Wahoo! New PodMonster!
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Topic: Wahoo! New PodMonster!
Posted By: Jhy-lo
Subject: Wahoo! New PodMonster!
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2012 at 11:14pm
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Today we settled on the R-Pod 182G and we are so excited! The most spontaneous decision I've ever made! Going from tent camping (most of my life), to pretty bare bones tent trailer to the PodMonster. I'd love advice or input on storage (especially where and how to store the mattress topper I'm about to buy for the dinette) and what on earth people use the small cubbies in the garage counter for! Thanks for letting me lurk here for the past week! Jenn, proud owner of PodMonster
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2012 at 9:00am
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Congratulations. A great pick! And as far as the garage cubbies, the little ones I have tons of stuff in mine.
Trust me you'll find plenty to put inside them! Welcome to the world of Podding! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2012 at 7:59pm
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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: danthoman
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2012 at 10:26pm
| Welcome to the forum. We just bought our 177 last week. Used it once and had a blast. |
Posted By: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2012 at 11:00pm
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In our garage area, we use the far left side (opposite sink) to carry a small griddle, electric hot plate burner, and larger cooking utensils. In the middle cubbies, we keep spices in bottles and other smaller cooking items. We ordered 4 more medium baskets from Versa-Trac for the wall system, and put a paper towel holder on the right side wall. It's pretty well decked out for all our cooking needs. We use the top bunk exclusively for storage of the mattress topper and all our dog stuff. Under the lower bunk, you can find extra storage on the left side, the area that is screwed down. I put hinges on that area, and we use it for lighter things, such as extra toilet paper, paper towels and regular towels. Enjoy your new 182G - you'll have a blast! ------------- 2011 R-Pod 182G Hood River Edition "Ribbitt" Pod (now sold) 2000 Ford F150 5.4L V8 TV |
Posted By: Jhy-lo
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 1:22am
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Awesome! You all are great! Mattress topper? How small can you get them to fold up? And, any difference in a 2" vs. a 2.5" or 3" as far as foldability goes? We will generally eat outside and leave the dinette as a bed, but, alas, in Washington state, the rain drives us inside... Thanks tons!
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Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2012 at 10:02pm
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We have the 176T (pop out bed where your kitchen is) but we use a mattress topper, too. If it is just the 2 of you, could you fold/roll up and store the topper on the backside of the dinette on the long cushion; leaving the opposite sides of the dinette open for seating? Just a thought. ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2012 at 12:39pm
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First, welcome to the Forum. We are new owners as well. We intend to buy a 2" memory foam topper for the dinette/bunk, and just toss it onto the queen bed in our 177 when not in use. If not needed at night, it will get re-tossed onto the dinette table. ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2012 at 8:43pm
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Donna and I have a 4 inch dual foam firm mattres when not in use I roll it up and secure with 2 bungee cords, I leave them under the mattress when sleeping, your cant feel it I also made a folding 1/4 inch luan plywood (doubler) this goes between the foam and the exsisting cushions in the rear dinette area (172) its a little hassle about 2 or 3 minutes, to set up, we store the rolled up foam and the 1/4 doubler on the top bunk during the day, this leaves the lower for nap time. ohh p.s. I got the mattress at walmart for $99.00 its a full size, fits almost perfect and sleeps like a dream, its almost as good as our home big bucks mattress. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2012 at 9:29am
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Definitely suggest a mattress topper....bought a foam topper, love it. Costco always has them. I too keep a griddle in the "garage cooler" area, plus other kitchen stuff and grilling stuff. I store my dish strainer and dish towels etc. in the sink when moving. Baskets are full, I ordered more online for more stuff. Love the garage area. T.V. Reception usually sucks. I download movies and programs to my iPad and watch stuff from that during rainy times. I also have used small bungee cords and secure to the hanging wall baskets to hold in place plastic storage bins for longer outings...keeps them from sliding around. I keep food, snacks etc, saves room....and I didnt want the storage bins sliding all around in the garage area. Hope that helps. ------------- |
Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2012 at 9:34am
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BTW...if you are looking for more basket, hooks, etc. for your Garage model trac wall, here is a good site. www.organizedobie.com They even have pics of a Pod garage. I have the magnet rack, great for holding grill tools, knives, etc. not cheap...but worth it to me. ------------- |
Posted By: Jhy-lo
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2012 at 4:28pm
| Thanks for the info! Will be ordering more baskets! |
Posted By: Jhy-lo
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2012 at 4:33pm
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Great responses! We went with a mattress topper and then added a pice of wood to extend the back bench seat forward a bit. Just it's morning we were able roll up the topper, strap it up and have breakfast for all four of us. Worked great! Loving our garage! Was able to listen to the Sounders game out the back yesterday! I am able to hold all kinds of stuff back there... And will admit to being mesmerized by those blue lights last night! Now to deal with the mice problem... Grrr!
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2012 at 8:11pm
Mice on the inside? That is a problem. Goose  ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Jhy-lo
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2012 at 8:32pm
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Yup... Had a mouse get in atthe campground last night. Heard it rummaging around and finally opened the under sink cupboard to see it on the sink pipe. Best we can figure it came inthroughthe slide out rubber seal (that appears to not be sealed)... Not a pleasant nights sleep as he came back for round two! When I get more time I will search the forum for advice... Unless someone has some here?
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