New Adventure

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   Today we ordered our 179 Rpod.  My wife and I are purchasing this on the rebound after selling our 35ft 5th wheel.  For the past few years we have been living on the road with infrequent stops at our home base in Traverse City, Michigan.  Due to medical reason we now need to ground ourselves but want to hang on to some RVing.  The winters are spent in Gulf Shores, AL where we have a second home and summers in Michigan at home base.   
This year we will do a six week trip to Utah and a trip through Canada and the east Coast.  We have had several RVs since 1971 so cannot imagine life without one.  I am sure we will miss the square footage of the 5th wheel but not the pulling or finding a site that fits in the National and State parks we frequent.  It will be interesting downsizing to 20ft.  It will be a different however as we are now on the road for weeks not months so we do not have to take so much stuff.
The dome tent is new to us.  Interested to hear how it really works.  We are adding a second battery and propane tank which are quality of life issues.  I think we may do the Zamp solar but still need to do some more homework to get to a final decision.  The tires look small, has anyone upgraded to ones that are larger?  Currently the tow vehicle will be our 2005 Silverado 2500HD diesel with 200,000 miles.  Looking at a a replacement.  The considerations are a Tahoe, Volkswagen Tourage, Highlander and Pilot. Welcome any comments on what others use to tow their unit and/or their experience with these vehicles.

Looking forward to being part of the Rpod family.

Larry and Jan

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LLSJKS49684 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Jan 2015 Location: Michigan Online Status: Offline Posts: 17	Topic: New Adventure Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 5:41pm
	Today we ordered our 179 Rpod. My wife and I are purchasing this on the rebound after selling our 35ft 5th wheel. For the past few years we have been living on the road with infrequent stops at our home base in Traverse City, Michigan. Due to medical reason we now need to ground ourselves but want to hang on to some RVing. The winters are spent in Gulf Shores, AL where we have a second home and summers in Michigan at home base. This year we will do a six week trip to Utah and a trip through Canada and the east Coast. We have had several RVs since 1971 so cannot imagine life without one. I am sure we will miss the square footage of the 5th wheel but not the pulling or finding a site that fits in the National and State parks we frequent. It will be interesting downsizing to 20ft. It will be a different however as we are now on the road for weeks not months so we do not have to take so much stuff. The dome tent is new to us. Interested to hear how it really works. We are adding a second battery and propane tank which are quality of life issues. I think we may do the Zamp solar but still need to do some more homework to get to a final decision. The tires look small, has anyone upgraded to ones that are larger? Currently the tow vehicle will be our 2005 Silverado 2500HD diesel with 200,000 miles. Looking at a a replacement. The considerations are a Tahoe, Volkswagen Tourage, Highlander and Pilot. Welcome any comments on what others use to tow their unit and/or their experience with these vehicles. Looking forward to being part of the Rpod family. Larry and Jan
	Larry and Jan 179 2015 2005 Silverado 2500HD Diesel