed how clean everything was, no sawdust, no missing pieces, no 'extra' pieces found, plus the staff went through a 2+ hour walk through over the entire trailer!  And now, 13 years and 45,000 + miles later, very few issues.  The only major one was when the fridge had to be replaced after nearly 10 years, replaced that myself.   I guess the only complaint would be when I went to replace the tires after 5 years of ownership, and noted that the tires were stamped 09/09, meaning that when the 177 was purchased, the tires were already 2 years old!  So, I did get 7 years out of them.  Our special ordered 177 came without A/C, without microwave/convection oven, and without the entertainment system - all these likely to be prone to have issues, but we normally boondock and felt it a waste of $$$ to pay for stuff that would never be used.  Other people whom we have met over the years (such as numerous R-Pod rallies) with older pods don't seem to have the issues that the newer ones have, at least that is our experience.
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