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    Posted: 17 Nov 2013 at 7:11pm
Another option is to buy thick mil drop cloth plastic for the sides of the EZ-up, usually it is translucent and comes in long lengths.  I use a tarp over the top, long enough to extend down and cover one side. 
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Thanks, Podsible Dream. I already have a 20 X 12 tarp purchased at Big Lots that I have cut in half to use as wind / sun / rain shield. Works perfectly-stretches across the 12 foot side of the EZ up and leaves a little opening for ventilation. Best purchase ever! You can buy "zip on" ones from the EZ up company, but they want 33 dollars for each side. I made two sides out of 1 tarp for $15.
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To help answer Thinkers question on how and why truckers fill up the rest areas at night, we are required by DOT to take 10 hours off after driving for 11 hours or after being on duty for 14 hours. There are drivers that use the rest areas because they are free with easy on/off access to the interstate, the same reasons the RV's like them. There is not enough parking for trucks in many states and to help with this you will see more 'truck only' rest areas to help with this problem. Missouri and Nebraska have several along the interstates.
Trucks and RV's use different systems for heating and cooling for better or worse. The truck has always used it's engine as the source of heat and to run the air, that is why the engine must run unless the truck is equipped with an APU (auxiliary power unit). Everyone wants a good restful sleep, to be refreshed in the morning and ready to go. To get this we all use heat or cooling whether you are a trucker or an RVer. Goose
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Posts: 571 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Nov 2013 at 7:09pm
For your pop up canopy try this: 

Medium duty clear or translucent shower curtains - 5 bucks or less at your local big box - clip to the edges of the canopy using those black spring clamps from Staples With a good quality tarp over the top for rain proofing.  The clamps can also join the edges together.  It takes a total of 8 shower curtains to cover the edges of the canopy.  We have a Quest with the screening, which holds the curtains away from the vertical and allows the water to drain away.

Enjoy. Walt
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Need to hear that story.  How did you find those hospitals, and why do they have camper hookups?
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Posts: 171 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Nov 2013 at 10:45am
Originally posted by Tars Tarkas

Interstate rest areas generally have a 2 hour limit, probably for good reasons.  They could get crowded and there are a lot of potential safety issues.TT



This is a generalization that is not always true. I have traveled coast to cost in motorhome. I noticed in most rest areas that a sign is posted that says no overnight camping. Yet, I noticed that many 18 wheelers were in the parking lot -- often with engine idling.

One that we always liked is the Alabama one on I-10 on the Alabama/Mississippi state line. The sign there says no overnight...

I called the Alabama department of transportation that manages the rest areas and asked them about the sign and how truckers stay over night.

I was told that the sign was necessary to keep squatters from camping there multiple nights and making it home. I was told that I was absolutely welcome to pull in for a good solid 8 eight hours sleep, time to use bathroom, and time to cook supper and breakfast. Just don't make it a three day campsite...

In fact they said that it is a safety thing with most states. They would rather to have you stop for rest than to have to scrape you off their Interstate due to sleepy driving.

Call a few states and check it out...

Most Walmarts let you stop too with a few exceptions.. I check in with security and they usually tool around all night with their golf cart to make sure we are ok.

I have even found hospitals with full hookups.. one in particular was in Idaho Falls Idaho.. but that is another story.

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Sponsors! Brilliant!

A Pea in the Pod Maternity Clothing  (There actually is a brand!)

Two Peas in a Pod (Green Giant or Birds Eye!) [Uhmmm....and various medical products)

Turtle Wax (Apologies to the frog!)

P.O.D.S. (Portable On Demand Serenity!)

Gonna be looong winter. Smile

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Posts: 111 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Nov 2013 at 10:37am
Tips for finding a sponsor, as mostly-jokingly suggested in my previous post:
 
You'll need approximately $400 to make up the difference in mileage between podding and suffering. A $400 advertising bill isn't huge.
 
Your pod is cute... very cute...so it attracts attention.
 
Put your sponsor's removable signage in prominent places on your pod, with web address accentuated.
 
Promise to add signage to your rDome when setup.
 
Your sponsor will get exposure and re-exposure (on your return trip) across at least 5 states.
 
Ideal sponsors sell liesure products, pain relief, or promise great sexual attraction for seniors nationwide from their website.
 
Go for it.
 
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Posts: 111 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Nov 2013 at 10:13am
Originally posted by francoisfrogpod

DH and I are planning a mid-winter 3 week trip to south Florida. Due to gas mileage, we have decided not to bring the pod. My question is this: Does anyone have any suggestions for making the van more convenient to sleep in/hang out in during bad weather?
Find a sponsor(promise them anything)/take the pod.
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Posts: 109 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Nov 2013 at 4:05am
Great information from all of you. Thanks for the input. As our adventure gets closer, I'm sure I'll have more questions, but I know where to get answers!
Denny and Linda

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