Age of Podders
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Topic: Age of Podders
Posted By: Lefty
Subject: Age of Podders
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 7:56pm
| Just curious. We're getting ready to buy our first camper (R Pod 178). We're 66 and were wondering about the age of Podders. |
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 8:12pm
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Well I will be 64 in September and Donna will be 62 in Feb. we bought our first camper 2 plus years ago, a 2011 RP-172. We are still working but working on an exit plan. Right now we are into 1 to 3 nighters within 1 or 2 hours from home. so far so good. I think we could do 2 or 3 weeks if there are things to do nearby. We like to walk or hike (slow) trails and campgrounds. We try to maybe do a short day jaunt nearby the camp site and see the sites, take in a little lunch. so far so good. If I want recliners, fireplaces, big screen t.v. I will stay at home. We like the small quaintness of the Pod. the quality and workmanship for the price is great. Go for it and have a blast like we are. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 8:15pm
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Melissa and I are both 53 and bought our r-pod when I retired in 2009.Have used it m ostly on the east coast from the Northern Vermont border down as far as Key West. Love it!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Gram-Pod
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 8:28pm
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Dallas and myself are both 41, we just bought our 2012 / 177 in June of this year. We live just outside of Charlotte and so far we've been to the mountains (Fancy Gap Va) and the beach ( Surf City NC). We love our pod!! ------------- 2012/177/2004 Chevy Tahoe |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 8:36pm
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I am 51 in a Few days and my child bride was 45 last Saturday. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 8:39pm
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We were 36 & 37 when we bought ours 4 years ago, now 40 & 41. The average age of podders I've seen tends to be older, mostly post-children. Not all of course, with some in their 20's and 30's, and some like us, have children.
------------- 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: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 8:52pm
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44 when I bought...46 now. ------------- |
Posted By: thadd
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 8:53pm
| We were 33 and 35 when we bought ours last year. I've always assumed we're some of the younger podders out there. We also have a 17-month old daughter who pods with us. |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 9:20pm
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This question was asked on the Lance trailer forum and as here it got a lot of response. I am 58 and my wife 54, the r-pod is the first camper we have owned and camped in and we bought it new in the beginning of 2009. On the Lance trailer forum a man bought his first trailer at 81 but in the past he has had truck campers. David and Danette ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 9:42pm
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The "Boss" and I are both 63... her being a much older 63 (by 5.5 months..) We were tenters till last year when we bought our 2012 rpod 177. First trailer for us ever, love it. Put the dome up if staying longer than 2 days at all times. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 9:56pm
| My wife are both 48. This is one of many campers we have owned started with a popup for 10 years with the kids and dragged it all around, switched to a 30 foot trailer seasonal in a camp ground when they were teens and we running them around to activities, now we camp without them so move down to the pod but feel more at home with this than any of the others. we also have a Lance Truck camper and also several vintage campers have come and gone. One day i will find the right vintage camper and refurb to what we want..< ="cosymantecnisbfw" co="cs" id="SILOBFWID" style="width: 0px; height: 0px; display: block;"> |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 10:33pm
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My wife and I began camping about 40 years ago, gradually working up from pop-ups to a 34 Class A motor home with 2 large slides. We bought our 2010 173 in June, after taking a 6000 mile trip to the Southwest in a slightly larger travel trailer. I am 74. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 8:21am
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49 for me and 47 for M. This is our first camper we have bought, but both of us grew up camping (me in tent, popup trailer and truck camper, she in 5th wheel). We did a lot of camping earlier in our marriage, didn't have an opportunity to for a while (those were the years we owned a boat and spent weekends out on the lake), and started camping again a few years back. For us with no kids and just Comet to tag along the Pod is the perfect size for our weekend-to-weeklong trips.
At some point down the road we will probably step up to a slightly larger trailer, but that is years away from now. ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 8:38am
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Mother Goose..58 and me at 59 have had the POD for 3 years now. It is the first travel trailer that we have owned but pulled a ski boat for years when growing up and when first married. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 9:19am
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We were 32 and 33 when we bought our Pod, now 34 and 35. Tent camped together for 14 years before we finally graduated up to the Pod. ------------- 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: Sleepless
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 11:26am
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Hey, at the young age of 74, surely I am not the oldest old coot on this Forum. Where are the other old-timers? Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: Zag
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 3:18pm
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It looks like we are on the younger side of the mediam at 38 and 31 with a 6 month baby girl and a 5 year old 4-legged beast. This is our first camper.
------------- 2009 RP-152 (Cutie-Pod) 2001 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: RickandDenise
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 8:26pm
I am 56 and Denise 52 
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Posted By: GA_RPOD_178
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 8:45pm
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64 next week and Sandra 60, along with 2 current camping grandchildren (14 & 9 ) and 3 future ones ( 4, 2, and 4 mos) -------------  [/URL]
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Posted By: 21grandma
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 9:35pm
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 8:27am
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53 and 51.. been camping together since '80.
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Posted By: Capt. Irk
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 12:46pm
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Bought the Pod last fall; I'm 47 now. I grew up tent camping. When I was married I took my 2 boys tent camping quite a bit. The ex was not a camper. Now that I'm Ms. Independence, I can go wherever and do whatever I want. I chose RPod. Woot! ------------- 2013 176HRE / 2017 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: Ks.Kev
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 7:44pm
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The wife is 61 and I'm 57.
We did like some people and started out with a tent then got a "pop up" then moved up to a 1976 Motor home! We thought that's was it till we saw the "POD" 3 years ago and been enjoying it the most !!!! ------------- Kevin & Donna 2010 R-Pod 176 2011 Ford F150 Lariat Supercrew |
Posted By: NorthStarPodders
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 11:55pm
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I was 50, on the verge of sending my son off to college, and decided I'd had my fill of tent camping. I'm sooooo loving being clean, dry, warm, and comfy cozy in my Pod! ------------- 2009 173 |
Posted By: asreichler
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 11:02am
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I am 72. I have been RV,ing for about 17 years. I full timed for 15 of those years. I just got a 178 and have not taken it out for its first shake down camp out. My TV is a 2004 Dodge 2500, with a lot of Gale Banks goodies. It was used to pull a 30 ft toy hauler with my motorcycle in it. I recently moved in with my kids, but still have that wander lust in me. I ride a 2010 Moto Guzzi Griso and love to take very long trips. I now need to figure out how to pack the rig with the needed supply's. I think that will be the biggest challenge for me. Hope to be able to contribute to this forum when I can. Allen
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2013 at 1:15pm
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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: Paige
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2013 at 7:29am
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My husband and I have been camping for 39 years. We have had conversion vans, a Class C, an ALiner pop up, a 29 ft. Camper trailer and then last year we bought a used 177 RPod. Pete is 75 and I am 63. We plan on camping for quite some time. Now that we have been cross country camping twice, we plan on using the RPod up and down the east coast. We love to camp in the Keys. ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents 
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2013 at 7:43pm
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Since others have been mentioning camping history, and I only posted my age earlier... Started backpacking when I was about 12. Converted to "ultralight" backpacking around 2001, cutting my pack weight from 45 pounds to 22 for a weekend trip (including water). This probably influenced my decision to get the pod. Started camping in popups when I was 14. Parents bought one and then we learned to set it up while on a 5 week trip around the US. Continued trips with the fam until I moved out. Started my own family in a popup about 12 years ago, then the pod. So about 27 years in campers with a few years off in the middle. ------------- 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: PanamaMitch
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 7:54pm
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I'm 48 and my wife is 35. We've both been campers our whole lives, either with families or through Boy and Girl Scouts. My Dad started me off young when he built me a folding canvas and wood crib so that I could start camping at the ripe old age of 6 months. ------------- R-Pod 176T + Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
Posted By: KrogPod
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 9:42pm
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Wife and I have been camping for 43 years now and started with tents then popup, cabover, trailer, 31f class a then we went smaller, bought a T@B then traded it for our new RP 172. This is the greatest little camper I have seen.
I am 68 and wife 73 and we plan on camping for another 20 or so. 
Paul & Shirley KrogPod ------------- 2014 RP-172, AKA KrogPod 2003 S10 ExCab V6 4.3L Automatic Central Texas 
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Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 10:05pm
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69 years old. In 1964 my wife and I honeymooned in a 14 foot Shasta. Two camper vans, three pickup campers and 5 travel trailers later we're going to reprise our honeymoon next fall with an extended trip in the Pod for our 50th. We'll travel farther, but probably do some other things a little less than 50 years ago. ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: HavaPod
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 10:32pm
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I just turned 65 and Peggy is 62. We've only been out twice but have enjoyed each time. Our next adventure is the Pacific Northwest "roundup" later this month in Seaside, OR with 19 R-Pods in attendance. ------------- Steve and Peggy Thorndill HavaPod 2013 R-Pod 177 Tacoma, WA |
Posted By: Chops
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 6:52pm
| I am 31 and my husband is 34. Our 'kids' are all yellow labs aged 9, 8, 7, and 2 :) |
Posted By: KrogPod
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2013 at 8:53pm
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Chops, do the kids get to go with you. ------------- 2014 RP-172, AKA KrogPod 2003 S10 ExCab V6 4.3L Automatic Central Texas
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Posted By: TopJimmy5150
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 9:54am
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The wife and I are both 43. Kids are 20 and 16 and still both going along on trips...for now. ------------- Jay 2014 R-Pod RP178 2015 Toyota Tundra SR5 Crewman 2008 Honda Odyssey |
Posted By: JACKPOD
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 12:25pm
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Looks like Jack and I are the older folks! He's 80 and I'm 69. We've tent camped, had a great fifth wheel - gave it all up for a few years and got the bug again last fall. Found our Jackpod used and are on our 3rd trip with it. Having a great time.
Pam ------------- Pam and Jack Abby the Bichon RP 176 towed with 2013 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 5:32pm
Pam, You and Jack may be the oldest so far, but looking at the other posts makes this forum appear a lot like Codgerville, USA--us included! Our second youth is good, huh?  ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 6:31pm
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Danged right!
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: 21grandma
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 6:43pm
 Not too far behind you. husband is 74. I will be 71 next month. Never ever camped before. All new to us. i am much more enthusiastic about it than my husband! I have never towed before, but may have to learn. not going to let it sit in driveway! Told him today that if we were not going to use it, we should let someone else enjoy it!------------- 21grandma |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 7:19pm
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I am 74 but my child bride of 49 years is only 70. We started camping back in 1972 and RVing in 1975. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: 21grandma
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2013 at 10:04am
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Posted By: EmptyNesters
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2013 at 6:47pm
| I am 49 and the hubby is 51, we sold our Jayco travel trailer three years ago and tented until we knew exactly what we wanted which was a new 178 that we got this April. Our kids are 20, 23, 25 and 28 and we all camped together this past month, thank goodness for the Rdome. |
Posted By: RRL
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2013 at 1:09pm
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Husband and I are both 49. We spent 8+ years camping with two boys in a pop up trailer. Due to work and sports schedules – camping became more difficult the last couple years. Last year we made the decision to sell the pop-up – bought the R-pod this June!! Oldest son has graduated college and is working and supporting himself; we had to say an emotional good-bye to the youngest son on Monday as he left for Marine Corp boot camp (hardest, saddest, most proud moment of my life – so far!). Although we’ve been backyard camping since June our “official shake-down” is this weekend. Looking forward to the distraction of thinking about the black tank and hot water heater – and not the roller coaster emotions of being empty-nesters!! ------------- "unWINEd" Pod 2014 RP-178 2006 Tundra |
Posted By: rex
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2013 at 3:48pm
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I AM 70 and the boss is 65,bought our 2010 171 in 2011, 1st time campers, take ours out almost every week, getting ready,to go up to wva to see leaves turn,in sept, when I return, will let all no how the air tabs work on a trip, have ran them for almost 5 mo.
------------- jrr |
Posted By: EmptyNesters
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2013 at 8:41pm
| RRL, My eldest son is a Marine and it was terrifying for me at first, but he loves what he does and being the mom of a Marine is an honor that I cherish. Good Luck and enjoy that empty nest. |
Posted By: RRL
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2013 at 8:46am
EmptyNesters -- Thank you!! ------------- "unWINEd" Pod 2014 RP-178 2006 Tundra |
Posted By: sammycamper
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2013 at 12:32am
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I am 64, and my wife is 58. We met when we were tent camping in adjacent sites 33 years ago.
Congratulations, 21grandma!
Sam ------------- 2012 rPod 173 2008 Trailblazer 4WD V6 |
Posted By: LAllers
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2013 at 11:44pm
We are both 65. . Looking forward to our first trip in our new 182G------------- Lorraine and Bills Traveling Frog Dewdrop Inn 182G 2013 GMC Sierra |
Posted By: RPodWeGo
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 12:45am
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Been out Podding this weekend so I need to catch up on the forum and weigh in. The pod is my first rv/trailer purchased in 2012. I'm 59 and my hot fiancé is 52. She grew up camping in trailer luxury, me in a tent. I now love it when it rains at night! ------------- RPodWeGo RPod 177 04 v8 Toyota 4Runner |
Posted By: The Principal
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 2:10am
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I am 63 and the wife is 62. Bought our Rpod176 at the young age of 61. ------------- The Principal R-176 Fish Pod |
Posted By: Ivinest
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2013 at 2:04pm
| My wife and I have been camping since 2006. She is 59 and I am 66. Up until three months ago we camped in our Aliner hard-side pop-up but we are loving our new 177 Pod. Compared to the Aliner, the Pod is more like a cabin instead of a camper. It just happens to be mobile. |
Posted By: Chops
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2013 at 12:56am
Of course. They are the reason we bought a pod, and why we drive a minivan :)
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Posted By: surfsup
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2013 at 11:26am
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well we don't own a Pod, but it is on our A list as a potential "next camper". I'm 57 and my sweetie is 56. ------------- '12 Honda Pilot 4x4 (Touring) |