R-pod Owners Forum : Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:02:33 +0000 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:53:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2012 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING : Congratulations Doc Tom love your... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18878#18878 Author: LunaPod
Subject: 2012
Posted: 17 Aug 2011 at 11:53pm

Congratulations Doc Tom love your pics.
Mike
]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:53:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18878#18878 Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING : Con grats on taking your... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18509#18509 Author: Goose
Subject: 2012
Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 11:34pm

   Con grats on taking your vows to a new height. Glad that you had a good trip with your new bride.            Goose]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:34:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18509#18509 Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING : Thanks for the rail info, DocTom,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18502#18502 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2012
Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 10:06pm

Thanks for the rail info, DocTom, since I started model railroading some many years ago, I drag my family on as many rail rides as i can!

Again, many happy returns to you and your new bride! Keep 'em flossin'! ]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:06:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18502#18502 Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING : Thank you all for the good wishes.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18499#18499 Author: DocTom
Subject: 2012
Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 9:46pm

Thank you all for the good wishes.
 
The Leadville railroad is a regular guage line, an old line of Burlington Northern, I think. A couple from Leadville (we chatted with one of them who was the brakeman on the train the day we rode) bought it (track, 2 locomotives and several cars and cabooses) for $10, spent thousands, and put it into service as the LC&S in 1988. It was quite fun, I've gone on it several times in the past.
 
The dome failure was initiated by the door shock corded pole. A seam in the aluminum split so the door pole came apart and went through the fabric. I have had the dome up before with no problem, just went this time. I will try to get it replaced but won't if not covered.
 
It is mid 90's here, now at 8:45 PM, with high humidity. Highly tempted to turn around and go back, but I get to go to work tomorrow instead.
 
Tom
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Subject: 2012
Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 9:29pm

Yep, my R-Dme ripped the very first time I used it when I took it down.  FR is replacing it under the warranty.  According to the dealer FR is aware of this defect with the fabric.]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:29:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18493#18493 Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING : Congrats! Dometic makes the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18490#18490 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2012
Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 8:50pm

Congrats!

Dometic makes the R-Dome, and someone here (Hodge?) said they are getting a new one under warranty.  Hope to see any changes that have been made to it lately.

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:50:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18490#18490 Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING : You mentioned that your R-Dome... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18488#18488 Author: TIDALWAVE
Subject: 2012
Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 7:23pm

You mentioned that your R-Dome pole split and ripped the fabric...was the pole faulty?  Other members have commented on fabric tearing.  I wish that Forest River used rip-stop rather than
sheet fabric.  I would never buy a new tent that did not have rip-stop. 
]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:23:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18488#18488 Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING : Congratulations and many happy... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18486#18486 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2012
Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 6:45pm

Congratulations and many happy married years are wished to you.!! Lovely photos, looks Ike a lovely place in the Summer- from over here in Jersey with our 95-105* temps .
Is the Leadville and Southern one of those narrow gauge geared locomotive rail excursions?
]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:45:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18486#18486 Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING : Congratulations, nice pictures... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18485#18485 Author: Iteach5th
Subject: 2012
Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 6:21pm

Congratulations, nice pictures]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:21:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18485#18485 Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING : Congratulations Mr & Mrs... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18484#18484 Author: Guests
Subject: 2012
Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 5:53pm

Congratulations Mr & Mrs ! Big smile
 
IMHO, you couldn't have picked a much better spot....."the higher the altitude, the better the attitude".
There aren't too many places one can play in the snow this time of year.
]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:53:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18484#18484 Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING : Well, congratulations, DocTom... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18483#18483 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2012
Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 5:33pm

Well, congratulations, DocTom & Tina!  What a wonderful memory album you've created with your photos, too.]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:33:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18483#18483 Leadville, CO, Hiking, Podding, and A WEDDING : Just returned from a 1500 mile... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2012&PID=18482#18482 Author: DocTom
Subject: 2012
Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 5:25pm

Just returned from a 1500 mile trip with the pod that included driving from 1000 feet above sea level to 10,200 feet at Leadville, CO. The new tow vehicle (Ford, F-150) performed without strain over the high mountain passes with the awesome mileage average of 10.8 mpg (oh well, I didn't expect much with that amount of mountain driving, and I was not disappointed, might have done better at 55, but drove 65 most of the time, and we were loaded, three passengers and gear).
 
We hiked as high as 11, 870 feet, but the real high point was when Tina and I were married at Leadville. In Colorado there is no requirement for judge or minister, just go to the county courthouse, pay the $30 (cash only) and sign the papers. Voila! Married!! And, quite happy! After the legal paperwork we exchanged rings in our truck, then hiked two miles up to a mountain lake to say our vows.
 
Awesome trip, great weather and hiking, 177 performed well, r-dome failed (pole split and ripped material), a bit crowded with three adults, but really no problem. Who spends that much time inside anyway . . . when it is 70* and beautiful outside. It got down in the mid 40's at night, and we had several opportunities to play in the snow when hiking at higher altitudes.
 
We stayed at Sugarloafin' campground, quite nice, but there are several National Forest campgrounds within a few miles at Turquoise Lake if one prefers. I've stayed in the area several times over the years and just love it. Leadville is a fun town, quite old and it retains it's high mountain charm. Awesome hiking and climbing.
 
Here is a link to the trip album.
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/580643261WXhaOx
 
 
 
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