New Rpod Owner — Hello All!
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Topic: New Rpod Owner — Hello All!
Posted By: PugsNPods
Subject: New Rpod Owner — Hello All!
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2018 at 11:38pm
| Hello. I’m new to this forum so bear with me while I learn. I am so grateful for collective experience and I have learned so much more about my Rpod from this forum than any other site. I have an 2015 R182G that I’ve taken out 4 times total. I absolutely love it. I am a therapist. I love hiking and kayaking. I love sci-fi books and movies. I have 3 Pugs and they love the Rpod too. I also have 2 children and one grandchild. I have been out with all of the pugs, one child and one grandchild stuck in a storm for three days in the Rpod and we all had a great time! I can’t wait until winter is over and will probably try to get out at the end of February. I live in the Pacific Northwest. Anyone else go early out early in the season? |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2018 at 6:33am
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Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 182! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2018 at 10:00am
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Welcome! ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2018 at 10:04am
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Welcome! I hope you get more opportunities to enjoy your R-Pod. My wife and I enjoy our 2016 RP179. We hope to get together for a camping trip with our daughter and family in June for a joint camping trip to Yellowstone. I think that will be a lot of fun. I hope you have many fine adventures and make many great memories in the process.
------------- 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: texman
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2018 at 2:02pm
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Hello and Welcome from a fellow 182g in Texas. We usually try and get out mid February for hiking and fishing to start the season, if the weather allows. Best of Luck to you.
------------- TexMan 2015 182g 2018 Sequoia http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9122&title=texman-182g-mods - TexManMods |
Posted By: PugsNPods
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2018 at 9:38pm
| Hello and thank you for your responses. Are there Rpod meet-up sites? Do Rpod folks get together at sites and/or events? |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2018 at 10:08pm
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Well, there is this little event coming up in October--the http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11065&PID=103688&title=kentucky-minimini-hosts-10th-anniversary-rally#103688 - 10th anniversary Rally hosted by the Kentucky Mini-Mini. We are planning on going. It looks like it will be a popular event. Last word was that there aren't too many sites left. ------------- 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: mcarter
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2018 at 9:09am
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PugsNPods,
Do an advanced search on user "furpod" look in upcoming events and camps, under post "Upcoming (2018) Facebook Rally List, you will find Furpod listed a ton of upcoming events for RPods. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Row pod
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2018 at 5:06pm
| We also have an 182 and love the extra storage the garage gives. Looking for a round up. This years Oregon roundup is at Cannon Beach in August. Check out the post on upcoming round ups and book sooner rather than later. We travel up and down the Oregon Coast every month. Looks for all the R-Pods in all our great State Parks. Welcome and enjoy our State. |
Posted By: PugsNPods
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2018 at 11:58pm
| Hello again — I booked for the Cannon Beach Roundup — I am looking forward to this! I am so ready to de-winterize and get camping in 2018. |
Posted By: PugsNPods
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2018 at 11:59pm
| Any advise for de-winterizing? Pointers are welcome! |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2018 at 10:32am
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Your water tank should be empty. It will need to be sanitized. You can either buy a bottle of fresh water tank sanitizer or simply use bleach. I wrote this up last year here: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10847&PID=101395&title=water-systems#101395 - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10847&PID=101395&title=water-systems#101395 . You can change the water heater bypass valve so the hot water heater and lines will be sanitized also. It isn't hard but does take a little time to do. Other than that, it is making sure everything is in good order and working. Make sure your battery (if not maintenance free) has sufficient electrolyte and add distilled water if needed. Make sure your electrical connector is not corroded and test your lights. Check the frame for any rust and spot-treat with Rustoleum Rust Reformer or your preferred rust remover as needed and top coat with paint as desired. Check your seals and treat them. Then go out and have a fun camping trip.  ------------- 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: PugsNPods
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2018 at 12:43pm
| Thank you for the dewintering advice. I am looking forward to learning the ins and outs of my pod! |
Posted By: good2bking
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2018 at 2:13pm
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Yes, my wife and I will be passing through Olympic National Park on our way up to British Columbia in mid May! |