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curtaf
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Joined: 15 Sep 2013
Location: Easton, PA
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Topic: Hi all... Posted: 19 Sep 2013 at 10:34pm |
Picked up the Pod on Tuesday 17th and have it in my driveway, going over and learning the appliances and features. Dsmiths was right, so far I've given 5 "tours" to neighbors and passers by. Amazing. Having almost as much fun with it in my driveway as I would on the road.
Since my job requires me to be on call, I'm limited as to how much I can do, until after New Years, when my retirement kicks in and as soon as the weather lets up, me, my dog and the Pod will be off to where-ever!
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2014 RP177
2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp
Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
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Posted: 20 Sep 2013 at 9:49am |
That's a long wait with the pod sitting right there calling your name!
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curtaf
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Location: Easton, PA
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Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 9:16pm |
Spent The entire weekend in the pod, just me and the dog, getting stuff in place and trying all the equipment. All works okay, no leaks, sparks, or sputters. Only thing I don't have is 30 amp to run the AC, but the dealer assured me it works, they had it running while they were prepping it. Guess I'll find out when I get to a campsite this spring. Brandon (dog) immediately claimed dibs on the bed, but we worked it out. Techntrek, you're right, it's gonna be a long winter seeing it sitting there in the driveway... It's already been a long week, lol. But, I'll use it here, get to know it, until I have to get it winterized for the season, so it shouldn't be too bad. Lol.
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2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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techntrek
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Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 9:22pm |
You'll have no problem running the A/C from a standard 15 amp outlet at home, just don't run the microwave or the electric water heater element at the same time. Congrats!
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dsmiths
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Joined: 10 Oct 2011
Location: Southern Ind
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Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 9:15pm |
Curtif, we bought our RP-172 late in the season and only got to use it twice the first year. It was hard to winterize and cover it up. I have the factory cover that has a zipper on the main door. I spent a lot of time that first winter checking things out, watching t.v. running the appliances. made coffee in the microwave, read the owners manuals. designed light weight tool kits to carry. planed and dreamed. its all fun.
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4
lift kit
prodigy wireless brake controller
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curtaf
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Joined: 15 Sep 2013
Location: Easton, PA
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Posted: 28 Sep 2013 at 8:40pm |
Thanks Techntrek, I'll give it a try. I haven't had a chance to sit down and read all the manuals yet for the tech specs. Like Dsmiths said, I need something to do this winter, lol.
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2014 RP177
2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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curtaf
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Location: Easton, PA
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Posted: 29 Sep 2013 at 2:09pm |
First thing this morning, I went out to R-Pod and cranked thermostat way down, and sure enough AC came on and ran cold. Dog shivered a lot so I had to turn it off, but at least I know it works. Thanks for info Techntrek. All systems go!
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2014 RP177
2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 26 Sep 2011
Location: Portland Oregon
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Posted: 29 Sep 2013 at 3:53pm |
Congrats on the new pod. Might offer a couple of suggestions. First, get a 3 ring 3" notebook with a package of clear 8x10" file holders. Put a warranty, instruction book, invoice in each. Keep in trailer. You will find that in the future when you need to know something, it will be there. Also consider replacing that terrible mattress with a real one. Enjoy. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund)
2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod)
2016 Lance 1685
2015 Nissan Pathfinder
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