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Leo B

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Location: Lyndonville, VT
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Topic: Wantabe RPod Owners
Posted: 06 Jan 2014 at 3:14pm

Welcome to the group!!

Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Dusty007

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Joined: 03 Jan 2014
Location: Flagler County
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Posted: 06 Jan 2014 at 2:14pm

Hi Sleepless, Yes is seems there are parallels. Before we retired in 09 we would camp in the state (CA & NV) and National campgrounds throughout the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains and the CA costal and desert areas with family and friends. 2 of our favorite costal areas were Wrights Beach and Doran Beach both in Bodega Bay and Pismo Beach, both on the beach and in RV parks. 2 of our mountain "go to" places were Prosser Lake view, near Truckee, CA and Jackson Meadows, about 25 miles north of Truckee.

After we get the Pod, we would enjoy attending a "gathering" of Central FL members if one could be arranged.

Regards, Dusty

Sleepless

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Joined: 07 Jun 2013
Location: Titusville, FL
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Posted: 06 Jan 2014 at 10:23am

Welcome, Dusty. Your RV history parallels ours during 2001-2002. We had been RVing for years when we decided to purchase a new 34' Class A with 2 slides. At the time, we lived in NW Indiana, planning on continuing our semi-annual trips to Florida and back. In December, 2001, we purchased a lot here in Titusville, in a new gated community with half of our lot extending out into a 7 acre lake. Construction began almost immediately and we were in our new home in July, 2002. By the end of 2003, we sold our MH and our Yukon that we no longer needed. In 2013, we bought a used R-Pod and moved up to a new 178 in November. In December we found a used Chevrolet Avalanche with very low mileage and in mint condition. It just goes to prove that even after 11 years of being without an RV, you never really lose your interest in camping. I am 74, but slowly being rejuvenated by returning to our old life style, although on a much smaller level.

2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

techntrek

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Location: MD
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Posted: 06 Jan 2014 at 8:48am

Welcome.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Dusty007

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Joined: 03 Jan 2014
Location: Flagler County
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Posted: 05 Jan 2014 at 10:23pm

Have been RV's since the early 90's in a tent, tent trailer, a 20' Komfort 5th wheel, a 29.5' Hitchhiker 5th wheel (TV was a GMC 2500 HD) and a Tioga 31" class c.

RVed mainly in CA, NV, OR, plus lengthy trips to Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Devils Tower, Deadwood, Rocky Mountain Natl. Park, and several cross country trips.

Moved to FL in '11 and sold the RV for different toys. Now, several years later have recognized that wife & I really miss the RV life and are now in process of selling other "toys" and exploring "down sized" RV's to rejoin the RV'ers in 2014.

Our TV will be a '12 Cadillac SRX (with a tow pkg) and the 178 seems to be a great fit, perhaps. We have just begun the assessment of the TV with various RV's and are seriously leaning towards the RPod.

We're located in Flagler County, FL and It's nice to see several forum members that are nearby.

We're planning on attending the RV shows during next month in the Central/Northern FL area for dealers and models. Any info from members would be appreciated.

Have enjoyed reading posts from other members on their experiences in purchasing their RPods and their RV'ing experiences.

Hopefully 2014 will be the year we be come Podders!

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Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Topic: Wantabe RPod Owners Posted: 06 Jan 2014 at 3:14pm
	Welcome to the group!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Dusty007 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Jan 2014 Location: Flagler County Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Posted: 06 Jan 2014 at 2:14pm
	Hi Sleepless, Yes is seems there are parallels. Before we retired in 09 we would camp in the state (CA & NV) and National campgrounds throughout the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains and the CA costal and desert areas with family and friends. 2 of our favorite costal areas were Wrights Beach and Doran Beach both in Bodega Bay and Pismo Beach, both on the beach and in RV parks. 2 of our mountain "go to" places were Prosser Lake view, near Truckee, CA and Jackson Meadows, about 25 miles north of Truckee. After we get the Pod, we would enjoy attending a "gathering" of Central FL members if one could be arranged. Regards, Dusty

Sleepless Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Titusville, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 556	Posted: 06 Jan 2014 at 10:23am
	Welcome, Dusty. Your RV history parallels ours during 2001-2002. We had been RVing for years when we decided to purchase a new 34' Class A with 2 slides. At the time, we lived in NW Indiana, planning on continuing our semi-annual trips to Florida and back. In December, 2001, we purchased a lot here in Titusville, in a new gated community with half of our lot extending out into a 7 acre lake. Construction began almost immediately and we were in our new home in July, 2002. By the end of 2003, we sold our MH and our Yukon that we no longer needed. In 2013, we bought a used R-Pod and moved up to a new 178 in November. In December we found a used Chevrolet Avalanche with very low mileage and in mint condition. It just goes to prove that even after 11 years of being without an RV, you never really lose your interest in camping. I am 74, but slowly being rejuvenated by returning to our old life style, although on a much smaller level.
	2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

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: 06 Jan 2014 at 8:48am
	Welcome.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Dusty007 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Jan 2014 Location: Flagler County Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Posted: 05 Jan 2014 at 10:23pm
	Have been RV's since the early 90's in a tent, tent trailer, a 20' Komfort 5th wheel, a 29.5' Hitchhiker 5th wheel (TV was a GMC 2500 HD) and a Tioga 31" class c. RVed mainly in CA, NV, OR, plus lengthy trips to Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Devils Tower, Deadwood, Rocky Mountain Natl. Park, and several cross country trips. Moved to FL in '11 and sold the RV for different toys. Now, several years later have recognized that wife & I really miss the RV life and are now in process of selling other "toys" and exploring "down sized" RV's to rejoin the RV'ers in 2014. Our TV will be a '12 Cadillac SRX (with a tow pkg) and the 178 seems to be a great fit, perhaps. We have just begun the assessment of the TV with various RV's and are seriously leaning towards the RPod. We're located in Flagler County, FL and It's nice to see several forum members that are nearby. We're planning on attending the RV shows during next month in the Central/Northern FL area for dealers and models. Any info from members would be appreciated. Have enjoyed reading posts from other members on their experiences in purchasing their RPods and their RV'ing experiences. Hopefully 2014 will be the year we be come Podders!