Hi all...
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Topic: Hi all...
Posted By: curtaf
Subject: Hi all...
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2013 at 8:25pm
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Just wanted to say hi... Just joined this site. Waiting for my new RP177 which should be ready for pick up at the dealers on Tuesday. Bought it off the lot after seeing it there every day this summer as I drove past. Retiring at the end of the year and this is my present to myself, lol. ------------- 2014 RP177 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
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Posted By: SchipperPod
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2013 at 9:17pm
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Welcome, curtaf! I just bought a 178, but it's still in Ohio. My brother is going to drive half way to meet me pulling it, then I'll pull it back to Utah. I can't wait! This is a great forum; everybody's so helpful and friendly! ------------- Happy tails and trails! Teri & Jeff Black Plus 4 Schipperkes: Kodi, Jessie, Maggie & Bear 2014 R-Pod 178 2013 Santa Fe Sport Turbo |
Posted By: curtaf
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2013 at 9:25pm
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Thanks SchipperPod. Good luck with your 178. Make sure your brother doesnt keep it for himself, lol. I had an old ultralight (Coleman, i think) pop-up truck camper years ago and although it was not a quality unit, had some nice times in it. Sold it when work got too busy, and I miss being able to get away, so I have no excuses now, lol. ------------- 2014 RP177 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2013 at 9:27pm
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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: kymooses
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2013 at 9:40pm
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Welcome and congratulations on adopting that 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: dsmiths
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2013 at 10:38pm
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curtaf, get ready to do tours. Donna and I did a 2 nighter close to home at our fav local 40 minute away spot. We did 3 or 4 tours of people walking by and saying ; what is that ? Can you stand up in it ? then I am going to go get my husband , he has to see this. one group of 3 gals we invited inside then it was, OMG it has a Microwave and a Convection oven, and a shower, it has a shower and a t.v. and one gal said it has better cabintes than my house. They are always amazed, and I have to admit, even on our third season I am still amazed at the quality and the uniqueness of the little pod. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2013 at 10:56am
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Welcome. 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: P&M
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2013 at 1:34pm
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Congrats on the Pod, and welcome to the forum! ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2013 at 7:53pm
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Welcome to Podding! ------------- |
Posted By: curtaf
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2013 at 9:31pm
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Thanks all for the welcome. Did the insurance and all today, so all that's left tomorrow is to get the pod... ------------- 2014 RP177 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
Posted By: curtaf
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2013 at 10:34pm
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Picked up the Pod on Tuesday 17th and have it in my driveway, going over and learning the appliances and features. Dsmiths was right, so far I've given 5 "tours" to neighbors and passers by. Amazing. Having almost as much fun with it in my driveway as I would on the road. Since my job requires me to be on call, I'm limited as to how much I can do, until after New Years, when my retirement kicks in and as soon as the weather lets up, me, my dog and the Pod will be off to where-ever! ------------- 2014 RP177 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2013 at 9:49am
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That's a long wait with the pod sitting right there calling your name! ------------- 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: curtaf
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 9:16pm
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Spent The entire weekend in the pod, just me and the dog, getting stuff in place and trying all the equipment. All works okay, no leaks, sparks, or sputters. Only thing I don't have is 30 amp to run the AC, but the dealer assured me it works, they had it running while they were prepping it. Guess I'll find out when I get to a campsite this spring. Brandon (dog) immediately claimed dibs on the bed, but we worked it out. Techntrek, you're right, it's gonna be a long winter seeing it sitting there in the driveway... It's already been a long week, lol. But, I'll use it here, get to know it, until I have to get it winterized for the season, so it shouldn't be too bad. Lol. ------------- 2014 RP177 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 9:22pm
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You'll have no problem running the A/C from a standard 15 amp outlet at home, just don't run the microwave or the electric water heater element at the same time. Congrats!
------------- 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: 25 Sep 2013 at 9:15pm
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Curtif, we bought our RP-172 late in the season and only got to use it twice the first year. It was hard to winterize and cover it up. I have the factory cover that has a zipper on the main door. I spent a lot of time that first winter checking things out, watching t.v. running the appliances. made coffee in the microwave, read the owners manuals. designed light weight tool kits to carry. planed and dreamed. its all fun. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: curtaf
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2013 at 8:40pm
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Thanks Techntrek, I'll give it a try. I haven't had a chance to sit down and read all the manuals yet for the tech specs. Like Dsmiths said, I need something to do this winter, lol. ------------- 2014 RP177 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
Posted By: curtaf
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2013 at 2:09pm
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First thing this morning, I went out to R-Pod and cranked thermostat way down, and sure enough AC came on and ran cold. Dog shivered a lot so I had to turn it off, but at least I know it works. Thanks for info Techntrek. All systems go! ------------- 2014 RP177 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2013 at 3:53pm
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Congrats on the new pod. Might offer a couple of suggestions. First, get a 3 ring 3" notebook with a package of clear 8x10" file holders. Put a warranty, instruction book, invoice in each. Keep in trailer. You will find that in the future when you need to know something, it will be there. Also consider replacing that terrible mattress with a real one. Enjoy. 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 |