Picking up 172 soon!
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Topic: Picking up 172 soon!
Posted By: PeppyPod
Subject: Picking up 172 soon!
Date Posted: 09 May 2013 at 4:51pm
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We are almost the proud owners of a new 2012 Rpod 172! We decided to buy it on Monday even though we hadn't even sold our Jayco Pop Up. I put our Pop Up on Craigslist and sold it to the first person who showed up today! We sold it for $150 more than we paid for it (We did put some money into it.. but I think we still did pretty good for having our pop up for two years and walking away almost even.) Anywho.. back to our RPOD! I am so excited about picking it up. We were going to do the walk through on Monday, but since we sold our Jayco, I want to go ahead and pick it up tomorrow. I am pretty nervous. Is there anything I really need to look out for? I get really bad buyer's remorse when I make a big purchase so I need to stay calm or I will talk myself out of it. I have spent all week reading the forums. WHOA.. so much stuff to learn :) I can't wait to join the community and be an old pro! Little bit about us. I am 38 year old stay at home mom with two wonderful kids (5 and 3) and a wonderful husband.  |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 09 May 2013 at 4:57pm
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It will all be OK.. LOL. You are not the first to go down this road. And in fact you have an advantage over many many podders, because for a pretty high percentage of them, this is their first camper. You guys probably already have a grasp on towing, 12v vs 120v systems, using a dump station, etc. And, you have already found the forums, where, the collective knowledge is, well, huge. OH.. and WELCOME to the pod life! ------------- |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 09 May 2013 at 5:14pm
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As Steely Dan sang, "No heart breakin', no remorse". You have made a wonderful choice, as have we! We had no RV experience- just some tent camping, and some years ago. What we had, however, was a great delivery experience from a dealer that prides themselves on that level of service. The R-Pod seems, to us, to strike a perfect balance between "roughing it", and "driving your motel room". Our pups love hanging out with us in the R-Dome, I love cooking dinner over a charcoal fire, and my wife loves the convenience that the 'Pod offers- indoor bath, and A/C! Welcome, and great times await. ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 09 May 2013 at 8:48pm
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The 172 is perfect for a couple with 2 kids, you can fold the dinette down for the short queen for mom and dad and the kids can have the bunks. get a memory foam mattress for the rear dinette. Donna and I got a 3 inch 2 layer at yes (walmart) I roll it up and put bungee cords around it when not in use. I also built a foldable 1/8 inch luan stiffener I put between the factory cushions and the foam mattress. It sleeps like heaven. You're going to have a lot of fun in that cool looking small package. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 09 May 2013 at 9:33pm
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Welcome!
------------- 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: PeppyPod
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 10:09am
Posted By: PeppyPod
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 10:24am
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We are going to do the walk through today at 1:30. Wish us luck :) We are very excited about the 172. We were looking for this set up for a while. (2 Bunks and a queen) The only other camper that even came close was the Scamp and we were not going to buy something sight unseen. There were no Scamps anywhere to be found in the South :) Thank goodness we came across the RPOD! Since our little ones are so little right now, we thought it might be easier to split them up and have one sleep with me on the top bunk and the other with my husband on the bottom bunk. This way, we can leave the dinette set up. Of course, we may change our minds after our first trip next weekend. We shall see. In our old Pop Up, we had to do this. The kids never get to sleep with us, so they love it when they can! Plus the size of our bunks are about the same size as the beds were in our Pop UP. Once we get a safety net on the top bunk, we will probably just throw both kids up there and my husband and I will share the bottom bunk. We are both pretty small so it will be nice and cozy down there ;) Like I said, this all could change after I first trip, but I think it is our initial plan. hehe. I am going to print out my check list and take it with me to the dealer but is there ANYTHING I should really look out for. After reading some of the posts on the repair boards, I am paranoid I am going to get a "lemon"... uh oh buyer's remorse is kicking in again. MUST STAY CALM  |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 11:04am
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Welcome. I think the days of lemons are pretty much done with. I think Forest River has heard enough from us all and has taken steps to alleviate the problems during the build, and upon delivery. I would suggest you carry a large yellow pad with you on your trips to note any items that you need to add to what you already have, and possibly any problems with the Pod. It was suggested to purchase a torque wrench and to check all the wheel lugs prior to any trips. Takes a moment and prevents and mishaps with missing wheels while towing. Of course, read all of the forum tips and take notes. You should have a wonderful time and of course post any questions or concerns here and we will answer them for you. 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: ThePinoyPodders
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 2:30pm
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Welcome! We are very eager to get our hands on our 172 as well! Can't wait to hear about your likes (and hopefully no dislikes), and your many adventures! ThePinoyPodders (Wife)
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 3:05pm
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I don't think you'll have any issues with a "lemon" Pod. Good luck with your walkthrough!! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: PeppyPod
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 6:16pm
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Walk through went fine :) I was so nervous the whole time. I felt bad asking so many questions. Almost thought that THEY thought I didn't trust them :) The dealer was AWESOME though. One thing I noticed was there were staple marks on the ceiling. I asked what those were and he told me. Anyone else notice those? Anyway, he made me feel better about them. I also thought I got a longer warranty than a year bumper to bumper. For some reason, I heard the salesman say something else but I guess I misunderstood. Is this a common warranty? Should I have more than a year? Anyway the 30 minute trip home went as smooth as can be. Husband says he couldn't even really feel it behind him. We were pulling it with our Tundra. He laughed at me when I asked if his truck could handle it?  What do I know? But, we backed it in our driveway and it scraped the ground. Of course I went loony toons. We have a bit of a dip. How can we fix this? We put a wheel on the front and pushed it into place next to our garage. Easy peesy.. Anyways, I can't tell you how excited we are!!! It looks so cute parked in our driveway. (I hope our neighbors think so too... cause it is right in their face) Our first trip will be a next weekend. I will post pics soon.. Oh no, how do I post pics? |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 6:36pm
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Look for the "Post Options" at the top-right of every post. You can delete a post as long as nobody has replied. I've deleted the post for you, since you probably can't now that I've replied. No such thing as too many questions for the dealer! One year sounds right, he should have offered you an extended warranty from the factory. I got mine 4 years ago for $150 if I remember right. You'll need to get the risers installed, like many of us have. The pod is just too low without them. To post pics go into "full edit mode" either by clicking on the Post Reply button at the bottom of every thread, or if you already started using the "quick reply" press the little arrow just above the text box, that points up and to the right. Once you are in full edit mode Look for the little tree to add a pic. ------------- 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: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 6:53pm
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+1 on the risers. I didn't think we needed them until last time out last summer when I scraped the jack off of the left rear getting on the Washington Island ferry. I pick our Pod up in the morning, with risers installed, bearings packed, brakes checked out and some other small things I had the dealer do.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: PeppyPod
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 7:22pm
Here is our first picture
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 8:14pm
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That's a pretty Pod! 1yr is standard warranty so you're good there. Risers, like everyone else has already said are almost 90% necessary. You either have to learn to be vigilantly paying attention all the time to make sure you don't bottom out and pull a scissor jack off, or you just get the risers eventually. Wouldn't mind seeing pics of these staples in the ceiling. Not sure I've heard or seen that before from anyone else. Sure does look good in your drive, congrats! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: PeppyPod
Date Posted: 10 May 2013 at 8:21pm
I will take some tomorrow. You can't actually see the staple but I saw a little tiny inconsistency in the ceiling almost like a tiny hole....and I asked if it was a leak?.. He said it was from the staples. (kind of like what a nail would do in a new house after a little bit.. What is that called a "nail punch"??? I can't remember. My husband wasn't concerned but.....  |
Posted By: francoisfrogpod
Date Posted: 11 May 2013 at 8:24am
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Congratulations, PeppyPod! You're going to love your pod like the rest of us here. This forum is the best place for questions/advice/general complaining... what ever you feel like doing at the time. Hope to see more pictures from you. We all love those pictures! ------------- Denny and Linda 2013 Pod 177 '08 Santa Fe |
Posted By: JENNIFER_SUSAN
Date Posted: 13 May 2013 at 5:14pm
novaform mattress could be a great option too. |