R-pod Owners Forum : maiden trip to deception pass https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : maiden trip to deception pass Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:29:50 +0000 Tue, 10 May 2011 18:42:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1781 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ maiden trip to deception pass : Thanks for the pictures/post!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15436#15436 Author: Guests
Subject: 1781
Posted: 10 May 2011 at 6:42pm

Thanks for the pictures/post!  It looks like you had fun.  Last weekend was my first out (this year) also.  Like you, I had to deal with rain.  But, like others have said, a rainy day camping is still great.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 18:42:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15436#15436 maiden trip to deception pass : Great pictures of another happy... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15430#15430 Author: psaman
Subject: 1781
Posted: 10 May 2011 at 2:58pm

Great pictures of another happy POD family!!!LOL]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 14:58:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15430#15430 maiden trip to deception pass : thanks for the advice techntrek... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15423#15423 Author: pabloa3
Subject: 1781
Posted: 10 May 2011 at 11:03am

thanks for the advice techntrek and outbound...that is all very helpful.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 11:03:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15423#15423 maiden trip to deception pass : You really won't have a problem... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15418#15418 Author: Outbound
Subject: 1781
Posted: 10 May 2011 at 10:28am

You really won't have a problem with your black tank.  It'll easily take a week (if not two) to fill it with a family of 4.  The grey tank, on the other hand, will likely fill in two days if you're taking short showers.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 10:28:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15418#15418 maiden trip to deception pass : I got a chuckle at the champagne... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15414#15414 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1781
Posted: 10 May 2011 at 8:04am

I got a chuckle at the champagne bottle, nice way to celebrate your new 'pod.  Unfortunately the tank sensors just aren't that accurate - they go as cheap as possible and accuracy is sacrificed as a result.  I've found the battery and fresh water sensors are good but the gray and black tanks you have to guesstimate.  Only the toilet empties into the black tank and you can see when it starts to fill up the pipe when you flush so that's your warning to empty it right away.  Over time you'll get a sense for how long the tanks will last.  We've gone an entire week by using the bath house for most daytime restroom trips when we are already out of the 'pod anyway.  A full weekend of dry camping and always using the 'pod's toilet isn't a problem either.  The low point for the gray tank is the shower basin.  With full hookups you can leave the gray tank valve open so long showers aren't a problem (until you run out of hot water), and when dry camping we can get 4 Navy showers out of the freshwater tank - and since the fresh and gray tanks are the same size its impossible to overflow it.
 
If you have full hookups remember you can NOT leave the black tank valve open.  You must wait until the tank is mostly full to ensure you get a good movement of water to flush out the contents.  If you leave that valve open all the time the solid contents will dry out and ruin the tank.  When I know my black tank is getting full I'll close my gray valve and get a couple of showers in to fill it up, because you want to dump the black tank and then dump the gray tank to flush out your sewer hose.  Then re-close the black valve and leave the gray one open again.
]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 08:04:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15414#15414 maiden trip to deception pass : Thanks for the pics and it's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15413#15413 Author: pmjensen
Subject: 1781
Posted: 10 May 2011 at 7:53am

Thanks for the pics and it's true,  any time in the Pod is better than sitting at home.

Happy Podding
]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 07:53:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15413#15413 maiden trip to deception pass : and a few more...Another shot... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15407#15407 Author: pabloa3
Subject: 1781
Posted: 10 May 2011 at 12:43am

and a few more...



Another shot of our droopy rdome.



Deception Pass as seen from the west side of the park.

Aside from the rain, it's a very beautiful park.  The water moving the through the strait at tide changes is incredibly violent creating white and water and lots of action - fun to watch.

And this time I remembered to resize my photos  :-)
]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 00:43:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15407#15407 maiden trip to deception pass : Ok...I actually only have a few... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15405#15405 Author: pabloa3
Subject: 1781
Posted: 10 May 2011 at 12:16am

Ok...I actually only have a few photos...I thought I took a lot more...



Here is pod-o-saurus in our driveway


Enjoying some champagne...at least for the adults.



And a feeble attempt at setting up the rdome.  by the way, forest river has apparently listened to everyone as the rdome was pretty easy to slide on the rail...only took a few minutes and I never had to adjust screws or add gel to make it easier.

Next time I'll spend more time at setting up the rdome so it looks better and not so droopy.  I'm assuming it's because I didn't stake it and fully connect it to the rpod.

As for mods...I added a shampoo/conditioner/soap dispenser into the bathroom - works great.

I added one 3m brass command hook under the thermostat.  I added a 3m organizer (I believe it was meant for spices) into the bottom bunk.  Other than that it gave me a reason to spend a bunch of money on stuff like corelle plates/bowls, small toolkit, new pots/pans, tumblers and few other items.

One question:  should the grey and black water tank gauges ever be accurate?  I assumed they would be on my first trip, but after one night it showed both tanks as 2/3 full...we didn't flush that much!  Aside from washing hands and dishes I don't see how we put 20+ gallons into the grey water tank.  If the gauges are not dependable, are there other methods for seeings how full your tanks are?

Paul

]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 00:16:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15405#15405 maiden trip to deception pass : A rainy day camping is better... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15401#15401 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1781
Posted: 09 May 2011 at 9:56pm

A rainy day camping is better than any day at work.]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 21:56:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15401#15401 maiden trip to deception pass : Pod-o-saurus, It rained on our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15395#15395 Author: marshwatcher
Subject: 1781
Posted: 09 May 2011 at 5:24pm

Pod-o-saurus,

It rained on our first trip out with Just Poddin' Along (176T). We looked at it as a great test for leaks?

I agree that camping in the pod in any weather is an adventure not to be missed. If you were home and it was raining, you would just be home and it was raining!

]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 17:24:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15395#15395 maiden trip to deception pass : Welcome to the forum. We love... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15384#15384 Author: pmjensen
Subject: 1781
Posted: 09 May 2011 at 10:12am

Welcome to the forum.  We love it when people post pics of their adventures.

Happy Podding
]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 10:12:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15384#15384 maiden trip to deception pass : Make sure you have the right cushions... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15357#15357 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1781
Posted: 08 May 2011 at 8:32pm

Make sure you have the right cushions in the right place on the dinette.  I kept getting annoyed at the overlap getting in the way when I lifted the seat to get something.  Until I realized just how stupid I was and by swapping the cushions the overlap went away. Wacko]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 20:32:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15357#15357 maiden trip to deception pass : Sounds like your having fun! Yes.....PICTURES!!Terry ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15343#15343 Author: TerryM
Subject: 1781
Posted: 08 May 2011 at 1:50pm

Sounds like your having fun!  Yes.....PICTURES!!Smile

Terry
]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 13:50:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15343#15343 maiden trip to deception pass : Well, it sounds like you gave... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15341#15341 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 1781
Posted: 08 May 2011 at 12:43pm

Well, it sounds like you gave the Pod a good christening, Pabloa3!  LOL]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 12:43:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15341#15341 maiden trip to deception pass : Every trip is fun, even if the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15338#15338 Author: psaman
Subject: 1781
Posted: 08 May 2011 at 12:07pm

Every trip is fun, even if the weather doesn't cooperate. Better organizing is an on-going function with us too. We found if we turn on the exhaust fan in the shoilet, it helps clear out kitchen smoke/odors. Can't wait for the pictures!!]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 12:07:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15338#15338 maiden trip to deception pass : We are waking up on our first... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15335#15335 Author: pabloa3
Subject: 1781
Posted: 08 May 2011 at 11:31am

We are waking up on our first morning in pod-o-saurus. So far so good...except for the rain yesterday and last night. Our two boys have been enjoying the outdoors and watching films inside in our 172. As for sleeping we started with me and one boy in the bottom bunk with my wife and another boy in the top bunk. Ended with both boys in the bottom bunk, wife in top bunk and me on the dinette. Temp in the pod maintains itself well - heater only came on a few times during the night. Cooked dinner inside last night...yes, I set off the smoke alarm.

I need to work on organizing our stuff better and "fix" the dinette storage cover as it is about 1inch too long so it always rubs against the cushion when being lifted. I will upload some photos later as it isn't working from my phone as I type this

Paul]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 11:31:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1781&PID=15335#15335