Thrilled new owner of a 179!
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Topic: Thrilled new owner of a 179!
Posted By: troutmama
Subject: Thrilled new owner of a 179!
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 12:26pm
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Well the hubby and I purchased our very first camper (we are tenters), and we are so happy. We did a ton of research and picked the r-pod due to we felt it would fit our needs (we like to camp in the middle of nowhere) and that our 1996 Tacoma can do the job. We live in Colorado and we can't wait to camp in our beautiful state. Happy camping everyone and thank you for your informative posts. ------------- 2015 179 pod, 1996 Tacoma Troutmama Robin and my lovely hubby Tim. Spoiled mutt, Eddie B. Go Broncos! |
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Posted By: Cap-n-Cray
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 12:39pm
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Welcome from Bainbridge Island, WA... Sorry... Go Hawks.  ------------- Cary 2014 RP-177 |
Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 12:55pm
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We just returned from another 19 day vacation in Colorado. We love it there & plan to retire there in way too many years. ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
Posted By: RPodWeGo
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 4:30pm
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Welcome to the group(s), Rpod and dry camping. I use the microwave to store bread and other soft goods in, I know the AC works from being plugged in when in my driveway and have never camped in a campground where hookups are offered. Like you we camp to get away, get remote and get away from civilization. There is only 1 thing I wish the POD had and that is a second water tank. 2 1/2 to 3 days max on the 36 gallons.......waaaa ------------- RPodWeGo RPod 177 04 v8 Toyota 4Runner |
Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 6:36pm
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After dry camping for two days, I think we could probably get a week out of our fresh water. But we went to a local hotsprings to shower in their shower house. ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 11:41pm
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After 5 showers in 3 days on the road last week (2 of those showers by teen and pre-teen girls), we still had a half-tank of fresh water. ------------- 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: troutmama
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2014 at 4:03am
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Since we have had many years tenting (we could make 7 gallons last five days) we are very ultra conservative with water. We also invested in baby wipes for clean-up too. Having a large water tank is a bit overwhelming but it'll be nice. ------------- 2015 179 pod, 1996 Tacoma Troutmama Robin and my lovely hubby Tim. Spoiled mutt, Eddie B. Go Broncos! |
Posted By: troutmama
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2014 at 4:14am
Glad you came to visit our beautiful state. ------------- 2015 179 pod, 1996 Tacoma Troutmama Robin and my lovely hubby Tim. Spoiled mutt, Eddie B. Go Broncos! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2014 at 1:20am
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We loved CO, too, just not the 8000-10000 feet elevations. Made for some difficult breathing. Loved the views though. ------------- 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: Budward
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2014 at 5:34am
Did you make it up to Pike's Peak yet? +- 14,000 ft elevation, I'll never forget my first trip up there in the 70's. Toyota pickup, carbureted, ran too rich of course, felt like it had 25hp, then when we finally got to the top I got winded just walking around the truck
 ------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2014 at 6:39am
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We went through some of Colorado on our Grand Canyon trip really beautiful country out there!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: troutmama
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2014 at 12:17pm
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Come on back and visit us again, we have some beautiful CGs especially our state parks. ------------- 2015 179 pod, 1996 Tacoma Troutmama Robin and my lovely hubby Tim. Spoiled mutt, Eddie B. Go Broncos! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2014 at 11:33pm
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Yup, we did Pike's via the cog railroad a few days ago. Foggy at first but we got some clearing which allowed us to see.... the tops of the cloud deck below. A better view than I got in '86 when I was there last. It was just all fog then. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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