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iamsmonk
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Topic: Finally some photos Posted: 11 Dec 2010 at 11:10pm |
Ok, we picked up our new pod on November 19th. Our dome (which came with the pod) was backordered. It finally came in and we were able to pick it up today  We finally got a break in the frigid weather, giving me the opportunity to try my hand at the dome for the first time and get some photos. We have the 2011 177 with the new graphics. It looks just like the new Hood River Edition with the exception of the diamond plate, knobby tires and raised axles!
Here is the outside:
This is a closer shot of the rear spoiler with LED lights;
This is the new sink in the bathroom. Can you say "tiny?"
The curtain covering the storage space under the bed. Hides shoes, etc. It's a valance on a tension rod.
The stove cover/cutting board I made. It's not permanent, just in case...
I strapped my 5lb propane cylinder that I use for the Coleman stove on the tongue beside the battery. Perfect place!
This little guy is on the window on the door side of the pod. Is't he cute?
And finally, photos of the dome. I was amazed at how easily it went up. I took the advice found here about sanding the rough spots in the track, tightening up the screws inside the track, slightly bending the track opening to make it a tad larger and using silicone in the track. I had it up by myself in no time at all. About 10 minutes. The hardest part was trying to fit the darned thing back into the bag it came in. I've decided since I have plenty of space inside the pod that the dome's new home will be a rubbermaid tub. That was I won't have to fret over folding it to fit into the bag and if it happens to get wet during inclement weather while breaking camp, it won't make a mess if it's stored in a tub. I have a smaller bag that will hold the roof supports and the shock corded poles that form the curve in the dome.


So far we are thrilled with the pod but not real happy with Mother Nature. Unless we get one of those freaky warm weekends soon, it will be spring before we get to take our maiden voyage at a real campground. But if Ms. Nature does smile on us, we are packed and ready to go 
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Sherrie & Carol,
Henri, Jay & Tanner
2004 Dodge Dakota w/4.7 V8
2011 r-pod 177
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TerryM
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Posted: 12 Dec 2010 at 3:47am |
Good looking Pod! I like the frog!  Terry
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Guests
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Posted: 12 Dec 2010 at 6:44am |
Thanks for the pics! I like it.
Is that a frog???? It kind of looks like that insurance geko to me. 
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Brewsterivy
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Posted: 12 Dec 2010 at 7:17am |
Thanks for the photos..that is the exact model I was looking at last week. I really liked it, and even though the sink is tiny, it is just perfect to wash hands. I am glad to hear you were able to put the dome up easily. Do you think it would be suitable for someone to sleep in (just in case of an overflow of people)??
Carol
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Iteach5th
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Posted: 12 Dec 2010 at 9:02am |
Cool pictures. I ordered my 177 a couple of weeks ago. The dealer is holding mine til spring. What's that round thing covering the kitchen sink faucets?
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"Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right"- Henry Ford
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iamsmonk
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Posted: 12 Dec 2010 at 11:10am |
Hi, David it's a tree frog. Alot of folks associate the symbol of the tree frog with recycling and conservation. I guess they are the 'poster child' for saving the world. (or at least the rain forest) which I think is kind of a neat symbol for the "green certified" RV from Forest River!
By the way: Dixie is beautiful.
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Sherrie & Carol,
Henri, Jay & Tanner
2004 Dodge Dakota w/4.7 V8
2011 r-pod 177
Let's go camping!
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iamsmonk
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Posted: 12 Dec 2010 at 11:12am |
Hi Iteach5th,
The thing on the sink is just a small dish drainer. It wasn't actually supposed to be on the sink, but the sink cover did come with the camper.
We love our new 177 and hope you do too!
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Sherrie & Carol,
Henri, Jay & Tanner
2004 Dodge Dakota w/4.7 V8
2011 r-pod 177
Let's go camping!
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Hawkeyes
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Posted: 12 Dec 2010 at 12:40pm |
Thank you for sharing the pictures. I love your new camper. We have a 177 also, but 2010. Have not used it yet, had to go right into winter storage. Still have to buy the R-Dome. Thanks again for sharing!
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psaman
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Posted: 12 Dec 2010 at 3:12pm |
Congratulations on your 177 and the pictures too!! The mods are great also. Love the new graphic scheme. We bought our 177 in July and it has the old graphics, which is fine. Really wish we could have gotten the spoiler though. Anyway, we love ours and know you will too!
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techntrek
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Posted: 13 Dec 2010 at 10:40am |
I like the new graphics, too. I don't like the new sink - it takes up a lot of space in an already cramped area. I'm curious if it is easy to wash your hands in it, or if you tend to spill a lot of water over the edge? Question about the outlet on the base of the bed - does it get covered when the slide-out is closed?
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