http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : metaldpod introduction Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 16:05:39 +0000 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:24:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11091 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=105242#105242 Author: jato
Subject: 11091
Posted: 08 Mar 2018 at 4:24pm

Interesting you bring this up as we have a piece of property on Lake Michigan that is just east of Manistique.  It is located 2 miles from the Kewadin Casino so it is real close to the campground you mention.  We try to camp there at least once/year.  From our property we can see the lights from Sioux Croix Lighthouse at night.  Pretty neat.  The lighthouse isn't that far away, just south of Gulliver a bit.]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:24:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=105242#105242 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=105235#105235 Author: metaldpod
Subject: 11091
Posted: 08 Mar 2018 at 11:13am

Jato, not sure if you have been there yet but we are going to Manistique Lakeshore Park in August, never been there before but from their site it looks really nice, I believe this is their second year, the wife and I do metal detecting and wanted to try in that area up there.]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2018 11:13:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=105235#105235 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=105131#105131 Author: jato
Subject: 11091
Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 9:47pm

Ouch on the hail, bummer.  If you like boondocking check out Fisherman's Island S.P about 2 miles south of Charlevoix on Lake Michigan.  Only a handful of campsites on the big lake the rest are inland.  Probably have to reserve to get the lakeside sites, but it is worth it, tremendous view.  ]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2018 21:47:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=105131#105131 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=105119#105119 Author: metaldpod
Subject: 11091
Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 12:55pm

To Jato, missed your Torch Lake reference, we were up there a couple years ago at Torch Grove campground during the big storm, had part of a tree come down on our Jeep and the wind blew our dome sideways breaking a pole and somewhat trapping us in the pod.  The pod sounded like an echo chamber with the hail hitting it, also put a little over a hundred dents in our Jeep but the pod came out without any.  Besides that it was a great trip, beautiful lake.]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2018 12:55:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=105119#105119 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103954#103954 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 11091
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 9:48am

Welcome!]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:48:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103954#103954 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103947#103947 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11091
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 8:26am

Welcome! We also have a 179 and enjoy it very much. I have also made a number of mods to our 179 which you can see by viewing the link in my signature. I look forward to seeing yours once you figure out how to post them.

I run Linux at home and have set up a simple web server to host my own photos. I use DNSExit for providing a free domain name to use when I post photos. I resize them using the GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) to 800x600 or smaller as full-sized photos will not show up easily. I don't know if this will help you but it is an option.
]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:26:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103947#103947 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103942#103942 Author: jato
Subject: 11091
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 6:37am

Welcome to the forum from your neighbors to the north on Torch Lake.  Much to see in this water winter wonderland.  Continue to make great memories and enjoy your 179.

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 06:37:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103942#103942 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103937#103937 Author: metaldpod
Subject: 11091
Posted: 25 Jan 2018 at 8:11pm

For Richand Cindy, when you come a couple of suggestions. Empire is a beautiful little town in the Sleeping Bear Dunes area, we camp at Indigo Bluffs which is just east of town.  Friendly people, nice little small town shops, and a city beach right on Lake Michigan.  Closer to Traverse City we have used Torch Grove campground which is on Torch Lake, another beautiful area and about a half hour from Traverse]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:11:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103937#103937 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103934#103934 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11091
Posted: 25 Jan 2018 at 6:42pm

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 179!  ]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:42:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103934#103934 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103927#103927 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 11091
Posted: 25 Jan 2018 at 5:03pm

Congrats on joining.  We are planning to take the RPOD through Michigan in June.  Hope to get as far north as Mackinaw Island and into Canada]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:03:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103927#103927 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103925#103925 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11091
Posted: 25 Jan 2018 at 4:59pm

Welcome!

The only place I've been in Michigan was the Detroit airport. It wasn't terribly scenic. :P]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:59:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103925#103925 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103922#103922 Author: metaldpod
Subject: 11091
Posted: 25 Jan 2018 at 4:08pm

Thanks for the welcome, I was going to post some photos but am in the process of learning "how to".  Its a little more involved than I am used to and not being the most computer savvy guy it might take a while.  I am trying to download photos from Flickr, anyone have any pointers?]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:08:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103922#103922 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103919#103919 Author: Live2Camp
Subject: 11091
Posted: 25 Jan 2018 at 3:44pm

Welcome! You live in a beautiful state. We have a bunch of relatives there and have visited but not yet taken our RPod there. Actually we're all lucky here in North America for the abundance of camping opportunities, on all levels. Glad you joined us, it's a great forum. ]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:44:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103919#103919 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103917#103917 Author: metaldpod
Subject: 11091
Posted: 25 Jan 2018 at 2:23pm

I have been viewing this forum for a while now and appreciate all the info I have come across so I thought it best to join.  My wife, Vicki, and I purchased our new 179 in 2015 and have thoroughly enjoyed our travels in it.  Since that time we have made a number of additions and improvements which have increased our enjoyment of our camping experiences.  We live in the Grand Rapids, Mi area and have limited our trips to inside Michigan so far.  We also have a four legged companion, Jovi, who also enjoys going along.  I am looking forward to gaining more useful info from this forum and hopefully being able to contribute some from time to time   -   Dave         https://flic.kr/p/fullsizeoutput_617 by david snyder, on IMG_20170624_140512827 by david snyder, on Flickr]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:23:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11091&PID=103917#103917