New Podders and our Shakedown cruise

Lol, yeah. Robin said, "Wow, thats a lot bigger than I thought!!". I refrained from comment...

Also, with your furnace make sure the internal temp of the pod permits the furnace to turn on. We found out the internal seems cooler than the thermostat reads. To check, turn it off and press the up arrow. It was 70 outside, but 80 on the thermo in ours. Windows were open and everything all the night before, but it still read 80.

Originally posted by Row pod We are also newbies.  Sally and Libby.  We are competitive master rowers so have to pick between our toys, 2 single shells or 2 kayaks. Have had the 182G since August. Pull vehicle is a 2006 Ford Expedition 5.4L.  I haven't figured out how to post a post, but figured out how to reply. We stopped by the Round Up in Sea side and talked with a few of the Podders who were in camp. We spent some time at Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon mid September.  Great lake for kayaking and/or rowing.  Also miles of biking trails.  Would have gone more often but couldn't get reservations (we are still picky about having water/electricity)   I have also learned that out heater won't work.  It runs, but blows out only cold air and then only runs for 4 minutes.  Will schedule service after our next Pod adventure which is next week somewhere Central/Southern Oregon Coast. Couple of questions for Podders out there. 1. Are stabilizer bars necessary with such a heavy TV? 2. At the moment the Pod is outside (have a big boat I need to sell, wrong season) being that we live in Oregon and it rains during the winter is it best to try and find a cover (any recommendations?) or Throw a tarp over but not fully enclose? 3. Has anyone designed an awning for overnight trips? Will post pictures when I figure out how.

Welcome Row pod!  The stabilizer bar question will get you a lot of varied answers ... at a minimum I would recommend having an anti-sway friction bar installed.  Yes, having lived most of my life in the Pacific NW (including Portland for several years) I would absolutely recommend you get a cover for your Pod, especially during the winter months.  You can order ones that are made for the Pod through Forest River or Northern Tool, or you can actually just use a large tarp if you want.  Awnings have been designed by many here on the forum that don't wish to use the R-dome itself ... if you do a search for awnings you should be able to find several posts and pictures on it.

Never show a fiance a new vehicle without thoroughly testing.  Remember Bill Gates when he was showing the world his new Windows 7 program.  In front of all the media, he got the "Blue Screen of Death."  Arrgh!!  Happens to the best of us.  Take a lesson.  Safe Travels.

We are also newbies.  Sally and Libby.  We are competitive master rowers so have to pick between our toys, 2 single shells or 2 kayaks. Have had the 182G since August. Pull vehicle is a 2006 Ford Expedition 5.4L.  I haven't figured out how to post a post, but figured out how to reply.

We stopped by the Round Up in Sea side and talked with a few of the Podders who were in camp. We spent some time at Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon mid September.  Great lake for kayaking and/or rowing.  Also miles of biking trails.  Would have gone more often but couldn't get reservations (we are still picky about having water/electricity)
 
I have also learned that out heater won't work.  It runs, but blows out only cold air and then only runs for 4 minutes.  Will schedule service after our next Pod adventure which is next week somewhere Central/Southern Oregon Coast.

Couple of questions for Podders out there.
1. Are stabilizer bars necessary with such a heavy TV?
2. At the moment the Pod is outside (have a big boat I need to sell, wrong season) being that we live in Oregon and it rains during the winter is it best to try and find a cover (any recommendations?) or Throw a tarp over but not fully enclose?
3. Has anyone designed an awning for overnight trips?

Will post pictures when I figure out how.