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    Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 12:00pm
Hello all. Glad to join what seems to be a nice bunch of folks. Got our new 2017 R-Pod 178 a couple weeks ago. Been reading lots and find it a bit overwhelming. This is supposed to be relaxing, isn't it? Hope to learn as we go and enjoy lots of fun times in our new Pod.
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Location: Lyndonville, VT
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Posts: 4518 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 12:03pm
Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 178!!  
Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
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2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Joined: 25 Jul 2011
Location: Central KY
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 1:07pm
Welcome to the group.. Welcome to the Pod.. just like any new thing, lots to learn.. but millions have gone before.. you will be fine.
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Posts: 106 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 1:11pm
Welcome: 
 We have a 178 and I was as nervous as you are. We have one year in and it is a lot of fun and if you need anything this is the place to get it.
Relax and have fun. 
Ronald & Lonna
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2016 Chevy 1500
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Joined: 11 Oct 2017
Location: Macedon, NY
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Posts: 114 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 1:16pm
Welcome Heyjohn56.  Congratulations on the RP178.  I'm sure you'll enjoy that.  This is a great site, lots of details on modifications and very informative.  If you find yourself getting overwhelmed, go pop open your favorite brew and relax.  The information will still be there tomorrow.
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4
2018 R-Pod 189
2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A
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Posts: 328 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 1:19pm
Welcome and enjoy.
Chuck & Lyn
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Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie
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In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck.
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015
Location: Wake Forest, NC
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Posts: 6420 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 2:12pm
Welcome and Congratulations!
It may seem overwhelming, but relax and enjoy your R-Pod. We bought ours in December, 2015. A week later, we took off across country to visit our daughters and grandchildren. There was a lot we did not know, but somehow, we made it. I hope you have many fine adventures and make many great memories in the process.
StephenH
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Posts: 70 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 2:32pm
Welcome from Chicago. Got our 171 a year ago (next week). Read everything here many times. Put almost 15,000 miles on it since then. Great info here. Still made mistakes -- no big deals. 
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2018 Ford Explorer
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Posts: 592 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 5:51pm
Just go with the flow and look at it as an exciting learning experience. Make a few short trips your first couple outings to help reduce stress and learn the in's and out's and I promise you soon you will be a pro!
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2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4
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Posts: 3339 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 9:22pm
Congratulations HeyJohn56.  Going on year 8 with our 177.  We knew nothing about travel trailers, had either tents or pop ups until this.  We were green, but this site is been phenomenal.  You have questions? There are many who have gone before us who have the answers.  A wealth of information can be had.  Enjoy your 178 as you make a lot of great memories with your family and friends.
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'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."
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