Hello from Anchorage

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   Been lurking the last few days; the forum has been a great wealth of info so far.  

My wife and I will be purchasing a 2016 R-Pod 180 or 178 this weekend.  The 180 is pending a sale at the dealer and our fall back will be the 178.  She wants the full bath but I want the larger dinette just in case we need the extra bed.

This will be our first TT; we've owned a class C in the past.  My TV will be a 2010 Tundra with Tekonsha P3 (I installed Tuesday) and leaning towards an Andersen WDH.

We will not be using the TT until weather is nicer, but I figured I get the TT now to save a bit before demands get higher.

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dbytes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Jan 2016 Location: Anchorage, AK Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Topic: Hello from Anchorage Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 2:22pm
	Been lurking the last few days; the forum has been a great wealth of info so far. My wife and I will be purchasing a 2016 R-Pod 180 or 178 this weekend. The 180 is pending a sale at the dealer and our fall back will be the 178. She wants the full bath but I want the larger dinette just in case we need the extra bed. This will be our first TT; we've owned a class C in the past. My TV will be a 2010 Tundra with Tekonsha P3 (I installed Tuesday) and leaning towards an Andersen WDH. We will not be using the TT until weather is nicer, but I figured I get the TT now to save a bit before demands get higher.

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: 28 Jan 2016 at 2:37pm
	Welcome to the group!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

CozyPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Jan 2016 Location: Bama Gulf Coast Online Status: Offline Posts: 37	Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 6:37pm
	Welcome!! An early "Congratulations" on your R-pod.
	David & Suzanne

eiluJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Jan 2016 Location: Alaska Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 30 Jan 2016 at 3:57am
	Oh my gosh! A couple from AK! I live in Anchorage and bought a 179 from ABC this fall. Took it out 5 or 6 times before freeze up. It is most wonderful. Though I had huge problems when I bought it, I got two left cushions, so the piping was upside down on one side, caused me a sleepless night, HA !! ...NOT!! couldn't figure out the programming of the TV, another big dilemma, (yeah, right)but the guys at ABC were awesome! I love my J Pod and will help you with anything you need😀 eiluJ

dbytes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Jan 2016 Location: Anchorage, AK Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 30 Jan 2016 at 11:38pm
	Yeah, ABC was great to work with. I paid for the 178 today and will take delivery sometime next week. The biggest problem I have now is waiting for warmer weather!

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3331	Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 5:19pm
	So how many hours drive is it to get from your home (Anchorage) to Spokane? Looking forward to a trip there once I retire in a few years.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

dbytes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Jan 2016 Location: Anchorage, AK Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 8:23pm
	I've never driven the entire way, but I know some folks have pushed it hard over 3 days without a trailer in tow.

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: 31 Jan 2016 at 8:55pm
	Welcome. 3 days w/o a trailer would be closer to 5 with one, and you will be exhausted when you get there. Something to keep in mind.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

eiluJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Jan 2016 Location: Alaska Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 10:24pm
	Hi Kids, Sorry for the slow reply. I have been out of cell service at my cabin for the last few days. I was planning a trip south to Yellowstone and was figuring 10 days. I have learned it takes a lot longer to travel with a trailer or in a motorhome. It is about 2400 miles to Spokane. And who wants to rush?! Like techntrek said you will be all stressed and exhausted. The Milepost guide is a great way to find all the interesting spots along the way. Even 10 days would mean 240 miles a day- which is all I would want to do! Congrats dbytes!! Glad to see someone else is in my boat-- having to wait til Spring! I read about these other plodders that use their's year round. Punks! 😆 I have been spending the winter spending a lot of money and ordering a lot of accessories! Fun! I got vintage chairs, vintage awning, tv swivel arm, and other goodies. I'm sure you will enjoy your 178! Maybe I'll see you out and about this summer!