Leaving Texas on 2mos trip
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Topic: Leaving Texas on 2mos trip
Posted By: Peanut
Subject: Leaving Texas on 2mos trip
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2013 at 7:11pm
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We left Texas on our way to Louisville,Ky a few days ago. We will go to the Kentucky Derby and see our oldest grandson graduate from high school we will then meander up to Marquette, Mi to visit a Daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. We will return to Texas doing parts of old Rt 66 from the Chicago area and then visit Daughter, son- in-law and our grandchildren in Wichita, Ks. Except for some planned events we have left the schedule at home. We are visiting museums, State and National Parks along the way. By the end of the trip we will have put about 4,000 plus miles on our little "Peanut" R-Pod. ------------- 09 RP172 09 Nissan Xterra Ron,Kathy, Coco 11yr Choc Lab |
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Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2013 at 7:19pm
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Wow! Jealous...have fun. Safe travels. ------------- |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2013 at 7:49pm
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Sweet. Looking forward to your full trip report, we'll be following into some of those same areas this summer.
------------- 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: Peanut
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2013 at 8:34pm
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Thanks, I'll update as our trip progresses. We seem to get some lookers at RV parks...saw a 151 yesterday in Clinton Ok but haven't seen any Pods on the highway. ------------- 09 RP172 09 Nissan Xterra Ron,Kathy, Coco 11yr Choc Lab |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 9:37am
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Welcome to the 'ville during Derby Weekend!!!!!!!!! We're hoping to get out of the city that weekend. All the Derby folks and traffic makes us want to get out be away from the city that weekend!  ------------- 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: furpod
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2013 at 10:21am
Diamond Caverns is where we will be.. hint hint.  As far as the OP's trip plans.. the Corvette museum and factory tour are pretty good in Bowling Green KY, and if you like Bourbon, this is where it's from, the Bourbon Trail has a few stops right along your path of travel, the Bourbon Heritage Center is pretty awesome in Bardstown.. The Jim Beam tour is well spoken of, though I haven't done it recently (they had a big revamping up there a couple months ago).. and it's about 4 minutes off I-65.. ------------- |
Posted By: bodie55
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 10:55pm
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Hitting the Bourbon Trail this summer. Looks like a fun and educational adventure! A lot of history in the area, too. Yes, history teachers 'educate' their kids every summer (although the kids might say 'torture')...
------------- Bay Area Crew 2013 178 Beach Pod F-150 SuperCrew ...sempre in viaggio sul mare... |
Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 25 May 2013 at 8:54pm
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Now in Marquette Mi. Trip has gone well and no problems with the Pod. We are at Marquette Tourest Campground and enjoying the nice weather. Lots of things to see here and fun to be with our daughter and family. ------------- 09 RP172 09 Nissan Xterra Ron,Kathy, Coco 11yr Choc Lab |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 May 2013 at 11:10pm
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Glad to hear things are going well. What parks have you seen so far? Make sure to check your lug nut torque and tire pressure (TV and pod).
------------- 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: Peanut
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 2:15pm
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Returned home in Texas. Put on 4400 mi on the trip. Had fun, enjoyed family, and had no problems with Peanut or tow vehicle. Averaged 11.73 mpg for entire trip. Head winds were the biggest factor. Our Nissan has a 4L V6. We do not travel with a full fresh water tank, maby 10 gal. Gray and Black try to keep empty. Other than that we keep our selves comfortable. We loved the State Parks along Lakes Michigan and Superior. ------------- 09 RP172 09 Nissan Xterra Ron,Kathy, Coco 11yr Choc Lab |
Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 4:27pm
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4400 miles ... wow! Sounds like you had a great trip! ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2013 at 10:02pm
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