Ontario R-Pod Mini Rendez-vous 2015
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Topic: Ontario R-Pod Mini Rendez-vous 2015
Posted By: DavidW
Subject: Ontario R-Pod Mini Rendez-vous 2015
Date Posted: 16 May 2014 at 9:09am
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EARLY ANNOUNCEMENT – Save the Date
1st Weekend in June 2015 (June 4-7, 2015) Come join us at Ferris Provincial Park for a FROG Rendez-vous. We hope to set up an R-Pod village in the Valleyview Campground which features 20 Electric sites plus Non-Electric sites and a Comfort Station with Showers. The Bedrock Campground has an additional 20 Electric sites while the Park itself has 163 sites in total. TO BOOK YOUR SITE: Reservations open on January 4, 2015 and can be made at https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/ DRIVING DISTANCES: Ottawa (3 hrs.), Kingston (1 ½ hrs.), Toronto (2 hrs.), London (4 hrs.), Barrie (3 hrs.), North Bay (5 hrs.), Sudbury (6 hrs.), Niagara Falls (3 ½ hrs.), Syracuse (3 ½ hrs.), ABOUT FERRIS PROVINCIAL PARK: Located just outside of Campbellford Ontario, Ferris Provincial Park has 163 large spacious and leafy sites, unspoiled acres of woods and river banks to be explored. NEARBY: Experience the gentle sway of the Ranney Gorge Suspension bridge, Ontario's first 300 foot-long suspension bridge and over 30 feet high above the Ranney Gorge and located on the Trans Canada Trail. Your Ferris Park Permit allows you access to nearby Presqu’ile Provincial Park and Sandbanks Provincial Park, which are 40 min and 1 hr 20 min away respectively. Natural Heritage Education programs provide families with hands-on, entertaining ways to explore the park and learn more about its famous sand dunes, discover the watery world of the Outlet River or learn about the park’s fascinating history.  ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden) 
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Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 16 May 2014 at 5:31pm
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Isn't June blackfly season? ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 17 May 2014 at 1:47pm
Blackflies aren't really much of a problem at Ferris; I wouldn't be concerned. There will be a few mosquitos about at night, but a Thermocell will keep them at bay. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 12:33am
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I had an opportunity to visit Ferris Prov. Pk. this past week-end and take some photos to show what the park looks like in June. Had a nice tour from the "Friends of Ferris Prov. Pk." who showed me the highlights.
THE TRENT RIVER 
RANNEY SUSPENSION BRIDGE 
RANNEY FALLS 
VALLEYVIEW CAMPGROUND 
BEDROCK CAMPGROUND 
STILE OVER THE RE-CONSTRUCTED STONE WALL 
TRAIL SYSTEM - OVER 8 KM 
TRANS CANADA TRAIL - Passes through the park and alongside the Trent Canal 
EMPIRE CHEESE SHOP & DOOHER'S BAKERY - No visit would be complete without a visit here  ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 7:50am
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This is near my old stomping grounds I grew up on the trent severn waterway. I was a little north of there in Peterborough and Lindsay. I will have to see if I can get up there. It's a 12 hour drive for me. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: k4fcp
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2014 at 7:40pm
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I might join you guys as well and drive up from Virginia. As always, I'd be more than willing to do a, "How to Solar Power" if anyone is interested. Be great if someone wanted me to do their unit as an example. ------------- Rich 2013 R-177 2013 Ford F 150 4X4 (yeah, bought a new truck)! |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 4:21pm
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Our Ontario Rendez-vous next June 4-7, 2015 is now officially a FROG event and has been posted on the Forest River Owners Group site at http://www.forestriverfrog.com/Events/ ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2014 at 5:33pm
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Quick reminder that registration opens for the 2015 Ontario FROG Rendez-vous from June 4-7, 2015 opens in ONE MONTH. Open to all R-Podders and FR owners. Hope to see many of you there – David.
For more information, please check out the details above. ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2014 at 9:00pm
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Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2014 at 9:01pm
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Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2014 at 10:10pm
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David as soon as I confirm my campsite, I'll be changing my status from maybe to YES.... I'm thinking about going from Ferris to Charleston prov. park. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2015 at 11:28am
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Quick reminder that reservations open on SUNDAY, JANUARY 4TH at 7:00 AM. We encourage our fellow R-Podders to reserve their sites in the Valleyview campground, as Bedrock campground is ideal for bigger RVs.
So far we have 6 campsites booked by those who are arriving early. (Make sure that you send me an email to rpod@wray-canada.com so that I can add you to the FR "campout" list so that we have enough food for the BBQ.) Site 38 - David & Liz Wray (Hosts) Site 79 - Glen & Marlean Site 77 - Judy & Larry Site 61 – TBD (Is this You?) Site 75 – TBD (Is this You?) Site 76 – TBD (Is this You?) ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: The Hawk
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2015 at 4:48pm
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Hi Fellow poders, this would be our first Rpod event. We are excited to find an event in Ontario that we could join in easily. Questions: would there be a charge for this event other than the camp site fees? Is there a program or schedule of events or is it pretty informal.? Look forward joining the fellowship of the pods!! ------------- Doug and Caroline Hawkins A 178 F.R.O.G. POD (Fully Relying On God) Driving a 2009Hyundai Santa Fe Living in Caledonia, Ontario Canada |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 11:00am
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Hello Doug and Caroline,
Each event is organized differently but, as we are the hosts for the Rendez-vous, let me answer your question. We have promoted this event as an informal FR "campout" and have planned it so that costs are at a minimum. After all, the fun is in the friends that we will make and the times we will have. This means that your only cost is through Ontario Parks for your campsite. We have planned a couple of tours to attractions that have no admission charge. As distances are short, we will car-pool or take our own vehicles. There will also be programming that the Friends of Ferris and the Park Staff have offered to put on for us. Again, there is no charge. But, as an effort to "give back" to the Park, we are asking everyone to contribute a toonie or two so that we can raise money for them to re-build one of the boardwalks. Of course, this does mean that you are responsible for your food/drinks/firewood etc. during your camping. Oh ... I forgot ... as a "thank you" for you owning an FR rv, there is a free BBQ on Saturday night courtesy of FR. It can't get much better than that ... can it? Cheers, David ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 1:14pm
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A warm welcome to everyone from David and Liz (Hosts) in #38
# 79 – Glen & Marlean # 77 – Judy & Larry # 75 – Ron & Shirley # 76 – Amis de Ron & Shirley # 69 – Nancy & Amber # 20 – Linda & Garry # 63 – Irene & Joe # 67 – Dianna & Rick # 34 – Dan & Edith # 30 – Lynne & Wendy # 70 – Craig & Sharon # 80 – Ron & Ilona # 61 – Gerard & Lana #18 – Shelley #64 – Bill & Gerry #71 – John & Karen #43 – Doug & Caroline #78 – Pat & Andrew ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: The Hawk
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 7:19pm
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Free food on Forest River is always a good thing!!! We love your approach and look forward to meeting everyone. ------------- Doug and Caroline Hawkins A 178 F.R.O.G. POD (Fully Relying On God) Driving a 2009Hyundai Santa Fe Living in Caledonia, Ontario Canada |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 9:03pm
Likewise Doug and Caroline. 
Please send me an email to rpod@wray-canada.com when you book your site. That way I can add you to the confirmed list for the FREE FOOD! 
(I currently have 2 campsites that have not yet identified themselves so they might be out of luck  )
David ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2015 at 1:06pm
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I am delighted that we have campers from Michigan, Indiana, and New York State coming to our Rendez-vous. Ferris Provincial Park is only 2 hours from the Highway 81 crossing at Wellesley Island, NY, 3 1/2 hours from Buffalo, NY and 5 1/2 from Detroit, MI.
As of January 6th, we now have 26 campsites registered. ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2015 at 10:50am
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Welcome to our newest attendees!
#62 – Guy #14 – Don & Ruth #31 – Michael & Jana For those seeking an electrical campsite, there is now only 1 left in Bedrock Campground. There are 8 left in Valleyview Campground. We currently have 29 campsites reserved. ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2015 at 4:36pm
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One 151; one 176t; two 177s; three 178s and a 179 plus a lot of other nice FR folk. Nice selection. Still have room for any others ... ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: D. K. CAMPERS
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2015 at 12:54pm
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Great pics David, could possibly help us get sined up for the sight with electric, this is all new. We will be all together? ------------- Deb and Kathy |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2015 at 1:11pm
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Eleven out of twelve R-Pods are camping in Valleyview where the last electrical site #12 is located.
You would make reservations directly through the Ontario Parks reservation site. It is almost identical to Reserve America. You need to create a profile and book the dates you want. Costs are roughly as listed plus the reservation fee and taxes. Luckily for you this year, your USDs get you 20% more bang for the buck. There are no other camp-out fees. Only what you pay for food, gas, etc. David ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2015 at 7:06pm
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Bedrock has electrical sites... fellow podders don't let me be the only lonely pod there... :) And after the winter we've had in eastern Ont. really looking forward to this rally.. a first one for the boss and I. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2015 at 8:06pm
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That's true, Ron. Unfortunately the only electrical site left is in Valleyview.
However both Bedrock and Valleyview have some wonderful, large, non-electric sites available. Cheers, David ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2015 at 8:50pm
 David is it ok to say that I can bring extention cords... David, you have/are doing a great/fantastic job on setting up this rally. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2015 at 9:15pm
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Absolutely, 2000 feet should do it! ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: D. K. CAMPERS
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2015 at 9:36pm
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Hi David, We just took the last electric site # 12. We will be there the 4-7. how will we know who is who and all that stuff, never did this before.
Take care, Deb and Kathy ------------- Deb and Kathy |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2015 at 9:42pm
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EXCELLENT news!
Please send me an email to rpod@wray-canada.com and I'll send you the Welcome Package. Glad to have you with us. David ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2015 at 3:42pm
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Spent a chilly day on Sunday snowshoeing in Ferris Provincial Park, ON. Also checked out some of the things that we will see on our day trips during our 2015 Ontario F.R.O.G. Rendez-vous from June 4-7th.
We currently have 42 campsites reserved with 98 people attending. That includes 13 R-Pods and 29 other FR RVs coming from Ontario, Quebec, New York, Michigan and Indiana. [PHOTOS] Trent River from Ranney Suspension Bridge 
Our Hospitality Campsite #39 where we will gather for fellowship around the campfire. 
Old Mill Park in Campbellford and the Toonie Monument 
Church-key Brewing is waiting to pour you a pint.  ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2015 at 5:16pm
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We currently have 13 R-Pods coming to our Rendez-vous, out of 42 campsites reserved with all types of FR RVs.
Nice assortment of models - it will be fun to compare mods! Always room for one more ...  ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 11 May 2015 at 4:05pm
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Dear Friends,
It is hard to believe that it is now less than a month before we will all gather for our 2015 Ontario FROG Rendez-vous at Ferris Provincial Park. There are 49 campsites reserved, with over 110 campers from Ontario, Quebec, New York, and Michigan. We have tried to keep all of the planned activities quite informal as the goal is to have a fairly relaxed camp-out. You are welcome to come to any or all of the activities over the week-end. The Ontario Parks staff and the “Friends of Ferris” join us in welcoming everyone. See you in June … David & Liz ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: ThePines
Date Posted: 13 May 2015 at 9:07am
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Hi David and Liz, This sounds like a wonderful weekend. Unfortunately I am a little slow in finding this out and this year would not have worked. Next year my husband will be retired so we definitely would be interested if you have this event again. Ferris Provincial Park looks like a beautiful park. We bought a 2010 171 R-Pod last year and are really enjoying it. Good luck with the 2015 Ontario Frog Renedez-vous. Will be watching to see if you do this again. ThePines |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 25 May 2015 at 11:16pm
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LATE BREAKING NEWS - We have had one cancellation for an electrical site #66 and a barrier-free electrical site #73 if anyone is interested. ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 26 May 2015 at 10:07pm
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Eh David, I had to install a new modem so was offline for about 1 week. Hoping we get another rpod up in bedrock. Looking forward to the rally. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: RpodNewb
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 11:11pm
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Hi everybody!
My wife and new to RPod's (trailers in general), and we found this forum full of great information and ideas. While looking for the first place to try it out, I saw this this event. I think it would be pretty cool to start of by meeting other owners and seeing how everybody uses there camper. ------------- Jeremy, Ange and Gizmo 2011 R-Pod 172 --- 2012 F150 |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 6:34am
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Welcome Jeremy,Ange and Gizmo, you will love your pod and this community. Go to the prov. park reservation site and book a site #'s 66 and 73 were open. Then get in touch with David W. and let him know you were able to claim one of those sites. Also check out the facebook page for rpods. Hope to see you this weekend. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 7:10am
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Forgot to mention Jeremy, Ange, we are on site #75 in bedrock. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 8:05am
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Welcome, RpodNewb. ------------- 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: Puck Podders
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 8:13am
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Hope everyone enjoys this area of Ontario. We live in the Northumberland Hills about 40 minutes from the park. Unfortunately this weekend is not available for us to join in. So close but so far. Oh well. Enjoy ps. There is no truth to the rumour that a small child was carried away by one of our mosquitoes. ------------- Rick & Wilma 'Hairy' Gracie 2015 178 GMC Sierra |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 10:39am
Weather is looking pretty good for our 2015 Ontario FROG Rendez-vous at Ferris Prov. Pk. this week-end. Mainly sunny for arrival day and the BBQ on Saturday. Chance of showers for excursion day on Friday when we are out and about anyway. See you there! ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden)
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Posted By: RpodNewb
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 1:49pm
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We've booked our site! We'll be at #44. No electricity, but the site looks nice, and it will give us a chance to test the battery out.
We're bringing a slackline if anyone is interested in testing their balance. It's kind of like a tight rope and it's fun for all ages. David, I'll send you an email so we can join the bbq. Looking forward to meeting everybody! ------------- Jeremy, Ange and Gizmo 2011 R-Pod 172 --- 2012 F150 |