Canadian Roundup
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Topic: Canadian Roundup
Posted By: Gerald
Subject: Canadian Roundup
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2010 at 1:49pm
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We are new owners of an R-Pod 177 this past spring. Love it!!!!!
Looks like there are lots of get togethers for R-Pod owners in the United States. I think that here in Canada the Pods are slowly becoming popular. I know that everywhere we go people are fascinated with it and want to see inside. Our dealer (Campkins, north of Oshawa, Ontario) has sold at least 11 of them since we bougtht ours. We have seen one in Presqui'le Provincial Park, one parked in a driveway, two on the road and "Outbound", who lives in Oshawa near us (Bowmanville) I know owns one. Would like to hear from other owners in Canada, particularly in Ontario, who might like to get together for a weekend of camping. Might be a bit late this year but there is always next year.
How about it fellow Podders? ------------- 2010 R-Pod 177 / 2009 GMC Canyon 4X4 Gerald, Lydia and The Boys (2 Shelties)......Canuck Podders |
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Posted By: olphart
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2010 at 8:36am
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Sounds good to me. We're going to our first roundup in Ohio next month. It'll be the second trip for our 171 since we got it last month. Stopped in to check out the facility at 50 Points campground south of Hamilton on our first trip last w/e, ( stayed in Valens Conservation area..a great place for a roundup I think ), and saw an r pod, but there was no one there. Didn't think to leave a note....Duhhhh!  ------------- James & Nancy Rpod 171 "Launch Pod" 04 Sienna LE |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2010 at 5:48pm
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Sounds like a great idea! Lets do it! ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2010 at 9:48pm
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You could hold it in Maryland! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Tamms
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 3:47pm
------------- Tammy, Robert, & Linus the morkie (Two & a Half Nerds) |
Posted By: Gerald
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2010 at 9:30am
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Don't know how to start a roundup.......... While you are in Ohio for the roundup next month maybe you can get some info on how it is organized, best type of campground to stay in , etc. Hope to hear from you then. I take it you are from the Hamilton area? ------------- 2010 R-Pod 177 / 2009 GMC Canyon 4X4 Gerald, Lydia and The Boys (2 Shelties)......Canuck Podders |
Posted By: Gerald
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2010 at 9:39am
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Hi Craig,
My wife and I would love somethig like this, reminds us of the the old "van in" days. Have no idea how to go about starting this. Hopefully there will be some feedback from organizers of roundups in the States. I wouldn't mind travelling a distance if Forest River comes up with a spoiler for the Pod to increase our performance and gas mileage (LOL). I am towing with a 2009 GMC Canyon 3.7 and it is a pig on gas to start with. ------------- 2010 R-Pod 177 / 2009 GMC Canyon 4X4 Gerald, Lydia and The Boys (2 Shelties)......Canuck Podders |
Posted By: HerbL
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2010 at 2:44pm
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Pig on gas? We have a 2008 Chevy Colorado Z71 with factory tow package (same as GMC Canyon). We did a round trip between Connecticut and Michigan with many side trips along the way. We averaged 13.5 MPG compared to about 22 MPG without towing. I was surprised that we got 13.5 on this long trip. We keep all gas receipts and track mileage with both the trip odometer and GPS. I don't think this truck is a pig on gas. |
Posted By: Gerald
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2010 at 3:04pm
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WOW!! that is good mileage. A friend of mine has the same truck and we are both getting bad mileage. If I get 17 MPG I would be quite happy. I have a 4 wheel drive, I wonder if that would make a difference. Is yours 2 or 4 wheel drive? I am lucky if I get 400 km to a tank. Translated that would be about 250 miles. ------------- 2010 R-Pod 177 / 2009 GMC Canyon 4X4 Gerald, Lydia and The Boys (2 Shelties)......Canuck Podders |
Posted By: HerbL
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2010 at 3:41pm
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Our Colorado is 4x4. Try looking a the Colorado forum (http://coloradofans.com/). Some are getting lower MPG, but many are getting about the EPA average (21-23). If you have a lead foot or are doing a lot of stop and go driving, you will get less. By the way, we have a 171 R-Pod and tow in third gear; on real steep hills, I might shift into 2nd. If you get 17 MPG in straight highway driving - without towing - there is something wrong. |
Posted By: olphart
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2010 at 8:04am
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We live in Essex, near Windsor ON. One of my sons lives just outside Hamilton in Dundas ------------- James & Nancy Rpod 171 "Launch Pod" 04 Sienna LE |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2010 at 10:16am
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You can post the details of a roundup in this sub-forum, just include the dates at the top when you start a new topic. It would probably be best to contact the owner of the campground (if private) to see if they can hold a block of a half-dozen sites that are together for you. Might not be possible at a provincial park.
olphart, love your avatar! I'm a space buff, love reading up on the moon shots. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: bc matell
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2012 at 8:43pm
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Hello all, we are from British Columbia (Vancouver Island) and would love to meet other Podders! Not to many R Pods out here so we feel a little lonely,lol. Going back to Saskatoon with the pod at the end of this month,any tips on campgrounds?? Thanks
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Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2012 at 9:19am
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We're having a NorthEast roundup this year in PA. A bit far from BC, but Canadians are always invited :) We were originally planning an Ontario Roundup by the Thousand Islands but didn't get much response. :( ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Ranlor
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2012 at 12:15pm
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I don't see any recent posts to having a Canadian roundup. Did anyone ever organize one? We are new to camping again and recently purchased a 2011 rpod 177. We are on Lake Superior north of Sault Ste. Marie. There are quite a few provincial parks north of here. Pancake Bay has large sites at the far end of the camp ground for groups up to 40 people on each site. It has a beautiful sand beach and hiking trails. Just to put it out there to anyone.
