Our RV R-Pod 192 Set Up After Six Weeks of Full-Time Living | Owner Tour
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- It's been six weeks since we moved into our Forest River R-Pod 192. There are three of us - my husband, myself, and our dog Frankie Sinatra (you can find Frank at / sinatradoggy ) in 160 square feet, and just 20 feet of trailer. You can see we have made a few small modifications, and additions (and we have more to come). I also realized I never opened the cabinet in the bathroom (but it's where we store our cleaning supplies and laundry) or under the sink. Maybe I'll do a follow up with that. Have any questions - leave us a comment!
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You guys are killing it! I've had two rpods.Your space ideas are great. Enjoy your travels and stay safe!
Thanks for the tour. We've been looking at the 21 192. Interesting. Have fun
Looks like Forest River got rid of the outdoor shower panel on the '21 192. Major bummer, as I've been eyeing this one (and the 196).
Great...space management is top notch..hope you guys enjoy your stay.
Love your setup. I added a layer of 1/4" plywood on top of all of my storage shelves and it helped greatly with support. Just cut to size and layer on top. I also removed the divider panels under kitchen sink for the added room and allows me to keep an eye on the plumbing connection under there. I took it out the first time I cut my hand on the long screws that extended into the lower section. I opened the panel in the lower right nightstand and even removed the cutout piece of panel to allow better access, it's just stapled on from the inside. I used a small stick on wire clip to keep the wire off the floor. For the fridge door I have used command hook on the front and one around the corner and secure it with a small elastic loop. I plan to install a magnetic stainless panel to walls around the stove, easy to clean. heat resistant and magnetic. We love our 192.
I love the idea of magnetic backsplash! We ended up doing what you did to the storage under the pax side panels. That's where we keep our tools now.
One of my dreams in life is to have my own campervan to travel with! Just such an amazing way to travel the world. Your RV set up looks great! You literally have everything you need in it!
We just brought home our 192. Love your suggestions....we will incorporate almost all of them. Thanks!
Congrats! You're going to love it. Feel free to ask any questions or head over to my blog at www.solesofmytravelingshoes.com where I post a lot about the 192.
You have a lot of nice storage ideas! Love the hanging closet organizer you use for bottles - makes a lot of sense!
Lots of good information. Thanks!
Great use of space! Loved the tour!
Absolutely LOVE this!! We have the 189 model and use it for traveling. Thanks for sharing! Safe travels, Christina and Rick
We really like the 189 model, too! Especially how light weight it is. Happy travels!
Love this! I’m planning on getting an RPod and your tour gave me great info!
Glad I could help!! We love our Pod and I highly recommend. On FB there are great resell groups if you search "R-Pod" if you're looking to buy used.
Love the tour! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
BOB's good job!
Great space ideas!
Thanks for taking this!! We just ordered a 192, but won't get it until Oct.
Congrats on the new trailer! If you have any questions, feel free to ping me!
Regarding the bent pantry door handle... a small segment of pool noodle with a cut along its (short) length will cushion the hit in the event that your fridge door opens again.
Nice, informative video. I'm considering this one but the lack of a shower surround is holding me back. My other choice would be the Ibex 19MBH, it has everything and more!
The fridge door handle came in a few months ago (it took 3 months!), so thankfully we haven't had an issue again.
The lack of shower isn't a big deal, I don't think. We both shower almost daily for the last 8.5 months and no issues so far.
Nice looking unit and I bet easy to pull.
So dope, and I love all of the compartments, I think that's crucial. That peel and stick backsplash is legit, really spices it up! haha sucks about the fridge flying open. Either way, such an awesome set up!
We get our new fridge handle next week... We can't wait!! Thanks for watching.
Wow love this, so nicely space management is done......enjoyyyy
I have a 192 on order and have been stocking up on mods I want to make, your source list is awesome. Thank you.
You're going to love your 192!! Congrats. Feel free to ask any questions :)
Good afternoon!!! Thank you very much for sharing your layout with all of us.
We are considering a similar floor plan and size for a purchase, or order, after the New Years. Our plans are to use this trailer for 1-2 week trips for probably the next 5 years or so, until we finish working. My wife works more frequently than me (fortunately online), so we will have to not skimp on a great data/wifi system.
Once we do quit work, we will probably transition to a motor home for 1-2 month trips.
So, with this kind of trailer, we'll probably mostly focus on national and state parks, but can also include the quirky and interesting sights off the beaten path as well of our home state of CO, as well as next door in UT, with the occasional Wham bam Van Halen zips out to CA or NV.
So far, we are considering the Murphy bed models of geo Pro's, flagstaff micro lites, micro Minnie's, and now the same model as yours just recently as from a tip from a friend.
A few questions.....what models where you considering in your final considerations? What swayed you towards this r pod ? We'gereally liked the geo pro as it seems more off road able and boondocks lie right out of the box. And, it is one of the lightest ones. However it lacks storage space as compared to all of the others we've considered, as well as it has one of those smaller 1 compartment refrigerators that has that small fold down freezer doors in the fridge compartment to keep a few items frozen. Our second favorable so far is the micro Minnie. And the. The 3rd are the the micro lites or the rockwood com parables.
Now that we see these rpods, it rapidly falls into the top or number 2.........a very happy medium due to combining a light empty weight but does have the storage.
Thank you and have a great day.
Hi there! Thanks for watching. It looks like we might have the same needs when it comes to travel trailer. It just so happens I wrote a blog post about other models we were considering: solesofmytravelingshoes.com/6-lightweight-travel-trailers-perfect-for-couples/. There are a few new ones out there since my post. Including a new Jayco (forget the model).
And I'd HIGHLY recommend the larger refrigerator/freezer. I can't imagine even traveling a week with a smaller one, let along living in the camper.
Like your detailed video, thanks. My wife and I like this trailer a lot, but I’ve been on the fence about pulling it with my 2019 Toyota Tacoma Off Road, it’s rated at 6400lbs pulling capacity. I’ve read other reviews and some people say not a problem but some say you’ll end up getting a half ton after awhile. I appreciate anybody’s thoughts/comments if they pull this unit with a Tacoma. Thanks
Our Gladiator is rated to 6000lbs. We use a sway bar (not a WDH) and it pulls great. Loaded without water we are around 4500lbs. With water add about 225. Search FB for RPod 192 Owners Group. Lots of people in there tow with a Tacoma.
We have a 192 and love it but we aren’t full time. The only thing I would really watch is mold build up on the back side of your cabinets faces. If your laminate wrap doesn’t cover all your cabinet frames, mold could be an issue. We discovered mold in all our cabinets and had to clean and cover the bare areas with contact paper to lessen the areas exposed to humidity. A lesson learned late on our part.
Ugh, mold is the worst. Thankfully we haven't really had that issue. We use a dehumidifier when plugged in and we have little dry bags and the moisture bins in every cupboard and nook/cranny now (you can get the small ones at the dollar store). They work really well and soaking up excess moisture.
Thank you for the very informative video!! We have the 193 and was wondering if it feasible to live in full time...I was afraid it might be too little.....this video helped ALOT!! Thank you!! We too have the Murphey bed, I am not very fond of it however. But who knows, maybe it will grow on me? 😊
You're welcome! Our only really struggle was when we both had video calls at the same time. We joke that our Jeep is our "2nd office." And one time I took a video call in the bathroom when my husband took his in the bed.
@@SolesTraveling 😅🤣
Hi is Frankie a tibetan terrier? love the video
He is 30 percent! We did a DNA test and he was poodle/shitszu/TT.
Hi, thank you for the great videos! We have a 192 on order, expected to arrive early September. I was wondering how was your pre delivery inspection? Did you need things fixed before you drove off? Thank you
Our dealership was wonderful and did a full inspection a week before we picked up our 192, and we did an hour walk through and learning session when we took delivery. There were a few small issues the dealer took care of in that week (they were small issues like a wiring issue, etc.). We did have one cosmetic issue, which would have taken a few weeks to fix and we let it go. The only real issue - we left the dealer and the driver side USB ports were working fine (and worked on our first camping trip) then died. We swapped it out and it's fine now.
How is it holding up I was thinking of buying one do you recommend it thx
Oh I thought you said another damn bag😂
Oh instead of damp? Haha.
Awesome post. We are looking at the 192 for our gladiator as well. I saw your comment on the hitch, but did you install a trailer brake controller? Any issues on hills or highway speeds?
This may be difficult if you have no comparison, but I am wondering about the "bounce" of a single axle trailer. Did it seem problematic?
We have had a double when I was growing up and I've towed with friends, etc. I don't really think the axel makes a difference if you have a good tow vehicle. And truthfully, it didn't bounce around as much as I expected. There would be times we were on awful back roads and our stuff didn't move that much.
Though we use a Reese Sway Control System -- which I highly recommend. Also, we don't really go over 60 mph.
Are you still living in your RPod ? Wife and I are thinking about trying RVing, it would be 2 adults, our 2.5yr son and dachshunds. I am worried it might be a bit cramped but we're limited to what we can tow. I was thinking most of our time will be outside. I still havecto work as I am a remote employee.
Thanks
We are still living in our 192 - we just hit 10 months. So, in my opinion, this model would be hard with a child because your child would not have their own bed. For weekends it'd be fine to change the dinette but I think if you're in it full-time, it may be frustrating for you. The R-pod 193 is a similar lay out but has two bunk beds. Our friends have the Coachman Clipper 21 BH with a Murphy Bed and I'd say that layout and weight is similar to R-pod, but a better set up for a family.
@@SolesTraveling hey thanks for the response. Awesome to hear still doing it. Are son still sleeps with us, doubt it will change any time soon. We did see the R-pod 193 as well. Would love to see one in person, so far no one has them by us.
Thanks for the tour, we are currently considering a purchase of a 192. I have a question about the television, does it have an hdmi input I could use for a Roku? That is our preferred way of watching tv...thanks, love all the tips!
Yes, it has one HDMI input on the bottom - we use a Fire TV stick without issue.
Hi Can you tell me what the Trailer coupler height is for level trailering the 192. I want to have the correct draw-bar on my hitch and that info seems to be locked in Davinci's code somewhere, LOL. Thank you.
I am curious about outside storage. And what vehicle do you use to tow?
I just made another video of the outside! I need to edit and upload. We tow with a Jeep Gladiator Overland.
Hoping to pick up our 192 next month! Quick question... have you had any moisture issues with the shower not having a plastic surround?? We were thinking of doing a similar peel & stick tile to cover the entire shower area so the wallpaper doesn't get wet and cause mildew issues.
Congrats on your 192! You're going to have so much fun. We haven't had any issues -- and we use it twice per day for three months now. Some of those in VERY hot and humid areas (hello Kentucky summers!). I actually address this in a blog: solesofmytravelingshoes.com/forest-river-r-pod-192-your-questions-answered/
We were going to do peel and stick for the shower, but since we haven't had any issues, we ended up not. Also, I read in one of the forums of someone who said it got really pricy with peel and stick and they used an RV bath surround instead.
@@SolesTraveling Hi ST, I was just about to ask the same question regarding the 192, as it is the ONLY model they make that does not yet come w the surround plastic shower. A bit disappointed as we wait for our rv too, (expecting to pick up some time in October), and was hoping they had address this in their new model year. I will read your blog regarding this issue fix, Thank you again.
What about pots and pans?
Excellent idea for a new video. I will work on that this weekend.
Well i guess it works and i appreciate the walk through. But for me if living with another person, it would get tiresome at some point inside a small TT full time. I would definitely need a bigger rig; Eventually if you stay the course you will move onto something bigger. Hey i get it; start with what you have I guess. But i do like your vids and call it as i see it. I enjoy camping in our new 19 Surveyor Legend.
There's something cozy and romantic about it. Agree, at some point it would be nice to have a bedroom with a separate door.
@@SolesTraveling Yes have fun, and it's blessings: You'll have a larger unit in the future. I re-read my commit, i do apologize. My writing sounds cunning sorry.
@@jesserevilla992 Haha, I didn't take it that way. Also, FYI, everyone (including our families) are like you're crazy to live in such a small space. It works now. It would NOT work if we had a child or didn't have flexible working hours.
Its all compromise...after the cost of a bigger rig, truck, you have everything, but find yourself limiting where you can go comfortably, with height and mpg. issues.. So highly mobile, and simple vs. highly comfortable and complex. The guide might well be the duration of your trips, and stays in one place. Good luck! Even if you do go larger, starting small seems wise.
Definitely need the alcohol all the time 🤣🥃
Haha, right???
We’ve been fulltime for 3 years and are looking at this model for our next home. Is the Murphy bed comfortable?
The bed is great but we upgraded the mattress. Here is a bit more about it: solesofmytravelingshoes.com/upgrading-our-rv-mattress/
Awesome! We really like the idea of a Murphy bed for the couch/space but was worried a foam mattress wouldn’t fold up well. Thanks for the link! 2 great videos!
As a full-time RVer, what is in your bugout bag?
