Just saying Hi from Seattle WA

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I have posted a few times on this forum, but never really created a introductory post. I purchased a (new to me) 2014 178 in March from Blue Dog RV in Kennewick. Drove it home, via an overnight in our friends driveway in Yakima, pulling with my Nissan Xterra. I am glad that I let the dealership talk me in the WDH, which I was going to forgo, but it was the windiest I have ever seen it coming home, and there is no way we would have made it. my only other thought is the Xterra seems to be a bit underpowered to pull the 178 empty. I hit 55 max and couldn't really go any faster. it also knocked my MPG to about 6. 
Other than the first night in our friends driveway, we are finally taking her out on our maiden voyage. we have never camped at a campground that has hook ups before so this will be a new experience for us. We are going this weekend to the Deception Pass State Park. I have been there before, but only tent camped with the scouts.

So when I saw an RPOD for the first time looking at local dealerships, I for some reason thought of the Death Star from Star Wars. so I dubbed thee DEATHPOD

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jbsimm2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 Feb 2015 Location: MLT Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Topic: Just saying Hi from Seattle WA Posted: 06 Apr 2015 at 3:03pm
	I have posted a few times on this forum, but never really created a introductory post. I purchased a (new to me) 2014 178 in March from Blue Dog RV in Kennewick. Drove it home, via an overnight in our friends driveway in Yakima, pulling with my Nissan Xterra. I am glad that I let the dealership talk me in the WDH, which I was going to forgo, but it was the windiest I have ever seen it coming home, and there is no way we would have made it. my only other thought is the Xterra seems to be a bit underpowered to pull the 178 empty. I hit 55 max and couldn't really go any faster. it also knocked my MPG to about 6. Other than the first night in our friends driveway, we are finally taking her out on our maiden voyage. we have never camped at a campground that has hook ups before so this will be a new experience for us. We are going this weekend to the Deception Pass State Park. I have been there before, but only tent camped with the scouts. So when I saw an RPOD for the first time looking at local dealerships, I for some reason thought of the Death Star from Star Wars. so I dubbed thee DEATHPOD
	2012 Nissan Xterra 2014 RP178 (Death Pod)

kymooses Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807	Posted: 06 Apr 2015 at 3:23pm
	Nice decal!
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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 06 Apr 2015 at 8:12pm
	Stay on target!
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jbsimm2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 Feb 2015 Location: MLT Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 07 Apr 2015 at 12:56pm
	Thanks. It matches the one on my truck .
	2012 Nissan Xterra 2014 RP178 (Death Pod)

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 07 Apr 2015 at 4:01pm
	Visited your city a few years back, had a great time!
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