Another new owner
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Topic: Another new owner
Posted By: rawest50
Subject: Another new owner
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2017 at 7:03pm
Just purchased my first RV. RPod179 1917 1/2. Getting ready to retire. 
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2017 at 7:07pm
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Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 179! Congrats on your upcoming retirement, it's a great feeling!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2017 at 7:50pm
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Congratulations on your retirement and on your RP-179. My wife and I have been enjoying ours. I hope you have lots of adventures and make a lot of memories with 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: ParPod
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 6:35am
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Welcome to the group and congratulations on your pending retirement. Great choice on the 179! Have a great time with it. ------------- Bob&Margaret 2017 179 2016 Toyota 4Runner 2 sets of Golf Clubs |
Posted By: pedalho
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 6:40am
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 4:17pm
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Enjoy that "new" 179. I still am working full time but get to use our 177 about 30 days/year. Have been doing that since we purchased it in January 2011. By the way, did you actually purchase a 1917 model or is it a lot newer model year? ------------- 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: rawest50
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 4:47pm
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It is the latest and greatest. Has about 9 new upgrades over the 2017. Mine is the 1/2 year Blue addition. Roll off the assembly line in late February and bought it the 4th of March. Doing a lot of looking for info from experienced RV campers. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. 
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 10:07pm
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Be prepared to give tours! We have been doing that for 6 years now. More often than not curiosity seekers want a "peek" inside. Nine upgrades, wow! Our 2011 probably looks pretty basic compared to what you are getting. Since we normally boondock we even special ordered ours so it doesn't have a/c, microwave/convection oven or entertainment system. Even after 6 years we are happy with our decision, the pod is a great little camper!
------------- 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: bikeella
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2017 at 9:04pm
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I know the blue 2017 come with the Thule awning, but what are the other upgrades? |
Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2017 at 9:20pm
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15" tires
A few more exterior lights Propane connection for a grill Sink is flush with the counter with insert cover & stainless steel Awning which you mentioned I think the stove cover is new also There may be a few more. I think there were 9 in all. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing.
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Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2017 at 9:30pm
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Here is the video. The dealer may have ordered mine with 15" wheels. My shades operate up and down. A ruffled shade.
https://youtu.be/7F18dEyPZCY ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing.
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Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2017 at 10:33pm
Congratulations and welcome! We retired, bought a 179, got rid of just about all of our possessions, and went full-time! Happy retirement and Podding to you!  ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2017 at 5:52am
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Thanks. My better half has retired from teaching and I retire at the end of the year. We look forward to traveling the country in the Pod. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing.
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Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2017 at 8:47am
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Exciting times ahead!! And as your wife knows, retirement is fun!! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |