R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself

R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:41:36 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:37:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 30 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=5 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Introduce Yourself : New R-pod owner https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16460&PID=155601#155601 Author: _Falken_
Subject: New R-pod owner
Posted: 18 Jun 2026 at 11:37pm

Thanks for your responses!! I didnt get an email saying someone responded. I thought that would be a given. I guess I better check my setttings, lol.

I'm going to try capming this summer w/o an AC unit and see how it goes.

Thanks again for your input!! Happy camping. Smile

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:37:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16460&PID=155601#155601 Introduce Yourself : New R-pod owner https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16460&PID=155596#155596 Author: gpokluda
Subject: New R-pod owner
Posted: 15 Jun 2026 at 7:14am

Welcome and congrats on your new camper. Regarding the AC, I know many people on the Escape forum swear by the Houghton 9500 unit with heat pump. Some of the bigger rigs have it connected through an inverter to their battery bank, but they have 400+ amp hours of battery which would be a challenge in an Rpod. I've been watching the 12volt AC units as well. They have come a long way, but will still take a lot of battery to run them.

As for tires, when I had my Rpod, I replaced my tires with LT, 10 ply rated Falken Wild Peak. The topic of using LT tires instead of ST tires is a bit controversial, but I didn't have any issues and towed about 15k miles before I sold the Rpod.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:14:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16460&PID=155596#155596 Introduce Yourself : New R-pod owner https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16460&PID=155595#155595 Author: jato
Subject: New R-pod owner
Posted: 15 Jun 2026 at 2:58am

Congratulations Falken on the purchase of your 178. Also enjoy your 24/7 'owners manual' here on this forum.

I have owned a 177 for a bit over 15 years and special ordered it from the factory to be assembled without A/C, entertainment system or convection/microwave due to the fact of normally boondocking when camping. Cannot comment on the A/C as a result of still not having one.

Tires, that is another story. Last 2 sets have been Carlstar (formally Carlisle), load range "D" 6 ply tires. Have taken it down some sketchy dirt roads and trails without issue or incident. Quite pleased with them.

Regardless of the 'flavor' of tire you purchase do change them out, including the spare, and make certain to get them speed tested and balanced. I change mine out every 5 years, regardless of mileage.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:58:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16460&PID=155595#155595 Introduce Yourself : New R-pod owner https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16460&PID=155594#155594 Author: _Falken_
Subject: New R-pod owner
Posted: 15 Jun 2026 at 2:11am

Hello from BC Canada Smile

My name is Sean F and I'm a new (to me) R-pod owner. It's a 2019 model 178. I've been looking at lightweight trailers for a couple years now and really liked the R-pod design.

I do have a couple of questions for all of you who have more experience with R-pods than I do!

My unit did not come with AC. I was thinking about purchasing one and so far I've read that the standard 13500 btu is kind of overkill, and that a 9000 btu unit would be fine for the size of trailer. The roof is already pre wired in front of the roof vent, so I should be looking for a drop in 14"x14". Is this correct? There is factory solar but it isn't high wattage. I'm learning that they have 12 volt AC units now. I'm guessing they must pull a fair bit of amperage, and thus would need larger wires ran. Do most people stay with 120v or are they going with the new 12v and upgrading the solar and batteries? I was planning on doing that anyway but maybe just sticking with the 120v is the way to go? Are they more/less reliable than the newer 12v units?

Any suggestions or input on this would be appreciated.

The tires are the westlake offroad style and should be changed out due to age. Stamp is 1417. They look fine, like brand new. No cracks or rot, and they dont look worn at all. I like the look of them and will be pulling the trailer off road to camp. Can I go with a LT rated tire to maintain a stiffer sidewall? From what I've read these OEM tires did really well, but are expensive. I was thinking of going with maybe a KO2 or Outpost Nat? What are those of you who offroad a lot using? Again, any suggestions or input would be great.

Thanks, and safe journeys!

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:11:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16460&PID=155594#155594 Introduce Yourself : Wifi in 26 205 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16453&PID=155564#155564 Author: Ontario Dan
Subject: Wifi in 26 205
Posted: 05 Jun 2026 at 11:24am

Hi all just purchased a new 205 and camped in my back yard!

Tried to connect the tv to our home wifi thru the installed winegard 360 (no gateway). The signal indicator

Showed very low signal and the smart tv could not access Netflix etc. At the same time our other devices showed a full signal. Easily able to hot spot our Roku with my phone and watch everything. Our previous trailer had no issues connecting to our home network in the exact same location. Anyone else have this issue and if so did you find a solution?

Thanks

]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:24:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16453&PID=155564#155564 Introduce Yourself : New member https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16446&PID=155552#155552 Author: StephenH
Subject: New member
Posted: 31 May 2026 at 9:20am

While I am no longer the owner of a 2016 R-Pod 179, my prior posts in this forum detail many of the modifications I made to ours in the years we owned it from 2015 to 2023. Some of them may be of use to you.

StephenH

]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 09:20:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16446&PID=155552#155552 Introduce Yourself : Pictures of tow vehicles and trailers https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3539&PID=155551#155551 Author: PatrickR
Subject: Pictures of tow vehicles and trailers
Posted: 31 May 2026 at 1:03am

2015 R-POD 178 towed by 2023 Toyota 4Runner.

Edited by PatrickR - 31 May 2026 at 1:05am]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 01:03:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3539&PID=155551#155551 Introduce Yourself : New member https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16446&PID=155543#155543 Author: Pod People
Subject: New member
Posted: 27 May 2026 at 12:04pm

Welcome to the forum,

this is a great resource for all RPod owners. There are thousands of hours of Rpod ownership here and most people are happy to help.

We have a 2015 179 and love it-lots of mods and upgrades to make it better. We use it a lot for boondocking and travelling.

Travel often and safe

Vann

]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 12:04:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16446&PID=155543#155543 Introduce Yourself : New member https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16446&PID=155542#155542 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: New member
Posted: 27 May 2026 at 12:03pm

Welcome!

Lot's of knowledge here.]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 12:03:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16446&PID=155542#155542 Introduce Yourself : New member https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16446&PID=155541#155541 Author: hosspac
Subject: New member
Posted: 26 May 2026 at 11:55am

Hola,

My name is Rick S. and am a new R pod owner. I have a 2016 179. We live in Baja California Sur., so most of our camping is warm and hot weather. Looking forward to learning more about this cool camper.]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 11:55:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16446&PID=155541#155541