It's like if we need to get out quick, tornado, tsunami, fire, etc. It has enough medicine, contact lens, dog food, emergency food, life straws, mess kit, matches, water, etc. If we have to bug out, shit is really bad.
How well does it hold up against mice getting inside ? Thanks.
Well, we haven't had one yet... Knock on wood.
Are you towing with the gladiator and how is that working in the mountains?
Just go slow. The anti-sway bar is key. But seems to do just fine.
@@SolesTraveling maybe I’ll just get a 1/2 ton truck.
@@SolesTraveling thanks for getting back.
I read that the UVW is 3,379 lbs. What do you tow your Rpod 192 with?
We tow with a Jeep Gladiator Overland with tow package. Dry weight plus tongue plus our stuff is about 4500 lbs so we are under the 80 percent of 6000 limit. Tows really well. But we do have a sway bar kit.
What do you tow this with? Have you pulled it through mountains areas?
We tow with a Jeep Gladiator Overland with max tow package (max tow capacity 6000, max payload 1140). We go slow in the mountains, for sure. But no issues. We did go up and down some steep grades in the Smoky Mountains and in Yellowstone -- and used a lower gear. Just make sure your trailer brakes are working well and you're good.
How big of a guy is your husband? Does he have any problem with the shower or bathroom? I'm 6'-0" and wide shoulders.
He is 6'0 (though with his hair -- add another two inches, ha). And he is a 42 jacket size. He says it's fine and he can shower north/south but he prefers to shower looking east/west so he has more room.
You mentioned a jeep. What year and model is pulling your rig?
I literally ordering a 2021 19.6 No Boundaries model. Has the Murphy bed as well. How's the mattress? Are you guys using any solar?
We have a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland with the tow package. 6000lb max for towing and 1120lb max for payload. We are at about 4500lb without water when we tow and our payload is about 500lb.
We don't use solar. We have two batteries. We move around enough that our tow vehicle charges when we need it. If we were conservative with power, I think we could go about two weeks. The longest we've tried with just battery is 8 days and we were running the water heater, the exhaust fan, etc. a lot.
Oh, and you'll want to replace the mattress or get yourself a topper. The murphy bed is great -- gives us extra room and we love it. We put it up a lot. I wrote about the mattress in this blog post: solesofmytravelingshoes.com/forest-river-r-pod-192-your-questions-answered/
How well does your Rpod 192 tow down the road?
We tow with a Jeep Gladiator Overland, with the tow package. Our R-Pod is at about 4500lbs with no water, or about 4800 with water. We don't use a weight distribution hitch, but we do use a Reese anti-sway bar. So far, no issues in 8000 miles.
@@SolesTraveling Which model of the Reece anti-sway bar do you recommend?
@@basmatisofwtware Hi James! We use the Pro Series 83660 Value Friction Sway Control from Reese (link: amzn.to/3b5I7fy). It comes with everything you need but you'll need to add a bracket to your mount we use the Reese 26003 Bolt-On Sway Control Adapter Bracket for 2" Ball Mount (link: amzn.to/355pAfr).
No idea what you're camper looks like ? But thank's for the close up of your'e random crap lol
Many people already know what a 192 is from other videos. This is a tour of the inside :)
How you really live in a small trailer is EXACTLY what many many people wanted to see. You hit a home run here. Thanks for giving up some privacy.
Thank you! I need to do an updated one. Not a ton has changed but we learned better storage over the next few months.
Terrible tour, zooming in on everything gives no sense of size to the viewer
Haha, sorry it wasn't to your liking.
@@SolesTraveling, I thought it was terrific! However, I sort of agree that too much zoom didn't give me a true feeling for area sizes, etc. Also, where is your silverware? And, my Jeep is rated for only 4500 but I do not carry much, if anything, in the trailer so it's pretty much at its dry weight. Should I worry? LOL Love the video and love that you guys are so free!!
I had no issue with zoom... When I see a roll of paper towels...I sort of get the relative picture.
Did you get the mattress topper yet? How is it working?
Yes, we've had the topper since we moved into the trailer. It works just fine and its comfortable enough. And the bed folds without any issue at all. I think we just want to upgrade to a thicker memory foam so we don't have a mattress and a topper - just one mattress. If you're not doing full -time, the memory foam and mattress is plenty comfortable in my opinion.
@Fury of Faith Ministries We upgraded to an 8 inch Zinus and it folds up (but we added another hook latch to the left side for more support when it's up).