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2012 at 1:35pm
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Welcome. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2012 at 7:20pm
North shore would almost be half way across Canada but It is 40 hours of driving from me. I think if we are going to do Canadian Roundups they will have to be regional like they do south of the border. The Furthest I could drive would be southern Ontario that's 15 hours.
------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2012 at 8:22pm
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We're NE US but go up to visit family in the GTA yearly without the r.pod. With the r.pod, we can realistically go as far west as Algonquin due to time and TV restrictions, but it will have to be something planned far in advance as it would most likely be a multi-week trip. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Amanda
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2012 at 11:06am
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Just adding to the conversation... we're in NB and would be interested in a Canadian get-together. Not sure about this year (we don't take delivery until Monday - hahaha!) but would definitely be interested another year! :-) We're in Plaster Rock, NB... about 10 hours from Ottawa, about 15 to Toronto. ------------- Amanda and Steve Trouble (our non-camping kitty) Lily Pod (2013 R-Pod 177) |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2012 at 12:04am
Welcome Amanda and Steve We are in Fredericton. Where did you get your Pod?
------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2012 at 12:05am
LoL manged to post this twice. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2012 at 9:40am
Just wondering where we all are and where the first Canadian roundup should be? We are based in SE Connecticut and can drive up to Maine, and as far west as Algonquin. Anything further is ok too but we have a small tv 
Where are we all? And how many of us are there? ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: bc matell
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2012 at 6:44pm
| What about British Columbia for a Pod round up? |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2012 at 8:36am
Would love to make it out that far west  How about a Western Canada and an Eastern Canada one? I think we have enough Canadian r.pod owners to do that. Campkins in Ontario has been selling quite a few of them. So far our "in the wild" sightings down here have mainly been from Quebec. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2012 at 10:04am
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We in Oregon would certainly consider BC. When? Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: k4fcp
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2013 at 10:04pm
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ooooh....and Algonquin Park is probably my favorite campground in the world. Although it's a trek from here, I'd love to explore the Gaspe Peninsula sometime and would love to hear from anybody that's been there. ------------- Rich 2013 R-177 2013 Ford F 150 4X4 (yeah, bought a new truck)! |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 10 May 2014 at 7:34am
Bumping this thread to see if any Canadians are interested in joining us for our http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4691&title=2014-ne-roundup - 2014 Northeast Roundup . We're still deciding where to go and when  Alternately, if anyone is interested in organizing a Canadian roundup.... ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 10 May 2014 at 4:24pm
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For me a weekend would have to be before labour day up here. After that my weekends are busy working at Mountain Orchard (apples) till thanksgiving weekend (Oct 11 usually.) But would love to meet people with pods for sure. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: Ranlor
Date Posted: 10 May 2014 at 5:41pm
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We are located on the hub of the Great Lakes right on Lake Superior. There is a beautiful provincial park named pancake bay about 1 hr north of Sault Ste. Marie. This is also bordering the upper peninsula of northern Michigan. They have a group camping area and beautiful sand beach. We are self employed and hard to get away. Anyways thought I'd mention it. Check out the link http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/pancakebay Cheers
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Posted By: k4fcp
Date Posted: 10 May 2014 at 6:50pm
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I'm in for anything in the NE, including New Brunswick, ME, VT, NH, etc. I still think that the Bay of Fundy is something everyone should see, especially Flower Pot Rocks. If we are going to do a Canadian site we need to announce it in time for those that don't have passports to get theirs. As always I would be willing to do a 'How to solar power your R-Pod" workshop/information session as I've been doing solar powered camping for at least 14 years. Just my .02 worth. Rich ------------- Rich 2013 R-177 2013 Ford F 150 4X4 (yeah, bought a new truck)! |
Posted By: k4fcp
Date Posted: 10 May 2014 at 7:05pm
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AND....there's a great Canadian Bush plane Museum in the Canadian SSM. for me, it was one of the best museums I've ever been too. Wish they would offer Beaver flights.......
------------- Rich 2013 R-177 2013 Ford F 150 4X4 (yeah, bought a new truck)! |
Posted By: Ranlor
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 3:11pm
| Yes, The bush plane museum, also a little further north is the Agawa Indian Pictographs, Canadian carver and Agawa crafts. Plus the view and shoreline of the north highway is breathtaking. The transcanada hiway skirts the shore of lake superior while heading north |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2014 at 1:38pm
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Just wanted to see if any fellow Canadians are interested in joining the NE roundup that is currently being planned for Quechee VT on Canadian Thanksgiving weekend? ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: k4fcp
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2014 at 7:31pm
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Yeah, i think 4wd does decrease mileage as it sits up higher and added weight.......they may even use different rear ends with the 4wd. After reading the posts, I feel great getting 15-15 1/2 mpgwith the pod......and I do have 4wd. I did notice a jump in mileage when I replaced the trailer tires with Carlysles. Tire dealer said that the original tires on the pod were more like car tires. Truck is a Ford 150, K&N FIPK, 4wd, 5.0L V-8 ------------- Rich 2013 R-177 2013 Ford F 150 4X4 (yeah, bought a new truck)! |