It's almost time!!
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Topic: It's almost time!!
Posted By: Jholler
Subject: It's almost time!!
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 9:15am
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I'm getting so excited I can hardly stand it...I get off work June 1 and don't have to be back until July 7! Headed WEST with the wife and the Pod! We're coddiwompling toward Idaho to camp in the Dark Sky Reserve, but that's the only part vaguely resembling a plan. Got new batteries, twin propane tanks, 30gal worth of water jugs to put in the back of the truck. Still need a solar panel, a decent inverter and some new tires (FR put 2013 tires on my 2015 rpod, time to update!) as I plan on dry camping on public land as much as possible. Gonna be an adventure!!! ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG"> 
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 12:53pm
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Have fun.. as a note.. compare your build date to the build date of the tires.. 2015 Pods were being built fairly early in 2014.. August or so.. But I would for sure change out a 2013 tire this year.
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Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 1:26pm
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Lol, you're exactly right ...my build date is March 10 2014...awful early for a 2015 year model! ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 1:31pm
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Any differences between 2014 and 2015? maybe mine is just titled wrong.
Edit: just checked the VIN, it is indeed a 2015 year model, with a mfg date of 3/10/14. Interesting. ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 6:26pm
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That's not unusual. Ours is similar; we got it mid-year 2016, but its VIN is 2017. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2019 at 6:17pm
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Came into some unexpected funds, so I went ahead and ordered my solar setup, 100w Renogy suitcase and a 20a waterproof charge controller, as well as a set of Air Ride coil spring airbags to level out the truck when towing. Eyeballing a new Softopper bed cover also...wish someone could use my old one but I can't find anyone with an 8ft bed lol! ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: Pete Brayton
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2019 at 8:19pm
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Sounds like you have a great trip planned! The Rocky Mountain Star Stare is June 26-30 in southern Colorado. Any chance you'll be coming this way around then? The DSR looks very cool...hope the weather cooperates. Taking a telescope? ------------- 2021 Rpod 196 2013 Ford 150 V8 |
Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2019 at 8:57pm
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A telescope...now there's something I should have thought of lol! Any recommendations for something small, easy, and decent? ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: Pete Brayton
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 7:55am
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Lots of possibilities here...a star chart/phone app to learn and identify constellations and a pair of binoculars is a great start. ------------- 2021 Rpod 196 2013 Ford 150 V8 |
Posted By: Pete Brayton
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 8:00am
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There are a few table top telescopes that are decent like the Orion Starblast or maybe a Meade ETX90. A good source for used scopes is Craigslist, however I would avoid any telescope that is advertised based on it's maximum magnification. Lucky for you, you have plenty of time to look around. ------------- 2021 Rpod 196 2013 Ford 150 V8 |
Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:21am
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One of the prettiest places to camp in the dark sky area of Idaho is Stanley Lake. 2nd choice would be the west end of Alturus Lake. Keep your pets on a leash as this is Wolf Country. You can buy supplies, gas and propane in the town of Stanley. You will find some snow in the shade this year in both places in June. Sitting out side at night you will hear both wolves and coyotes. Coyotes sound like a bunch of teenagers at a kegger, whereas wolves give one, maybe two long drawn out howls then quiet. make sure you make your camp bear safe.
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Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 2:38pm
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Thanks!! Stanley is actually where I was looking! I found this blog very helpful:http://www.van-tramp.com/wp/boondocking-near-stanley-id/ ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 2:40pm
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I've been around coyotes all my life, both in Arkansas and soCal, and that's the best description I've ever heard lol! ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:13pm
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Well, I ordered a Celestron 70mm travel telescope, then went digging around the house and found an 8-32x "Halleyscope" I forgot I had, as well as 7x50, 8x30, and 12x42 binos...think I'm covered for optics lol. ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 3:56pm
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New shoes, brakes and bearings checked! Put 215/75r14 Goodyear Endurance 8ply on. ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 5:31pm
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New Softopper installed to protect my stuff from the elements. Still have the old one for sale in the for sale posts... ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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