Call me crazy...

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   I understand, pulling the pod around ain't cheap.  I just mentioned in another thread that we did 4 trips from MD to FL in 2011, but only one of them with the pod even though I would have preferred to have it the other 3.  Two of the non-pod trips we slept in our minivan (our TV at the time).  4 people and a dog on one of them! 

Since you'll have your EZ-up, get 1 oversize tarp, a large clear-plastic drop cloth and a dozen spring clamps.  You can find the tarp fairly cheap online, spring clamps and drop cloth at any home improvement store.  I have a tarp that can completely cover the top of 2 EZ-ups with a 4 foot gap between them.  Covering just one it will cover the top (original cover isn't rain proof anymore) and one side.  With additional clear drop cloth I can completely enclose two EZ-ups for bad weather camping trips.

I'm thinking you could set up your EZ-up against the van with the sliding door or rear doors open, then use the tarp to cover the EZ-up and bridge the gap to the van.  Add the clear plastic on the other sides (clear to let light in) and you'll have a huge dry area to hang out without being trapped in the van.

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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: Call me crazy... Posted: 31 Oct 2013 at 11:39am
	I understand, pulling the pod around ain't cheap. I just mentioned in another thread that we did 4 trips from MD to FL in 2011, but only one of them with the pod even though I would have preferred to have it the other 3. Two of the non-pod trips we slept in our minivan (our TV at the time). 4 people and a dog on one of them! Since you'll have your EZ-up, get 1 oversize tarp, a large clear-plastic drop cloth and a dozen spring clamps. You can find the tarp fairly cheap online, spring clamps and drop cloth at any home improvement store. I have a tarp that can completely cover the top of 2 EZ-ups with a 4 foot gap between them. Covering just one it will cover the top (original cover isn't rain proof anymore) and one side. With additional clear drop cloth I can completely enclose two EZ-ups for bad weather camping trips. I'm thinking you could set up your EZ-up against the van with the sliding door or rear doors open, then use the tarp to cover the EZ-up and bridge the gap to the van. Add the clear plastic on the other sides (clear to let light in) and you'll have a huge dry area to hang out without being trapped in the van.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 31 Oct 2013 at 10:58am
	Don't hate me.. you asked for it.

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 31 Oct 2013 at 10:58am
	You are crazy.

P&M Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Aug 2012 Location: Spokane, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 454	Posted: 31 Oct 2013 at 8:55am
	My first suggestion would be to make sure you have lots of cushions & pillows to make sitting around in the van more comfy during the bad weather, if you have to. My second would be to bring an easy-up type of cover that you can quickly setup to give you some protected overhead space outside.
	P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500

francoisfrogpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Feb 2013 Location: Missouri Online Status: Offline Posts: 109	Posted: 31 Oct 2013 at 8:27am
	DH and I are planning a mid-winter 3 week trip to south Florida. Due to gas mileage, we have decided not to bring the pod. We are planning on "living in" our conversion van for most of the trip.We will be staying at state parks along the way except for a short stay with some friends. We used to be tent campers, so I am looking forward to the challenge of returning to my roots except I'll have a comfy bed to sleep in. We plan on taking the EZ up, propane stove, tent for storage, outside potty etc. to make outdoor living possible. My question is this: Does anyone have any suggestions for making the van more convenient to sleep in/hang out in during bad weather? Certain things must stay inside, like clothes and food. I'm afraid we may be a little cramped. (not enough to stay home ) DH already removed the captain's chairs so we have lots of floor space.
	Denny and Linda 2013 Pod 177 '08 Santa Fe