Our Grand YEAR-LONG Adventure
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Topic: Our Grand YEAR-LONG Adventure
Posted By: GoingForBroke
Subject: Our Grand YEAR-LONG Adventure
Date Posted: 12 May 2015 at 2:47pm
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The Wife and I have decided to quit our jobs and travel the country for the next year. The reason this is sort-of a big deal is because we are only 26 and have limited funds to do so. BUT, we said what-the-heck, why not. We will be posting regularly on Youtube and I will do my best to post those updates and more right here for your viewing pleasure since we are traveling in our wonderful 2010 R-Pod 171 . We just got the first video posted today - the intro. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtudLB7qdsI%20 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtudLB7qdsI If you like what you see, subscribe, Like, and share! It just might help us complete this crazy journey! ;) If you really enjoy it, you can follow our daily activities easier here: FACEBOOK: McDonaldsGoForBroke TWITTER: @GoForBrokeTrip INSTAGRAM: @GoForBrokeTrip |
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 12 May 2015 at 3:26pm
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Good luck! Just a small suggestion... Don't limit yourselves to a year! You never know where your journey might take you. I was a little older (28) when I took off on my great adventure with a lot less money. Of course, it was 1981 and it was a sailboat. It's been one life changing adventure after the next ever since. Oh, and don't forget to call your mother!!  Have fun! fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 12 May 2015 at 4:25pm
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Wow. Sounds great. Did something like that many years ago and backpacked thru Europe. Came back with a wife. Have a great time. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 12 May 2015 at 4:30pm
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Sounds like a great trip!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: MoPod
Date Posted: 13 May 2015 at 9:31am
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Good luck in your travels, I wish I had the intestinal fortitude to do something like that and I'm retired! Just a small suggestion - if you are stopped in an area for several days with a FR dealer, you might want to the the factory recall light bar put on your trailer. ------------- Bill & Nancy 2015 RPod 179 Previously 2010 RPod 176 2014 Explorer Sport |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 13 May 2015 at 10:06am
Good Luck and have fun. Also would suggest you get the clearance lights installed on your Pod.
------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 May 2015 at 3:13pm
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Welcome. A childhood friend of mine did that with his wife and kids in an RV. They even made onto the Ricki Lake show because of their travels. They work remotely for some income and live as green as possible (they use biodiesel in the RV). ------------- 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: MontyD
Date Posted: 17 May 2015 at 10:38am
You did a great job on the video. With that kind of video editing skill I'm looking forward to seeing some of the places you go. Did you say you plan to be on the trip for a year? What if the Pod hatches kids? 
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Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 17 May 2015 at 2:02pm
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Thanks for all the great comments! We actually tried to get that recall work done right before we left at a local dealer, but they drug their feet and we never ended up getting it completed. I'm sure that we will be getting it done as soon as we are near a dealer. Will be in Nashville soon, maybe then! Will be looking into installing a solar panel very soon. As far as traveling for 1 year, that is just our first big goal. At 1 year's time we will re-evaluate and go from there... who knows where we will end up! Will be posting a new video soon, mainly the very beginnings of our trip. Stay tuned. :) P.S. - OH, if the POD hatches kids... haha, well then so be it... gotta roll with the punches! We are in for adventure, but let's hope that doesn't happen for a while. ;)
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Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 20 May 2015 at 11:10am
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This week's video is up. It's a longer video, but we had to cover 2 months worth of planning.
https://youtu.be/b3WgZzTaaB0 - Trip Preparations This includes some of our favorite family reactions. My dad wasn't quite as excited as we were, lol. 😃 |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 20 May 2015 at 11:31am
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There's an rpod rally in WV in June with over 30 pods so far in attendance. Stop by and visit us. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 24 May 2015 at 8:00am
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bummer, cant watch the last video. hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 24 May 2015 at 8:58am
There is somthing wrong with the link if you cut and paste the URL into your browser it works. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 24 May 2015 at 9:41am
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cool, thanks. hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 29 May 2015 at 12:03am
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Sorry about the last link. I'll try to make sure this one works properly.
