Expecting our 172 in June!

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   Hi everyone! We are ThePinoyPodders - a newly wed couple who has finally invested in their first travel trailer! 
Before starting a family, we decided it was best to move away from our tent camping fun and make the investment in a trailer. I can only believe it will be much easier having an infant in a trailer vs. a tent!

It was somewhat fate that brought us to buy a r-pod. We were actually researching the Heartland MPG's and had our eyes set on one for over a year. Finally went to the dealer (which is a 2 hr drive to get to) and we were about to sign on the dotted line, when the dealer suggested we go out and just double check the tongue weight of the trailer. Heartland says they average 330lbs ... well to our surprise the MPG weighed in at just under 400lbs and it was empty! No propane, battery, h2o... Our SUV has a tongue weight limit of 350, so it obviously wasn't the trailer for us.

On the drive home, I decided to google r-pods (I had briefly come across them online when researching the MPG and remembered they were much lighter). With our budget, we couldn't afford a new unit.. but thankfully there was a listing for a private sale within an hour from our home town! After seeing the trailer and it's condition (practically mint!),and some negotiation, the contract was signed and we are now soon to be owners of a 2010 r-pod 172! 

We get to pick up the trailer next month as the current owner already had one last trip booked. (Our contract does include a clause if any damage is done up until when we pick up the unit) 

We hope to start a facebook fan page of all our adventures and any mods/tips we find along the way. Once we do I'll be sure to update with a link 

-ThePinoyPodders (Wife) 

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ThePinoyPodders Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Topic: Expecting our 172 in June! Posted: 07 May 2013 at 5:07pm
	Hi everyone! We are ThePinoyPodders - a newly wed couple who has finally invested in their first travel trailer! Before starting a family, we decided it was best to move away from our tent camping fun and make the investment in a trailer. I can only believe it will be much easier having an infant in a trailer vs. a tent! It was somewhat fate that brought us to buy a r-pod. We were actually researching the Heartland MPG's and had our eyes set on one for over a year. Finally went to the dealer (which is a 2 hr drive to get to) and we were about to sign on the dotted line, when the dealer suggested we go out and just double check the tongue weight of the trailer. Heartland says they average 330lbs ... well to our surprise the MPG weighed in at just under 400lbs and it was empty! No propane, battery, h2o... Our SUV has a tongue weight limit of 350, so it obviously wasn't the trailer for us. On the drive home, I decided to google r-pods (I had briefly come across them online when researching the MPG and remembered they were much lighter). With our budget, we couldn't afford a new unit.. but thankfully there was a listing for a private sale within an hour from our home town! After seeing the trailer and it's condition (practically mint!),and some negotiation, the contract was signed and we are now soon to be owners of a 2010 r-pod 172! We get to pick up the trailer next month as the current owner already had one last trip booked. (Our contract does include a clause if any damage is done up until when we pick up the unit) We hope to start a facebook fan page of all our adventures and any mods/tips we find along the way. Once we do I'll be sure to update with a link -ThePinoyPodders (Wife)

francoisfrogpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Feb 2013 Location: Missouri Online Status: Offline Posts: 109	Posted: 07 May 2013 at 5:49pm
	Congratulations on your purchase! We've only had our pod since February, but we really love it. It is so easy to camp in, set up and break down is so easy. You will love your pod when you get to use it! Be sure to post your adventures!
	Denny and Linda 2013 Pod 177 '08 Santa Fe

Racer\|X\| Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Mar 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 237	Posted: 07 May 2013 at 8:01pm
	Congrats...welcome and enjoy! There is hours of fun info to read in here to help you out. Have fun.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 07 May 2013 at 8:49pm
	Welcome!
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

dsmiths Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Southern Ind Online Status: Offline Posts: 866	Posted: 07 May 2013 at 9:11pm
	PinoyPods, congrats, Donna and I are working on season 3 with a 2011 RP-172. Pods are light, efficient , cool looking, modern, have a lot of goodies on the inside and are just flat out fun to use.
	Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller

David and Danette Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1215	Posted: 08 May 2013 at 7:04am
	Welcome to the forum its one of the great advantages of owning your Rpod. You will enjoy starting your family with the Rpod 172, I agree with you it will be easier having the camper over a tent. The Rpods have a good Fantastic vent fan when it comes to changing diapers. Hope you have many happy days camping. David
	2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 08 May 2013 at 8:36am
	LOL.. yes, that vent does in fact ROCK.. not just for diapers.. but suppose you have 170lbs of dog with a bit of a "stomach issues".. nice to be able to "clear the air" quickly.. Welcome to the forum and podding PinoyPodders, I am sure you will have a great time, and look forward to an update.

HavaPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 Dec 2012 Location: Tacoma, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 59	Posted: 08 May 2013 at 11:14pm
	Welcome- We are fairly new R-podders ourselves, but a bit older. Congratulations to you two for doing this early in your married life. Enjoy!
	Steve and Peggy Thorndill HavaPod 2013 R-Pod 177 Tacoma, WA

ThePinoyPodders Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 09 May 2013 at 10:28am
	Thank you all for the wonderful welcome! My husband and I have been browsing the site for a few weeks now and have found such amazing information! This site is an amazing resource! Congrats HavaPod on your new Pod! We thought it was best to make the investment now, while we are young and before we have kiddies. We hope to not have to "upgrade" in the future as long as we find it fits us in all the stages of our lives. furpod, that is great to know! We have a 50lb dog named Bauer.. and I'm sure he will love to take advantage of one of the bunks. Like many dogs, he does pass gas.. so having that fan in the trailer will help greatly! It will be getting a lot of testing before diapers come our way! lol Thanks again everyone! -ThePinoyPodders (Wife)

Seanl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633	Posted: 09 May 2013 at 12:55pm
	Welcome fellow Canuks. I am from Ontario but live in New Brunswick now. I know you will have lots of adventures in your Pod. Good Luck.
	Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition