Winter Camping French Creek Pa
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Topic: Winter Camping French Creek Pa
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Subject: Winter Camping French Creek Pa
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 2:19am
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Trying to get a feel of how many people would be interested in a Camping Trip to French Creek State Park outside Reading Pa. Last year 3 Pods joined up and had a great time. I'm looking at January 11-13, 2013 as a possible date. Edit - 10/23/12 9:53 PM - if this date is not good we can be flexible to other dates. I pulled this one out of the air. Edit 10/26/12 10:22 PM - Putting the date of Jan 25-27 out there to see if that would be better
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Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 11:31am
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Would love to, but it's a bit too far for us to do from Charlotte in the middle of winter! ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 12:29pm
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I'll probably do it again. ------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 4:26pm
| its about the same weekend again. trying to find some wineries up in berks county we could go visit. |
Posted By: wildflowerz
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 8:18pm
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I was hoping we could join you and meet some other podders but I have a class that weekend. There is a winery just down the road from French Creek, J Maki Winery at French Creek Ridge Vineyard. I was there a few years back and it was very nice. We are about an hour from French Creek so we may take a drive to say hello after my class is over.
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Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 9:50pm
| wildflowerz - is there a better date for you? That is just a date i threw out in the air .. You just purchased from Stoltzfus correct? What part of PA are you? Im in Berks County Outside of Reading |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 9:57am
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We'd be game for it! We really like the park. (And the company!)
We went to the J Maki winery last year, remember Peter--very pleasant, but very pricey! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: wildflowerz
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 1:41pm
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Don't change the weekend because of us, my husband is apprehensive about winterizing, de-winterizing, camping in the cold, and winterizing again. This is our first RV and everything is so new to us. We live in Montgomery county near Lansdale so we will definitely stop by when you all are there. |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 2:01pm
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wildflowerz - you do not need to de-winterize the unit. Camping at that time we keep them winterized and use the HEATED Restrooms that French Creek has. As much as I hate to say it we also use as many paper products to keep clean up easy and for the pots and pans we (meaning my wife) used I put in the back of the truck to wash at home. As far as heating the Pods once they are heated up they tend to keep the heat in. Just make sure your propane bottle is full (last year mine went empty early Saturday morning - shame on me as I have 2 20 lbs on the camper) or you will have electric so you can use an electric heater also. We carry bottled water to drink and also a 5 gallon jug for any washing that we may want to do but can also get water in the restrooms. Just throwing it out there.. Know Lansdale some as I grew up in Abington/Willow Grove area but moved to Berks 20 Years now.
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Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 2:17pm
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There is close by in Berks Manatawny Creek Winery - http://www.manatawnycreekwinery.com/ - http://www.manatawnycreekwinery.com/ have not been there yet but from there site "We have a tasting room in the winery that is open to the public every day where we provide complimentary tastings of our wines. The wide variety of wine styles ensures everyone will find a wine to suit his or her taste. We hope you will come visit us!" Depending on how far people want to drive in the Kutztown area there are 4 and also an interesting Micro Brew Place. Berks County also has the Berks County Wine Trail http://www.berkscountywinetrail.com/ - http://www.berkscountywinetrail.com/ |
Posted By: wildflowerz
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 8:59pm
| Thanks for explaining that we don't have to de-winterize. We do have the first and last weekend of January open. If anyone is up for changing the date we could go. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 9:49pm
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Ah yes, the expensive J Maki. I would be up for the micro-brewery.
------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2012 at 10:21pm
| ok just got the ok that our schedule is now open Jan 25-27 the last weekend in January - How does that weekend work for people? |
Posted By: hobiecats
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2012 at 8:06pm
| hi :) my wife and i are interested in attending this if you're looking for more people :) we are in collegeville and have an RP-174 which we got early this year. we have been to French Creek State Park a couple of times this year and a winter camping experience sounds interesting and fun :) please let us know when you begin to narrow down the dates |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2012 at 10:09pm
| Welcome Hobiecats! Looking like it may be Jan 25-27 We welcome anyone and everyone that can make it. We had 3 campers last year and had a great time! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2012 at 5:41pm
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That weekend should work for me. My wife will be away but I'll either bring my girls or see if my Mom can take them. Welcome hobiecats. ------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2012 at 7:54pm
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Doug Bring the girls!
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Posted By: wildflowerz
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2012 at 6:35pm
| Jan 25th -27th works for us. See you all there. |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2012 at 1:17am
| Wildfloerz - Great to hear! I will pull up information about the sites down there. We still have plenty of time to reserve |
Posted By: sammycamper
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2012 at 9:28pm
We won't be able to make it, because we live too far away in Minnesota. But, this is helpful information about how we might use our camper in the Winter (I capitalize the seasons, because they all seem to hit with such force around here that they deserve respect ) if we ever muster the courage. I grew up in NY State and am very familiar with Pennsylvania; so, I imagine you have to be pretty flexible about winter camping plans. I'd think towing through PA's hills in a snowstorm would be beyond the scope of fun. Right?
The shape of the rpod's roofline seems to lend itself to the notion of winter camping more than most trailers. It's seems like it would have a pretty good tendancy to shed snow; and, if we can find and seal the air leaks that our 173 suffers, it should be better than most campers for keeping the chill tolerable. I'm intrigued.
Sam
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Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2012 at 6:27pm
I'll add a link to the thread on the 2013 NE Roundup for those interested.  I saw the Walmart has a $59 Black Friday deal for a portable electric fireplace unit. There's no room in our 152 for something like that unless it's right under the thermostat  but maybe the 171s might be interested if they don;t use their dinette table? I think it would fit right up between the dinette benches.------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2012 at 6:40pm
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Just wanted to check if there is already a thread for this Winter Camp event on the other forum? I looked but didn't see one and just wanted to check 1) If it was ok to crosspost there to get more attendees 2) If it's an open event and 3) If I should make a fb event for this when . Just checking so I don't tread on any toes that I'm prone to do  ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2012 at 7:24pm
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I don't see why not, the more people freezing their pods off, the better.
------------- 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: rudyunknown
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2012 at 11:10am
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hmmm just spent 2 hours last weekend figuring out how to winterize the rpod and taking it out again in january
well we live in phoenixville close to hobbiecats...we might just drop in to say hello...i have a one year old, not sure if mom would be super happy abt camping with him ------------- 2011 Rpod 171 Tundra Rudy Reshmi n big Omkar n lil Arjun |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2012 at 1:38pm
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Come on by for the Saturday evening campfire, I assume we'll do a potluck dinner again. ------------- 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: 20 Dec 2012 at 7:59pm
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We could winter camp in southern Indiana, tonight, temps went from 55 to a low tonight of 27, hard rain during the day , and now blowing snow. the wind is blowing 40 to 50 mph, trees a dancing and the lights have flickered several times. I hope the juice does not go off. I have a generator if needed, but I would rather camp in the Pod. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: hobiecats
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2012 at 5:22pm
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hi all :) hope you are all having a nice holiday season. we were wondering if there are any specifics about this event yet such as which sites people will be staying at. does everyone usually stay in a section in the same area or stay all over and then meet up to say hi? also, when do people usually arrive? friday or saturday? look forward to hearing back from you :) joanne & carl |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2012 at 8:02pm
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I'm not sure that anyone has booked any sites yet, but I'm ready to do it. Head count on who is coming so we know how many sites we'll need? I believe we were talking about doing the last weekend of January? Right now they show C32, C33, C35, C36, C37, C38 all available that weekend. I just looked through last year's thread and pulled out this info... http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/frenchcreek/ - http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/frenchcreek/ Camground map: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ucmprd1/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004688.pdf - http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ucmprd1/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004688.pdf From Podsible Dream: We recommend, on the basis of flatness and ease of using an R-Dome or Pop-up cover next to the R-Pod, the sites C-1 thru C3, 14, 15, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 44, 45, 46, 48. The website lists which ones are pet (dog) friendly. The high numbers are ADA with large paved areas. If we have our druthers we will probably pick C33. Looks like Podsible was on C33, I was on C35, Rpodcamper C37 Two French Creeks in PA, the one we want is close to Reading. Address: 843 Park Road Link for weather: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.22082997283286&lon=-75.8551025390625&site=phi&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text - http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.22082997283286&lon=-75.8551025390625&site=phi&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text ------------- 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: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2012 at 8:38pm
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We have a busy Sunday that week, but we'll try to get there for supper on Saturday, sans R-Pod, though :(.
------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2012 at 11:09pm
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The date change to the last weekend was so wildflowerz could join, if for some reason their plans have changed we could consider moving it back a weekend, I'm free for either one. I will send an email to them to see if they are still in.
------------- 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: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 30 Dec 2012 at 8:35am
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Oops, my miscalculation, I think.
Our busy weekend is the 19-20 weekend. We are open on the 26-27 weekend, and can camp then. Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2012 at 9:08pm
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So now we get the schedule -- annual meeting is the 27 th. therefore we can camp on the 20-21 or visit for Saturday potluck dinner on the 26th.
Sorry for the confusion!!! Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2013 at 8:00pm
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I emailed wildflowerz but never heard back. They did log in today so I would assume they saw the additions to this thread. Let's give a few days to see if they confirm they still want to come the last weekend. If not, we can move it back to the 3rd weekend. ------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2013 at 9:38pm
| sorry started this but have not followed up on this. Who all is thinking of coming? what weekend are you available? jan 18-20 or jan 25-27? No need to un winterize your camper as the state park has heated bath houses to use. Lets get a count and pick a weekend end. I can do either weekend |
Posted By: hobiecats
Date Posted: 01 Jan 2013 at 10:50pm
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hi all. we are not available to do the weekend of jan18-20 and are only able to do the jan 25-27 dates. |
Posted By: wildflowerz
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2013 at 9:56pm
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We are still available the weekend of jan 25th. We are still thawing out from going to the Mummer's Parade but we should be able to handle some more cold weather by then. We will be away the third weekend but do what works for the most people.
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2013 at 10:06pm
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Looks like there are conflicts for either weekend. Since the discussion has mostly been about the last weekend I think that is what we need to go with. I wish everyone could make it! Let's have everyone weigh in over the next two days and then by Saturday night we can start booking sites. Considering how many open sites there were last year I'm not worried about getting 3-4 contiguous sites even if we wait a few more days. ------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2013 at 12:50am
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I'm available Jan 25 and ready to book. Wish we could have found a date to work for everyone. I was thinking we could visit Hopewell Furnace in the morning that is right down the road from the camp sites and in the afternoon go visit a winery about 25 minutes away that offer free wine tastings. Saturday Night Dinner as a potluck dinner. Or feel free to plan other activities. No need to unwinterize your r-pod as there are heated Bath houses at the State Park. Paper Plates to reduce the clean up along with throw away silverware. Carry a full Propane bottle to heat your camper or use an electric heater as we will have hookups. Still bundle up but looks to be a fun weekend. Last January not may of the sites were occupied but there are people using the campground year round. . |
Posted By: hobiecats
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2013 at 2:44pm
| hi :-) we're good for the weekend of the 25th and are looking forward to it :-) |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2013 at 8:28pm
| great Hobiecats! |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2013 at 3:26pm
| I picked up a 10X20 Car Port today that has sides that I will bring with me. We can use that as a meeting place. should hold some of the heat in. |
Posted By: wildflowerz
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2013 at 7:06pm
| We are looking forward to the weekend. We'll go ahead and make our reservations also. It will either be our last trip out in our rPod or our first trip in our new Keystone Passport. Since our good weather travel includes three dogs we needed to get something bigger. We'll miss the rPod but the dogs will enjoy having a little space to stretch out. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2013 at 9:32pm
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All of the sites are still open around C33, we need to be sure someone books that site since it has a lot of room (for the "tent city") and can be used as the main site. I was about to but I need to confirm if my kids are coming or not before I book.
------------- 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: hobiecats
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2013 at 11:39pm
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we have made our reservations and booked site C35 starting on the 25th :-) there are still several sites in that area are not reserved |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2013 at 11:54pm
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Ok I just booked site 33 (was a bit worried that 35 was gone but now I know why) I will have a car port setup that we can use as a meeting place. Walt & Chris you are more than welcome to come during the day or for dinner.
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Posted By: rudyunknown
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2013 at 8:05pm
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What is the final date decided the weekend of 25th January.....< ="text/" ="" ="/B1D671CF-E532-4481-99AA-19F420D90332etdefender/huidhui.js?0=0&0=0&0=0"> ------------- 2011 Rpod 171 Tundra Rudy Reshmi n big Omkar n lil Arjun |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 12:02am
| The weekend Dates are Jan 25-27. Anyone is welcome! I will have a 10X20 Carport setup on site 33. All are welcome. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 8:32pm
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Ok, I'm set on site C36, which is across the street from 33 and 35. I'll be bringing one of my daughters and our dog (C36 is a pet site). My other daughter decided to spend the weekend with Grandma. ------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2013 at 7:56am
| We no have 3 attending! Still room for more! Does not need to be just R-pods but R-pods and Freinds |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2013 at 9:40pm
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Hi Peter,
We have to say our regrets, but our weekend just got pulled out of our hands with a command performance on Saturday evening. We hope you folks have a great time. We will miss you, but look forward to a get together this summer some time. Enjoy yourselves! Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 12 Jan 2013 at 11:28pm
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Sorry to hear that, Walt. How is the Sandy recovery work going?
------------- 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: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2013 at 8:54pm
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Sandy is an unprecedented disaster for the NJ NJ area. The efforts of the faith based groups like the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance are geared to long term recovery (LTR). Organization to encompass all the aspects of LTR is not easy and is not an instant gratification process.
We are organizing groups called LTR Committees at the county level to coordinate volunteer efforts in long term recovery. Our committee overlaps both counties on the north end of the Jersey Shore, Monmouth and Ocean. At a training this weekend, we learned that these two counties had the highest number of FEMA claims in the northeast. We see a long road ahead of us to rebuild the homes of those affected and renew the infrastructure of the Shore. It is only now that folks are able to return and start assessing the damage that the storm wrought. We anticipate that our group will be involved in recovery efforts (not as a return to normal, but as arriving at a new normal) for another three to five years. It is hard preaching patience to an instant gratification culture, however, that is what will be needed here. In the meantime, I have been at many meetings and am part of the group trying to get volunteers to places where assistance is urgently needed. I Have been learning how t respond to these appeals and get help where it is needed. We would love to be part of your get together. I hope your weekend provides the same HD memories as the winter camp last year does for us even now. Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2013 at 3:23pm
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I'm planning on camping with my hybrid that weekend, I was there the same weekend a you folks were last year. I was trying to get a rally going with the Pup forum folks, no dice. I'll make sure to visit with you folks. https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/JanuaryRally#5697941306196800978 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2013 at 10:03pm
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Welcome to the crazy ride.
------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2013 at 1:03am
| Walt / Chris - You will be missed. Good Luck with the long term cleanup and recovery. It will be a while as you said. |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2013 at 1:04am
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Yak - Your more than welcome. We are planning a pot luck dinner on Saturday. I will be on site 33 with the large white Car Port Setup. Peter / Ann |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2013 at 12:22pm
| I just checked online and see there are still sites available for next weekend Jan 25-27 For the Second R-pod and Friends French Creek Winter Camping. All are welcome to come. Weather so far looks to be with us. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2013 at 6:13pm
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I think I'll be there around 5!
------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2013 at 10:02am
| I hope to be there abut 4 If work goes well. |
Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2013 at 9:22pm
| Weather.com is calling for a "wintery mix" on Friday, NBC10 is calling for snow showers. I'll most likely be on the other side of the loop, C2, due to site preference |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2013 at 11:01pm
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Great, see you there!
------------- 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: wildflowerz
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 11:00am
| We should arrive around 2ish. We'll be in our new Keystone Passport since our trade in happened a couple weeks earlier than we expected. Looking forward to meeting everyone. |
Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 1:14pm
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Have a good time you guys. My pod has been put away for the remainder of the winter. I would definitely be up for something in early to mid may. ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 5:03pm
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It should go without saying, but..... Have a Great Time! Take Lots of Pictures! ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 8:20pm
Wow Guys/Gals are you going to get the temps they are predicting for Southern Indiana, its 19 right now (816 pm 1/21/13. They are calling for 8 to 10 above zero tuesday morning and light snow, a hi tomorrow of 22 and 32 on wedneday. That does not sound like fun. I bet the floor of the pod gets cold as the air blows under it. I am staying next to the fireplace. I am also breaking out the long underware (bottoms) for work tomorrow as I spend some time outside. Brrrr I am finding it hard to believe that spring will ever get here.  ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 8:28pm
| great to hear you will be there in the new camper wildflowerz! What site did you book? We will be down at site with the car port setup |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 8:42pm
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Using the weather link I posted on page 3, here is the forecast at this point for the weekend. Close to what we had last year although we didn't get any snow then. Friday Friday Night Saturday Saturday Night Sunday ------------- 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: Yak
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 9:23pm
| As I said before, I recorded 8 deg on Friday last year and I was in a popup. |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 10:02pm
| Techntrek we will not have any of those 4 letter words!!!!! Yes looks like weather like we had last year great winter camping! |
Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 7:03am
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Good luck all. Be sure to come with filled propane tanks and an electric heater. It looks like it's going to be cold for you folks. Have fun too.
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 12:27pm
Not too far to come from Jersey .... Want to come and help build the fire????
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Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 7:01pm
| I now have an issue with the heat not working. I tried to fire it up and it wouldn't light off, no stove either, both worked well on Sunday and the tanks are full. |
Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 7:53pm
| Fixed now, regulator was frozen |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 9:36pm
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Are you not on an electric site? 30 amps will support two electric heaters, plus another one on the 20 amp outlet at the power pole. Might be barely enough in a pup at 10 F
------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 9:42pm
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Its looking more likely that we'll be making snowmen on Saturday! Friday
------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 10:52pm
| We are thinking some kind of soup for the put luck on Saturday Night Dinner. My wife over ruled the idea of homemade Ice Cream for desert. Not quite sure why......... |
Posted By: hobiecats
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2013 at 12:25am
| hi all. we've still got a site reserved but we're watching the weather closely to see the amount and timing of the snow fall. we may not be able to make the full weekend due to not being comfortable trailering in that kind of weather. we're still hoping it may bypass us or not be as bad as predicted but regardless we will make an effort to come up on saturday even if we don't end up bringing the r-pod. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2013 at 8:10am
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I believe I'm making something with chicken and stuffing in the slow cooker - throw it in, go hit the furnace and wineries, come back to the pods and it will be ready. Ice cream sounds great! ------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2013 at 8:27am
| If anyone wants my cell number private message me and I will give it to you. Im up in Reading so I should be able to see conditions in that area |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2013 at 10:10am
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867-5309?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/867-5309/Jenny - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/867-5309/Jenny
 ------------- 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: Yak
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2013 at 8:27pm
| I made my reservation, C2. I'm sorry but I'll have to pass on the pot luck dinner. |
Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 7:42am
Thanks for the offer. I considered it last winter, however determined it was a bit further than I was willing to travel. This year, I'm without, I'm without the Pod and really don't want to hook-up the Jayco, since I use it for household storage for the winter.
Make sure you folks take plenty of pics and post them, with a trip report.
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: Our-pod
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 12:04pm
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It looks like it will be a game time decision for us. We're watching the weather closely for snow. At any rate, we would arrive early afternoon Saturday for a one-night stay. We hope to make it.
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Posted By: rudyunknown
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 2:55pm
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We will be travelling with a 13 month old....so i have to be sure if the temps are suitable for him to be outside.....he just started walking a month back and is curious all the time. ------------- 2011 Rpod 171 Tundra Rudy Reshmi n big Omkar n lil Arjun |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 8:24pm
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rpodcamper will be bringing a tent (enclosed carport) which we can keep somewhat heated while we are in there. Last year on Saturday we hung around the fire outside until it got too cold and then we went inside our tent city with heaters. I brought a big propane powered campfire which we had going full-blast, which I'll have again.
------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 10:28pm
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I will have the Car Port with me it is enclosed 10X20 and a MR Buddy Portable Heater that gives off 18,000 BTU of heat. Last year we used a r-dome and an easy up with a tarp around it and was able to keep in some heat with TechnTrek's Portable propane fireplace. I need to see if I have some firewood to bring but will check in the morning.
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Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 10:33pm
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rudyunknown - we will try to heat the tent the best we can. I also have a 9X12 outdoor mat to put down on the ground which hopefully will help. Forecast for the area http://www.weather.com/weather/right-now/40.214775,-75.789472?cm_ven=Googlemaps&cm_cat=googleOneBox&cm_pla=application-us&cm_ite=today - http://www.weather.com/weather/right-now/40.214775,-75.789472?cm_ven=Googlemaps&cm_cat=googleOneBox&cm_pla=application-us&cm_ite=today |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 10:35pm
| Our-pod looking forward to seeing you even it is for one night. my planis to leave work at 1 and be there a bit early. |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2013 at 9:02am
| Camper is packed sitting on the parking lot at work. ready to go this weekend. My wife is staying home but I will be there |
Posted By: hobiecats
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2013 at 11:40am
Good news - Bad news The good: We still plan to come up sometime Sat. The bad: We won't be camping.  I work 3-11 tonight (Friday). We had planned to come up earlier in the day and set things up, then I would leave for work from the campsite and return after my shift. It's about an hour in good weather and I (the wife / better half) lol would be traveling alone. We will try to catch up with everyone at the winery or back at the campsite. Any suggestions on what to bring for pot luck dinner? If I don't hear back we'll wing it.  Stay safe everyone and hope to see you tomorrow. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2013 at 12:39pm
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I'm still on track to leave work at 1:15, leave home around 3, to arrive around 5 so hopefully I'll miss most of the snow while I'm on the road. I had my truck hooked up to the pod so all I had to do was a few minor things before leaving, but of course - hello Mr. Murphy - this morning my car's starter decided to die (not the battery, the starter itself). So I had to scramble to UNHITCH the truck so I could get to work. Grrrr.
I'm bringing a chicken dish for the potluck. Is anyone bringing a dessert? ------------- 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: wildflowerz
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2013 at 1:11pm
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I have brownies in the oven right now. I'll be bringing them for desert. I'm also brining barbecue beef and beans for the potluck. Tim just got a call that the cap for his truck is in. He is having that put on and then we will be on the way. Visited with my folks last night. My mom thinks we are crazy for winter camping. Then we heard stories of how great ice fishing was when she grew up in Minnesota. I guess if we had a frozen lake to cut a hole in we wouldn't be so crazy.
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Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2013 at 5:07pm
| At French Creek, Tent is up and heater is running looks to be a good weekend. snow did start but does not look too bad |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2013 at 5:32pm
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Enjoy, y'all! The snow will warm things up a bit, so you shouldn't be as chilly as last year.
Be safe! Our best wishes to the old timers and the newbies.... Our pod is now camo-white!
Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2013 at 11:26pm
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wildflowerz, lol! We could go down to one of the two lakes in the park and cut a few holes. I arrived much later than expected due to major snow-related backups, but we (me and my older daughter) arrived safely and quickly set up camp. The 'burban handled beautifully in the several inches of snow. As I told the group, if I had the old Sienna I would have gotten stuck either a mile from home or a mile from camp. No problems on the road at highway speed even though the roads were barely plowed. We took dinner over to the tent and enjoyed the company of the fellow ice fishers ... I mean winter campers. Some turned in earlier, but rpodcamper and I stayed up a while chatting. The carport/tent is working well, not quite as breezy as the setup last year. rpodcamper has an 18,000 btu catalytic heater, I have a radiant heater and the propane campfire. Considering how cold it is out there we were pretty comfortable. My thermometer reads 12 F right now. ------------- 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: Our-pod
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2013 at 9:28am
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Well, unfortunately it looks like we won't make it. Enough snow and ice here in MD to make us think twice. Had we been able to leave yesterday before the extra snow I think it would have worked out. Hopefully we can make the next one. Enjoy your trip!
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Posted By: hobiecats
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2013 at 9:59am
| good morning! :) do you all have a time planned for when you were going to have the pot luck dinner? do you also have an estimate for when you will be at the sites? we are looking to try to arrive up there between 1:30 and 2:00. let us know if you need us to bring anything (besides food) like firewood or anything else :) |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2013 at 11:23pm
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Tonight's dinner was excellent. The homemade "apple pie" hooch was a nice apertif. :-)
------------- 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: Yak
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2013 at 3:06pm
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It was great meeting everyone, thank you for the invite. https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/20130126 - https://picasaweb.google.com/Anthonyturns/20130126 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2013 at 6:08pm
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Great pics. I didn't think to take any of the fresh snow Friday night so I showed some of yours to my wife. I enjoyed meeting everyone!
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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