Third video in our series: https://youtu.be/LAPR2UXa_Pc - Day 1 - The Journey Begins In this video we finally embark on our journey, leaving Kansas City, MO for our first long drive to Frankfort, KY. SPOILER: Being a total newb, I try to level the camper with the stabilizers and almost ruin the darn things... Lol |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 May 2015 at 9:41pm
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yeah, that is a Bad Thing. You can also bend the frame. Use planks under the wheels for side-to-side leveling and the tongue jack front-to-back. ------------- 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: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 5:34pm
| Do you usually just back the trailer onto the planks, or do you jack the trailer up and place them under the wheels? |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 11:14pm
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Back or pull forward before you unhitch. You can even buy levels that are marked to tell you how many inches you need to add and which side. ------------- 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: 31 May 2015 at 8:23am
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Those levels really come in handy! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 4:21pm
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Thanks for the information. I did back the trailer on boards last time we parked so I'll continue doing that. TRIP VIDEO UPDATE: On the road, we are trying to do our laundry as efficiently, and cheaply, as possible. If you're up for a little chuckle, my alter ego, Wes-The-Mess, shows you how we get it done: https://youtu.be/HRG1wBbZt3g - https://youtu.be/HRG1wBbZt3g Hope you enjoy.
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Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2015 at 2:07pm
Our first big destination was Louisville, KY for the Kentucky Derby. My wife had a dream about a "horse on fire" winning the race, so we bet the farm on Firing Line to win. We also had some issues getting the water heater to work... EVENTUALLY we got it figured out. Until then however, we were forced into taking cold showers.  Here is the adventure that took place that weekend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNzid-dMX7I - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNzid-dMX7I |
Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2015 at 11:59pm
| Alright everyone, the next video we are uploading will be a QnA video. If you have any questions to add to the video, we'll answer them and give you a shout out. This video should be up this week. Any thoughts are appreciated. 😎 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2015 at 6:38am
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HI my wife started in a 171, how are you guys doing in the limited space? How are you doing gas mileage wise? ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 12:16pm
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Thanks for the question Leo. The next video we are posting will be the QnA.
It's been a few good days since I've posted anything. The reason is because I spent the last 5 days in Manchester, TN at Bonnaroo. Hell of a good time. I did see another R-pod as we were leaving. Shout at me If you went! Anyway, I posted a new video yesterday. This is a tour of our camper... Literally our entire lives have been squeezed into this thing, lol. https://youtu.be/W1o0QIygvzg - Touring the R-Pod |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 1:04pm
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Thank you for the tour, it brings back memories of our 171. Question have you tried or able to get any TV stations using the amplified antenna on your roof? It's not the best but if your close to a big city you may be able to pick up a TV signal. Have enjoyed your videos. Thank you ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 2:40pm
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I'm very familiar with Manchester. I went to college for 2 years 30 minutes north of there and my best friend lived in Manchester, very close to where Bonaroo is now held. Didn't exist back then. How did you like the festival? ------------- 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: David and Danette
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 2:47pm
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If you go to the Tullahoma news web site you can read about the Bonaroo festival. ------------- 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: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 3:08pm
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Bonnaroo was great. We worked as vendors while we were there and made a little cash. Had a few nights off to experience music as well.
We have picked up a few channels using the antennae here near Nashville, but nothing incredible. 4 channels, 3 of which are shopping networks. I've heard of people getting up to 30 channels in this same park... Is there a way to amplify this thing that I may not know about? |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 4:01pm
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If you open up the cabinet above the sink on the right hand side there is a switch with a 12 volt outlet next to it. Its a little button when you push it in a little green light will shine. Being close to Nashville you should get several stations. In Tullahoma we would get about seven stations out of Huntsville Alabama which is about I guess 60 miles away,that was with our 171 when we owned it. ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2015 at 4:12pm
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Spent many weekends prowling around Tullahoma, too. Locals loved to cruise between the Sonic and a shopping center on the main strip. ------------- 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: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2015 at 2:40pm
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Well thank you guys so much for telling me about the booster. Went from 4 channels to 21.
