New R-Pod owners in Florida
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Topic: New R-Pod owners in Florida
Posted By: GypsyEdie
Subject: New R-Pod owners in Florida
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2012 at 5:32pm
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Hi All, We just bought a 2013 177 but haven't picked it up yet. We had to order a class 3 hitch so had to wait. The dealership is Lazydays in Tampa and we were scheduled to pick it up tomorrow, Monday, but now we had to postpone due to the storm. Bummer ! Since our tow vehicle is a 96 Mazda MPV, the dealer recommended that we purchase a Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution Hitch and so we did. I wanted to have the easiest towing experience since I will be doing most of the driving and it's kinda scary. The dealership will install everything plus they want you to camp overnight there so they can make sure you know how to work everything. Can't wait !!!! ------------- Gypsy Edie & Joe A Yorkie named Kona 2013 R-Pod 177 named Gypsy Pod 2005 Toyota 4 runner Cedar Key, FL |
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Posted By: Bill Ky
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2012 at 6:05pm
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Good luck with the pod. We just recently got ours and were going to head East this week, but now I'm rethinking that we may head North. I like Cedar Key been there a few times.
------------- Bill & Marilyn, Tinker Belle (Yorkie), Sparkle (Mini Dachshund) & Tootsie (the turtle) '12 RP175 '07 Dodge Ram 1500 |
Posted By: GypsyEdie
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2012 at 6:27pm
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Thanks Bill, when was the last time you were in Cedar Key? We have a coffee shop here.
------------- Gypsy Edie & Joe A Yorkie named Kona 2013 R-Pod 177 named Gypsy Pod 2005 Toyota 4 runner Cedar Key, FL |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2012 at 7:12pm
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Welcome. Sounds like a good dealer, feel free to leave a review of them in our dealer review forum.
------------- 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: Bill Ky
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2012 at 8:41pm
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Edie, it was Christmas time two years ago, we hit Manatee Springs also that trip. Florida is coming up on the rotation again. But as we don't usually set a destination, just because we head towards something doesn't mean we'll get there. We started for Florida in Feb. and spent two weeks on the back roads of Georgia.
------------- Bill & Marilyn, Tinker Belle (Yorkie), Sparkle (Mini Dachshund) & Tootsie (the turtle) '12 RP175 '07 Dodge Ram 1500 |
Posted By: GypsyEdie
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2012 at 9:13pm
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It's an unbelievable dealership, I will leave a review after delivery !
------------- Gypsy Edie & Joe A Yorkie named Kona 2013 R-Pod 177 named Gypsy Pod 2005 Toyota 4 runner Cedar Key, FL |
Posted By: GypsyEdie
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 6:12am
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Bill, it's funny you mentioned it because Manatee Springs is only 1/2 hour from our house and we were planning to do our first outing over there...let me know if you are around our area and we can meet up.
------------- Gypsy Edie & Joe A Yorkie named Kona 2013 R-Pod 177 named Gypsy Pod 2005 Toyota 4 runner Cedar Key, FL |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 7:54am
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They are a very good dealership. We bought our Dutch Star motorhome from them. I wish I still had it! Not that I don't like my Pod though!! It might be interesting to post how many free breakfast meals they provide everyday. I know when we got the motorhome it was in the 100's on the weekends. We can stop in for a free breakfast as long as we live. I wonder if they still do that? Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: GypsyEdie
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 11:21am
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Hi Terry, Yes, they still give the free meals to their customers and it's breakfast and lunch. We are going there tomorrow morning to pick up our Pod and will spend 2 days there and eat for free the whole time. They have a special campground area for the RV deliveries and we can use all the regular campground amenities (showers, pool, spa, game room, etc). It should be fun. By the way, we are planning a trip to St. Augustine soon, do you want to meet for a cup of coffee? ------------- Gypsy Edie & Joe A Yorkie named Kona 2013 R-Pod 177 named Gypsy Pod 2005 Toyota 4 runner Cedar Key, FL |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 2:38pm
That would be great! Just depends on when I guess. On the 17th. of August I'm flying to CA to meet my 1/2 brother for the first time. We just found each other. He is 82 years old! Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 2:40pm
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I think us Floridians need to all get together sometime. Pick a spot in the middle of where we all live. A mini Pod gathering. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 3:04pm
Wow, congratulations! ------------- 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: GypsyEdie
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 3:27pm
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Hi Terry, Since today is the 27thof Aug already, I guess you mean the 17th of September? If we go in Sept., it would be 9, 10 and 11, otherwise October. We work on the weekends and travel Monday and Tuesday. It's amazing that you found him after all these years. ------------- Gypsy Edie & Joe A Yorkie named Kona 2013 R-Pod 177 named Gypsy Pod 2005 Toyota 4 runner Cedar Key, FL |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 4:52pm
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Edie, Joe and Kona- Have a great time! Don't forget to tell your sales guy that another Pod is headed for CK! We'll hold down the fort while you take delivery on your new home- (as in, "Home away from Home!") Thankfully, Issac should not bug you too bad on your first road experience. I have been researching hitches, (in fact, a Class III should arrive via UPS tomorrow for the Grand Cherokee), and I understand the function of and the need for the load redistributing hitch that LD recommended. It should make the trip home quite enjoyable. Soooo, just a couple of more days having to choke down Jiffy Store coffee, and I guess we'll see you at the shop on Friday morning. We are anxious to see the new toy, and get rolling on a Pod of our own. That Wednesday morning when we stopped for breakfast is turning quite expensive! Bob, Joyce, Jennifer and Baxter ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: GypsyEdie
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 5:59pm
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Hi Bob, That is great news! Do you want me to have the salesman call you direct? He's a great guy and very helpful. We have a name for our new little house: GypsyPod ! See Ya soon, ------------- Gypsy Edie & Joe A Yorkie named Kona 2013 R-Pod 177 named Gypsy Pod 2005 Toyota 4 runner Cedar Key, FL |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 7:33pm
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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: GypsyEdie
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 9:06pm
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Thank You !
------------- Gypsy Edie & Joe A Yorkie named Kona 2013 R-Pod 177 named Gypsy Pod 2005 Toyota 4 runner Cedar Key, FL |
Posted By: GypsyEdie
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 9:50pm
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Great idea Terry, how about Silver Springs area? That's centrally located.
------------- Gypsy Edie & Joe A Yorkie named Kona 2013 R-Pod 177 named Gypsy Pod 2005 Toyota 4 runner Cedar Key, FL |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 10:39pm
 Yep, that does sound better! Senior moment 1 million!Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 11:36pm
I didn't want to hijack this thread about my new brother so I started a new one here: http://rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2876&PID=27192#27192 - http://rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2876&PID=27192#27192 Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: wbillar
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2012 at 1:06pm
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We camped in St. Augustine in June. Theres the Stage Coach RV park which is reasonable and close to the city. Anastasia Island is fantastic if you can get in. ------------- Bill Rpod 171 |