R-pod Owners Forum : Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:37:18 +0000 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:28:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2071 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : rpodcamper, thanks for the update.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19408#19408 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2071
Posted: 11 Sep 2011 at 7:28pm

rpodcamper, thanks for the update.  Sorry to hear you lost everything in the basement but happy to hear you have an action plan.]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:28:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19408#19408 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : Sorry to hear about the flooding... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19406#19406 Author: Guests
Subject: 2071
Posted: 11 Sep 2011 at 5:34pm

Sorry to hear about the flooding issues....but glad you folks are OK.  ]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:34:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19406#19406 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : We park our pod at a friend's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19404#19404 Author: g4royce
Subject: 2071
Posted: 11 Sep 2011 at 2:57pm

We park our pod at a friend's farm rather than at our house because we're in a year-round flood zone and Evac zone along the Shoreline.  We had originally planned to go to the pod if the power was going to be out for more than a day, mostly for showers and to move some things into the pod-fridge, but there were so many trees and power lines down that there was no way to bring the pod down to the house immediately after Irene.

By the time the roads were clear enough to get the pod down, we were 4 days without power and the power came back on at 5 1/2 days....  At least we got a few hot showers in it.   

We always have our pod-bag and evac-bags (with a small propane stove) packed and ready to go if we had to.

-T
   
]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:57:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19404#19404 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : Got back into the house yesterday.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19402#19402 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 2071
Posted: 11 Sep 2011 at 10:40am

Got back into the house yesterday.  Had 7 foot of water in the basement that was finished as our master bedroom.  We began pumping out so we can see what can be savaged.  We will not finish this Basement again.

The other house we are rehabing right now had some water in the basement and the parking area was all washed out but was better.  I'm going to get into high gear and finish the rehad so we can move up there.

Looks like we will place the pod on our yard and use it as a bedroom for a while.  I'm just glad that was all the damage as others lost even more

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:40:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19402#19402 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : Definitely need a picture if you... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19401#19401 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2071
Posted: 10 Sep 2011 at 1:05pm

Definitely need a picture if you spot a pod over there!  Have a safe trip.]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:05:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19401#19401 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : In central NJ we had 8.25"... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19400#19400 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2071
Posted: 10 Sep 2011 at 10:08am

In central NJ we had 8.25" of rain from Irene, some wind but not too bad. My rain gauge had 19.88" for August, so we were 5 times average for the month. We had filled the pod's water tank and kept it plugged in so the batteries were charged. Fortunately no power loss, but the town water pumping station and sewage plant were flooded. The water station had to replace all their electrical equipment and the surrounding town let us use here water. We were under a boil only order for a couple of days. We had enough bottled water that we didn't need to use the pod water by the time the order was lifted.
I left for this trip to Lithuania before Lee hit, so I don't really know what is happening except the family says it has been raining alot.
Haven't seen any R-Pods over here yet. They do have a lot of small trailers though, similar to the one that David has.]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:08:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19400#19400 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : Very sorry to hear that. I hope... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19398#19398 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2071
Posted: 08 Sep 2011 at 8:35pm

Very sorry to hear that.  I hope the damage isn't too bad.  Its amazing how the damage from this storm is so much worse for the mid-Atlantic than it was for the hurricane.

One can see in the link below there is lots of pink and purple (10 and 12 inches) on this rainfall total map, over the general Lancaster area.  Just be happy you aren't in Virginia where there is lots of white (15 inches).

http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=lwx&product=NTP&overlay=11101111&loop=no


]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:35:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19398#19398 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : yes just last night here in central... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19397#19397 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 2071
Posted: 08 Sep 2011 at 8:03pm

yes just last night here in central pa wenhad rivers flooding we were given about an hour to get out as the water was rising both homes we have have been flooded to some degree so we will be living in the pod till we vcan see what we need to do
]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:03:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19397#19397 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : Unless a tree falls on it first.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19226#19226 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2071
Posted: 31 Aug 2011 at 10:00am

Unless a tree falls on it first.  Pinch]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:00:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19226#19226 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : The R-Pod... Better than... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19218#19218 Author: secretbard
Subject: 2071
Posted: 30 Aug 2011 at 10:35pm

The R-Pod...

                    Better than a Bug-out bag.  Smile
]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:35:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19218#19218 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : I have a 8K watt genset on wheels,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19205#19205 Author: TerryM
Subject: 2071
Posted: 30 Aug 2011 at 1:42pm

I have a 8K watt genset on wheels, ramps for the Jeep and a small winch mounted inside to pull the genset up the ramp.  It was filled with gas and 10 gallons of gas for it.  We also have a hurricane package ready every year.  Lots of food, water and cat food and litter.  The Pod was in my driveway ready to fill up in a flash.  My evacuation route is planned and is on all back roads up to I-10.  From that point I can go north, east or west as needed.

Terry
]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:42:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19205#19205 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : We stocked ours up to be used... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19193#19193 Author: FISHTAIL
Subject: 2071
Posted: 30 Aug 2011 at 10:02am

We stocked ours up to be used as a shelter, cooled the fridge down and moved some of the more important stuff from the house fridge over to the pod. 

We did end up loosing power, and while we were sitting in the pod eating breakfast I heard the sump pump kick back on, so we didn't bother hanging out there long enough to shower.  I just cleaned up, went back inside and continued life as normal.

Thankfully we only lost power for about 7 hours, but I'm still bitter.  I was in OBX when we got evacuated...2nd year in a row.  First Earl, now Irene.  Stupid hurricanes.
]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:02:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19193#19193 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : I was preparing to use mine... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19188#19188 Author: secretbard
Subject: 2071
Posted: 30 Aug 2011 at 3:02am

I was preparing to use mine as a shelter, if for nothing more than the ability for a hot shower and the gas cooktop to make breakfast and dinner.  There are many in my area who encountered very bad flooding... just look at the pictures of route 287 with half the highway washed away as well as numerous other floodings encountered in north jersey.  You guys on the shore seemed to have escaped much of the damage this time by comparison.  A lot of roads around me were flooded over and the wind gusts were over 45mph.  

As far as recommendations:

If you have a genny, make sure you have the gas to operate it.  I had to run to the gas station the day before it hit and had to wait in a line of 30 cars to fill up my five gallon cans.

As far as food, we always have something in the cubbard at home, even if it's just canned food and PB&J.      
]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:02:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19188#19188 Anyone using their 'pod as a shelter? : Before Irene hit, I filled up... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2071&PID=19171#19171 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2071
Posted: 29 Aug 2011 at 1:55pm

Before Irene hit, I filled up my water tank and made sure my battery was fully charged.  I figured we could at least get a good shower for a few days if the power went out and our generator failed.  Luckily the power didn't go out  (don't know how, see the link below for an outage map of our area).  I'm curious if anyone is now using theirs, either for A/C with a genset or for showers, etc.  If you are, what recommendations would you make for the future if others have to do this?  Store more water?  Stock the shelves ahead of time?
 
 
http://www.bge.com/customerservice/stormsoutages/currentoutages/Pages/default.aspx
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