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    Posted: 31 Jan 2018 at 2:13pm
Yes, my wife and I will be passing through Olympic National Park on our way up to British Columbia in mid May!
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Posts: 9 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jan 2018 at 12:43pm
Thank you for the dewintering advice.  I am looking forward to learning the ins and outs of my pod!
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Your water tank should be empty. It will need to be sanitized. You can either buy a bottle of fresh water tank sanitizer or simply use bleach. I wrote this up last year here: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10847&PID=101395&title=water-systems#101395. You can change the water heater bypass valve so the hot water heater and lines will be sanitized also. It isn't hard but does take a little time to do.

Other than that, it is making sure everything is in good order and working. Make sure your battery (if not maintenance free) has sufficient electrolyte and add distilled water if needed. Make sure your electrical connector is not corroded and test your lights. Check the frame for any rust and spot-treat with Rustoleum Rust Reformer or your preferred rust remover as needed and top coat with paint as desired. Check your seals and treat them. Then go out and have a fun camping trip. Smile
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Posts: 9 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jan 2018 at 11:59pm
Any advise for de-winterizing?  Pointers are welcome!
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Hello again — I booked for the Cannon Beach Roundup — I am looking forward to this!  I am so ready to de-winterize and get camping in 2018.
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We also have an 182 and love the extra storage the garage gives.  Looking for a round up.  This years Oregon roundup is at Cannon Beach in August.  Check out the post on upcoming round ups and book sooner rather than later.  We travel up and down the Oregon Coast every month.  Looks for all the R-Pods in all our great State Parks.  Welcome and enjoy our State.  
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Jan 2018 at 9:09am
PugsNPods,

Do an advanced search on user "furpod" look in upcoming events and camps, under post "Upcoming (2018) Facebook Rally List, you will find Furpod listed a ton of upcoming events for RPods.
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Posts: 6420 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jan 2018 at 10:08pm
Well, there is this little event coming up in October--the 10th anniversary Rally hosted by the Kentucky Mini-Mini. We are planning on going. It looks like it will be a popular event. Last word was that there aren't too many sites left.
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Posts: 9 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Jan 2018 at 9:38pm
Hello and thank you for your responses.  Are there Rpod meet-up sites?  Do Rpod folks get together at sites and/or events?
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Posts: 446 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jan 2018 at 2:02pm
Hello and Welcome from a fellow 182g  in Texas.  We usually try and get out mid February for hiking and fishing to start the season, if the weather allows.  Best of Luck to you. 
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