VIDEO UPDATE: While we were in Frankfort we made our first Cross-species friend, "CAT". I'll be honest, I'm not the biggest fan of cats, partially because I'm slightly allergic but mainly because dogs are way cooler. However, this cat was cool as ****. He was a feral cat who lived primarily off of mice... He was just kind of the guard of the farm. Here's a little video compilation of our furry buddy. https://youtu.be/_Cq7zR2Ytw8 - CAT |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2015 at 2:45pm
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cute! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2015 at 7:33pm
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VIDEO UPDATE: I have two videos for you guys today. The first is about the organization called WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms). This is one way the wife and I are saving cash. It's basically a food/work trade with locations around the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8RusiuFS_E - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8RusiuFS_E The second video, I made specifically for my fellow Jeepers. Just watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrlDnDOSKWQ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrlDnDOSKWQ |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2015 at 9:28pm
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Did some checking on the WWOOF pretty interesting!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2015 at 8:40am
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Well, it's certainly been a good minute since I've posted a video. The delay had a little to do with editing troubles and a little to do with visiting family. But either way, here is our final update from Frankfort, KY. 1 Month of travel complete. With any luck I'll be posting several videos this week. Thanks for watching everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN7xv1phIy4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN7xv1phIy4
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Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2015 at 12:28pm
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VIDEO UPDATE: I know what you're saying: "Damn Wes, it's about time!" Yeah, yeah, I know... On the road it has been really hard to get the time to edit these puppies together, let alone find any kind of decent internet connection in order to upload them. All in all, to get one video on the internet, it's a good 5 hour process. Anyway, instead of me complaining... Here is a video of how we set up the camper. Honestly this was inspired from our Camper tour video, which is doing better than any other video we have on the web. Now, most of you are professionals at this process I'm sure... so don't beat me up to hard. Feel free to leave me comments about how we did though. LOL, Thanks all https://youtu.be/Iq06B_P0RIU - https://youtu.be/Iq06B_P0RIU
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2015 at 2:37pm
Good to see you back it's been a while, sure that your efforts in making the videos will be helpful to those who are new to camping with a r-pod. Good to know that you are both OK and that you haven't gone broke. 
------------- 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: kindell
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2015 at 5:23am
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I just, as in JUST NOW started reading your posts and very much enjoy them. When you get out here to California - WAAAY Northern California, right on the coast, look us up. We can hook you up in our driveway with water and electricity (no sewer) or even bring you in the house to sleep in a REAL bed! Art and Kindell Cooper the Super dog 2015 179 2015 Nissan Frontier ------------- Art & Kindell Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2015 at 7:23am
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Good to see you back! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2015 at 1:31pm
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VIDEO UPDATE: Hey Everyone, I have another video up on Youtube for your viewing pleasure. We got this one put up a few days ago, but for some reason I've had trouble accessing this forum. Anywho, this video is all about the beginning of our journey in and around the Nashville area, which so far has been one of the best places we've been! Video Highlights: We set up our RPOD Tent Dome for the first time! We get to see Nashville! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhe7hhVJe6s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhe7hhVJe6s
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Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 12:02am
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VIDEO UPDATE: The Grand Ole RV Resort in Goodlettsville, TN is famous for their Karaoke! Well, famous might be a stretch... but it was pretty darn fun. Watch Karly and I belt a few tunes in our new video! https://youtu.be/OCpqcrdxCYI - https://youtu.be/OCpqcrdxCYI
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Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 8:45pm
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VIDEO UPDATE: Bonnaroo is a 4-day long music festival! This was an adventure all by itself... Check out our crazy, showerless week! https://youtu.be/M1F2f5SL6eM - https://youtu.be/M1F2f5SL6eM
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2015 at 9:56pm
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Ha Ha Ha, you guys sound partied out there at the end. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2015 at 1:39pm
We were completely wore out! No shower for several days, 4 days of going hard... but it was an amazingly fun time. VIDEO UPDATE: Here is the last of our travels in Nashville. Mainly this is just us being goofballs, checking out the zoo and the Parthenon. I tried to post the other day, but the forum was randomly down, or I just couldnt access it... not sure. ENJOY! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFV1HlUJcfs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFV1HlUJcfs
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Posted By: GoingForBroke
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 5:24pm
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Video update: I've got a fun one for you today. One of the last things I did while I was in Nashville was visit the Pied Piper Eatery to try a food challenge called "The Boss". Enjoy: https://youtu.be/rxZUS2H6ZKc - https://youtu.be/rxZUS2H6ZKc
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 7:40pm
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I will give you credit for giving it a try. I myself would never attempt such a challenge. I think the syrup may have been your weakness, sugar suppresses your appetite. ------------- 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: hogone
Date Posted: 11 May 2016 at 8:39am
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what ever happened to this adventure? hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 11 May 2016 at 8:54am
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Was wondering the same thing, nothing posted here or on Facebook since Oct 2015
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 11 May 2016 at 9:27am
According to a post in a Jeep Cherokee forum...
Too bad. Must really suck going back to reality. They're not going to take me!!  fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 11 May 2016 at 9:32am
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Fred: When I read your post, the first thought I had was that reality struck. I think they didn't take enough money and didn't anticipate the types of problems that they encountered. Too bad, but they are young and can do it again. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 11 May 2016 at 10:10am
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Congratulations on a great decision! Wishing you great adventures! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |