New forum member - Puget Sound area
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Topic: New forum member - Puget Sound area
Posted By: TomM
Subject: New forum member - Puget Sound area
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 2:01pm
Getting ready for our third camping season in an RP-179. Notable trips: Steamboat Rock State Park in WA, several hunting trips to the Tonasket - Republic areas in WA, trip to Mackay ID to see the total eclipse (Awesome, camped at Mackay Reservoir right on the center-line!), several trips to Goldendale to see the demo derby there (sadly, last year was the last derby).
Planning a trip across to MN, MI Upper Peninsula, IN, and NE next month. Hope we won't need tire chains!
Mods so far: Second deep cycle battery, portable solar panel, swapped out normal outlet for USB port equipped outlet on right side of sink, memory foam mattress (They should just leave out the factory mattress -- its a POS!), backup lights, and backup camera that serves as a rear-view cam while driving. Oh, and a weight distribution hitch with anti-sway.
We tow with an FJ Cruiser. We get 10-12 mpg while towing but once we get there, we can go freaking anywhere!
We travel with our Irish Water Spaniel.
Good times!
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-T
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 2:51pm
Welcome to the group!!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: TheFornstars
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 2:56pm
Originally posted by TomM
Getting ready for our third camping season in an RP-179. Notable trips: Steamboat Rock State Park in WA, several hunting trips to the Tonasket - Republic areas in WA, trip to Mackay ID to see the total eclipse (Awesome, camped at Mackay Reservoir right on the center-line!), several trips to Goldendale to see the demo derby there (sadly, last year was the last derby).
Planning a trip across to MN, MI Upper Peninsula, IN, and NE next month. Hope we won't need tire chains!
Mods so far: Second deep cycle battery, portable solar panel, swapped out normal outlet for USB port equipped outlet on right side of sink, memory foam mattress (They should just leave out the factory mattress -- its a POS!), backup lights, and backup camera that serves as a rear-view cam while driving. Oh, and a weight distribution hitch with anti-sway.
We tow with an FJ Cruiser. We get 10-12 mpg while towing but once we get there, we can go freaking anywhere!
We travel with our Irish Water Spaniel.
Good times!
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Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 3:44pm
Welcome from Eastern Ontario, we have a 2012 177 rpod. We also tow with a 2007 FJ... And like you.. can go anyway after we get to where we are going..... This will be year # 7 for the FJ and Pod...
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Ron & Shirley
2020 Tacoma
2012 177 rpod
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 7:24pm
TomM, welcome to the forum. Noted you plan on crossing the U.P. of Michigan. Do you have any specific destinations while there? Also how much time do you plan on spending in the U.P? We have spent a lot of time there and may be able to give you a few ideas. PM me if you wish.
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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."
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Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 7:52pm
Good to see more Pacific coasters in the group. Welcome!
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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost
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