Long Time Viewer, 1st Time Poster - Event Date: 05 Sep 2015

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   First, let me express my appreciation to all of you who share your experiences here at the forum.  You have been a plethora of information and insight into the R-Pod world!I am evolving from the backpack ultra light world, to tent glamping, and now the luxury of my new 2016 R-Pod 179, or as I like to refer to it as The Odd Pod!  And I love it!
My first trip was a little more extreme than most would suggest, and packed out with a friends gear in my car, but I felt confident in my setup.  With your help and opinions, I chose a WDH and sway bars.  I also put a good digital brake on with adjustment capabilities for the high country.  I had no issues with the R-Pod quality, everything worked as advertised!  
I climbed up and over the Sierras using Sonora Pass (hwy 108), some areas the grade is 25% and curvey!  I camped at high elevation (10,000') in the Virginia Lakes area, no hookups, 4 days. and all your suggestions rolled around my head as I kept an eye on battery and propane (thanks again!).  Came back Tioga Rd. (hwy 120) YNP.  What a wonderful first experience!
I plan to be traveling across country next spring and summer ending in New England where friends and family dwell.
Looking forward to seeing you on the road and in the forum!
Happy Trails!

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PurpleHaze Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Sep 2015 Location: Linden, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Calendar Event: Long Time Viewer, 1st Time Poster Posted: 05 Sep 2015 at 3:16pm
	First, let me express my appreciation to all of you who share your experiences here at the forum. You have been a plethora of information and insight into the R-Pod world! I am evolving from the backpack ultra light world, to tent glamping, and now the luxury of my new 2016 R-Pod 179, or as I like to refer to it as The Odd Pod! And I love it! My first trip was a little more extreme than most would suggest, and packed out with a friends gear in my car, but I felt confident in my setup. With your help and opinions, I chose a WDH and sway bars. I also put a good digital brake on with adjustment capabilities for the high country. I had no issues with the R-Pod quality, everything worked as advertised! I climbed up and over the Sierras using Sonora Pass (hwy 108), some areas the grade is 25% and curvey! I camped at high elevation (10,000') in the Virginia Lakes area, no hookups, 4 days. and all your suggestions rolled around my head as I kept an eye on battery and propane (thanks again!). Came back Tioga Rd. (hwy 120) YNP. What a wonderful first experience! I plan to be traveling across country next spring and summer ending in New England where friends and family dwell. Looking forward to seeing you on the road and in the forum! Happy Trails!
	Barb 2016 R-Pod 179 2010 FJ Cruiser - Trail Teams The mountains are calling and I must go. John Muir

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	Posted: 05 Sep 2015 at 3:35pm
	Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 179!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

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: 05 Sep 2015 at 5:07pm
	Welcome. Ultralighter here, too, although it has been a few years since I've slept in a tent or shelter.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual