Hello from Raleigh NC
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Topic: Hello from Raleigh NC
Posted By: taxman
Subject: Hello from Raleigh NC
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 1:08pm
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Just put a deposit on a 2016 model 179. Very excited and can't wait to use it. This is our first camper. We've been tent camping for 20+ years and finally decided to sleep comfortably. The places we enjoy going to have shore power, so I think it'll work great. We have two young kids and a very large dog, so the 179 should have plenty of space for everyone.
We got the 179 with the R-dome, power tongue jack and Equalizer tow package. We'll be using my 2014 Ford Raptor to tow it, so I don't think we'll have any issues going anywhere. Can't wait to hang out here and learn from everyone. |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 1:44pm
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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: StephenH
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 3:31pm
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Welcome from Wake Forest neighbor! Don't wait to start hanging out here. I got lots of ideas, some of which I have already used. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 5:18pm
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Enjoy your new home away from home. Enjoy God's great outdoors, enjoy your family, and be prepared to give tours of your new 179. We have had our 177 for 5 years now and still usually end up giving at least 1 tour to a curious/interested camper who wants to see what's inside the pod.
------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2016 at 5:37pm
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Welcome. ------------- 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: Carlos&Alicia
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2016 at 9:10pm
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Welcome. I lived in Eastern NC for about 11 years. We visit NC every year since I left. This summer will be our first trip in our Rpod 178. We purchased it last fall but haven't camped in it yet. Can't wait to go out this year. ------------- Carlos & Alicia 2015 RPod-178 1999 Cadillac Escalade 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Newfoundland/Collie Mix (Max) Shih-Tzu (Mia) Chihuahua/Pug mix (Foxy) |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2016 at 9:37pm
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Welcome! We are in Chapel Hill and have owned our 173for 5 years. We love it and use it a lot on long distance, multi- week trips. there are several other podders around the area. There are a lot of good people on this forum, and a lot of great ideas and excellent help and information. Feel free to explore and ask questions-there are always a lot of opinions and answers, mostly based on real experiences. Where did you buy your pod? Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: grand beaver
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2016 at 10:28pm
| Wow nice choice on the floorplan but an even better choice on the TV.....a Raptor 150?....Nice I am envious, makes my 3.5 Ecoboost 2014/F150 seem rather "underpowered"....lol..... |
Posted By: taxman
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2016 at 12:11am
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. We bought the Rpod at Country Roads RV in Lexington. There weren't many places in NC that had them and we wanted to buy from a local dealer, not a national chain. They were great. I was pleased with their service and their price.
We just booked site 69 loop 2 at Holly Point campgrounds at Falls Lake for my birthday on the weekend on April 2 & 3. Anyone in the area is welcome to join us. It's a tough time of year for me as a tax accountant. I need to take advantage of every minute of relaxation I can get. We off-road quite a bit, so I'm hoping the rpod can keep up. I need to find out if there are any off-road modifications that can be made. Here's a recent photo from an off-road run a bunch of us Raptor owners took to White Lake, NC. There were 21 of us and we had a blast! 
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 10:31am
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My wife and I will look forward to seeing you there. We jut booked for site # 52, Loop 2 at the Holly Point campground at Falls Lake. We will be there when you arrive as we are booked for arriving the 1st and leaving on the 4th. Perhaps this is the start of a "Down East" pod rally.  ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: taxman
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 2:31pm
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I'll see you there Stephen. We actually arrive on April 1 and are booked through the 4th, but leaving on Sunday evening. I won't be there on April 1 much, but should be there plenty on the weekend.
Any kids or pets coming along? We have an 8-year old girl and a very large dog. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 6:07pm
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Our daughters are grown-up and we have grandchildren. However, they are out west. We don't have any pets, partly because of my wife's asthma. However, we don't mind them in the least. We'll have some obligations so we also won't be there the whole weekend, but much of our time will spent there.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: johnmaci
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2016 at 7:17pm
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Hope to be down from MD for the Overland East Expo Oct 7-9 in Asheville! http://www.overlandexpo.com/east/  |
Posted By: taxman
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 4:51pm
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I just realized I never posted a photo.
Here you go. 
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Posted By: Carlos&Alicia
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 5:05pm
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Beautiful truck! ------------- Carlos & Alicia 2015 RPod-178 1999 Cadillac Escalade 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Newfoundland/Collie Mix (Max) Shih-Tzu (Mia) Chihuahua/Pug mix (Foxy) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 5:07pm
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Really nice looking set up!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 5:22pm
I recognize that place.  Here's ours:  We've made some additional modifications since this picture was taken. You'll see them on the 1st. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: dacolson
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 5:45pm
I love a white truck ... Even Fords ------------- Dave - 2016 Silverado 2500HD LML - 2010 RP172T 
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Posted By: Carlos&Alicia
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 9:24pm
 ------------- Carlos & Alicia 2015 RPod-178 1999 Cadillac Escalade 2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Newfoundland/Collie Mix (Max) Shih-Tzu (Mia) Chihuahua/Pug mix (Foxy) |
Posted By: taxman
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 8:48am
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Thanks for the comments everyone. I can't wait for tax season to end so I can get out and enjoy this thing! We just ordered a new mattress because the one that comes with it is horrible. Got a 10" memory foam mattress from Amazon that seemed to have great reviews (4.6/5 with more than 3,000 reviews).
We'll see how comfortable it is. Also got a Keurig single-cup coffee brewer and a few odds and ends. Hurry up April 18! |
Posted By: Patriot Dave
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 9:23am
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Welcome and congratulations. ------------- Dave & Joyce Never Forget, In God We Trust; This Our National Motto. Member; Patriot Guard Riders, Michigan Chapter Retired; So Every Day is Saturday.... Except Sunday |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2016 at 10:20pm
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We really enjoyed meeting you. I got some ideas for mods from your newer 179. The big one is going to be changing the track for the kitchen window curtain and putting in rods like yours has. That one should not cost much. I think a power jack is in our future after seeing yours.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: taxman
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 8:47am
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Thanks Stephen. We enjoyed meeting you and your wife. I feel like you drew the short stick though. I think I got a lot more out of it than you. Our visit to your pod is going to cost me dearly. My wife already ordered last night the tongue rack from Stromberg Carlson!
There's a few things we're going to do to our pod in the coming months: - riser lift - larger off-road tires - tongue rack - shelf above the bed - new bracket for TV (swivel and tilt) - double steps - additional dump hose tube (for extension) - battery cut off - some sort of wall organization system in the kitchen We really enjoyed our maiden voyage and were pleased overall with the pod, but a little disappointed with the fit and finish. Very cheap materials and poor craftsmanship. It's very clear they cut corners to manufacture an inexpensive and competitive product. It doesn't bother me too much because I can fix most of it and it reduces the price of the trailer. We need to organize a pod meet n greet somewhere in the Carolinas this fall. We're in! |