R-pod Owners Forum : Snow/First time using it https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Snow/First time using it Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:36:26 +0000 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:52:27 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1110 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Snow/First time using it : I have been reading these... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=19411#19411 Author: mountain mist
Subject: 1110
Posted: 11 Sep 2011 at 8:52pm

I have been reading these posts of camping in cold weather.
Nothing was mentioned about concern that pipes would freeze.
what are your tips and methods if one is camping and the night turns cold.
I am planning a trip to Elkmont, no hook-ups, in November when it is first come first serve time.The average weather is usually not too bad, but then I have been out there in November (in a tent) and the dog and I piled on everything we had to stay warm. Splendid days, the smell of wood smoke.
I am camping in Townsend, Tn. starting tomorrow for a few days and then on to Elkmont until mid October. Trip to Texas, not with Pod. Should be back first week in Nov. , therefore the question of pipes freezing.
]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:52:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=19411#19411 Snow/First time using it : two dog night? https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9720#9720 Author: sylviablue
Subject: 1110
Posted: 19 Feb 2010 at 2:32pm

two dog night?]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:32:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9720#9720 Snow/First time using it : Cuddle? https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9716#9716 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1110
Posted: 18 Feb 2010 at 9:57pm

Cuddle?]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:57:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9716#9716 Snow/First time using it : Originally posted by rpodcamper.comIf... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9699#9699 Author: yizit
Subject: 1110
Posted: 17 Feb 2010 at 10:20pm

Originally posted by rpodcamper.com

If not there is always a tent (Wife would really kill me then)((maybe thats what she is trying for))


BRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!Star
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Subject: 1110
Posted: 17 Feb 2010 at 7:51pm

If not there is always a tent (Wife would really kill me then)((maybe thats what she is trying for))]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:51:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9695#9695 Snow/First time using it : I just finished clearing mine... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9694#9694 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 1110
Posted: 17 Feb 2010 at 7:51pm

I just finished clearing mine out of the snow bank from the last 2 storms (4' for snow plus drift then melted some with Plow pile in front) to find out that i have to dig out more in front of the driveway on the other side of the alley just so I can hook up and swing out early in the Morning with it.  Headed out to help out cleaning up a camp that got pretty messed up this winter.  Fun 3 nights of no hook ups.  If I ever get it out!]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:51:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9694#9694 Snow/First time using it : I can't find any snow. I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9692#9692 Author: sylviablue
Subject: 1110
Posted: 17 Feb 2010 at 7:12pm

I can't find any snow.  I can't find my Pod!  Wink

Wait, it's in Florida sitting patiently until I return.  Whew. 
]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:12:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9692#9692 Snow/First time using it : I did not have much of a choice... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9683#9683 Author: jjbescher
Subject: 1110
Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 9:25pm

I did not have much of a choice on the weather.  I was going to use it no matter what.  I also was not expecting 24 degrees and 3-5 inches of Snow in South Carolina.

The Pop out bed only took about 10-15 minutes to take out by myself.  would be quicker if someone else was helping me.

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:25:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9683#9683 Snow/First time using it : I have used ours in the snow 2... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9675#9675 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 1110
Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 5:39pm

I have used ours in the snow 2 times already and plan to use it this weekend again in the snow.  Problem will be this weekend we will have no hook ups and friends generators are being used so I'm taking the zero degree sleeping bags with.  We are lucky as we have the 171 with no slides or pop out beds to lose any heat we may make.  But I may have looked harder at the pop out beds as I really do missing the years of the pop up and sleep with a screen around me.   I don't miss the time to setup and knock down one or putting away a wet camper.]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:39:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9675#9675 Snow/First time using it : Good stuff on getting yor Pod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9673#9673 Author: Guests
Subject: 1110
Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 4:53pm

Good stuff on getting yor Pod out Smile.  I, too, found out the hard way about the smoke detector - touchy, touchy!  I sat an unfamiliar cup (of coffee) in the microwave to warm it up which sparked.  Of couse I immediately turned it off but, even just a faint whisper of smoke was enough.  I used the stove top just once (because it was pouring rain outside) to boil some water and that set it off!]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:53:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9673#9673 Snow/First time using it : Glad you enjoyed your first trip... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9671#9671 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1110
Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 4:38pm

Glad you enjoyed your first trip out.  Others have reported that the smoke detector is sensitive, too.  Most people don't break in their camper in 24 degree weather - in the snow!  Big smile

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:38:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9671#9671 Snow/First time using it : Well, We ended up taking our Rpod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1110&PID=9662#9662 Author: jjbescher
Subject: 1110
Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 8:03am

Well, We ended up taking our Rpod to South Carolina for its maiden voyage.  It turns out it was also the first time in a long time that Florence, SC got snow.  So, the first time setting up the Rpod for real ended up being in the snow.  After it took a couple of tries of getting to a correct spot, I ended up using a normal 15 amp plug to plug in, since I did not need the air conditioner.

Having a drill helped a lot with raising and lowering the stabilizers.

I am very glad that we did some test runs at home, because in 24 degree weather we were able to keep the Rpod warm, even with the tent end down.  To keep warm, we used a $30 Sunbeam heater we got from walmart.  We had that setting higher then the furnace and the the furnace never had to come on in the middle of the night.  We also insulated the tent end with Reflectix and used a Heated Mattress Pad on the air mattress.

We ended up cooking breakfast in the Rpod and set off the Smoke Alarm(twice).  If you are cooking anything that will put off smoke, make sure to have the door open and the bathroom vent running.  I would also have a little fan pointing at the smoke detector.  The smoke detector seems to be VERY sensitive.

It was great being able to wake up on site and definitely look forward to using it again.

Only got one picture over the weekend and that was of the Rpod in the snow.

jon
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