Hello from Anchorage
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Topic: Hello from Anchorage
Posted By: dbytes
Subject: Hello from Anchorage
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 2:22pm
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Been lurking the last few days; the forum has been a great wealth of info so far. My wife and I will be purchasing a 2016 R-Pod 180 or 178 this weekend. The 180 is pending a sale at the dealer and our fall back will be the 178. She wants the full bath but I want the larger dinette just in case we need the extra bed. This will be our first TT; we've owned a class C in the past. My TV will be a 2010 Tundra with Tekonsha P3 (I installed Tuesday) and leaning towards an Andersen WDH. We will not be using the TT until weather is nicer, but I figured I get the TT now to save a bit before demands get higher. |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 2:37pm
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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: CozyPod
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 6:37pm
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Welcome!! An early "Congratulations" on your R-pod. ------------- David & Suzanne |
Posted By: eiluJ
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2016 at 3:57am
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Oh my gosh! A couple from AK! I live in Anchorage and bought a 179 from ABC this fall. Took it out 5 or 6 times before freeze up. It is most wonderful. Though I had huge problems when I bought it, I got two left cushions, so the piping was upside down on one side, caused me a sleepless night, HA !! ...NOT!! couldn't figure out the programming of the TV, another big dilemma, (yeah, right)but the guys at ABC were awesome! I love my J Pod and will help you with anything you need😀
eiluJ |
Posted By: dbytes
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2016 at 11:38pm
| Yeah, ABC was great to work with. I paid for the 178 today and will take delivery sometime next week. The biggest problem I have now is waiting for warmer weather! |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 5:19pm
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So how many hours drive is it to get from your home (Anchorage) to Spokane? Looking forward to a trip there once I retire in a few years.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: dbytes
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 8:23pm
| I've never driven the entire way, but I know some folks have pushed it hard over 3 days without a trailer in tow. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 8:55pm
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Welcome. 3 days w/o a trailer would be closer to 5 with one, and you will be exhausted when you get there. Something to keep in mind. ------------- 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: eiluJ
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 10:24pm
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Hi Kids,
Sorry for the slow reply. I have been out of cell service at my cabin for the last few days. I was planning a trip south to Yellowstone and was figuring 10 days. I have learned it takes a lot longer to travel with a trailer or in a motorhome. It is about 2400 miles to Spokane. And who wants to rush?! Like techntrek said you will be all stressed and exhausted. The Milepost guide is a great way to find all the interesting spots along the way. Even 10 days would mean 240 miles a day- which is all I would want to do! Congrats dbytes!! Glad to see someone else is in my boat-- having to wait til Spring! I read about these other plodders that use their's year round. Punks! 😆 I have been spending the winter spending a lot of money and ordering a lot of accessories! Fun! I got vintage chairs, vintage awning, tv swivel arm, and other goodies. I'm sure you will enjoy your 178! Maybe I'll see you out and about this summer! |