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    Posted: 30 Jan 2011 at 7:49pm
Hi, I'm a new pod owner and new RV owner too. Actually took my 176 home in August but as it happens didn't get out until October.  Like many of you, I am upgrading from the tent and this is my first RV. Am hoping to be able to camp and kayak in more comfort! Even in Florida heat is a wonderful thing in the winter. Have now been camping 3 times and learn a bit more each time. Am getting pretty adept at hitching and unhitching but still am challenged with the backing up step. Haven't done any modifications on it but am reading what others have done with great interest. Appreciate this site and organization and look forward to seeing you on the road!
 
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jan 2011 at 8:24pm
Welcome!  Several of us have talked about wanting the rear window to open so we could slide kayaks inside.  Smile
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Posts: 3990 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jan 2011 at 8:53pm
Welcome to the site!  We got a quote to replace our rear window with one that could open.  Cost was just under $300.00.  Still debating about if I want to do it.  Presently I'm pulling with a Dodge Ram and installing a cap on it next week to carry the kayaks.  
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Posts: 281 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jan 2011 at 11:36pm
Welcome!  I'm new here, too, but I've learned a lot about these Pods.  I can't wait for warmer weather to take ours out.
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WOW! thanks for the welcome. How great is it to hear from other kayakers who are Pod owners too. Hadn't thought about the rear window option. I carry my kayak on the car, a Toyota Venza. Also have some kayak buddies who travel with me. We have a three boat trailer and many times need a shuttle car so have planned to just take two cars when needed.
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Posts: 179 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 7:41am
Welcome to the world of podding.  We also have a 176 and enjoy it immensely.  We had it out this past weekend after about a month of not being out.  I hope you get as much enjoyment out of your as we have.  Again, Welcome
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Posts: 231 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 9:48am
Originally posted by Kayaklady

Am getting pretty adept at hitching and unhitching but still am challenged with the backing up step.
 
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I think backing up is probably challenging for most of us, but it will get better the more we do it...I hope!!!Smile
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Posts: 127 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 10:09am
Welcome! We like to kayak too. We are new at it and still learning on inflatables but do most of our kayaking around Amelia Island (near Jacksonville). Great to have another NEWBIE to the forum.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Jan 2011 at 4:20pm
Welcome to the group and wish you many happy travels in your Pod!
Backing up gets easier, the more you do it.  I'm always a little rusty the first trip or two out each year.  Rare is the person who gets it perfect on the first try Smile
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We love our 177 and have been out on several occasions before the winter set in. I am planning a trip to Charlotte in March for a few days.   I have found that I can center the trailer hitch while backing up by taping a green garden stake to the hitch crank so that I can see it out of the back window.  It does take some practice not to run into the hitch but at least it is centered and I do not have to go back and forth to center it.  It is a LOT cheaper that the fancy hitch guides and cameras on the market.  Glad to have you in the POD family.
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