My new, used, 2018 R-POD model 189
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Topic: My new, used, 2018 R-POD model 189
Posted By: Cookie
Subject: My new, used, 2018 R-POD model 189
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 5:07pm
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I just came home with my 3 month old, 2018 - 189...it is the one my wife and self decided upon , in our recently retired status...to use to tour UTAH, WYOMING, AND MONTANA next springtime. I found it on Craigslist and purchased it out the door for 12 grand...it had only been used for 4 nights in Sante Fe and a couple in Austin, Tx... We decided on the 189 because we both like to read and this model had the big, comfy couch to relax in after nightfall with our books. We are both new to RV living and are now doing lots of research thru used RV books available online. Anyone with viable tips or recommendations about really good places to hook-up in the aforementioned states...we would be happy to hear your input. We removed all the nerdy forest river stickers off our trailer...much cleaner lines now....What about using a generator ? what size, how small a unit can meet our needs ?...Anybody got a thought ? JOHN & GINNY in Corpus Christi, Texas ------------- New 189 owner in Texas |
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2018 at 9:04am
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Welcome. Genset size is really a matter of how you plan to camp. I'm not a big boondocker and I have a Generac 2K which meets all my needs. There are numerous good 2Ks on the market. If you want to be self contained and off power, I would suggest you go 3K or matched 2Ks like Honda has. I have a Stromberg Carlson generator rack on the front A frame that conveniently carries my 2K. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 |
Posted By: Cookie
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2018 at 9:43am
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I never heard of the generator platform you mentioned...a cool, practical solution for generator transport...went to the website and read up on it. Thanks for the idea. ------------- New 189 owner in Texas |
Posted By: Marwayne
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2018 at 11:21am
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What is the vibration like in the pod when geny's running ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself! 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra Limited 5.7 Litre |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2018 at 5:09pm
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Hey Marwayne, Not noticeable. rack is mounted well to frame, 2k is relatively quiet and I do tie it down. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2018 at 5:11pm
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Cookie, When not carrying genset I use to carry other stuff, like a ladder or a cooler, it's handy. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 |
Posted By: Abercrombie
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2018 at 11:57am
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Congrats on your new/used R-189!👍🏼 That is an exceptional price for a "like new" Pod®! We bought ours new with all accessories for 17k+, and luv it! We bought the 3400w Champion® Inverter/Generator %20" rel="nofollow - https://www.championpowerequipment.com/product/100269-3400-watt-inverter/ It fits well in the bed of our pickup truck. Enjoy your Pod, hope to see you out there! https://postimg.cc/D8wk6qXR" rel="nofollow">  ------------- "Keep On Podding"👍🏼 |