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    Posted: 08 Dec 2016 at 5:00pm
Welcome to the group!!
Leo & Melissa Bachand
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2010 Rpod 171
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Posts: 20 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Dec 2016 at 1:53pm
Also joining the growing legion of R-pod owners. 2017 1/2 178 is on order! We can't wait to take a trip to warmer temps come March when the winter starts to wear on us up here in Michigan.

Dave, Sue and the dog too
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Posts: 9 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Dec 2016 at 1:27pm
I'm sad when I see that some have only used their PODs a few times. We find it necessary to schedule ahead. My husband is off during the school holidays and I am flexible. He also goes during the slow periods at his other job end of fiscal year and holidays. Thus we go for a 7 day every July and 11 days the end of December. Otherwise it is slow on Friday and Monday we take long weekends during the summer/fall.   We enjoy the POD much better than camping and less expensive than staying in hotels. Have fun
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Posts: 1221 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Dec 2016 at 6:04pm
Originally posted by rda54

Hi Patrik,
We fond it on Craigslist it was only used 2 times for one night each. We love it.

Thanks Ron

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Posts: 106 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Dec 2016 at 5:36pm
Hi Patrik,
We fond it on Craigslist it was only used 2 times for one night each. We love it.

Thanks Ron
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Posts: 320 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 11:43pm
Congratulations on your new POD and happy trails!
Diane and Michael
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Posts: 3331 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 5:09pm
Greetings Ron,

We have towed our 177 from Michigan once along US-2 all the way to Glacier NP, 2x to RMNP in Colorado and throughout some of the Rockies along various off-roads that were rather steep.  The pod towed nicely behind our (at the time) '08 Explorer and that was with a 4.0 L V-6 so you will have plenty of power with your PU.  Enjoy your retirement and enjoy your travels.
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Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
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Posts: 38 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 2:44am
Hey Ron,
Congratulations on the Pod. Where did u buy it. I'll be looking to buy within a year. I know it's a ways out but I like to research. Lol. I live in fargo and work into Minneapolis all the time. Just trying to find a good dealer.
Your tow vechile will be great. I've never towed a pod but I've had 3 1500'silverdos. Great pickup.

Just wondering what your experience was on the dealer hunt.
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Patrick 👍🏼
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Posts: 39 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Dec 2016 at 12:39pm
Welcome and congrats on your new Pod. I live on the edge on the Canadian Rockies, and while we only have had our pod out a few times. It's been out in the mountains or in the foot hills. You will have no problem with the tow vehicle you have, if that was your concern. On one of the biggest hills on the Trans. Can. Hwy. between Calgary and Banff I was able to maintain 100 km/hr (60 mph) and not break 4000 rpm. Once into the mountains and National parks (up here in Canada anyway) The speed limit drops and becomes a single lane Hwy. and at that point it's an average 2500 rpm, just cruising along.
As a last note your interstates Highways down through the American Rockies are much better. I haven't towed on them but have made my way down to Moab a few times. Hope this helps.    
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Posts: 4518 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Dec 2016 at 1:55pm
Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 178!!
Leo & Melissa Bachand
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