Maiden Voyage
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Topic: Maiden Voyage
Posted By: jeeperic
Subject: Maiden Voyage
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 10:57am
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Tomorrow is the big day!
I feel nervous and excited at the same time. My wife and I are taking the 171 out for the first time, and have picked a full service site in northwest Saskatchewan. It's the last weekend for water service in the Park before they shut it down for the season. It's fairly close to home, about a two hour drive, and we will be travelling with friends and their fifth wheel. I'm sure he will lend a watchful eye and make sure my hookups and everything is correct. With all the help I've received from all of you on this forum, I'm sure I'll be fine. I may have an issue with the Jeep running out of gas, as there are no stations between here and there...I may have to fab something up near the propane tank for jerry cans.... keeping my fingers crossed. Stay tuned for pictures! ------------- 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) |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 11:08am
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Good luck, you are fortunate to have an experienced friend along. Normally when towing I never let the gas tank get below 1/4 full, and in more-remote areas 1/2 full. ------------- 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: 11 Sep 2014 at 1:11pm
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yeah same here!rarely ever let it get below half tank before filling back up. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jeeperic
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 1:17pm
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well- the only other time I towed it was bringing it home from the dealer (about a three hour trip). I filled up just before hooking up, and as I backed into the driveway the gas light came on!
I just bought 2 twenty litre (5.3 gallon) jerry cans and will strap them around the battery box. Its all part of the adventure. ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 1:46pm
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3 hours sounds about right if the tank is on the smaller side. Its all about the journey! ------------- 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: 11 Sep 2014 at 3:55pm
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We do love pictures, looking forward to the stories of your journey with your 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: jeeperic
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2014 at 11:55am
So, because I was so nervous about running out of gas, I found a piece of plywood lying around the shop and did this:
and then headed down the highway in Saskatchewan: 
Yes, that's an actual numbered highway... Made it to the campground: 
Met up with friends whose fifthwheel dwarfed our 'Pod: 
The campground was deserted! We were (almost) the only ones there: 
We only brought two lawnchairs, and know better for next time: 
All in all we had a fantastic weekend! Good company, sing-songs around the fire, nice weather, and even got the canoe and yaks wet! The first outing in the Pod was flawless, and I learned a ton! I'm glad we went with seasoned veterans, though, and hopefully I will retain some of what I learned... ------------- 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: 20 Sep 2014 at 7:01pm
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Great pictures!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2014 at 7:22pm
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Awesome! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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