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    Posted: 06 Sep 2012 at 9:19pm
Well that is an upgrade-and-a-half! A '99 Blazer V6 to a '12 GMC 1/2 ton... I am jealous!

As for the difficulty backing... Don't feel bad. Smaller trailers are actually more difficult to back up than larger ones. It has to do with the shorter wheel base offset from the hitch (pivot point). You'll get the hang of it. Keep trying/practicing.
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The summer is flying by. I have used my R Pod quite a few times and enjoy it. I am still trying to find space for things and found that you add a daughter and a 4 year old granddaughter in it for a few days can be quite a challenge. I have also since bought a 2012 GMC l/2 ton so it tows really easy, now if only I can learn to back up. Enjoy the information from others that have R Pods.
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Welcome!

& we love Bolers!

For storage ideas, look in the Mods section. There are lots of ideas from everyone with different models and what they did to personalize their 'pod.

We have the 152 which is the smallest and lightest one and subsequently also has the least amount of storage space and are still trying to figure out what we want to bring each time.

For clothing we found packing cubes help keep us organized can be stuffed wherever there is room.
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Happy Podding, Sherry!  And welcome.
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Welcome Sherry.
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Posts: 6 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jul 2012 at 1:55pm
Great ideas fellow R=Podders I especially like the pillow idea.
"orientation" on the how to's was yesterday, picking up my new toy today!!
1st road trip planned this weekend, should be an adventure my friend & I are heading to Craven Jamboree to work. She is as excited as me then off to the lake to camp with my daughter/son in law and 4 year old grandaughter for a week- can not wait!
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X2 on the WDH. Worth the money. And 3m command strips are a podders friend!
Ready to pod around!
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Hi,
 
I tow with a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.3, we have made two trips from northern Vermont to Florida. We have been to Disney, West Palm, Sugarloaf Key and St Augustine. Have never had any problems. The van is rated for 3700 lbs. We usually get 11-12 mpg coming out of the mountains and a steady 14 mpg when we get south of Massachusetts.
Your Blazer should do fine.
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Congratulations on the new Pod!
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We have been using our new pod a lot this summer, so storage is a challenge. We did the mod to the driver's side settee to allow half of it to be a pantry storage. There are threads describing this mod. It is not hard to do and gives you 50% more under seat storage. We use it for stuff  that is not needed regularly.

We added throw pillows from Bed Bath and Beyond that are actually zippered storage pouches. we keep clothes and towels in them. we use the extra pillows on the bed to make movie watching more comfortable and also more storage for clothes. When they pillows are on the settee it makes it really comfortable to sit "sideways" like a mini lounge chair - an added benefit to having this type of storage.

of course Rubber Made is your friend for under bed storage. And for outside storage for all extra shoes and sandals.

an added over-the-door coat hanger works well and we added an neat wall hanging organizer from the Container Store for small "desk clutter", hats, and keys.

We keep our dirty clothes in the bed of the TV in two folding cloth containers (darks and lights

Of course the number one storage solution is Don't Bring So Much. It has taken us a long time to figure out what we really need in a pod or on a small sail boat. And we are still learning that lesson.  Paring back is essential

Here are some snaps of the results:

Looking forward to hearing your ides too!


 
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