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    Posted: 05 Jul 2014 at 8:19pm
Over the past few months we researched R.Pods and talked to dealers. Lots of help and advice came our way from the Owners Forum. Thanks to all. We appreciated it very much. First trip is a local overnighter in September then head south in October. We bought a 179 and love it. Wendee is busy setting it up to her specs. It is small (we used to have a 24 ft. 5er) but looks great. We hope to be active Podders on this site and are looking forward to our travels. Now pulling with a new Honda Pilot.   
John and Wendee
Bracebridge, Ontario
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Posts: 35 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jul 2014 at 8:21pm
Further to our intro., we have decided to call our unit "On Golden Pod" if the name is not already taken. We have a Golden Retriever.
John and Wendee
Bracebridge, Ontario
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jul 2014 at 11:43pm
Welcome, if it hasn't been said yet.  I know how you feel, we came from a popup which was 25' when open (plus a side slide for the table).  Much more cozy in the pod!
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posts: 52 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jul 2014 at 11:58pm
Welcome! We too came from a tent trailer that had king beds on both ends. Now it's just my husband and I traveling together with our 178. Our trailer is cozy, but also feels quite comfortable. We got our trailer last October and have done several weekend trips. We leave next Saturday on a three week trip so that will be the real test! Tongue We're looking forward to the time together and seeing parts of this beautiful country. Enjoy your trailer and happy camping!
Larry &Pat
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2001 Ford F150
2014 RPod 178
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Posts: 438 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jul 2014 at 4:50am
I appreciate the smallness, having owned larger units.   Would I have appreciated it when my two sons were 6'+ teenagers?  Nope....
We tow with an FJ Cruiser- being very off road capable and short wheelbase it will turn very sharp. You wouldn't believe the places I've snaked into and out of as a result.  Plus I can get into campsites when many have to drive on by-   that is great when the only site left somewhere won't handle a large trailer with a large truck!
2014 179
Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel
Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle!
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Posts: 4518 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jul 2014 at 6:18am
Welcome to the group!!
Leo & Melissa Bachand
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2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
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2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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