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Topic: New member
Posted By: Sunshine gal
Subject: New member
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2012 at 7:46pm
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Hi all,
I just got my new r pod 171. I was nervous driving it home by myself but I did it backing it into my driveway too. It's so cute and I'm currently preparing to go on my first trip with my dog. New to RVing. |
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Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2012 at 10:26pm
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Congrats! and welcome! Be prepared for others to think it is cute, too. We got our 176T in June and have given dozens of tours!!! ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: Robert and Sonya
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2012 at 11:03pm
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Sunshine Gal, welcome to rv'ing and enjoy your Pod. We just bought ours and can't wait to take it out. Don't worry about driving with the Pod, you will get use to it in no time. Just remember, make wide turns. I learned the hard way with our old trailer, made a sharp turn and the trailer tires went over the curb and part of the grass! Look forward to hearing out your first outing. ------------- 2012 175 2004 Ford F250 |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2012 at 11:25pm
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Hi, We have been camping and RVing for years, but just bought a 2010 177 R-pod. We started out with a big class C, then went to a fold up ALiner type, then to a hugh camping trailer and decided we were happier being smaller. We haven't had a chance to take it camping yet, but we are busy making some modifications. Maybe in August, we will get on the road. We drove over three hours to pick it up and then drove home. Our new Rav six cylinder did just fine,,,we pulled our other small camper with a Rav. We saw an R-pod for the firat time in April and fell in love. It didn't take us long to sell our big camper, sell our truck, and buy a Rav,,just so we could buy an R-pod!! ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents 
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 6:53am
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WELCOME to the group! You will have a great time with the Pod. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 9:52am
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Welcome. We too bought a 171 about 3 months ago. Haven't camped for about 20 years with a trailer. Have taken our third voyage and preparing to head for Bryce and Zion National Parks in Sept. Enjoy your new trailer. I would highly recommend reading all of the posts. A little daunting but lots of good info. Trouble shooting tips, and easy and very useful mods. Take your time with them. Two other suggestions, that someone made. One, get a large 3 ring binder and fill it with the see-thru folders. Put each of the directions, warranties, etc into each one of them. Keep in the trailer when you travel. Easy to locate all of the directions for the systems in your tailer while away. Two, space is at a premium. Look into all the space saving devices and mods that people have done. Oh, and three, take a pad and paper with you and write down all the things you forgot to pack, and anything that is not working to your satisfaction for addressing later by your dealer. Enjoy, and Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: roger & pat
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 10:29am
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Hi from a couple newbies! We recently purchased a 2013 R pod 177. Is our first RV and have now had it out on a couple short trips. We pull it with a V6 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which seems to handle it pretty well (we hope). This is our first post and hope we're using Forum correctly. Also have alot of questions about our R pod, and the one at the top of our list is this: We have the 4 stabilizer jacks on the corners of the unit, but even in the fully cranked up position, we drag on the driveway/street when going in and out of our place. The driveway has some incline to it, but doesn't seem excessive. Don't want to damage the jacks, but not sure how to fix this problem without removing/changing them. Would welcome suggestions. Thanks (and happy to have the Forum available for folks like us.) -roger & pat |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 11:43am
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Have your dealer add the lift kit. Or, if your handy, do it yourself. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 4:27pm
I thought all the the newer (2012+) models came standard with the riser kit. You should be able to tell if you look under the unit on the axle by the tire.
 ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 5:56pm
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Welcome to all the new owners on this thread! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 6:25pm
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Oh,,Zion and Bryce, my favorites! We were there last spring. We had no hope of getting a site in Zion, but just outside it in Sprindale is the Zion Camping and RV Resort. Reasonable rates and you just walked up to the road to get the bus into the park. Very convenient and you are camped right on the Virgin River with the Watchman Mt above you...wonderful memories! ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 9:45pm
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Welcome, Paige and Pete!
Have you had an opportunity t consider joining our roundup the weekend of September 22 down in Pioneer Campground in LaPorte Pa. Please consider. Chek out the thread under campouts and roundups. Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 10:36pm
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I emailed the campsite via their website on Monday,,,but have not heard back from them. We are going to incorporate the RoundUp with a trip out to Ohio to see a sick friend. Will let you know when I hear from the campsite.
------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 10:51pm
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Great, Paige! Looking forward to meeting you all.
If you don't hear back from Kathy at Pioneer, give her a call! Sometimes they don't get to the emails with all that goes on. Send a note to g4royce on the forum when you get your reservation, she is acting as registrar. Thanks! Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 1:01pm
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I'm surprised they didn't respond immediately. I used their online form and had a reply within a few hours. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Ridgepod
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 4:55pm
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Hi! We too are new to the Pod world! Took it for the first time a few days ago. What an experience. First we downsized from a 24ft prowler and 1/2 ton to a Santa Fe. Had to find a small trailer to pull and found the R-Pod. Fell in love with it and bought the 171. Its an adjustment to be sure but fun trying to learn how to repack and re prioritize what to bring. First trip out...trailer came unhitched from our suv.  Scared us pretty good but thankfully little damage done. Had problems with the fridge lighting on the propane but persistance paid off and got it working  . Love the comfy queen bed and roomy dinette. We cook outside mostly so the small stove isn't a problem. Taking it out again this weekend. Hopefully with no more scary incidents . I have been enjoying reading all the tips and tricks and modifications people have done to their pods. Happy camping!!------------- Karen & Roger Sadie our special canine 2012 Santa Fe 2012 171 R-Pod |
Posted By: sfish
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2012 at 10:30am
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Welcome to all newbie podders . Happy podding. ------------- sjf |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2012 at 12:26pm
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Welcome Ridgepod. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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