R Pod 195
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Topic: R Pod 195
Posted By: mdballou
Subject: R Pod 195
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 8:49am
| Any ideal when the 195 will show up? Seen both videos and the update. |
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 8:56am
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It's supposed to hit the streets "this year". It is different from all the other R-pods, as the wheels are under, as opposed to outboard. The GVW is going to be just north of 4700 lbs, so figure a ballpark tongue weight around 600 lbs. Because of the differences, I personally would not want the first year version. There is another http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12606&KW=195&PID=120919&title=rpod-195-sneak-peak-teaser#120919 - thread running on the 195 with a bunch of information and discussion.
------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 9:40am
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The west coast factory is allegedly starting production this summer. ------------- Enjoy Life!! |
Posted By: Travel Gal
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2019 at 7:40am
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Like many others, I am new to this forum. I ordered a 195 and it is SUPPOSED to be ready for pick up in May. I am excited!
------------- Debbe the Travel Gal |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2019 at 8:46am
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Do you mind mentioning how much the dealer is charging for the RP195? I'm trying to get an idea of what it would be to upgrade to one. The two dealers near me said they couldn't tell me until they arrive.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Travel Gal
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2019 at 9:26am
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Sure, Stephen, I ordered the r pod from Couch in Ohio. I hope that that dealer is ok. The price was $5,00 less than here in here in Florida. I will have to drive there to pick it up as delivery charge is $1.50 per mile. I ordered my 195 with microwave, T V, tongue jack; the cost was $16,400!
I have a question. I have a new dodge Durango with tow package. It is rated to tow 62,000 pounds. Will I have a problem towing the 195? ------------- Debbe the Travel Gal |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2019 at 10:30am
I think you meant 6,200 pounds.  I assume it's a V6? We also have a new Durango V6 towing a 179 and it handles the job with no issues. The 195 is a little heavier, but the Durango shouldn't have a problem.
With an empty weight of 3350 pounds, I sure hope the 195 includes a 5000 pound axle. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: Travel Gal
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2019 at 11:29am
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Lol! Numbers are not my thing! It is supposed to have a heavier axel. My late husband and I have had all sorts of rv ‘s; and they all had pros and cons! I think that the 195 will be best for my needs! ------------- Debbe the Travel Gal |
Posted By: Travel Gal
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2019 at 11:33am
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Lol! Numbers are not my thing! On Monday, i am leaving for Turkey and Italy for 5 weeks! When I return, I hope that the RPOD is ready for me to pick up ------------- Debbe the Travel Gal |
Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2019 at 1:41pm
Wow....Dodge has really stepped up their game, that Durango can pull TWENTY smaller r-pods!  ------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |