It's starting!
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Topic: It's starting!
Posted By: Leo B
Subject: It's starting!
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2014 at 8:59am
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Melissa and I went for a mtc ride yesterday and noticed that some of the leave on the higher points of Interstate 91 are starting to change. Foliage season should be starting very soon!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2014 at 11:24am
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I worry about this being another very cold winter. This summer felt like it never quite arrived. ------------- 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: 09 Aug 2014 at 11:37am
I vote for cold! I got so far ahead on my firewood for the wood stove it is rotting....rather see it go up in smoke Peak leaf season around here is at least 2 months away... ------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2014 at 1:00pm
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I hope it is fairly cold.........cant wait to get Ice Fishing!!!! Usually have a fishing shanty on Lake Willoughby in Westmore and a portable shanty on Island Pond in Brighton. We will start in December when the ice is 5-7 inches thick and it will end in Mid March at 2-5-3 foot thick. We will chase flags on our snow machine. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2014 at 5:11pm
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This is just wrong! Way to early to be thinking of fall and fire wood season. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2014 at 5:37pm
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In south Florida it's just Hot and Humid, no other way to describe it. No sign of a cold front coming down at least for another two months. Then it may get into the 80's for a couple of days and a little less humidity. ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 5:47am
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Just got back from a short trip to Montreal, the foliage is starting to progress in some areas. So we should start to see "leaf peepers" soon! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 8:37am
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can't wait for winter camping, much more enjoyable than hot summer camping!!! hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Newsguy12
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 11:33am
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It's been a cool and wet summer here in the Rockies. We took the Pod to Taylor Park last weekend and saw a fresh dusting of snow (which I'm sure was gone by Noon) on the backside of some of the Fourteeners. We also noticed that some of the Aspens are beginning to turn. ------------- Ram 1500 5.7L V-8 Hemi 2015 R-Pod 179 |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 2:01pm
Oh my... I guess that I shouldn't mention that I just ordered a new snowboard. I'm already looking forward to snow  ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 6:30pm
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Me too kind of.......will be ice fishing and on the snow machine most of the winter! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jeeperic
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 4:47pm
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No. no-no NO!
Northeast Alberta in the winter is NOT a fun camping destination. Its not a fun anything winter destination, really. Sure, some may say its good for snowmobiling or tobogganing; but to you, I say: HUMBUG.... I prefer to watch all you down-hill skiers from the warmth of a large fire in the chalet with a good book and good scotch.. I think this winter's read is going to be the 'pod manual.. ------------- That button at the top of the remote? That's the power button..press it. Turn it all off. Go outside! '14 RPod 171 '09 Jeep Wrangler JK (mine) '14 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (hers) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 5:04pm
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You can drink scotch while ice fishing too!!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 5:05pm
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jeeperic
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 5:23pm
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Yep- true enough!
A couple years back my step-son's hockey team had an ice-fishing party as a mid-season outing. (no booze). We had trucks, ATVs, and snowmobiles out on the ice and a roaring fire going all day out on the ice. The ice was so thick, guys needed extensions for their augers! Come to think of it- it truly is the hockey moms who are the crazy ones! It's not always coffee they have in their travel cups for those early Sunday morning games!!! Anyhoo- still a winter sport in the cold. ------------- That button at the top of the remote? That's the power button..press it. Turn it all off. Go outside! '14 RPod 171 '09 Jeep Wrangler JK (mine) '14 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (hers) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 5:33pm
My son played a couple years of Midget and Junior in Quebec.........I was amazed at what the hockey mom's and dad's drank with their coffee........it was great ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jeeperic
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 5:36pm
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Leo, I have to ask: are you pulling your 179 with the Grand Caravan? and what motor does it have?
Eric ------------- That button at the top of the remote? That's the power button..press it. Turn it all off. Go outside! '14 RPod 171 '09 Jeep Wrangler JK (mine) '14 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (hers) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 5:43pm
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Eric, Yes, we have the 3.6 pentastar 290 horse engine. It tows great we get 13.5 mpg in the Vermont hills and 15.5-16.5 when we get down below the mass border. We towed over into New Hampshire last trip, had no problems on the hills or mountains. Love it Leo ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jeeperic
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 5:48pm
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Thanks, Leo,
In two weeks we will be taking our 171 out for its 'maiden voyage', staying close to home to see the changing leaves. The Wrangler doesn't really like towing; it has the 3.8 with 202 hp. It'll have to get used to it, though, until next year. My wife just told me she wants to get a pickup! God love her!!! Eric ------------- That button at the top of the remote? That's the power button..press it. Turn it all off. Go outside! '14 RPod 171 '09 Jeep Wrangler JK (mine) '14 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (hers) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 5:54pm
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We used to tow our 2010 171 with our 2005 Dodge Caravan with the old 3.3 with 181 horse power. We took that to Florida twice all the way down to the keys. Got 10-11 in Vermont and 12-13 below Vermont had to take a run on most hills. The larger engine made quite a bit of difference. Good Luck Leo ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jeeperic
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 5:57pm
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Thanks. I can't wait.
------------- That button at the top of the remote? That's the power button..press it. Turn it all off. Go outside! '14 RPod 171 '09 Jeep Wrangler JK (mine) '14 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (hers) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2014 at 8:44pm
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Started the day this morning at a brisk 39 degrees. The color changes are starting to speed up a bit. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 12:08pm
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Had our first fire last night, with overnight temps this weekend in the 40's. I miss summer already. ------------- 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: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 12:22pm
Dang! Must be nice to have weather cool enough for a fire. Right now (~11:00 am), it's 81 here .. and we're grateful for the cooler weather (compared to what we've been having)! Fireplace weather is still a couple of months off. The good news: We still have a lot of good camping weather left.  ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 1:25pm
32 degrees this morning ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 1:29pm
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I would happily take 81, or 91! ------------- 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: CharlieM
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 1:38pm
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You folks shouldn't wish for something you really don't want. As they say, "a day without Florida heat and humidity is.............Wonderful".
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 3:17pm
Same humidity we get in the mid-Atlantic, and I would still prefer a nice summer scorcher vs. a mid-winter cold snap.  ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 3:51pm
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Our mid-winter cold snap is usually a week to ten days at 0-minus 5 at noon and 30 below at night ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 8:50pm
 ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 7:46pm
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We figure we will try that in a few years when the grandchildren get a bit older. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 8:26pm
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Wish I could! ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 2:32pm
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Got down to 30 degree's last night had our first hard frost. Leaves are steadily changing now. Just over a week until we head south to Cape Hatteras!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |