New 171 owners
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Topic: New 171 owners
Posted By: Chessies
Subject: New 171 owners
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 8:01pm
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We finally gave up our tent after a few inclement trips this summer and last week we bought a 2013 171 from Nelson's here in Boise. (Besides, the ground has gotten harder and colder every year, it must be related to climate change and not the increasing number of birthday candles.) The inaugural trip was much colder than forecast but we're exceptionally pleased and I even managed to empty the tanks for the first time without looking like a character from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I've been lurking for a few weeks without registering and I want to complement everyone on the helpful and informative posts. I've already put some of the tips to use and am compiling the mods to work on this winter (LEDs, bench storage mods, etc.). Thanks for the help. --Jim ------------- Jim & Christine Buddy & Dougal the Brown Dogs R-Pod 171 (2013 Hood River Edition) 2004 Toyota Tundra |
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Posted By: Capt. Irk
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 8:43pm
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Welcome! I'm quite new too. Haven't even picked up my 176 yet (this Fri 10/12). I also found a lot of information in this forum and am anxious to take my Maiden Voyage and see if any of the mods would suit me. ------------- 2013 176HRE / 2017 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 8:59pm
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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: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 10:30pm
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That colder, harder ground is much the same as the plot to get less light from lightbulbs. Really annoying! ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2012 at 4:15pm
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Welcome to all of you! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2012 at 4:36pm
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Congrats and welcome! ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: wildflowerz
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2012 at 10:58am
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Welcome! We just picked up our 171 yesterday and will be taking the first trip next week. Looking forward to hearing about your pod.
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2012 at 7:35pm
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Congratulations and welcome. We are just finishing our sixth trip since taking delivery of our 2012 171 HRE in May. We are finishing a 2,600 mile trip from Portland OR, to Bryce and Zion National Parks. Have had a fabulous time. No problems at all. Will recommend using the flush device on the side of the trailer for the black water tank. The sensor for that tank is invariably incorrect. In any event, enjoy and 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: rex
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2012 at 10:00pm
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Welcome to the world of podding,Happy trails to you rex pHp stuart fla ------------- jrr |
Posted By: carlcarson
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 11:28am
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Hello fellow pod'rs, We just purchased a new 177 for our cats and we are hoping that they will allow us to use the pod for a few trips early in 2013. We purchased the pod in Fremont, Ohio and had a wonderful experience with the dealer. We camped on the return trip and everything went fine. We are not new RV'rs but we hadn't had an RV for several years so we need some reminders. Thanks to the forum as you all reminded me of things I should remember!! We are towing with a 2008 Toyota Sienna w/towing package and the rig seems to work well. We purchased the bike rack and R-dome. The cats have ask that we watch the weight of our supplies and such so they can take plenty of food & toys along. Hope to see you on the road Carl & Judy Carson Cats (Five & George) Horseheads, NY ------------- clc |
Posted By: Mama Bear
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 12:41pm
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Hello everyone, We are proud owners of a 177...purchased it from Stoltzfus RVS in PA about two weeks ago...drove 4 hours to pick it up...so worth it We camped in tents years ago but never in a camper...so this is all new to us. Love this site!
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 6:54pm
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Welcome, Carl.
------------- 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: poder
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 10:52pm
| welcome , you will love your pod. It is the best camper i have owned. Came into it form an airstream bambi, this pod is a better camper. |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 8:10am
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Hi Carl's cats,,
Welcome to podding! Be aware that in many places, especially state parks, like in PA, you are considered the same as members of the canine ilk (oh the horror!) and thus your owners will be relegated to camp in the "pets" section and be charged an extra fee for the night. I have yet to bark, poop on the campsite driveway, or steal any campers steak off the grill, but still they insist on this policy. Just a warning. I find it maddening, but still the rules are the rules, and I am only a little guy! Have fun in your new traveling home. Ask your people to fix up a nice shelf under one of the windows so you can watch the world go by when they are out there having a good time! Dusty, the camping kitty. ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 10:12am
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As the saying goes," I love cats, I just can't finish one myself." 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: dsmiths
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2012 at 9:51pm
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Camper Bob, you are bad, stay away from my cat "hunter" however I am not against a good slow cooked weiner dog.
------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: robullelk
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2012 at 10:49pm
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Hi All,Kind of new at all this internet stuff. Not sure how to post, but thought I'd reply to this "thread" because I'm new. Just purchased 172 from Sutton. Pick up 10/26. Taking tour of factory. Spoke w/Susan quite a lot. Picked Sutton because the 4 other dealers in the pacific nw+w just told me to take it or leave it and did not have competitive pricing. Sutton is doing some custom mods (mostly electrical) that I gleaned from this forum. Will let all know how the Sutton things turns out when I finally take delivery next week, but I want to say this forum has saved me ~nkthousands of $$. Will keep all posted on how I do. obtw: Hood River. Still out on generator, solar system. Regards all, Robullelk
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 11:17am
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Welcome. You can start a new thread after you click into a sub-forum. Look for the "New Topic" button at the upper-left. Note that you do NOT need to enter a date when you start a new thread, that is just for events. ------------- 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: dsmiths
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 7:35pm
Robullelk, We also have a 172, no matter what model you will love it, go slow on the mods until you have used it a few times, some you will want, some are dependent upon use. No matter a bad day podding is better than a good day at work.  ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |