172 we love you

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   We just picked up the 172. Everything is great including getting the last site at Cedarbrook (near Couch's)

I will post some photos when possible. 

Kudos to Couch's. Jeff, the owner, took the wheel and tested the towability and braking himself. He then personally gave me a towing and backing lesson since I've never pulled anything.

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tabkld93 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 May 2009 Location: Union, KY Status: Offline Points: 565	Post Options Post Reply Quote tabkld93 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 172 we love you Posted: 03 Jul 2009 at 8:57am
	We just picked up the 172. Everything is great including getting the last site at Cedarbrook (near Couch's) I will post some photos when possible. Kudos to Couch's. Jeff, the owner, took the wheel and tested the towability and braking himself. He then personally gave me a towing and backing lesson since I've never pulled anything.
	Todd, Karen & Leah '13 Surveyor 240 '12 Ford F150 EcoBoost Former owner of 2010 R-Pod 172

tabkld93 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 May 2009 Location: Union, KY Status: Offline Points: 565	Post Options Post Reply Quote tabkld93 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 2009 at 4:21am
	Here is the 172 setup at our site.
	Todd, Karen & Leah '13 Surveyor 240 '12 Ford F150 EcoBoost Former owner of 2010 R-Pod 172

plantkiller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Jun 2009 Location: Virgnia Status: Offline Points: 82	Post Options Post Reply Quote plantkiller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 2009 at 4:37pm
	Nice trailler. We also got the 172 this past week and love it. BTW - what are those front stablizer jacks? IMO, the 172 is wobbly without front stablizer jacks. I haven't found a decent solution to this minor dilema yet.
	2010 R-POD 172 (version 1.0) 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER SE 4x4 w/ Prodigy P3

Brin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Location: Manassas Va Status: Offline Points: 352	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 2009 at 4:49pm
	My husband used those on our 175 too. I believe that they are inexpensive jack stands. He just added scissor jacks mounted on the back after raising everything up with axle risers so we wouldn't keep bottoming out in the driveway. He is talking about putting scissor jacks up front too.

tabkld93 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 May 2009 Location: Union, KY Status: Offline Points: 565	Post Options Post Reply Quote tabkld93 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jul 2009 at 4:27am
	Those are indeed the inexpense jack stands on the front. Bought a set of 4 from Wal Mart. They added a lot of stability to the unit. I'm still considering the scissor jacks for leveling.
	Todd, Karen & Leah '13 Surveyor 240 '12 Ford F150 EcoBoost Former owner of 2010 R-Pod 172

Phil H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, On Status: Offline Points: 239	Post Options Post Reply Quote Phil H Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2009 at 3:43pm
	Nice trailer, but why doesnt it have a window in the right front?

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Status: Offline Points: 442	Post Options Post Reply Quote techntrek Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2009 at 4:21pm
	According to this floor plan, the 172 should... http://www.forestriverinc.com/nd/default22.asp?location=rv&unittype=&page=floorviewertt&model=RP-172&choice=rpod&nav=rec&name=890&series=RPODTT

plantkiller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Jun 2009 Location: Virgnia Status: Offline Points: 82	Post Options Post Reply Quote plantkiller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2009 at 4:40pm
	I wish my 172 had windows in the front. Even a skylight above the top bunk would be great. However, here's the fine print under the floor plan: "Floor plans and specifications are based on the latest product information. Forest River, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in drawings and specifications at any time without notice and assumes no responsibility for any errors in the site. The model number does not necessarily reflect the overall length of a particular unit."
	2010 R-POD 172 (version 1.0) 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER SE 4x4 w/ Prodigy P3

tabkld93 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 May 2009 Location: Union, KY Status: Offline Points: 565	Post Options Post Reply Quote tabkld93 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 2009 at 4:11am
	I didn't realize that windows were even on the floorplan picture. The 172 only has three windows...all in the back.
	Todd, Karen & Leah '13 Surveyor 240 '12 Ford F150 EcoBoost Former owner of 2010 R-Pod 172

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Status: Offline Points: 442	Post Options Post Reply Quote techntrek Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 2009 at 9:13am
	I'm debating adding a large window up front, where the dinnette is on the 171. Then again, we are usually outside.