New 2017 Changes!!!
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Topic: New 2017 Changes!!!
Posted By: kymooses
Subject: New 2017 Changes!!!
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 3:45pm
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These will start production in late September of this year. Rpod 2017 Model Change New 2-tone fiberglass,
Diamond Ice/Blaze Blue New Graphics New Rear fiberglass cap
color, Diamond Ice New Tent colors, 176T New Entrance door with window New Maxxair vent in bathroom New 62” sewer hose carrier New Folding grab handle New King antenna All Rpods will get LP grill hookup
Interior: New Fabric option: Stone (replaces
Slate) New Seamless kitchen countertop
color New Recessed cooktop with
glass cover New Formica table (brown wood
grain) New Lighter grey wood New Wall board New Accent board New Brown Shaker style bath
door New Bath door handle (lever
style) New Linoleum New Ash grey night shades New Brown slide out fascia
corner blocks New Shower surround (N/A 180,
183G) USB Charging outlet
Options: Thule box awning (N/A 171,
172, 177) Power tongue Jack
Deletions: Automatic flip foot jack
Oregon Rpod HOOD RIVER Edition Advanced ground clearance ~4" higher X-TREME 15” Off Road Tires and Aluminum Rims Double Step MAXXAIR Vent Cover Hood River Graphics https://www.facebook.com/RPodSpotter/posts/2048531142039385 - https://www.facebook.com/RPodSpotter/posts/2048531142039385 or on Shutterfly https://moosepod.shutterfly.com/620 - https://moosepod.shutterfly.com/620
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Posted By: patrick_dube
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 4:16pm
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Nice find! It almost makes me regret the 2017 I just bought... oh well. More mods on the list for me then! :) ------------- Patrick Dubé, 2017 RP-179 owner towed by a 2015 Cadillac SRX Premium |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 4:53pm
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Those are some interesting changes!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 5:07pm
Yuh some pretty good stuff this year ------------- 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: kymooses
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 5:08pm
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If any of you are near the Hershey PA show this September, Forest River will have 5 of these new Diamond Ice Pods there for display! ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 6:12pm
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Looks like they've been paying attention to the most-added mods around here, good additions. < waves at FR > ------------- 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: 02 Aug 2016 at 6:27pm
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Might try to free up a trip and get a look at them.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: computerfixitguy
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2016 at 10:34am
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I want the stovetop, but that should be easy. I have the tube already. Wonder what the change in vent cover does to Maxxair. I added a LP hookup for 15 bucks when I bought mine. They should have a line item for "more attention to detail" if you know what I mean. Derek
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Posted By: knockabout
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 8:08am
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here's an email quote I got from from Scott Rhode at FR "Axle risers can be added by the dealer. They won't void warranty as
long as they don't cause any issues. OR with 15" tires has more ground
clearance due to the size of the tires. The frames are the same." Kymooses or anyone else, can you explain to us the 4" increased ground clearance on the HRE and how it's done please. I know it's not just the tires but am really confused. We are ready to pull the trigger on a new 179 but this issue is of a big concern to us. |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 9:22am
On the HRE R-Pods ONLY there is something they call a crush tube being added to the framing to give it the extra height that the western Hood River Edition R-Pods are quoted to have. The HRE R-Pods are now from the factory that much higher than Pods in the East. Eastern Pods can still have risers added if you want them. ------------- 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: knockabout
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 10:06am
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kymooses thanks for that info. we are looking at an east coast model versus traveling to get an HRE because our vacation would be out west next year so we really could go either way. Would you have any thoughts pro or con on getting the east coast with axle risers. Asking because we are planning the big Alaska trip and having been there before I think clearance could be a good thing. Thanks much |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 4:37pm
We have plenty of Owners who travel Alaska, none have permanently removed the bottoms of their R-Pods before. An HRE would still be higher but unless you are traveling over small roads made of boulders you'll be fine with risers on a Pod made in Indiana. ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2016 at 7:15pm
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Ditto! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |