Yay Me!!!
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Topic: Yay Me!!!
Posted By: DaveB1701
Subject: Yay Me!!!
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2021 at 2:27pm
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'Closed' on a 2021 171 this morning...pickup on July 1...trading in a 2011 Coleman Sedona -- easy towing, but tired of extended setup procedures... ------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2021 at 3:04pm
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Congrats on the new Pod. You know where to come for answers to your questions.
------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2021 at 4:09pm
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Congrats on your 171! We started out with a 171 really liked it! Enjoy!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2021 at 5:01pm
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OK...it's not even in my possession yet, but would a heat gun and gentle persuasion cleanly remove the frog and 'R-Pod By Forest River' decals? I'm a MASSIVE Star Trek geek, and may install Delta shield logos and 'NCC-1701 Escape Pod By Starfleet' callouts.
------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2021 at 5:45pm
A friend of mine did the same text on the front of his 179. He doesn't have the logos though. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2021 at 5:51pm
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NCC-1701-D ESCAPE POD BY STARFLEET ------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2021 at 8:09pm
Congrats on the 171! The fastest r-pod! Yes, the vinyl decals and stickers will peel off with a heat gun. ------------- rο½₯pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2021 at 10:52am
I removed the frog with my fingernail, and gently pulling up the decal. That left a little residue, which I removed with some denatured alcohol on a soft rag. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2021 at 2:38pm
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Picked up my 'Escape' Pod this morning. Got 12.6 MPG over 185 miles with my Colorado V6 in 'trailer mode'. Manufacture date 6/10/21. Dealer told me he has 12 on order but will be lucky if he gets four. Sitting in my driveway, it is bigger than I had imagined. Tomorrow I go thoroughly explore - too pooped out now after 6 hours of driving...
------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2021 at 4:14pm
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Congratulations and welcome! I hope you have many fun adventures and make many great memories with your RPod. ------------- 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: TheBum
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2021 at 4:46pm
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Out of curiosity, is it a 2021.5 or a 2022? I'm trying to get a handle on whether 2022s are being produced yet because I have a 2022 196 on order. All the dealers online that list the 2022 haven't actually gotten them on their lots. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: Dirt Sifter
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2021 at 8:25pm
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Congratulations on your choosing an RPod. Let us know how it went removing the decals. I have a couple I'd like to get rid of. ------------- Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE '07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2021 at 7:45am
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A fine choice - R-Pod and a 171 another nice floor plan. Enjoy your camping experiences and make a lot of great memories with it this year. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2021 at 11:01am
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It is titled as a 2021, as stated manufacture date 6/10 - still smells like a lumberyard inside, and I had to vacuum up some sawdust from the floor. And yeah, as far as what's 'on the lots' out there I just happened to be at the right dealer website at the right time. He told me they received two 171's - the first didn't sit on their lot for a full day, and they were contacted by another party 1 1/2 hours after I put down payment on mine. Got REALLY lucky. A couple of additional notes. The HVAC controller came with a remote - wasn't expecting that after watching the excellent 'Princess Craft RV' 2021 171 walkthrough video on YouTube. The wheels/tires are produced by a company called LionsHead, which appears to be U.S.A. production, or am I wrong? 5 year warranty on the tires. Upon inspection following the drive home, a front window blind mount screw had pulled out from the panel -- I screwed it back in, but didn't seem to grab anything substantial. Shall see how it holds up on battered upper midwest roads. Finally, there was a toilet paper roller included, but with a wetbath, there is no mount for it...
 ------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2021 at 12:38pm
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Due to size and shape, consider naming it after the "Galileo" Type 7 shuttle pod.
It's even nerdier. π ------------- John '16 R-Pod 180 |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2021 at 8:37am
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I got some grapics made for my boat, nothing fancy, just my reg number, but it was easy to do. Simply write out what you want, and how you want it, and it comes a couple weeks later. Good quality sticker too. Since it's made for boats it will resist water. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089NWWDWJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2021 at 1:16pm
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Four day, three night 'shakedown' camp trip starts tomorrow right after work. Was disappointed that the BAL tire leveler used with my PUP doesn't fit under the tires on this -- acquired a set of 'lego block' levelers which outta be a hoot doing solo, if needed...Also haven't received my license plate from the DMV, now overdue the seven-to-ten day estimate. Will have my purchase contract ready to present to Mr. Officer if/when I get stopped. Otherwise pretty much loaded, ready to hitch-up, grab the pooch, & GO!
By the way, if you have a 2021 with the hexagon graphics & dinette stitching, here is a nice, 'nearly matches', runner for the floor: https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Unique-Loom-Geometric-Trellis-Frieze-Rug-8-x-10/21119697/product.html?option=56519761 - Unique Loom Geometric Trellis Frieze Area Rug - On Sale - Overstock - 21119697 - 2' 0 x 8' 8 Runner - Dark Grey ------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2021 at 4:33pm
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I have a set of these and I love them. Easy-peasy. https://www.campingworld.com/curved-leveler-wheel-chock-108993.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=%7bCampaign%7d&gclid=Cj0KCQjwraqHBhDsARIsAKuGZeEv8pNh94Om1QQbD7j28N7N6Qm_5nkwE7Cx_0LNt3jBD8GelZp50z0aAlzDEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds ------------- Julie |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2021 at 8:46am
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Back from shakedown trip. Needed to snug down several screws that the build crew apparently didn't see fit to drive home - including latch catch for screen door to main door...sloppy. Stock mattress is HORRIBLE and will get replaced next season - dog loved it but my lower back was screaming at me after two nights. Tires are MADE IN CHINA and will get replaced next year with Goodyear's. All appliances performed well - A/C, furnace, fridge/freezer, microwave...I give Dometic high marks for their A/C and refrigerator quality. Eight interior lights are overkill, unless you're wearing sunglasses, most I used was two during the dark hours. I peeled about 20 little WARNING/CAUTION/NOTICE stickers from stuff - all came off clean, except for the ones on the wheels - GRRR... towed effortlessly, and a downpour on the final evening was uneventful. Overall, so far, a B grade. ------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: Rpod-Couple
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2021 at 9:21pm
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Congrats on your new 171. We are first year R-pod 171 owners too. Had the same experience with loose screws and sawdust, plus a couple electric wires that popped loose I had to chase down. We added a 2β RV a queen foam topper to our mattress for $52 from Amazon. That improved our sleep tremendously. Good luck with your future trips! ------------- Steve & Elaine 2021 R-pod 2023 VW Atlas Cross Sport |
Posted By: poston
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2021 at 10:07pm
Better check the birth certificate. Goodyear manufactures tires in China too. That doesn't make them bad. ------------- -- Jim Virginia City, Nevada 2016 R-pod 180 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2021 at 7:16am
Goodyear's are not bulletproof. Friends we know had a set of the gye and within 6 months had a blowout and a ruined fender, hmmm. No different then what happens with the originals. What I don't hear about or read is when this happens no one says anything about what the tire pressure was on the day the event happened. This is an oversight that should be avoided. Takes all of a minute to check both tires when cold before travel. Many of these (but not all) blowout events could probably be avoided if pressure was checked on a regular basis. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2021 at 8:57am
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+1. Get ST tires with a conbined load rating substantially higher than the axle rating and keep them inflated to their rated pressure when cold. There is no benefit to running underinflated trailer tires. Brand choice is a personal decision. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: pedwards2932
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2021 at 12:48pm
| Also not a bad idea to get a tire monitoring system. Bought mine for about $70. It will warn you of a slow leak, fast leak, and overheating. I could even tell there was an issue with my brakes based on temp readings. A blow out on a single axle is really dangerous |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2021 at 4:14pm
------------- 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: pedwards2932
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2021 at 5:46pm
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I got this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S7CP3PB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S7CP3PB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I'm sure there are more expensive ones but this one seems to work for me......screen is a bit hard to read when the sun is behind you.
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Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2021 at 2:13pm
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Thanks for the advice folks...Factory tires are supposedly nitrogen filled, as if a green valve cover cap will guarantee that...will keep a close eye on, and check the manufacture date next trip out. ------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2021 at 2:28pm
Had zero balance on my O'Stock card, so ordered up a 6" memory foam mattress & sheet set...FIVE TO SEVEN week delivery on the mattress...really??? If it's 'OVERSTOCK', shouldn't they HAVE it in stock?
 Anyways - you purchased a 2021...did you get lucky, or was it 'on-order' forever? I've searched since snagging mine and they seem quite scarce. The few that are still on dealer lots within a 250 mile radius of me are at or extremely close to MSRP.------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2021 at 10:46am
I bought this one, which has a nice big screen so I can check pressure and temperature at a quick glance. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DTTV7BC/ - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DTTV7BC/ Another reason I bought it was that it has a repeater available in case there were range issues, especially with the spare, which there haven't been thus far.
------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: pedwards2932
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2021 at 11:12am
| Looks like a nice one. I can read mine okay....it has alarms as well so I figured it would work for me. |
Posted By: Rpod-Couple
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2021 at 10:19pm
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We were looking in late December 2020 and snagged the 171 between Christmas and New Years. Was fortunate to grab it when we did - it was well below list. Prices jumped several thousand $$ after we bought it. Wish you the best with your 171. ------------- Steve & Elaine 2021 R-pod 2023 VW Atlas Cross Sport |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2021 at 1:38pm
Yay YOU!!! Best to you two, too. ------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2021 at 7:10am
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Posted By: osbornpodppl
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2021 at 2:34pm
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We also discovered the magic of mattress foam toppers on top of stock mattress. We use two and itβs now our favorite bed! ------------- R-pod 2011 181-g 2010 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Nick and Christina |
Posted By: Ghost1671
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2021 at 6:00pm
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I love it!!....Escape Pod. :) Hooray, and congratulation on your new pod. ------------- Cassandra 2019 Rpod 190 |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2021 at 7:43am
Holding off on the decal replacements for now. However, I ordered up a plaque to plant just below the front window, from Etsy - UV & weather resistant material. requested custom text: ESCAPE POD 171...here 'tis...shall see if anybody 'get's it' on next week's trip. ------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2021 at 6:18am
Was planning to depart with this on next week's trip...despite having a temp tag hanging in the back window...but WI DOT FINALLY delivered my (real) plate...if unaware of the Cali plate #, do a search for CQB 241...
------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2021 at 3:26am
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Needed a solution for dirty clothes, and another for my aging pup to hop up onto the bed...TWO IN ONE!!!: https://www.amazon.com/Ottoman-Footrest-Space-Saving-Versatile-Rectangular/dp/B094J4C5C3/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 - Amazon.com: Ottoman with Storage Folding Leather, Footrest Seat with Memory Foam Seat, Space-Saving Versatile Storage Box for Living Room Bedroom Rectangular Stool (Gray, 171313) : Home & Kitchen ------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2021 at 2:28pm
You mean like THIS? -- 2 on-order for the front side windows:  ------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: DaveB1701
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2021 at 4:12pm
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GOODYEAR ENDURANCE...TIreRACK.COM...COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - US... ------------- 2021 R-Pod 171 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 V6 Just me & my pooch Mr. Buster... |
Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2021 at 7:06pm
Heh, heh, heh, heh! JUST like that! ------------- John '16 R-Pod 180 |