MY RP-179
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Topic: MY RP-179
Posted By: SuperDudeAbides
Subject: MY RP-179
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2016 at 4:32pm
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I want the 179, and shall have one. But in researching and looking at different campers I have decided there's a few things I wish were done differently. I'll probably get a 2017 179 and down the road make these changes. First, I love the big kitchen, but I'd have done a full range and oven instead of the cook top/microwave. http://s386.photobucket.com/user/greenarrow71a/media/range_zpsokf9f10w.jpg.html">  Second, since I'd no longer need the microwave (who would cook in a microwave when camping?) I'd like a full refrigerator instead of the 4 cubic foot job. http://s386.photobucket.com/user/greenarrow71a/media/fridge_zpssojie6tf.jpg.html">  Third, the Jayco Hummingbird has 3 things I wish the R-Pod came with, power Awning (with LEDs), Power Tongue Jack, and the Outside Grill Mount and propane hookup. http://s386.photobucket.com/user/greenarrow71a/media/3289-_0006_Jayco2017_HummingBird_17RK_Awning_zpsfhjlqtqc.jpg.html">  http://s386.photobucket.com/user/greenarrow71a/media/IMG_0115a_zpsgdfmi20n.jpg.html">  So that would be just about the perfect camper for my wife and I ... someday I may just have it all put together that way.  |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 6:54pm
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Some of those things will be available in the latest pod iterations. Something to consider with the full range + oven, it will take up a lot of storage space, but you can always put things in the oven when it isn't being used. We do. Just be sure to remove before preheating... did that at home years ago with a decorated gingerbread house sitting in the oven.... Something else to consider about removing the microwave, there are 2 ways to use a camper. One is to camp. The other is to tour and use it as a mobile hotel room. We've done a lot of both over the years and love to use our slow cooker when camping. But out on the road after a long day exploring a park or city it is nice to come home and just throw something quick into the microwave. ------------- 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: furpod
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 7:01pm
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Don't forget, that microwave is also a convection oven. The regular gas "range" has been retrofitted by several owners now. Adding the pluming on the gas line for an outside grill costs $20 in parts. As Doug said, the rest will be on the next generation of pods coming out.. ------------- |
Posted By: SuperDudeAbides
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 9:53pm
| Yea I saw all the additions to the 17 mid year update, however I saw it after I posted this. Glad I missed on the 2016 we went to look at, I'd have missed all the updates. I even like the new color. |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 11:11pm
Sounds like the OP needs to tow a chuck wagon behind the POD 
------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 9:16pm
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Yeee-haw! ------------- 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: layne
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 9:50pm
| I wish the R-pod made a Quieter heater and AC unit. They are both very LOUD for such a small trailer. If anyone has any easy solutions for this problem I would welcome the advice. We spent our first 4 nights in our new R-pod and our sleep was terrible due to the heater coming on and waking us up. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 10:29pm
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One thing that helps us is to run a fan. The constant noise of the fan helps mask the on and off of the heater. We place a fan at the base of the bed near the wardrobe in our 179. That helps pull hot air out from under the bed and circulate it better. By having it at the wardrobe side, the other side is clear for cold air return. The second thing (if you have a 179) is to sleep with your head toward the wardrobe end, not the dinette end. This accomplishes two things. First, your heads are farther away from the heater. Second, the wall helps cut the noise from the AC unit. Third, when you run the AC, set the fan on low or high. Then the fan will run constantly instead of cycling on and off and switching between low and high speeds like it does when it is on auto. The compressor noise is minimal. The constant fan noise is easier to get used to. I also took the shroud off and put a piece of thin closed-cell foam on the sliding cover inside. That seems to cut the noise some also. I put a piece on each of the end flaps also, but I don't think that did as much as the bigger piece on the sliding cover. I made sure it would still slide properly. If you decide to do this, there are more screws holding the shroud on than you would think. They are front and back, inside the side covers, and two more sets in the perforated section. I think there were eight in all. Otherwise, you will get used to the sounds in time. It is like sleeping next to railroad tracks. After a while, the sound becomes normal and you don't notice it. ------------- 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: layne
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 10:48pm
Thanks! I will purchase the loudest fan I can find and place it under the bed. I will save your comments about improving the AC unit for a summer project. We are still trying to figure everything out.  |
Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2016 at 11:27am
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The rPod stays fairly warm without using the furnace over nite. We have sleeping bags instead of sheets but with real pillows. And runner rugs on the floors. About 6am one can reach up and lite off the furnace and have everything all toasty by the time the coffee quits perking. One doesn't linger long for nite time forays to the facility. |
Posted By: layne
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2016 at 12:37pm
| Thanks John in Idaho for the response. Someone had recommended that we use light weight sleeping bags with a sheet and pillow. Perhaps we are cold weather wimps because we needed the heater, it was 34 degrees outside. I think our sleep will be better if we replace the mattress and also get something that will creates "white noise" to help drown out the heater or AC. |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2016 at 8:38pm
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When we camp in weather that cold our furnace does come on a fair amount. I think a lot of it is due to the fact of having a couple windows open about 1/4 to 1/2 inch and then having one of our 2 overhead vents open a wee bit to cut down on the moisture buildup. When we leave everything closed the furnace doesn't run near as much but we end up in the morning having very wet walls, windows, and our sheets wet around the perimeter due to excessive moisture. Never tried running a small fan, that is a good idea. We normally get 3 good days out of a battery before switching it over to the other one (we boondock a lot). Will have to see how much running a fan will cut down the longevity of the battery. Can't complain about our 12v deep cycle group 24's though. Purchased March 2011, will normally take them to 1/3 soc before changing to the other. Still performing well, even after 5 and 1/2 years. ------------- 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: StephenH
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2016 at 9:06pm
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The fan I purchased can be run on 8 D cells or plugged into 12V. While I have used it on batteries, for the most part, I use the 12V connector I installed. It is a http://www.amazon.com/RoadPro-RP8000-Indoor-Outdoor-Power/dp/B00KJGRLJI/ref=pd_sim_263_12?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00KJGRLJI&pd_rd_r=ENT2YTW2T4J3CN3CYGG0&pd_rd_w=yo0gE&pd_rd_wg=1Yw5r&psc=1&refRID=ENT2YTW2T4J3CN3CYGG0 - RoadPro RP8000 fan. It isn't the cheapest or the quietest fan and the output is adeequate for our purposes. However, if one wants to use it to stay cool, one of the ones with more than three blades might work better. Most of the time, we have it set to the low speed where it is adequate and not too loud. High speed moves more air, but is louder. However, for our use, the sound of the fan is a plus as it helps cover the off and on of the heater. ------------- 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: Chuckfsc
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 4:28pm
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Have to agree on the power awning. I think this would really help. Also how about mounting the black water flush inlet connection on the back side instead of the area under the canopy where you sit eliminating a ugly hose around on the step and awning side. ------------- Chuckfsc |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 5:32pm
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I can understand the logic of the black water flush location on the door side of the 179. The vacuum breaker needs a place to be mounted so that if it leaks, it will not harm anything. The location on the wall of the shower is the most logical place. Unfortunately, it would be hard to find a suitable location on the slide side.
------------- 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: Chuckfsc
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 5:45pm
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Jayco's Hummingbird rear kitchen model mounts the black water flush right next to all the other connections on the back side where all of the connections should be ------------- Chuckfsc |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 6:30pm
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I don't like that. Black water connections should never be anywhere near the drinking water connections. That is a good reason not to consider a Jayco product. ------------- 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: jato
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 6:40pm
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Agree with not having black water connections in the vicinity of drinking water connections. Before the purchase of our pod in 2011 we did enjoy our Jayco 1160 popup of 18 years. Realize it was basically a tent off the ground with a stove and furnace inside but our family of 5 had many great memories with that unit.
------------- 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: StephenH
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 6:46pm
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I will retract the Jayco statement and say instead, that I would not consider any RV where any connection to the black water system is in close proximity to the drinking water connections. ------------- 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: jato
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 6:54pm
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That being said, Jayco has a lot more issues with their hummingbird than just the black/fresh water proximity connections.
------------- 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: StephenH
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 7:03pm
I'm glad I found the R-Pod then. 
------------- 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: jato
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 8:16pm
------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2016 at 8:55pm
First, I agree with others that it helps to leave the A/C set to low overnight (we went back to Auto during the day). And if you have full hookups (or are on a generator overnight) use an electric cube heater instead of the propane furnace. Info on how I made my pod A/C quieter: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1433&PID=49114&title=possible-replacement-for-the-a-c#49114 - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1433&PID=49114&title=possible-replacement-for-the-a-c#49114 ------------- 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: CampCat
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2017 at 10:30pm
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I do like the grill and awning w/ light. Not enough to buy it, but I like the style. Somehow the design looks vaguely familiar.. Ha ha.
We do most of our cooking outside under the awning, so I could appreciate the grill. I'll just get another portable, no probs. ------------- Patrick&Deanna, Scion xB, Clark Vertex Hammock "PuppypPod", crosswind kayak Starting from scratchđ |
Posted By: IdahoPodder
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2017 at 9:01pm
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If you are using a full hookup site, invest in a Pelonis disc ceramic heater. They have a thermostat, are very quiet & efficient. We have noticed the furnace is rather loud also. Havenât slept with the a/c on yet. ------------- 2017 Rpod 179 HRE 2018 Chevy 1500 Z71 |
Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 3:09pm
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Just a suggestion. When we need heat we use a small electric heater. Electricity is free at the camp site. Saves on gas. If we need a lot of heat then we use the RV heater. So far we have not had to use it. Turned it on once to make sure it worked. On the other hand we have not camped when it has been really cold. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS â¤ď¸ Thoroughbred Racing. 
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 3:43pm
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We've camped in our R-Pod when the temperature was 4 degrees along with a significant wind chill. We had to use gas as we did not have electricity available initially and then we had electricity, but no electric heater. We stayed warm enough. At night, I turned the thermostat down and then in the morning, turned it up. We also have a Mr. Buddy Portable heater although at the time we had the Little Buddy which I returned because it was so top heavy that it kept tipping over. I ran that some in the morning to help heat things up. I made sure I had sufficient ventilation when doing so. I'm not sure how an electric heater would have done at those temperatures. Hopefully, I won't have to find out.
------------- 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: mcarter
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 4:51pm
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I'm a ceramic heater fan when possible, meaning pedestal power available, much quieter and serves purpose. I added a GCP1 pigtail to my Pod, mounted below the fridge on my 178 to allow an extension cord to bring power to another heater if required or other 120 devices, separate from Pod power. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: BoulderGal
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2018 at 11:53pm
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My down comforter serves me well on cold nights on the Oregon coast. No heater at night. I've actually bought a tiny little 110v elec. heater/fan that is quiet and if terribly cold at night, warms the trailer on its lowest setting. The regular rPod heater under the bed is just too noisy for me. ------------- BoulderGal |