Camping Adventures: Thanks to all for a great shakedown cruise

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Thanks to all for a great shakedown cruise

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Topic: Thanks to all for a great shakedown cruise

Posted By: Richand Cindy
Subject: Thanks to all for a great shakedown cruise
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2017 at 7:09pm

After what seemed like an eternity we finally picked up our 180 yesterday. We had learned so much from these boards the past few years we knew all the right questions to ask (is it still winterized? Oh yes do you want us to get it ready for use? Yes, please) and check for everything (we hope). Drove 10 minutes to a nearby campground and spent the night testing everything. Everything worked except we could not hitch up in the morning. Newby mistake trying to lower RV onto hitch ball with hitch latch not fully open. A helpful neighbor fixed it while I was on the phone to the dealer. Amazing only 1 mistake and never had an RV before. So a big thank you to everyone who takes the time to post here and help us newbies. Have to go, the neighbors are all standing around the rpod in the driveway, let the tours begin!

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OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel

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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2017 at 8:08pm

Big smile on my face. Even after 6 years with our 177, it is uncommon for us to camp and NOT give at least 1 tour to a curious passer-by. We enjoy giving tours, a lot of fun and a good way to get to know fellow campers in the campground. Glad your shakedown campout went well.

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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: Mpedersen
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2017 at 6:58pm

We are looking at the 179 and 180 tomorrow

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Mike & Wanda pedersen
Tv's 2015 jeep wangler , 2002 f150
1 German shepherd
Lower Alabama

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2017 at 7:52pm

Both have really nice floor plans!

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: Pam Frech
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2017 at 9:50am

We love our 179 (2016)

We made a curtain that fits over the bed to give us privacy when the Grand kids sleep with us.

My only regret is not having an awning, and the new models have that.

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Pamandtom

Posted By: RichC
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2017 at 12:24pm

We've taken two little trips since getting ours and get complimentary comments all the time. No tours yet,

Hope you have as much fun as we are.

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2017 RP171
2018 Ford Explorer