R-pod Owners Forum : It's almost time!! https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : It's almost time!! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:41:56 +0000 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 17:31:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12708 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ It's almost time!! : New Softopper installed to protect... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122863#122863 Author: Jholler
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Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 5:31pm



New Softopper installed to protect my stuff from the elements. Still have the old one for sale in the for sale posts...]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2019 17:31:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122863#122863 It's almost time!! : New shoes, brakes and bearings... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122858#122858 Author: Jholler
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Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 3:56pm



New shoes, brakes and bearings checked! Put 215/75r14 Goodyear Endurance 8ply on. ]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:56:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122858#122858 It's almost time!! : Well, I ordered a Celestron 70mm... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122292#122292 Author: Jholler
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Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:13pm

Well, I ordered a Celestron 70mm travel telescope, then went digging around the house and found an 8-32x "Halleyscope" I forgot I had, as well as 7x50, 8x30, and 12x42 binos...think I'm covered for optics lol.]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2019 22:13:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122292#122292 It's almost time!! : I've been around coyotes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122270#122270 Author: Jholler
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Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 2:40pm

I've been around coyotes all my life, both in Arkansas and soCal, and that's the best description I've ever heard lol!]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2019 14:40:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122270#122270 It's almost time!! : Thanks!! Stanley is actually where... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122269#122269 Author: Jholler
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Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 2:38pm

Thanks!! Stanley is actually where I was looking! I found this blog very helpful:http://www.van-tramp.com/wp/boondocking-near-stanley-id/]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2019 14:38:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122269#122269 It's almost time!! : One of the prettiest places to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122264#122264 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:21am

One of the prettiest places to camp in the dark sky area of Idaho is Stanley Lake.  2nd choice would be the west end of Alturus Lake.   Keep your pets on a leash as this is Wolf Country.  You can buy supplies, gas and propane in the town of Stanley.  You will find some snow in the shade this year in both places in June.
Sitting out side at night you will hear both wolves and coyotes.  Coyotes sound like a bunch of teenagers at a kegger, whereas wolves give one, maybe two long drawn out howls then quiet.  make sure you make your camp bear safe.
]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:21:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122264#122264 It's almost time!! : There are a few table top telescopes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122255#122255 Author: Pete Brayton
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Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 8:00am

There are a few table top telescopes that are decent like the Orion Starblast or maybe a Meade ETX90. A good source for used scopes is Craigslist, however I would avoid any telescope that is advertised based on it's maximum magnification. Lucky for you, you have plenty of time to look around.]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2019 08:00:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122255#122255 It's almost time!! : Lots of possibilities here...a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122254#122254 Author: Pete Brayton
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Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 7:55am

Lots of possibilities here...a star chart/phone app to learn and identify constellations and a pair of binoculars is a great start. ]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2019 07:55:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122254#122254 It's almost time!! : A telescope...now there's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122239#122239 Author: Jholler
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Posted: 29 Mar 2019 at 8:57pm

A telescope...now there's something I should have thought of lol! Any recommendations for something small, easy, and decent?]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:57:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122239#122239 It's almost time!! : Sounds like you have a great trip... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122238#122238 Author: Pete Brayton
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Posted: 29 Mar 2019 at 8:19pm

Sounds like you have a great trip planned! The Rocky Mountain Star Stare is June 26-30 in southern Colorado. Any chance you'll be coming this way around then? The DSR looks very cool...hope the weather cooperates. Taking a telescope?]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:19:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122238#122238 It's almost time!! : Came into some unexpected funds,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122236#122236 Author: Jholler
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Posted: 29 Mar 2019 at 6:17pm

Came into some unexpected funds, so I went ahead and ordered my solar setup, 100w Renogy suitcase and a 20a waterproof charge controller, as well as a set of Air Ride coil spring airbags to level out the truck when towing. Eyeballing a new Softopper bed cover also...wish someone could use my old one but I can't find anyone with an 8ft bed lol!]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2019 18:17:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122236#122236 It's almost time!! : That's not unusual. Ours... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122195#122195 Author: GlueGuy
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Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 6:26pm

That's not unusual. Ours is similar; we got it mid-year 2016, but its VIN is 2017.]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:26:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122195#122195 It's almost time!! : Any differences between 2014 and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122187#122187 Author: Jholler
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Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 1:31pm

Any differences between 2014 and 2015? maybe mine is just titled wrong.

Edit: just checked the VIN, it is indeed a 2015 year model, with a mfg date of 3/10/14. Interesting.]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:31:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122187#122187 It's almost time!! : Lol, you're exactly right... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122186#122186 Author: Jholler
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Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 1:26pm

Lol, you're exactly right ...my build date is March 10 2014...awful early for a 2015 year model!]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:26:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122186#122186 It's almost time!! : Have fun.. as a note.. compare... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122185#122185 Author: furpod
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Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 12:53pm

Have fun.. as a note.. compare your build date to the build date of the tires.. 2015 Pods were being built fairly early in 2014.. August or so.. But I would for sure change out a 2013 tire this year.]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:53:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122185#122185 It's almost time!! : I'm getting so excited I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122172#122172 Author: Jholler
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Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 9:15am

I'm getting so excited I can hardly stand it...I get off work June 1 and don't have to be back until July 7! Headed WEST with the wife and the Pod! We're coddiwompling toward Idaho to camp in the Dark Sky Reserve, but that's the only part vaguely resembling a plan. Got new batteries, twin propane tanks, 30gal worth of water jugs to put in the back of the truck. Still need a solar panel, a decent inverter and some new tires (FR put 2013 tires on my 2015 rpod, time to update!) as I plan on dry camping on public land as much as possible. Gonna be an adventure!!!]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:15:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12708&PID=122172#122172