new to here :)
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Topic: new to here :)
Posted By: Jannie
Subject: new to here :)
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2015 at 11:42am
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Hi! I just put down a deposit for a new 179! I've been shopping like mad to get stuff before it arrives. Man, starting from scratch to load one of these is expensive. Years ago when my son was little we had a pop-up tent. But since then, I have been camping off of my motorcycle. I have conquered the art of getting things lightweight and small by camping this way. I recently sold my VW Tiguan for a Chevy Colorado. The Tiguan would only haul 2200 pounds and I wanted more. My son doesn't approve of me selling my car or buying an RV. I think he's upset because the car was paid for. (It was a great trade in for the Colorado) :) I'm retired and love travelling around to new places. I've done 11000 and 14000 in a car around the US and there are plenty of places I still want to see. My dream is to do #3 on my bucket list this summer. I want to go to Mesa Verde State park and see the ruins. Well, that's about enough of me. Nice to meet you :) |
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Posted By: IL-Podders
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2015 at 12:45pm
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Welcome, we are also new 179 owners. We won't take possession of ours until late next month but have already begun ordering "stuff". We feel your pain.
We are planning on using our Envoy this year as our TV but have thought that in the future the new Colorado would be nice. I will be interested to hear how it handled w/ your new 179. Congrats and good luck. ------------- Marv-N-Kathy 2015 179 RPod 2016 Chevy Tahoe |
Posted By: Jannie
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2015 at 1:01pm
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I love the Colorado! I was surprised about the gas mileage. It's the same as my Tiguan, but I've only filled it up once. LOL I ordered and installed a Retrax Pro on the back of the truck. It was sooooo easy and I love I can lock the cab bed with all my stuff in it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXNIVjCi6go
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2015 at 1:53pm
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Welcome, sounds like a great setup. Congratulations! ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2015 at 2:42pm
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Welcome to the group! ------------- 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 Feb 2015 at 7:10pm
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Welcome. We did Mesa Verde this past summer. I was there as a kid so I made sure my family included it when we were making plans. My favorite (then and now) is still Yellowstone! ------------- 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: D. K. CAMPERS
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2015 at 9:21pm
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Welcome, We bought our 2015 179 last week. Going to Canada for our first rally in June. ------------- Deb and Kathy |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2015 at 6:17am
Howdy from San Antonio and Congratulations on your new 1 seven niner! Yay!!!  ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Pod4Two
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2015 at 11:34pm
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Welcome and congrats ------------- Ina & Philip Kennedy 2011 -177 2014 GMC Z71 4x4 |
Posted By: Jannie
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2015 at 10:37am
| Thank you so much for the warm welcome |