182g on order

I believe it's time to stop lurking and introduce myself. Currently have a fully loaded 182g HR on order which should be completed/delivered in the next two weeks. The TV will be a modified FJ Cruiser so hopefully they'll be enough power to get where I need to go :p We are very excited and look forward to having some great camping trips with our son!

I hope you enjoy your new Pod! Where are you planning on camping?

congrats on your pod. i just bought a 2011 surveyor with a slide out. it is heavier than the r pods but similar in length height etc. built at the same factory by the same workers who build the r pod. the surveyor is builtm by forest river like your pod. we pull our camper with a f j cruiser. we had the sway bars and lectric brakes added. you will have plenty of power. you will know its back there but the power is not a problem. we . didnt run across any mountains or even real steep hills. put i felt we had enough to get over them when the need arises. sorry if i rambled .thought you might like a little re assurance. have fun

Congrats SoCalPod.  You'll be on pins and needles waiting the next two weeks until you get the pod.  But after that . . . Happy Podding! 

Originally posted by techntrek Welcome!  Have you had any experience camping before?

I've had plenty of experience with camping and pulling jet skis or just driving an RV but this will be the first travel trailer I will be towing. We are very excited!

Originally posted by BenLb I hope you enjoy your new Pod! Where are you planning on camping?

We are trying to set up a few short weekend beach over nighter's to feel out the trailer but our first big trip will be to Ouray Colorado in July for an off roading event.

Originally posted by BIG BEAR congrats on your pod. i just bought a 2011 surveyor with a slide out. it is heavier than the r pods but similar in length height etc. built at the same factory by the same workers who build the r pod. the surveyor is builtm by forest river like your pod. we pull our camper with a f j cruiser. we had the sway bars and lectric brakes added. you will have plenty of power. you will know its back there but the power is not a problem. we . didnt run across any mountains or even real steep hills. put i felt we had enough to get over them when the need arises. sorry if i rambled .thought you might like a little re assurance. have fun

That's fantastic to hear! There are a few hills/mountains here in California but that's what leaving it in 4th and listening to the toons is for right? My FJ is modded some and I do have abit of weight added to it, which was a big factor in choosing the R-Pod in the first place. Let's just say the FJ is not stock :)



Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!