Calling all non-podders and ex-podders
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Topic: Calling all non-podders and ex-podders
Posted By: techntrek
Subject: Calling all non-podders and ex-podders
Date Posted: 16 Feb 2015 at 3:47pm
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I've said for a while that we needed a section for the ex/non-podders, and now that I've become one of them I guess I couldn't procrastinate anymore. Suggest any additional sub-forums that make sense. I think I need to reorganize some of the other sub-forums, like intro yourself, since they don't apply just to the podders. I'll procrastinate on that a little while longer.  ------------- 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: johnmaci
Date Posted: 16 Feb 2015 at 8:10pm
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I guess I'll step to the front of the line since I was actively looking for a 177 or even a 178 for almost three years, but could not find one near me to see in person. I had even bought a cover and other essentials in anticipation of my purchase that I eventually sold to other owners on this board. There were also some amenities I was looking for that were similar to the pod, and then some: I wanted lots of windows for a sunny and airy interior, standup height ceilings (I'm almost 6'), large fridge, dry bath, light weight (under 3k lbs), dual propane tanks, electric tongue jack, electric awning, easy tow (17ft length or less), and under $15K out the door price. Didn't really care about AC or microwave since we always boondock with solar only for charging, but I realize that comes standard on most TT's. Also had to be easily towed by a mid size, 6cyl SUV. So, I finally gave up and found a substitute on RVTrader (2015 GulfStream Vista Cruiser 17' RWD) at a wholesaler in Ohio. It is very similar to the r-pod in many ways, but yet different. Very cozy and warm, like a dollhouse on wheels. So far very happy with the purchase, but I do wish the GS owners had such good camaraderie as Podders do, so I still checkout this site and learn/share tips  Sorry for rambling.... Thanks, JD The photo below was taken last August at Spruce Knob, WV (elev 4860 ft), while boondocking at the Almost Heaven Star Party (solar panel on the ground by the TV). The night sky is unbelievable!     |
Posted By: kindell
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 4:05am
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Ex-podder here. Have you procrastinated long enough? What did you come up with? ------------- Art & Kindell Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 8:57am
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What you see is what we have so far, with the biggest section the non-pod mods. Initially I messed up the settings and new posts needed to be approved but that should be fixed now. I noticed johnmaci's post, above, still needed to be approved (which I just did) but that was posted before I made the fix.
Suggest any new sub-forums or re-arrangement. ------------- 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: Kokopod
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 11:42am
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Been an ex-Podder for two years now but still look at the forum almost every day. Our son and his family has our R-Pod, so it's still in the family - that makes us very happy. What I've observed in this two years is that I see a lot more Pods than what we ended up purchasing. Still very much love R-Pods and all the new model styles a very smart move by Forest River. If they would have had this choice two years ago, we would have traded to the one with the full bath. Still have many fond memories of our travels in it and get excited when we see one. ------------- 2017 Jayco Melbourne 24k 2013 Premier 19FBPR Formerly-2013 R-pod 177HRE 2011 Dodge Durango Love a good road trip |
Posted By: kindell
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2015 at 3:18am
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Taking our new FR Surveyor out next week for its maiden voyage. We have been assured by both our Nissan dealer and the trailer salesman that our Nissan should have no problem pulling the Surveyor. BUT, just in case, we have our eye on the new Nissan Titan coming out in December. We are going to an RPod rally in S.D. next July and we want to be prepared for those mountains. Talked to our dealer today and he sold our "old" RPod 3 days after we traded it in (last Friday) for the Surveyor. They are popular. ------------- Art & Kindell Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2015 at 10:52am
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I couldn't figure out the specs for your Frontier, seems to be pretty different V4 vs. V6, 3500 to 6500 pounds, but then the hitch on their website shows 5000 pounds? Looks like the GVW for the Surveyor is 7500 pounds, dry weight around 4500, with a hitch weight around 450 pounds (probably also dry). You probably will need to upgrade. ------------- 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: CharlieM
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2015 at 10:59am
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Kindell, Two years ago I traded my RPOD 172 for a Camplite 21RBS. I towed the Pod with a Honda 4WD Pilot, but switched to a 2013 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L 4WD to tow the Camplite. The Tacoma should be about equivalent to your Frontier, but the Camplite is only 3500# empty. Anticipating the mountains of Colorado I added a belt driven supercharger to the Tacoma. The Tacoma/Camplite combination worked well climbing the 6% Colorado grades to 11,000 feet at 60MPH. We also maintained 40+ MPH climbing California's 8% grade of Tioga Pass to 9000+ feet, but the Tacoma was working. My guess is, without the supercharger and with the heavier Surveyor 220, I would have wanted a V8. Dealers will tell you anything. ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Lefty
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2015 at 12:05pm
| We too also sold our R Pod 178 and bought a Surveyor 226 rbds. We tow with a Tahoe and it can be a little struggle when trying to climb Black Mountain in NC. We love the Surveyor and all the extra room. |
Posted By: kindell
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 1:50pm
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We took our new Surveyor 220 out for first trip since trading in our RPod 179. We are still towing with our Nissan Frontier V6. Though a little slow ion the upgrades it handles pretty well. Art is still set on buying a V8 or diesel before we head to S.D. next summer. ------------- Art & Kindell Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179 |
Posted By: kindell
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2015 at 5:01am
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Has anybody done any winter camping? I don't know about Art but inside where its warm and the rain is pounding down sounds romantic to me!
------------- Art & Kindell Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179 |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2015 at 10:06am
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I do a lot of winter camping. In Tennessee about half the time the pod needs to be winterized, so no water, so no showers. Unless it's below zero you can still use the toilet, flushing with antifreeze. For everything else bottled water works just fine. And we're usually in a campground with restrooms too. The pod is small and tight enough that it takes almost nothing to keep it toasty inside. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2015 at 3:50pm
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We have an annual campout in central PA in January. Usually gets down to 10 F. Heated bathroom takes care of most needs, I take along a jug of RV antifreeze for midnight runs to the pod bathroom. I keep several gallons of water inside and it stays winterized. As Tars said, it stays toasty inside with a small cube heater. ------------- 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: Commander203
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 8:34am
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I'm still a newbie and trying to learn all the tricks to this Podding adventure. So with that said I have a question about flushing during winter camping while the Pod is winterized. When I flush while winterized, won't that release the pressure in the water lines and cause a void or does it matter? Hope this is not too dumb of a question.
Thanks, Mike R. ------------- Mike & Erin 2013 Tundra 4.6L V8 (Tow PK) 2006 Honda Goldwing GL 1800 2005 Honda VTX 1800N |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 1:43pm
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No question is dumb. Pressure isn't an issue in the water system, just having flushed the system with antifreeze is important. You can winterize, then open a valve to release the pressure and you are fine. You could even open the low point drains and drain out the antifreeze and you would be fine. The key is just getting the water out. ------------- 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: Commander203
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 2:06pm
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Thanks a lot for answering that, still learning about camping in a trailer.
------------- Mike & Erin 2013 Tundra 4.6L V8 (Tow PK) 2006 Honda Goldwing GL 1800 2005 Honda VTX 1800N |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 6:52pm
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We were all newbies at one point. ------------- 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: kindell
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2015 at 3:31pm
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It doesn't get cold enough here to winterize our trailer. But wet? Oh yeah! So far, no leaks. ------------- Art & Kindell Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2015 at 5:52pm
Was a newbie, am a newbie, will always be a newbie. It's the old farts that are scary!  fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: kindell
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 5:50am
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Merry Christmas to all. ------------- Art & Kindell Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 2:36pm
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Ho ho ho! ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 2:42pm
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Merry Christmas to all!! 46 degrees today......... near 50 tomorrow..........looks like a green Christmas!! I was ice fishing at this time last year!!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 4:39pm
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any ice at all leo? hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 7:56pm
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Calling for 76 tomorrow. ------------- 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: fwunder
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 10:38pm
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First, very strange political season, then rocket ships landing upright, now t-shirt and shorts on Christmas Eve in New Jersey. Should I be worried? Nah. As my good friend Homer would say, "Mmmm, beer" Happy Holidays!! fred
------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |