Picking up our RP189 on Friday
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Topic: Picking up our RP189 on Friday
Posted By: ZuBrew
Subject: Picking up our RP189 on Friday
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 8:51pm
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We're picking up our RP189 this Friday. I can't believe the day is finally here. I wanted to create a list of everything I should check out while going over everything. Can you experienced folks give me some pointers for my list? Thanks everyone. ------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 8:54pm
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Congrats! Saw the floor plan nice trailer. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2025 Ford Transit Camper van 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 8:56pm
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Welcome and best of luck! ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 9:49pm
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Welcome! Take time to check out the mods posted on the forum. I've used several of them. ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 7:23am
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When the tech is showing you everything on the trailer, it is very overwhelming. I tried to write it all down and when I got home, I had many, many questions. Do the best you can to remember things during the "run-down", then get on the best forum (this one) and do research. Chances are, you'll have the same questions someone else has had. If you can't find it, ask questions. The trailer "systems" is where you will have the most questions: electrical, water supply, black/grey water tanks. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 7:50am
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If you have a smart phone try doing a short video on the tech demonstration, they will be throwing a ton of info at you, probably wont remember it all. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2025 Ford Transit Camper van 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: ZuBrew
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 8:41pm
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On the Rpod FB site, I found a Forest River dealer PDI checklist. It looks to be the checklist the dealers are to fill out and send to Forest River. I'll post it when I figure out how. ------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 8:48pm
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Leo hit it square on. Record the presentation with the device you are comfortable with. Make sure your battery is 'full'. Welcome aboard to this fantastic forum!
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: PilotPodder
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 9:16pm
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+1 on Leo's idea. I'd video all you can as they do the walk through, and especially if you are getting a Weight Distribution Hitch, record them hooking it up for you. Congrats and welcome to the RPod family. ~PP ------------- Portage, MI — 2017 RPod 179 - sold / 2017 Toyota Tundra — https://johnmarucci.com/r-pod-video-list/ - My RPod YouTube Videos |
Posted By: ZuBrew
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2018 at 8:20pm
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Thanks for everyone's feedback. I plan to video as much as I can and my wife is a great note taker so hopefully we'll capture most of what is said. As for the WDH, I'll be installing that myself right after taking possession of the camper. I'll post a picture as soon as I can. ------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
Posted By: Ghosthawk
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2018 at 10:15pm
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Your ahead of me, ours does not arrive till early June. My wife and I looked at several, then I discovered the Forest River floorplan page. For some reason I went back late that night to look again. "wait, that does not look like a dinette, it says "Sofa" OMG thats the one! A quick trip to youtube confirmed that was exactly what we wanted. Still looking at tow vehicles and shaking my head over prices. Even used seem priced pretty high. I'm sure we will figure something out. Enjoy it, and pictures or it didn't happen! |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2018 at 11:42pm
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You might look at used Tacomas. They last forever, and if it has the V6, will tow in the 6000-6500 lb range. A 5-year-old Tacoma might be around $20,000. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 7:20am
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Tow Vehicles - Multitude of choices. Lot of us were reluctant to spend big bucks on new(er) vehicles. Would suggest to look for a TV around 6000 capacity. I tow with a 2006 model Silverado, there are folks on here with 90s models and I saw a picture the other day of a guy who had a 70s model Chevy. Of course area has a bit to do with condition of the used models. I'm also a pick up versus SUV fan. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2018 at 8:06am
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we were going to upgrade from a Jeep Cherokee to a Grand Cherokee but the price was way to high as they force you to buy the highest lines to get the bigger engine for towing. Then the dealer told us about left over trucks. We have saved a bundle buying a 2017 RAM truck. Saved even more getting a diesel since it was not much more than the regular engine. On TV they are still advertising left over Ford 150's. So I recommend searching around for a new 2017 model. There may be some left at 20% off MSRP!!
------------- OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
Posted By: ZuBrew
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2018 at 8:44pm
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We picked up our RP189 last Friday and it was in great shape. The demo was a bust though. First it was pouring rain and the guy doing the demo didn't know much about the Rpod. He told me the grey tank empties in to the black tank. He also mentioned having to take the anode out when the water heater is running on electric. That didn't make sense to me either. That's okay, because I've already learned quite a bit about the Rpod from this forum and I'll be reading through all the equipment manuals too. It really towed great. We're really happy with it and can't wait for our first trip. Now we just need the weather to cooperate. ------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2018 at 8:52pm
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Congrats! Yeah he's wrong about the tanks and the anode. Also always remember to release the pressure on the hot water tank before you take out the anode or it will shoot out like a bullet! Enjoy you new pod!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2025 Ford Transit Camper van 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2018 at 9:18pm
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That has to be the worst orientation I have heard of. I'm glad you are here to get proper information. I'm glad my dealer's orientation was nothing like that.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Larry-D
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2018 at 7:58am
| Don't be afraid to remove screws open areas, look and see how its made. They're really easy to work on and do upgrades. |
Posted By: ZuBrew
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2018 at 9:20am
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I'm not afraid to take things apart to see how they work or fix things. I've been doing that my whole life. Another thing that bothered me was they pointed me to a website for all the Rpod specific documentation. They mentioned all their documentation was electronic. And I'm okay with that but when I checked the website I found its a bunch of documents that talk very generically about travel trailers nothing specific. So that will be my quest to create some for my RP189. I'll also be combing through what I've found on this site as well. If I create anything of value, I'll post it for others to share. I'm anxious to get started but this weather is something else. Yesterday was cold and very windy. Lost a few trees and today we woke up to snow. Where's the warm weather??? ------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2018 at 9:40am
ZuBrew, yep, the demos can vary in quality for sure. We had an okay tech with our purchase....an long-time RVer who had been there, done that. It was still overwhelming. And FR's RPOD owner's manual?? They're still working on, I guess. 
techntrek has already started (2011) an on-line instruction manual for this forum. There is already a lot of great info but still some blanks to be filled in. Please don't hesitate to share information! We all need it! Check this our if you haven't already: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723&title=creating-an-instruction-maintenance-manual ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |