First Year with a R-194 - R-pod Owners Forum

Like a big loyal dog, it follows you everywhere, blocking the rear view and having its own needs.

2016 179 Gastropod
2017 Ridgeline

The first year is under our belt with the R-Pod. The changes and time spent traveling and working with it have been positive.

Major changes included a tongue tool box adapted to house 300 AH Lithium batteries, 200 watt panels suitcase style with 40' of line so they can be in the sun and the trailer in the shade. We boondock a lot.

A 8" high quality mattress for better sleep. A Blue Ox weight distributing hitch for a better towing feel. Learning to balance weight between fresh water, grey and black tanks for better towing.

3 trips to Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, 1 trip to Arizona and Southern Nevada.

Repack the wheel bearings and check brakes.

Total living time in it, 2 1/2 months AZ. 3 months ID, WY, MT. Several short trips to the coast.

2 comfortable late 70's people and 1 tabby cat that likes to travel.

Tow rig, Nissan Frontier 4x4 crewcab, average mileage 12.5-14.7

Our comments to each other, "this is the easiest rig we have had"

Previous rv's 2, 1 ton GMC's, 2, travel trailers, 1, 28' Cameo, 1, 26' Prowler.

2, campers, Northwood and Six-Pak, 1, motor home, Trek. 26 years total of rv and travel.

The R-Pod and Nissan make travel easy, you can get into and out of Walmart easy, buying fuel is simple, navigating city streets is easy and you only take 2 parking spaces.

2024 R-Pod 194C
2013 Nissan Frontier 4X4
1 big cat travel bud

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poohbill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Aug 2019 Location: Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 140	Post Options Post Reply Quote poohbill Report Post Quote Reply Topic: First Year with a R-194 Posted: 11 Sep 2025 at 3:12pm
	We want to be You in ten years.
	2016 179 Gastropod 2017 Ridgeline

poohbill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Aug 2019 Location: Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 140	Post Options Post Reply Quote poohbill Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2025 at 3:10pm
	Like a big loyal dog, it follows you everywhere, blocking the rear view and having its own needs.
	2016 179 Gastropod 2017 Ridgeline

gpokluda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: East Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 486	Post Options Post Reply Quote gpokluda Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 2025 at 7:45am
	Sounds like you've got your rig well sorted out. We towed our 179 with a 2017 Nissan Frontier for 50,000+ miles. You're right, that rig combo is easy to get around with Edited by gpokluda - 11 Sep 2025 at 7:46am
	Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Honda SCL500

scroc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Sep 2024 Location: S. Oregon Coast Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote scroc Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Sep 2025 at 10:55pm
	The first year is under our belt with the R-Pod. The changes and time spent traveling and working with it have been positive. Major changes included a tongue tool box adapted to house 300 AH Lithium batteries, 200 watt panels suitcase style with 40' of line so they can be in the sun and the trailer in the shade. We boondock a lot. A 8" high quality mattress for better sleep. A Blue Ox weight distributing hitch for a better towing feel. Learning to balance weight between fresh water, grey and black tanks for better towing. 3 trips to Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, 1 trip to Arizona and Southern Nevada. Repack the wheel bearings and check brakes. Total living time in it, 2 1/2 months AZ. 3 months ID, WY, MT. Several short trips to the coast. 2 comfortable late 70's people and 1 tabby cat that likes to travel. Tow rig, Nissan Frontier 4x4 crewcab, average mileage 12.5-14.7 Our comments to each other, "this is the easiest rig we have had" Previous rv's 2, 1 ton GMC's, 2, travel trailers, 1, 28' Cameo, 1, 26' Prowler. 2, campers, Northwood and Six-Pak, 1, motor home, Trek. 26 years total of rv and travel. The R-Pod and Nissan make travel easy, you can get into and out of Walmart easy, buying fuel is simple, navigating city streets is easy and you only take 2 parking spaces.
	2024 R-Pod 194C 2013 Nissan Frontier 4X4 1 big cat travel bud