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    Posted: 06 Jul 2012 at 12:29pm
Hi, my name is Sherry, I just put a deposit on my 1st new trailer-an RPOD. I have camped for years and have had lots of vintage trailers, such as Bolers, now I am trying something new. I have a 1999 Chevy Blazer 6 cyl. I don't think I will have any issues towing my new "rig" but am wondering others opinions or suggestions. I am going to start with new shocks as the Blazer is a big sagging. ...
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Thank you in advance and happy camping!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jul 2012 at 12:40pm
Big smile Welcome!  I've been an R-Pod owner for 3 weeks now and am towing with an'02 Dakota 8 cyl with no issues. Others will chime in, but you should be fine. People seem to be pulling these with Jeeps, Outbacks, Tacomas, as well as the full sized vehicles.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jul 2012 at 3:38pm
Welcome!  Shocks won't do anything for the sag, they don't carry any weight.  New springs, which do carry the weight, may help some.  However, I recommend you instead put your money into a weight distribution hitch.  It will definitly fix the sag, greatly improve the ride comfort, and add sway control as a bonus.  The E2 is one option (I have it) which is fairly cheap.  Probaby cheaper than 2 new springs.
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jul 2012 at 1:18am

Thanks for the answers to the first questions I have since bought my R Pod 177 now I am wondering where everyone stores stuff like towels, food, pots, jackets etc. What inovative ideas are there out there. Thanks in advance
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Thanks for the answers. I have since bought my R Pod 177 but are wondering if anyone has neat suggestions for storage. Thanks
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jul 2012 at 7:53am

We have been using our new pod a lot this summer, so storage is a challenge. We did the mod to the driver's side settee to allow half of it to be a pantry storage. There are threads describing this mod. It is not hard to do and gives you 50% more under seat storage. We use it for stuff  that is not needed regularly.

We added throw pillows from Bed Bath and Beyond that are actually zippered storage pouches. we keep clothes and towels in them. we use the extra pillows on the bed to make movie watching more comfortable and also more storage for clothes. When they pillows are on the settee it makes it really comfortable to sit "sideways" like a mini lounge chair - an added benefit to having this type of storage.

of course Rubber Made is your friend for under bed storage. And for outside storage for all extra shoes and sandals.

an added over-the-door coat hanger works well and we added an neat wall hanging organizer from the Container Store for small "desk clutter", hats, and keys.

We keep our dirty clothes in the bed of the TV in two folding cloth containers (darks and lights

Of course the number one storage solution is Don't Bring So Much. It has taken us a long time to figure out what we really need in a pod or on a small sail boat. And we are still learning that lesson.  Paring back is essential

Here are some snaps of the results:

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jul 2012 at 8:47am
Congratulations on the new Pod!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Jul 2012 at 4:58pm
Hi,
 
I tow with a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.3, we have made two trips from northern Vermont to Florida. We have been to Disney, West Palm, Sugarloaf Key and St Augustine. Have never had any problems. The van is rated for 3700 lbs. We usually get 11-12 mpg coming out of the mountains and a steady 14 mpg when we get south of Massachusetts.
Your Blazer should do fine.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Jul 2012 at 9:13pm
X2 on the WDH. Worth the money. And 3m command strips are a podders friend!
Ready to pod around!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jul 2012 at 1:55pm
Great ideas fellow R=Podders I especially like the pillow idea.
"orientation" on the how to's was yesterday, picking up my new toy today!!
1st road trip planned this weekend, should be an adventure my friend & I are heading to Craven Jamboree to work. She is as excited as me then off to the lake to camp with my daughter/son in law and 4 year old grandaughter for a week- can not wait!
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