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   Hi podders!

We're from Nova Scotia, Canada and hope to purchase the rpod 178 soon this winter.

We went inside an rpod today to check out all its features. So excited to have our own!

We have some mods to make with our vehicle, then we'll be ready for Spring/Summer camping.

Tented for 12 yrs, then had a tent trailer x 18 yrs, so the rpod will be for our next adventures.

This forum has been invaluable, helping us decide on an rpod. They're  pretty cute too!

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novapods Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Nova Scotia Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Topic: New to the Forum Posted: 14 Jan 2013 at 6:47pm
	Hi podders! We're from Nova Scotia, Canada and hope to purchase the rpod 178 soon this winter. We went inside an rpod today to check out all its features. So excited to have our own! We have some mods to make with our vehicle, then we'll be ready for Spring/Summer camping. Tented for 12 yrs, then had a tent trailer x 18 yrs, so the rpod will be for our next adventures. This forum has been invaluable, helping us decide on an rpod. They're pretty cute too!
	Novapods 2013 rpod 178 2010 Toyota Sienna

Racer\|X\| Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Mar 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 237	Posted: 14 Jan 2013 at 7:41pm
	Welcome....N.S. is a beautiful area.

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: 14 Jan 2013 at 10:15pm
	Welcome.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

novapods Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Nova Scotia Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 15 Jan 2013 at 1:18pm
	Wondering what types, if any, problems any one's had with the running of their trailers. We're Thinking of driving to another province for our rpod, and wonder if waiting for service here may be an issue??
	Novapods 2013 rpod 178 2010 Toyota Sienna

Seanl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633	Posted: 15 Jan 2013 at 1:40pm
	I think it depends on your local dealer. I purchased mine used from a non Rpod dealer and I have not had problems with the local Rpod dealer but I know some dealers don't like to do warranty work on trailers they did not sell.
	Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition

novapods Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Nova Scotia Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 15 Jan 2013 at 1:46pm
	Thanks Sean, I know our local one does their own customers first, so we may wait months for service. This is what we have to decide, but the $ saved may be worth it. And we get a trip to ON & could try camping on the way home.
	Novapods 2013 rpod 178 2010 Toyota Sienna

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: 16 Jan 2013 at 9:53pm
	You can handle many things yourself, campers aren't nearly as complex as a car. You can also find other options for most things - like a local car mechanic can do the axle bearing lubrication and brakes, and probably any 12 volt work if I didn't want to deal with it. A local plumber could handle the gas system and appliances, an HVAC mechanic can also handle the heater and A/C, local body shops can do exterior work if you get a hole, etc. Basically campers are just houses on wheels so anyone you would call to work on your house or car can do some part of the package....
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

novapods Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Nova Scotia Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 17 Jan 2013 at 12:08pm
	Thanks so much everyone for your replies! We have decided to order the fully loaded rpod 178, making the trip to ON and pick it up in May. We'll be able to camp on the way home in the USA/Canada. We did wonder if there would be issues bringing it back from ON, going through the US before getting back into Canada. The dealer said we'll have a temporary permit for 7 or 10 days (he's checking it out), to allow us to enjoy it on our way back. He is even letting us camp on the back field of the property overnight, after we purchase it, so we can ask any further questions that we may have. That may be a good plan. I'm already looking at pics online to see where to put everything in the trailer, and keep looking at the various swatches to pick the color inside! My hubby is just shaking his head ;) Very excited to soon be official "podders".
	Novapods 2013 rpod 178 2010 Toyota Sienna