Wantabe RPod Owners
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Topic: Wantabe RPod Owners
Posted By: Dusty007
Subject: Wantabe RPod Owners
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2014 at 10:23pm
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Have been RV's since the early 90's in a tent, tent trailer, a 20' Komfort 5th wheel, a 29.5' Hitchhiker 5th wheel (TV was a GMC 2500 HD) and a Tioga 31" class c.
RVed mainly in CA, NV, OR, plus lengthy trips to Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Devils Tower, Deadwood, Rocky Mountain Natl. Park, and several cross country trips. Moved to FL in '11 and sold the RV for different toys. Now, several years later have recognized that wife & I really miss the RV life and are now in process of selling other "toys" and exploring "down sized" RV's to rejoin the RV'ers in 2014. Our TV will be a '12 Cadillac SRX (with a tow pkg) and the 178 seems to be a great fit, perhaps. We have just begun the assessment of the TV with various RV's and are seriously leaning towards the RPod. We're located in Flagler County, FL and It's nice to see several forum members that are nearby. We're planning on attending the RV shows during next month in the Central/Northern FL area for dealers and models. Any info from members would be appreciated. Have enjoyed reading posts from other members on their experiences in purchasing their RPods and their RV'ing experiences. Hopefully 2014 will be the year we be come Podders! |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2014 at 8:48am
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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: Sleepless
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2014 at 10:23am
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Welcome, Dusty. Your RV history parallels ours during 2001-2002. We had been RVing for years when we decided to purchase a new 34' Class A with 2 slides. At the time, we lived in NW Indiana, planning on continuing our semi-annual trips to Florida and back. In December, 2001, we purchased a lot here in Titusville, in a new gated community with half of our lot extending out into a 7 acre lake. Construction began almost immediately and we were in our new home in July, 2002. By the end of 2003, we sold our MH and our Yukon that we no longer needed. In 2013, we bought a used R-Pod and moved up to a new 178 in November. In December we found a used Chevrolet Avalanche with very low mileage and in mint condition. It just goes to prove that even after 11 years of being without an RV, you never really lose your interest in camping. I am 74, but slowly being rejuvenated by returning to our old life style, although on a much smaller level. ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: Dusty007
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2014 at 2:14pm
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Hi Sleepless, Yes is seems there are parallels. Before we retired in 09 we would camp in the state (CA & NV) and National campgrounds throughout the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains and the CA costal and desert areas with family and friends. 2 of our favorite costal areas were Wrights Beach and Doran Beach both in Bodega Bay and Pismo Beach, both on the beach and in RV parks. 2 of our mountain "go to" places were Prosser Lake view, near Truckee, CA and Jackson Meadows, about 25 miles north of Truckee.
After we get the Pod, we would enjoy attending a "gathering" of Central FL members if one could be arranged. Regards, Dusty |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2014 at 3:14pm
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Welcome to the group!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Pod-a-terre
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2014 at 7:26pm
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Dusty: Welcome: We are somewhat like you. have looked at the 178 but are leaning towards the new 179 that will be at our dealer in early to mid Feb. We both seem to like the bit more interior storage area and the redesigned kitchen area. However to each his and more importantly HER own mind. MY feeling is as long as DW is happy the DH can deal with anything. We had a 178G before and loved the Pod experience and the quality.
Good Luck and keep us posted John ------------- John Kris "Lady Sarah" our Golden Aiken SC |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2014 at 9:43pm
a 181g or 182g? what happened to your first 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: Pod-a-terre
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 1:22am
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Sorry it was a 182G.....mind must be going. We sold it, long story but the house and a large in ground pool, large acreage etc was getting to be a problem to leave for any extended time. All that is gone now as we downsized to a townhouse complex where all the exterior is taken care of...freedom !!!
John ------------- John Kris "Lady Sarah" our Golden Aiken SC |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 10:44am
The 179 is pretty cool, personally after being used to our garage we would never give it up. Not even for all the storage space of the 179. ------------- 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: danthoman
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2014 at 2:43pm
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Looks like a nice floor plan but it still has the worlds smallest bathroom. ------------- Linda and Dan Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |
Posted By: The Pod Couple
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2014 at 10:42pm
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We bought our 178 in October, but really wish we had the option of the 179. I really like the look of the set up and storage space of the 179. ------------- Larry &Pat The Pod Couple 2001 Ford F150 2014 RPod 178 |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2014 at 11:34pm
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We took delivery of our 178 in late November and appreciate the amount of storage space it has compared to the older 173 that we traded in. Other than that, what I like best is the entertainment center's location. The television can be swung and swiveled so it can be watched from the rear queen-size bed in the rear as well as the U-shaped dinette in front. True, the 179 may have more storage and a larger kitchen area, but those are no longer that important to us as they would have been in our earlier years. I have studied the photos and floor plan for the 179, but I have not seen where the entertainment center, if one, is located. 178 vs 179? I think it is a matter of personal preference. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2014 at 1:43pm
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The ENT is on the wardrobe wall inside the bed area, has a swivel arm so it could swing out in front of the wardrobe a bit to viewed from the couch. ------------- 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: bodie55
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2014 at 2:01am
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I may have to pick your brain in the future for Sierra spots. We have access to a family cabin in Tahoe, but want to explore the region more now that we can sleep safely (or safer) and not have our kids worry about the coyotes and bears at night. ------------- Bay Area Crew 2013 178 Beach Pod F-150 SuperCrew ...sempre in viaggio sul mare... |
Posted By: Dusty007
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2014 at 3:11pm
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bodie55 . . .
Here are a few campgrounds you may want to research in the Truckee/Tahoe area. So. Lake Tahoe Area: Nevada Beach & Campground, Zephyr Cove Resort, Tahoe Valley Campground and Camp Richardson. They are all good but we enjoyed NV Beach but reservations are difficult to get. Truckee area: Coachland RV Park, we never stayed there but it's where we dumped our tanks and purchased propane locally. If your up for "dry camping" check out Prosser Reservoir, Lakeside campground in the Tahoe Nat. Forest, just a few miles north of Truckee. If you really want to get back into the Sierra's I'd recommend Jackson Meadows, east meadows camp ground, about 33 miles N of Truckee. There are also many RE Parks in the Reno/Carson City area but we enjoyed the KOA at Boomtown Hotel & Casino (right on I80 west of Reno)with full utilities and an outdoor pool. Keep in touch with your plans! Dusty |