Joining the Club
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Topic: Joining the Club
Posted By: OurPodRod
Subject: Joining the Club
Date Posted: 10 May 2017 at 8:57pm
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Greetings R Podders! After months of waiting - we are going to pick up our 178 on Saturday! We picked the 178 so we would have a "family" dining space but are a bit worried about storage. The Mods and other information on this website have been wonderful so really appreciate all of the tips. Wish us luck - we don't know what to expect except that the mattress is generally agreed to be uncomfortable but otherwise, folks are having a blast on their R Pod Adventures. We have our shakedown planned over Memorial weekend and are going to try to practice simplicity and take as little as possible on the first trip. We figure this will flush out what we really need (since storage is so tight on the 178). We are pretty clueless so this could be relaxing OR frustrating. Hope to see some Podders on the road!
------------- Zimms 2018 178 R Pod TV 2016 Chevy Colorado |
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Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 11 May 2017 at 1:47am
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Welcome and congratulations on your new POD! You will love it! Smart idea not overdoing the packing for your first trip. Make a packing list and then make two lists during your trip: 1) what you needed and forgot to bring, and 2) what we brought and don't really need. You'll fine-tune your packing with more experience! Have fun!! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 11 May 2017 at 6:03am
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Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your178!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Bugout
Date Posted: 11 May 2017 at 6:39am
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You can go to Walmart it's like part of camping ------------- Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6 |
Posted By: computerfixitguy
Date Posted: 11 May 2017 at 11:00pm
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There are lots of checklists on the internet other people have taken the time to make. http://www.rv-camping.org/checklist/ Between that and pinterest you will get lots of "wisdom" of other campers. Read enough of them and you will get a "feel" for what works for you. POD'ers know what its like to have so little space and make the most of better than anybody. Derek
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Posted By: OurPodRod
Date Posted: 18 May 2017 at 8:57pm
Thank you for the tips and checklist! We have been packing for our first trip and so far so good on space. We downsized our home last year and have learned a lot about how to manage with less. Plus the Magic of Tidying principles really work. My husband keeps mentioning we need to save space for food. He isn't seeing where the chips and snack foods are going to go.  ------------- Zimms 2018 178 R Pod TV 2016 Chevy Colorado |
Posted By: Podkins
Date Posted: 22 May 2017 at 10:09pm
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We are new to r poding but not camping. Lists are great, my wife is
The Queen of them. But remember to take your time and don't rush. Hope to see you out there someday! Have fun always
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Posted By: OurPodRod
Date Posted: 31 May 2017 at 9:02pm
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Had a great trip and all the comments were spot on. What a wonderful camper! We are so happy with our choice. Thanks all for encouragement and community. ------------- Zimms 2018 178 R Pod TV 2016 Chevy Colorado |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 31 May 2017 at 10:03pm
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Glad you had a great trip! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |