New 178 r-podder
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Topic: New 178 r-podder
Posted By: rda54
Subject: New 178 r-podder
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2016 at 8:42pm
Hi new to the r-pod form. We just bought a 2014 178 r-pod and are really exited about our first trip to Texas in February. We live in West St. Paul Minnesota I just retired this year and we want to see the US though the wind shelled of my truck. I stated looking for camper and found this one. We want to see if any one has pulled it through the mountains. I have a 2016 Chevy 1500 and when I brought is home it pulled like a dream. There aren't any mountains here.  Thanks Ron ------------- Ronald & Lonna 2014 178 2016 Chevy 1500 |
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Posted By: M&M
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2016 at 6:18am
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Good Morning Ron and welcome to the forum. Congratulation on your 178. Sorry I can't comment on too much on pulling through the mountains, we live in NJ. We've driven into the Pocono Mountains and had no trouble towing our 179 with our Honda Pilot. Safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving. Marty ------------- 2017 179 "Big Sexy" 2012 Honda Pilot |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2016 at 12:20pm
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note - I moved this to its own thread.
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: Leo B
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2016 at 1:55pm
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Welcome to the group!!
Congrats on your 178!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Bboudens
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2016 at 12:39pm
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Welcome and congrats on your new Pod. I live on the edge on the Canadian Rockies, and while we only have had our pod out a few times. It's been out in the mountains or in the foot hills. You will have no problem with the tow vehicle you have, if that was your concern. On one of the biggest hills on the Trans. Can. Hwy. between Calgary and Banff I was able to maintain 100 km/hr (60 mph) and not break 4000 rpm. Once into the mountains and National parks (up here in Canada anyway) The speed limit drops and becomes a single lane Hwy. and at that point it's an average 2500 rpm, just cruising along. As a last note your interstates Highways down through the American Rockies are much better. I haven't towed on them but have made my way down to Moab a few times. Hope this helps.
------------- Keep your stick on the ice 2016 178HRE 2011 Silverado 1500 |
Posted By: CampCat
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 2:44am
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Hey Ron,
Congratulations on the Pod. Where did u buy it. I'll be looking to buy within a year. I know it's a ways out but I like to research. Lol. I live in fargo and work into Minneapolis all the time. Just trying to find a good dealer. Your tow vechile will be great. I've never towed a pod but I've had 3 1500'silverdos. Great pickup. Just wondering what your experience was on the dealer hunt. Thank you Patrick 👍🏼 ------------- Patrick&Deanna, Scion xB, Clark Vertex Hammock "PuppypPod", crosswind kayak Starting from scratch😄 |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 5:09pm
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Greetings Ron, We have towed our 177 from Michigan once along US-2 all the way to Glacier NP, 2x to RMNP in Colorado and throughout some of the Rockies along various off-roads that were rather steep. The pod towed nicely behind our (at the time) '08 Explorer and that was with a 4.0 L V-6 so you will have plenty of power with your PU. Enjoy your retirement and enjoy your travels. ------------- 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: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2016 at 11:43pm
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Congratulations on your new POD and happy trails! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: rda54
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2016 at 5:36pm
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Hi Patrik,
We fond it on Craigslist it was only used 2 times for one night each. We love it. Thanks Ron ------------- Ronald & Lonna 2014 178 2016 Chevy 1500 |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2016 at 6:04pm
by a little old lady? on sunday? lol ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: scott59
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2016 at 1:27pm
| I'm sad when I see that some have only used their PODs a few times. We find it necessary to schedule ahead. My husband is off during the school holidays and I am flexible. He also goes during the slow periods at his other job end of fiscal year and holidays. Thus we go for a 7 day every July and 11 days the end of December. Otherwise it is slow on Friday and Monday we take long weekends during the summer/fall. We enjoy the POD much better than camping and less expensive than staying in hotels. Have fun |
Posted By: twodues
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2016 at 1:53pm
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Also joining the growing legion of R-pod owners. 2017 1/2 178 is on order! We can't wait to take a trip to warmer temps come March when the winter starts to wear on us up here in Michigan.
Dave, Sue and the dog too TV 2012 Ford Edge V6 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2016 at 5:00pm
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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 |