Introduction
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Forum Name: Introduce Yourself
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Topic: Introduction
Posted By: Jeffus
Subject: Introduction
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 1:04pm
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My name is Jeff. My wife, Melissa and I have just purchased a new RP180. We will be taking delivery it in 2 weeks. We are looking forward to the upgrade from our 17 year old Casita. While we loved the Casita, it has gotten long in the tooth and we are looking forward to a more modern featured somewhat bigger trailer. We will hopefully be able to take this on longer trips and am looking forward to doing some of the modifications that have been posted to increase the storage capacity. Our tow vehicle is a 2015 Toyota 4Runner, which we are hoping will be adequate for this trailer. I will enjoy reading and learning about the R Pods and experiences others have had with them, as well as making some of the modifications to make her ours. Hope to see some of you on the road. Jeffus ------------- Jeffus |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 2:56pm
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Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 180!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Jeffus
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 8:44pm
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Thank you.
------------- Jeffus |
Posted By: DavMar
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 12:24pm
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Congrats on your new 180! We also have the same model and love ours and I'm sure you will yours.
------------- Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 4:05pm
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Hi jeff Your gonna love the pod. As far as towing goes, you'll do ok in most situations, you might be a little light on power for long or steep upgrades, but dont sweat it, you'll make it, might go a little slower than you'd like, but hey, your on vacation, slow down and enjoy the ride ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: RobnCari
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 7:50pm
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My wife and I were originally looking at Scamps or a Casita, but decided we wanted a little more room. R-Pod fit the bill and at a far lower cost. Our RP-179 should be delivered early next week. ------------- 2006 Toyota Tacoma 4WD AC 2018 RP 179 |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 7:59pm
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I don't think you will be disappointed in your decision. Welcome aboard and to this fine group of podders!
------------- 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." |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2017 at 9:46pm
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Welcome and congratulations to you both! My wife and I have a 2016 RP179. We just got back from a trip. It is a great trailer for the two of us. I hope you make many great memories with your adventures. I know we already have and hope to make many more.  ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Jeffus
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2017 at 7:36am
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Thanks to everyone! We are looking forward to our first trip. JeffG ------------- Jeffus |
Posted By: Live2Camp
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2017 at 12:43pm
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Welcome and congratulations, as others have said you're going to love your RPod! We recently spent a week with ours on the "warm sun by day, bone-chilling damp cold at night" California coast and everything went wonderfully. We didn't even need our heater, as the temps are moderate enough and just getting inside and out of the damp air was enough. Enjoy! ------------- 2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one) His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too |
Posted By: Jeffus
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2017 at 6:12pm
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I would suspect that we are going to love it. We both really loved our Casita. Spent many nights out in it. The Pod has a similar feel and is a little bigger with lots more creature comforts. We are looking forward to our first night out in it. Haven't decided where but it will probably be on the No. California coast enjoying some of the beautiful weather and cold foggy nights. There is a state park about 2 blocks from our house that we will probably go to. Nice and easy for our first trip. ------------- Jeffus |