New r pod 195
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Topic: New r pod 195
Posted By: Travel Gal
Subject: New r pod 195
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2019 at 7:31am
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We picked up our new 195 this week. It is much roomier than expected and the bed was very comfortable. Our Dodge Durango didn’t know that it was towing the r pod! Our gas mileage dropped but that was expected. We already did our first mod- the dinette cushions are being reupholstered. Our cats, even though they are declawed, would destroy the factory vinyl. WE LOVE IT! we are looking forward to August when we will travel from hot Florida to eastern Canada. ------------- Debbe the Travel Gal |
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Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2019 at 9:03am
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Glad to hear that. My wife really wants to go see one, but they are not very available around here yet. I want to see one before I buy it. I hope you are happy with it and please keep us updated. I saw a video that looked like the pass thru storage compartment was really large. That would be great if it is. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: Travel Gal
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2019 at 10:08am
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Yes it is very large. I found that all of the storage is amazing. We are going to add a towel rack and shelves in the bathroom. The pantry could easily be modified to have a large hanging space as well as shelves. Our purposes are better suited for just shelves. We like the quality of the unit so far. The AC is a little loud but that is to be expected! ------------- Debbe the Travel Gal |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2019 at 7:28pm
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I found a dealer with a 195 on the lot, I will be touring it tomorrow. Although I'm not prepared to buy it yet, I can't wait to see it. I don't want to switch campers mid season, so I'm not buying till fall, or spring. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2019 at 5:19pm
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Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2019 at 5:21pm
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Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2019 at 11:02pm
Now it's time to go truck-shopping and then you can change your signature lines both at the same time! ------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: Billy Bob
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 8:50am
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congrats!!!! ------------- 2019 RPOD 190 2017 Chev Colorado 4 X 4 Yellow Lab and English Springer Spaniel |
Posted By: Travel Gal
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 10:37am
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We love our 195! You will also. ------------- Debbe the Travel Gal |
Posted By: Travel Gal
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 10:38am
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Congrats from one 195 to another! ------------- Debbe the Travel Gal |
Posted By: Travel Gal
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 10:41am
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Are you going to add a shelf above the bed? ------------- Debbe the Travel Gal |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 3:05pm
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Not sure what I will do yet. I pick it up in 2 weeks or so. I'm going to maine july 2nd, so no real time for mods. I am thinking first thing is new tires. I want some carlisle E rated tires on it. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 3:10pm
Ye of little faith. I see frontiers pulling double axles many times. I know a guy that pulls almost 6000 pounds quite often. the 195 is only 1000 pounds more than my 172 which I pull effortlessly. I do not anticipate an issue. If I towed in the rockies everyday, maybe I'd worry. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: tongatam
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 3:10pm
what are you towing the 195 with? And going to Maine? are you in New England? if so mind me asking where you found the 195? I just bought a 179 as my first... but really liked the layout of the 195. My 179 came with the outside kitchen as well but am looking to remove it as its the only outdoor storage to the camper! valuable space right there! ps... CONGRATS!!! ------------- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~/)~~~~~ 2019 179 R-Pod ~ Daisy Mae yesterdays are over my shoulder, so I can't look back for too long. there's just too much to see, waiting in front of me. |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 3:16pm
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what are you towing the 195 with? And going to Maine? are you in New England? if so mind me asking where you found the 195? I just bought a 179 as my first... but really liked the layout of the 195. My 179 came with the outside kitchen as well but am looking to remove it as its the only outdoor storage to the camper! valuable space right there! ps... CONGRATS!!! [/QUOTE]
Hi tonga, I am towing with a 2015 Nissan Frontier. Its rated at 6300 pound tow capacity, I believe I won't quite hit 80% of my capacity. Yes i'm in new england. I found mine in connecticut, they had only 2, I'm the first one they sold. I was up in new hampshire at coldsprings r.v, they say they'll have some in july. I'm telling you, this thing is really awesome. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: tongatam
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 4:11pm
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thanks for the heads up! I'm in north central MA! got mine at Pete's RV in Plainville, MA but they didn't know if or when they'd be getting any of the 195's. I didn't want to go over 20' on my first one and have a 2015 Ford Explorer AWD. Pulls the 179 without an issue even with full tanks!
------------- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~/)~~~~~ 2019 179 R-Pod ~ Daisy Mae yesterdays are over my shoulder, so I can't look back for too long. there's just too much to see, waiting in front of me. |
Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 6:01pm
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Congratulations to both of you. ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |
Posted By: Travel Gal
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2019 at 6:33pm
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We tow with a new Dodge Durango! We drive 2200 miles round trip from Florida to Ohio to save $10,000 on the new 195. I ordered it with TV, hitch and microwave. I didn’t want the outdoor kitchen. We will be driving to eastern Canada in August! ------------- Debbe the Travel Gal |
Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2019 at 10:06am
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Where will you be in Maine? I am in Bath now with my RPod in my mom's driveway. People are stopping by asking to see it. :) ------------- Julie |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2019 at 5:39pm
I will be in Old Orchard Beach. I'm sure i'll be giving tours as well. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2019 at 8:10pm
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Oh...that's nearby! I haven't been there since I was a kid! If I'm still here maybe we can meet up. :) ------------- Julie |