New to the Forum

We have just returned from our maiden voyage with our new 2013 RP-172. Two Florida State parks,  350 miles at 10.8 MPG, and two setup/teardown sequences. The tow vehicle is a 2010 Honda Pilot. All went well and everything worked. With the E2 equalizer hitch I couldn’t tell the trailer was there except for the reduced gas mileage and decreased acceleration. 

We special ordered the RP-172 from Bama RV in Dothan, AL August 3 and it took about 10 weeks to receive it, but it was worth the wait. We ordered it with dual batteries, the RDome, A/C, Microwave, TV, etc. The dealer installed dual propane tanks and the E2 hitch. The folks at Bama RV were very knowledgeable and helpful and a pleasure to do business with. I recommend them if you’re in the area.

Although we are new members, I have been lurking on the forum for about five months, collecting ideas and comments. Lots of great ideas, suggestions, and cautions.  I credit the forum members for the success of our first outing.

Mods to date include the 60 inch sewer carrier tube from DW Inc. and the 15 foot Rhino Superflex sewer kit, Oxygenics shower head and Danco brass shutoff, dual propane tanks and batteries, hooks, shelves, curtains, and many more small outfitting things. Just completed installing four 12 volt sockets to the left and behind the microwave and am now working on bed risers and tongue mounting the spare tire.  Pictures to follow.

We are glad to be a part of the RPOD community and are looking forward to many hours and miles in the pod.

Congratulations on your new Pod, and for such a successful first outing in it!  Welcome to the forum!

Terry,

Thanks for the welcome. We live in Northwest Florida, the Panhandle, near Fort Walton Beach.

Originally posted by coopercdrkey Welcome from The Nature Coast! We love Florida State Parks!

And I live on the "First Coast". And..the panhandle is the "Forgotten Coast".  Actually there is a story behind the forgotten coast name.

Terry

CharlieM, welcome, yah got the R Pod fever, I hope it lasts a long time. the pod looks aerodymic, it pulls light but I noticed when I hit about 50 or 55 it is like pulling a parachute. I try to pull between 50 and 60 mph and it seems to keep my mileage up around 10 to 11.5 or so, but heck its still fun and better than cutting grass