A "Shakedown Journey" in my recently acquired 178 - Event Date: 31 Oct 2014

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   After four years of research, I decided to go with the rPod. I have a Ford F-250 4W diesel and end up in some pretty gnarly places, since we hunt, fish, and travel both in the US and Mexico. I have this wanderlust to go where few others have gone. I originally thought I would just put a camper on "Frangellica" (my Ford), but I decided that would limit my freight and the use of her. After investigating a variety of large and small travel trailers and with further research, thanks to the rPod forum, I settled on my 178. I LOVE IT! Not only has it responded to my needs and current wishes to remain comfortable, it gets along well with Frangellica!
Just returned from a WHT hunt in the Sierra Anchas in AZ (no damage to the wildlife population), which is more about getting away from what we hear, see, and feel everyday. As I said it was a "shakedown" trip, first time out to make sure everything works........bad idea is certainly what you would tell me, and you are correct. New rPod, new generator, in the mountains on primitive roads, with very minimal cell service, if any. Can you see what's coming? Well, I learned a lot about the area, the rPod(which I haven't named yet...gotta observe her personality for a bit), the generator, and the need for communication when you put yourself in that position. Well the two most important lessons learned were...1) utilize a source like this forum to help prevent major and minor inconveniences and always load test your battery before you make any assumptions as to it's endurance. Oh, and carry extra fuses for the rPod and, especially, for your vehicle's battery charging trailer-towing option. Thanks for listening and your help. Name suggestion ??? 