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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Topic: long time tent campers new 179! Posted: 13 Feb 2015 at 7:13pm |
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Pod4Two
Senior Member Joined: 04 Dec 2014 Location: DFW Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 120 |
Posted: 11 Feb 2015 at 9:16pm |
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Ina & Philip Kennedy
2011 -177 2014 GMC Z71 4x4 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 10 Feb 2015 at 7:38pm |
Welcome. The Tahoe is the shorter-wheelbase brother of the Suburban. It will be fine towing a pod, but if you think there is any chance you'll get a longer camper in the future you'll want to move to the Suburban for the longer wheelbase. More wheelbase = more stability when towing. Either will have plenty of power for a pod. When we were deciding between Suburban or Tahoe there was little difference in price (used) and no difference in mpg between the two. When towing it doesn't matter what brand or model you are towing with, it will get between 10-12 mpg.
Most of the fixtures in the pod have 2 lights, so one option is to open up the fixture and remove one of the lights. I'm not sure if this is possible with the ones that come with LEDs from the factory - they may be permanent but I have no idea. We removed one of the lights over the bed and that helped. Another note on the LEDs, if you have them they can't be dimmed.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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johnmaci
Senior Member Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 202 |
Posted: 10 Feb 2015 at 5:57pm |
We use these instead and work great. They have brightness settings and can be placed anywhere.
We have two on opposite sides of the bed for reading, and two above the dinning area: http://www.amazon.com/Rite-Lite-LPL743W-Pivot-Swivel/dp/B001B5125K/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_rp_a1_5_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XN8JVNF12PNFBYRZAAK# These are also good and have a warm light: http://www.amazon.com/Gemini-Stick-White-Battery-Lights/dp/B00K6H80KE/ref=pd_sim_hi_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1AAGT1TVJTY595M0A422 |
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 10 Feb 2015 at 4:29pm |
Congratulations on the new 1 seven nine r
Hmm, the lights run on the 12v circuit and if your lights are like mine on the 178, the switches are integrated into the light fixture. I think the effort and expense required to dim the LEDs would be a lot of trouble. I would look for a simpler solution. Like maybe change the cover out or use one of the 120v service plugs to run softer night lights or maybe affix some kind of shade. We generally don't have this issue because when we want softer light we just turn on one, like maybe the bathroom or maybe use the one in the kitchen and turn the rest of of the light off. Anyway, good luck! |
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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jeffkseattle
Newbie Joined: 09 Feb 2015 Location: seattle Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 10 Feb 2015 at 3:53pm |
Wife and I have been enjoying the pac nw tent camping since we moved to Seattle 9 years ago. There are so many great camping options and environments here mountains, rivers, the coast, a volcano or two, and we have just scratched the surface! We are at our best and happiest with each other when we are out enjoying it.
Decided to upgrade to an RV after waking up on the hard ground in our wet tent after a cold rain and the mattress deflated overnight (again!).
This is our first RV and settled on the 2015 179 Hood River edition. Those mag wheels and knobby tires sure make an impression! This forum is a great (independent) resource and I spend time reading through it everyday.
We dont have a tow vehicle yet but do appreciate that we have the luxury of choosing the right vehicle for the task. Our current first choice is Chevy Tahoe 2009 or later (integrated brake controller). Seems like a safe bet for rv novices like us. My wife isn't too happy with how big the vehicle is and the terrible gas mileage but I think more is more in this scenario.
My first question for the group (of many to come I am sure). Is it possible to replace the current light fixture (led) switches with dimmer switches? Man are they bright! Not very conducive to creating a romantic mood in there.
Anyway, we are so excited to get travelin this Spring!
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