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    Posted: 04 Nov 2010 at 7:44am
Hello everyone, I'm a recent widow who used to travel in style in a huge gorgeous Fifth Wheel with Diesel truck. That was my former life before everything changed last year.

I hail from Ontario Canada, where there aren't too many R-Pods on the road yet. I bought mine in the spring of this year, and used it several times this summer and fall. I adore my R-Pod. It's perfect for me. As well, I love the oohs and aahs from pedestrians as I pull up to traffic signals!

I never towed anything in my life until I bought this awesome unit. I tow it with my Honda CRV, a four cylinder, and it tows easier than I ever imagined. It's now winterized and stored for the winter. I don't dare think of taking it to Florida yet, maybe next year when I have another year of experience under my belt!

Thanks for reading!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 2010 at 10:01am
Welcome to the group, Taya!  Glad to hear you enjoy your Pod!  There are a number of us single campers out here and sorry to hear of your loss.  Please check in often and keep us up to date on what's going on.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 2010 at 10:16am
So happy you have joined the group.  My husband and I bought our first camper this fall and had to put it right into winter storage ( Iowa). We have never towed anything before, but feel confident it will all work out.  This winter we just have to satisfy ourselves with buying fun things for the camper and planning trips for next year!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 2010 at 11:02am
Welcome, Taya!

There are a handful of Ontarian podders around.  Its great to find one more!
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Any Podders in Iowa?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 2010 at 11:52am
Originally posted by Taya

I don't dare think of taking it to Florida yet, maybe next year when I have another year of experience under my belt!
 
You'll do great. My wife didn't have much experience towing either, and she pulled ours through downtown Atlanta GA last February on our way to FL.
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Welcome you will find many happy times with the rpod!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 2010 at 4:56pm
Welcome.  The best thing you can do is "go back to driving school".  Hitch up and head for the local school or shopping parking lot.  Pick a spot and practice backing in - eventually it will be natural.  Also I recommend aiming your side mirrors slightly down at first so you can see the 'pod wheels in the lower edge of your mirror.  This will help you squeeze through tight spots in traffic until you get used to the width.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 2010 at 7:02pm
Originally posted by techntrek

Welcome.  The best thing you can do is "go back to driving school".  Hitch up and head for the local school or shopping parking lot.  Pick a spot and practice backing in - eventually it will be natural.  Also I recommend aiming your side mirrors slightly down at first so you can see the 'pod wheels in the lower edge of your mirror.  This will help you squeeze through tight spots in traffic until you get used to the width.

While your back at driving school try this "put a hand bottom center of the steering wheel, when you move the steering wheel to the left your pod will go left (provided your vehicle is in reverse), and the same to the right.

Welcome to the Forum from another single traveler.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 2010 at 8:34pm
Taya, welcome to the group!  I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm so glad that you've struck out on your own.  There are a few women podders out here!  I'm married, but I tow our Peachpod everywhere we go.  DH is a college history professor, GIod love him, and he's happy to enjoy the scenery, read, or grade papers while I drive.   I used to ride, train and show horses, so I've been towing something since I was 16 years old. 
 
We've had everthing from small TTs to a 34 foot fifth wheel, so I know where you're coming from.  We're really enjoying our Peachpod; it's so nice and small, and easy to hitch up and tow.  We're camping more now, than when we had our big rigs!
 
You've already taken the first step - Florida's totally doable next year!  Go for it!! Thumbs Up
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