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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

I took delivery of my 2016 179 today. Very much looking forward to enjoying it for many uses, but a big one is to support my hobby of astrophotography. I have been using an "observatory tent" for the last several years, and am looking forward to 4 walls and a bed!

I hope to be shaking it out on a 4-night trip to central West Virginia for the "Almost Heaven Star Party." This is coming up in just over a week. Then I'll be heading to a 9-night event in the Oklahoma Panhandle in mid-September (called the Okie-Tex Star Party). Both of these outings will be without hookups (although there are showers, bathrooms, and power for telescope gear) so I am hoping to hit the ground running with dry camping.

Stats:

My tow vehicle is a 2011 GMC Sierra, 1/2 ton, 4wd, extended cab, long bed.

Dealer is a small dealer with the personal touch... Kerola's Campers in Hermitage, Pa.

First mod is already completed; I swapped out the standard 12v battery for 2 Trojan T-105 6V golf cart batteries (225 AH rating).

I have learned a lot from this group in the last month of lurking, and really appreciate the collective wisdom and experience here. I hope that in turn, I will be able to help somebody else out, soon.

Craig from Pittsburgh

In what will be the AstroPod

If you are so-inclined you can see a few of the astrophotos I have taken at http://MagicShirtAstro.com

2016 179
TV: 2011 GMC Sierra

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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Topic: New 179 on the loose Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 10:25pm
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	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

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	Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 179!!
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CgsAtPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18 Jul 2015 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 1:02am
	I took delivery of my 2016 179 today. Very much looking forward to enjoying it for many uses, but a big one is to support my hobby of astrophotography. I have been using an "observatory tent" for the last several years, and am looking forward to 4 walls and a bed! I hope to be shaking it out on a 4-night trip to central West Virginia for the "Almost Heaven Star Party." This is coming up in just over a week. Then I'll be heading to a 9-night event in the Oklahoma Panhandle in mid-September (called the Okie-Tex Star Party). Both of these outings will be without hookups (although there are showers, bathrooms, and power for telescope gear) so I am hoping to hit the ground running with dry camping. Stats: My tow vehicle is a 2011 GMC Sierra, 1/2 ton, 4wd, extended cab, long bed. Dealer is a small dealer with the personal touch... Kerola's Campers in Hermitage, Pa. First mod is already completed; I swapped out the standard 12v battery for 2 Trojan T-105 6V golf cart batteries (225 AH rating). I have learned a lot from this group in the last month of lurking, and really appreciate the collective wisdom and experience here. I hope that in turn, I will be able to help somebody else out, soon. Craig from Pittsburgh In what will be the AstroPod If you are so-inclined you can see a few of the astrophotos I have taken at http://MagicShirtAstro.com
	2016 179 TV: 2011 GMC Sierra