New 182G Maiden Voyage
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Topic: New 182G Maiden Voyage
Posted By: siR-Pod
Subject: New 182G Maiden Voyage
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2015 at 2:19pm
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We are a family of four and after long search we settled on a 2014 182G R-Pod. We are long time tent campers and decided to step it up. We mostly camp Elkmont in the Smokies but our firts trip out was to East Harbor State Park near Port Clinton Ohio. We tow with a F150 Supercrew FX4, and the 182G we a breeze to haul with little to no sway. Had a great first trip out, spent 3 nights out and the only issue was keeping the mayflies out of the camper. My 10 year daughter named it the SiR-Pod(camping like a sir)  Hope to see some of you out there and if we get the time make it our to a R-pod gathering. Ray Pictures. http://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11535859_10207305860633348_5213640723889910143_n.jpg?oh=d3e72aa808dd0d20bb99827f98960b6c&oe=5633DB9C - http://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11535859_10207305860633348_5213640723889910143_n.jpg?oh=d3e72aa808dd0d20bb99827f98960b6c&oe=5633DB9C http://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11125266_10207288610442104_702411434762740042_n.jpg?oh=370ebe9d28d2bdebc543f386325ddb63&oe=55E95EB4 - http://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11125266_10207288610442104_702411434762740042_n.jpg?oh=370ebe9d28d2bdebc543f386325ddb63&oe=55E95EB4
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2015 at 5:53pm
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Welcome, sir! ------------- 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: siR-Pod
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2015 at 5:57pm
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Thank you. We've made use of the forum and it's helped a lot. Hoping to have something to contribute in the future. ------------- SiR-Pod 2014 R-Pod 182G
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2015 at 6:19pm
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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: Mark4224
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2015 at 12:10am
| Sir, quick question for you: where did you get the bike mount? I like how it keeps your bed open for gear. |
Posted By: siR-Pod
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2015 at 1:30am
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The bike mount is self made using the yakima landing pad 6 mounts, control tower and round bar. http://www.yakima.com/shop/racksystems/factory-tracks-or-rails/landing-pad-6 - http://www.yakima.com/shop/racksystems/factory-tracks-or-rails/landing-pad-6 http://www.yakima.com/shop/racksystems/factory-tracks-or-rails/control-tower-pairs - http://www.yakima.com/shop/racksystems/factory-tracks-or-rails/control-tower-pairs http://www.yakima.com/shop/racksystems/factory-tracks-or-rails/48-crossbars - http://www.yakima.com/shop/racksystems/factory-tracks-or-rails/48-crossbars I drilled, mounted and sealed them to the cover. The cover is rated at 500 pounds and easily carries two full size bikes or my kids bikes. The cover will not lift with the full size bikes on board but will lift with the kids bike on the racks. When we take all four, we just throw the kids bikes into the bed. My hope is the rear hitch on the R-pod is strong enough for the kids bikes. ------------- SiR-Pod 2014 R-Pod 182G
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Posted By: Mark4224
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2015 at 10:13pm
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Thx SiR-Pod! Appreciate the info! |
Posted By: siR-Pod
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 11:33pm
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Posted By: siR-Pod
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 11:37pm
Spent a couple of nights out at Hocking Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio. ------------- SiR-Pod 2014 R-Pod 182G
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Posted By: Up the Pitt
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 12:54am
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Very nice! ------------- Traveling with Len (the fella) and Ted (the cat) 2016 RP 179 - 2010 Nissan Frontier (6-cyl) http://www.upthepitt.com - http://www.upthepitt.com |
Posted By: Sandybeach
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2015 at 9:09pm
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I am interested in understanding what you did but links are expired. Can you put a picture up here? ------------- 2015 Rpod 178 2006 Toyota 4 runner 1 happy husband after 25 yrs of tenting. |
Posted By: siR-Pod
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2015 at 7:31pm
My guess is that Yakima has changed or udated their products. Give a few days I'll put something together. Unfortunately I just spent a week in the hospital for a 8mm Kidney stone. ------------- SiR-Pod 2014 R-Pod 182G
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