New(ish) 178
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Topic: New(ish) 178
Posted By: Mainer-pod
Subject: New(ish) 178
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 11:52am
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Hi all, we bought our new 2015 (but old colors) 178 in Sept. I've been active in the Facebook group but just joined this forum. We've done a couple of nights in "Camp Driveway" and one three-night trip during foliage season to Long Lake in Naples, ME. Looking forward to many trips in 2015, starting by heading south to FL in mid-February for a few weeks. Hopefully winter will be over by the time we get back to Maine. See you on the road! ------------- Chuck & Lynn 2015 178 York, ME 2010 Tundra 5.7L 4x4 |
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 12:43pm
Good to see you here as well Chuck! ------------- 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: Podster
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 1:02pm
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Congrats on the new 178, we have one as well! ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 2:42pm
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Welcome to the group!! Congrats!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 5:45pm
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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: blondie
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 8:22am
| We bought a 2015 178 this spring (old colors). We went out west this summer and to Florida this December. Sure beats staying at hotels and wondering if the bed linen is clean, etc. |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 9:12am
Good luck and have a good time on that December trip! Lot of us are jealous of that! ------------- 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: Podster
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 10:04am
True, but that is not why we bought a POD. If fact, we resisted and rationalized for 5 years before taking the plunge. I grew up in Oregon and started backpacking as a young teen. I was immediately hooked on the beauty and simplicity of nature as it is given. Sure, it's nice not to have to sleep in a bed that thousands or hundred of thousands have slept in before. But, I would respectfully submit that there is so much more. Looking up at the stars out in West Texas at Fort Davis, or waking up to the sounds of the surf on the beach at South Padre Island can be a surreal experience. After retirement, I can't wait to explore the other naturally beautiful given places in North America. Here is a good example of a wonderful natural surreal experience: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI - Yosemitebear Mountain Double Rainbow 1-8-10 Obviously, you can't have an experience like this at a Motel 6 or even a Four Seasons, although I have heard that it may be possible after mass consumption on the Las Vegas strip.  The moral of the story is...don't forget to stop and smell the roses.  This is my quest... Enjoy!------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 10:32am
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Nicely put. ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: Joe-n-Terri
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 9:26pm
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Welcome, I'm quite sure if winter is not over in north Florida it will be from Ocala south by mid February. ------------- Joe & Terri 2015 179 2015 Ram 1500 crew cab/ eco diesel 2005 Ram 1500/ Tekonsha Controller Lovestarved Pom/Demanding Chihuahua |