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Capt. Irk 
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Joined: 03 Oct 2012 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
 Topic: Getting mine next week!Posted: 04 Oct 2012 at 11:27am |
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The last couple times I went tent camping, I thought "I'm getting too old to sleep on the ground!" Plus it was 95+ degrees out and dirty & dusty. I did a couple of short camping trips this summer, one in the pouring rain. Wet dog in the wet tent - ugh. Not ideal....
So, I finally decided to take the leap and get a trailer - my first one. I had another brand/style picked out online. I went to the local dealer; they didn't have any of what I had in mind. The sales guy was rude & I didn't like him. I asked if there was another RV dealer nearby. He sent me to Funtime RV in Tualatin, OR. The sales guy was awesome; very friendly and helpful. They had the RPODS there. It was the first time I had seen them and I was instantly in love. I chose the RP176 and I pick it up next Friday, Oct 12. I'm so excited!  |
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coopercdrkey
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457 |
Posted: 04 Oct 2012 at 11:38am |
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As we usta' say up in Mass, "Wicked Good!"
In Florida now with a new 177 that we enjoy totally. And I agree, a good dealer rep makes all the difference. How can some people not get that ?!?!
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Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 04 Oct 2012 at 12:05pm |
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Congrats. We purchased our 171 from Jim at Funtime in May. We are currently on our 5th outing and are currently in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. Read all of the posts and you'll get some great info. We recently had a Roundup in Seaside with some other Rpoders. All had a great time. Keep an eye on this website for other Roundups. We will schedule another for next summer. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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Capt. Irk
Newbie
Joined: 03 Oct 2012 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 04 Oct 2012 at 12:38pm |
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Yea - I saw that there was a round-up in Seaside. Sorry I missed it! I will definitely watch out for more!
I happen to work for Clackamas County Parks, so now you've got a "connection" here!
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 04 Oct 2012 at 2:46pm |
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Welcome. Make sure you post a review of your dealer in the Dealer Review section.
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Capt. Irk
Newbie
Joined: 03 Oct 2012 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 06 Oct 2012 at 10:15pm |
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Just made reservations for The Maiden Voyage: Nehalem Bay State Park (Oregon Coast) for Oct 19-20. WooHoo!
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dsmiths
Senior Member
Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Southern Ind Online Status: Offline Posts: 866 |
Posted: 07 Oct 2012 at 8:42pm |
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Fun times are a coming. this is a great time of year also, leaves changing colors, brisk morning temps and a good fire going on.
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
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g4royce
Senior Member
Joined: 20 Nov 2010 Location: PortStLucie FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 335 |
Posted: 07 Oct 2012 at 10:48pm |
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Welcome! We got our pod in the fall too and found that we really enjoy the cooler night time temps that are perfect for sitting around a fire and for sleeping
 Do post about your dealer experience and your first podding adventure
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ChaiPod
2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
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Capt. Irk
Newbie
Joined: 03 Oct 2012 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 21 Oct 2012 at 8:31pm |
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Just got back from the Maiden Voyage. Went to the Oregon Coast. Nice, stormy weekend kept me inside for most the time, so I got to test everything. The only issue I had is the oven. It took over 2 1/2 hours to cook some quartered potatoes. I thought for sure convection ovens were faster than conventional. Ended up microwaving them. That's on the list for discussion with the dealer. Also, and I think I've seen this addressed on the forum, the mattresses on the bunks are not so comfy. I tried doubling the mattresses, but didn't leave much wiggling room when on the bottom bunk. I kept a notepad handy and made a list of things I need/want. It was a fun, first trip. I think I'm going to enjoy this RPOD thingy!!
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2013 176HRE / 2017 Ram 1500
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marwayne
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Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Posted: 21 Oct 2012 at 9:23pm |
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We had the same problem with our pod , the light, turntable and the fan worked fine but it did not heat.
Turned out to be a loose wire.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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Getting mine next week!