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Topic: New Member

Posted By: Alans.JMJ
Subject: New Member
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 8:56pm

Hello, I'm new here and a new R-Pod owner, although not new to the RV world. I just purchased a 2018 R-Pod 179 and am outfitting it for a 4-day trip to San Simeon Beach State Park next weekend.

Name is Alan, I'm 75 years young, and will be solo adventuring in my R-Pod. My wife and I traveled a bit in a 24' Aljo and a 26' NOBO over the years. I'm on my own now (widower) and looking forward to seeing a lot of the western US, and maybe even a coast to coaster or the four corners. Who knows?

My setup is a 2019 Ram Laramie 4x4 ecodiesel, pulling the R-Pod. Off grid powered by Jackery, we'll see if I need to upgrade the AGM and charge controller after this trip. I'm excited to see how it goes. Pictures maybe this week.

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Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 7:07am

Welcome to the forum. Keep us updated on your adventures. The battery upgrade question is one many of us have faced. I often thought using a Jackery would be a good interim solution. Best of luck.

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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023)
2022 Escape 5.0TA
2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB
Honda SCL500

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 7:20pm

Welcome to your 24/7 owners manual. Please keep us up to date on your travels. Just put my 177 to bed last week here in northern Michigan. Possible snow flurries on the horizon, this Sunday in our area. Have enjoyed our pod since March 2011, been a great dependable rig, hope you have the same success with your 179.

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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."