Newbies
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Topic: Newbies
Posted By: Cmhadley
Subject: Newbies
Date Posted: 27 May 2016 at 12:54pm
| Newbies Carl and Therall from Billings MT just purchased a 2010 M-173. Yes, we actually found a used R-Pod! In Billings even! Getting set up for our first adventure next weekend. TV is a 2007 Subaru Tribeca SUV. Retired, never owned a trailer before. Any first-timer hints would be appreciated! |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 27 May 2016 at 1:49pm
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This http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=70061&title=new-rpod-180-new-to-camping#70061 - checklist should help. Please customize it to your specific needs. ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 May 2016 at 2:46pm
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Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 173!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: codycountry
Date Posted: 27 May 2016 at 5:13pm
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We were quite surprised to spot a used one for sale yesterday in Billings, at a camper place off the interstate on the road up to the Metra. It looked like a 177. We camp around Red Lodge a couple times a summer/fall. You'll have fun with yours, no doubt, and maybe our trails will cross. Congrats!
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Posted By: grand beaver
Date Posted: 27 May 2016 at 8:19pm
| You are lucky to live in "the last best place" also known as Montana....enjoy the new pod its so much better than sleepin on the ground! |
Posted By: les olvera
Date Posted: 28 May 2016 at 12:22am
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I'm also retired and just got my r-pod first time owning a trailer, I was a tent camper needless to say I only camped in warm weather and now the world opened up to me. The only advice I can give is make a list before you leave home and a list when you break up camp, this really helped me. Welcome to the world of rpoders, and enjoy your adventures. ------------- Les |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 May 2016 at 3:55pm
| I purchased as used 178, first thing I did was buy a 3" binder and put info on RPods systems and other info in it, when I'm out and about I have a ready source I can read. Good to have and helps you fix broke and before it's broke stuff - Good Luck:) |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 May 2016 at 8:53pm
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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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