New r-pod 177

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   We are the proud owners of a 2012 r-pod 177 and can't wait to get out an explorer some of our favorite camp sites here in California.  Back in 2006 we started with a Fleetwood Niagara, we loved the above ground feel but hated the pop-up setup and went to a 31ft Airstream, which ended up being to stressful because we never fit anywhere and with our truck we were almost 54ft long, we started looking at r-pods last year, but thought we would hold off because we caught wind of some nice changes for 2012, so we picked up a cheap pop-up to keep us off the ground and now we after much research, I believe we have finally made the right choice, these things are so cool!Still trying to figure out where to put all my stuff that I pulled out of our pop-up camper, does anyone have any suggestions or a list for efficient packing?
Here a couple of photos:
Out with the old and in with the new!

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takeachance Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Mar 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Topic: New r-pod 177 Posted: 16 May 2012 at 9:25pm
	We are the proud owners of a 2012 r-pod 177 and can't wait to get out an explorer some of our favorite camp sites here in California. Back in 2006 we started with a Fleetwood Niagara, we loved the above ground feel but hated the pop-up setup and went to a 31ft Airstream, which ended up being to stressful because we never fit anywhere and with our truck we were almost 54ft long, we started looking at r-pods last year, but thought we would hold off because we caught wind of some nice changes for 2012, so we picked up a cheap pop-up to keep us off the ground and now we after much research, I believe we have finally made the right choice, these things are so cool! Still trying to figure out where to put all my stuff that I pulled out of our pop-up camper, does anyone have any suggestions or a list for efficient packing? Here a couple of photos: Out with the old and in with the new!

Pawpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Jan 2011 Location: Regina Sask Online Status: Offline Posts: 137	Posted: 16 May 2012 at 9:45pm
	Having gone from popup to RPod ourselves, we can say you'll love it. Also grats.
	Ready to pod around!

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	Posted: 16 May 2012 at 10:09pm
	Welcome! Even though you are experienced campers you might try "camp driveway" one night to help you figure you where to put stuff and what you still need.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

CinRan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 16 May 2012 at 11:06pm
	Hi we too are new! We have a 171 and will be living in it all summer in Yellowstone Natl Park!! We took off the door to the cabinet under the bed so now our shoes go there out of the way.. We ordered the carpeting to keep our feet warmer! And have used a lot of Tupperware lol~! Have fun!!
	Cindy

takeachance Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Mar 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 17 May 2012 at 2:39am
	We are heading up to Yellowstone in August, haven't been their for 25 years and really looking forward to it!

TerryM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950	Posted: 17 May 2012 at 3:41am
	It will take a while to figure out what you put in it. Just trial and error I guess. Congrats on the new Pod! Terry
	RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565

kymooses Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807	Posted: 17 May 2012 at 8:06am
	I think I remove something I think I don't need and add something new each time we go out. It's a never ending camping cycle of where does this go and why in the world do we have 2 of these in here! Congratulations on the Pod, looks great with your TV. And kudos to a great post that starts off with pictures! We love pictures! Happy Podding!
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Keith-N-Dar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Posted: 17 May 2012 at 8:45am
	What are the nice changes, other than cosmetic, for 2012? Welcome. You will love your 177 and this site!
	Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150

tpierce220 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Oswego IL Online Status: Offline Posts: 281	Posted: 17 May 2012 at 11:09am
	Congratulations and welcome!
	Adventures with ¡Podtástic!--Life in a Forest River RPod 182G with Tim and Louis and our two cats, Desi and Lucy. Check our website at http://podtastic.info for information on our journeys.

takeachance Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Mar 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 17 May 2012 at 11:27am
	@Keith-N-Dar You are right most are cosmetic, I really like the new interior and the HRE for 2012 looks great, not sure why the tires have to be so rugged, but they sure make it look cool, there is also a few other functional things like the addition of sleeves both in the bathroom and bedroom to put stuff in and the dealer said they have switched a more comfortable mattress, not sure if that is true, you know who dealers can be.