Former tenters, new to the Pod!
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Topic: Former tenters, new to the Pod!
Posted By: Realthang625
Subject: Former tenters, new to the Pod!
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2015 at 9:07pm
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Hubby and I are set to pick up our 2016 178 on Friday! Very excited. Due to a work schedule change, we can now take it out for its weekend voyage this weekend! However: 1) due to the late notice, only could get a non-electric site 2) being exclusively tent campers up to this point, have a steep learning curve 3) not much time between picking up the pod and setting up camp for the weekend to pick up supplies and needed items Looking for some pointers--what we will need for our first time out and what features of the pod we can/cannot use?
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Posted By: SNO4ME
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2015 at 9:25pm
1: Pre cool the fridge, preferably over night. (Try setting the temp on the 4th of 5 lights.) 2: Run the fridge from home on LP gas, works better than 12 Volt. You can lose battery power unless your tow vehicle is wired properly (heavy enough wire). You can run also run your hot water heater on LP gas with a little battery drain. Lights of course will work on battery Your bathroom fan will work on battery Without 110 volt the microwave and AC nor outlets will not work. Pay Attention to # 1 and # 2, go easy on the lights and fan and you will be fine. Good Luck! PS, if you want coffee don't forget to bring your campfire pot. ------------- Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod (and Brewer too) 2011 RP 177 |
Posted By: SNO4ME
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2015 at 9:28pm
Another PS, leave your tow vehicle plugged in until you run your slider out to save a little battery power, (not the end of the world if you forget) ------------- Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod (and Brewer too) 2011 RP 177 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2015 at 7:03am
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All good tips!! Most important is have fun!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: CoastalCal
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2015 at 10:49am
This is a great place for info! Be sure to also join the R-Pod group on Facebook, a ton of good info there also. Welcome! ------------- 2015 178 R-Pod Ford F-250 4x4 Diesel 2014 Indian Vintage 2010 HD Ultra Classic |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2015 at 5:12pm
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Welcome. All good tips. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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