New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin |
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Austintaco
Newbie Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Location: Austin, TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
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Topic: New 2016 179 HR owner in Austin Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 11:46am |
Just a quick post to say hello. I have been actively spending too much time researching on here and we purchased our used 2016 179 on Thursday. I have to do some work on my vehicle to safely tow the new addition, but looking forward to it. We are going from a truck based camping set up to the R Pod so looking forward to a new chapter.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 1:26pm |
Hello Austintaco,
Welcome and Congratulations on your new-to-you RPod 179. I hope you have many fun adventures and make many great memories camping with it. What tow vehicle are you going to use?
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Austintaco
Newbie Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Location: Austin, TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 1:49pm |
Hi Stephen,
I have an 03 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4wd Auto that I have owned since new and have maintained it meticulously as well as making modifications through the years. It’s re geared with 4.88’s and does well with our current truck based setup. I have plans to buy a full size within a year or two.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 3:43pm |
The Tacoma should do quite nicely in the meantime. I had a Nissan Frontier before we got the F-150. It did okay in the lower elevations, but struggled a bit at the higher ones. I did do a SumoSprings rear suspension upgrade on it and that helped a lot.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Austintaco
Newbie Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Location: Austin, TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 10:09pm |
It’s here! My friend dropped it off around 6 PM. We have it set up in our side drive, but I need to get the adapter to hook it up to the house. It was 105 here today, so we did not spend much time in there without AC! Thanks for the advice and I have read many of your posts already. See ya on the threads!
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 10:18pm |
If you are going to plug it into an existing outlet, it should be at least 20A if you are going to run the AC. If you can (or have an electrician friend), install a 30A RV outlet (110V, not 220V). It isn't too hard to do. Then you will be able to run more than just the AC and lights.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Austintaco
Newbie Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Location: Austin, TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 07 Aug 2023 at 8:24am |
Yessir. I have it on a 20 amp now, but I’m planning to install a 30 amp if it stays at its current location.
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3252 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 07 Aug 2023 at 9:00pm |
Welcome to the forum. Seeing that your 179 is now 7 years old are there repairs/mods/upgrades you need to do before camping or is it good to go? Glad to have you aboard and have fun not only with your 179 but also with your 24/7 owners manual right here!
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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." |
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Austintaco
Newbie Joined: 24 Jul 2023 Location: Austin, TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 07 Aug 2023 at 9:25pm |
The pod is ready to go, but I want to spend some time going through it and getting the weight and tow setup correct. The hardest part for me is deciding if I want to store my current setup or sell it and never look back.
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2003 Toyota Tacoma
1984 Toyota 4runner 2016 Rpod HRE 179 |
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3252 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2023 at 4:04am |
One thing you need to know is the weight of your 179 when it is fully loaded as though you are going on a trip. At that point go to your local county garage and have it weighed, they will do it for free. Example: our fully loaded 177 with 36 gallons of water weighed in at 2940 lbs. You need 11% or more of that weight on the tongue to reduce/eliminate trailer sway. In our case 2940 x .11 = 323.4 lbs. I carry a Shurline weight scale with me. On our a-frame there are 2 batteries and 2 20# propane tanks - weighed the tongue and it was 340 lbs. so I am good to go. On our setup as fresh water is used the tongue weight will increase because the FW tank is behind the axle. We only utilize a $40 Curt friction bar and have had zero issues with sway over all sorts of weather conditions (snow, sleet, hail, rain and cross winds in excess of 25 mph) over 45,000 miles. Over the years we towed 8 years with an '08 and '13 Explorer and the last 4 years with a couple different F-150's.
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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." |
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