R-pod Owners Forum : 1st Weekend for us http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : 1st Weekend for us Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 14:55:32 +0000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:04:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2353 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ 1st Weekend for us : Great info! We will try cracking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22208#22208 Author: BlueAudi
Subject: 2353
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 at 1:04am

Great info! We will try cracking the window & vent when we get it
back from the dealership.

We are in WA until Sept on active duty. Home is Wichita Falls, TX,
but we aren't sure if that will be where we go when we are done in
Sept. Might be headed somewhere else depending on what things
look like in another 7-8 months.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:04:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22208#22208 1st Weekend for us : I agree with the open fan cover... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22199#22199 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2353
Posted: 07 Feb 2012 at 9:42pm

I agree with the open fan cover and cracked windows - even at 11F in January we didn't lose much heat. Did have a little frost on the back window though.
Welcome to podding!]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:42:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22199#22199 1st Weekend for us : Ditto on cracking a window and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22183#22183 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2353
Posted: 07 Feb 2012 at 4:35pm

Ditto on cracking a window and cracking the vent - not only to control the condensation on the windows but in the air in general.  With everything closed up it will really feel humid.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:35:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22183#22183 1st Weekend for us : Welcome to the group. Where do... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22172#22172 Author: pmjensen
Subject: 2353
Posted: 07 Feb 2012 at 10:41am

Welcome to the group.  Where do you spend time in TX.  We are fortunate to live in deep So. TX so we camp year around.

Happy Podding
]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:41:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22172#22172 1st Weekend for us : To help with condensation,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22167#22167 Author: Guests
Subject: 2353
Posted: 07 Feb 2012 at 3:58am

To help with condensation, most of us open (just a wee bit) a couple of windows or a window and the bath fan vent  - just don't turn the fan on.  You'll lose some heat but, not a lot.  Experiment and you'll find what you need in your situation.
 
Personally, I don't worry about some amount of condensation on the glass windows...they are not insulated glass.  I would be concerned if other things were getting wet. 
]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:58:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22167#22167 1st Weekend for us : We survived!!! And survived quite... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22166#22166 Author: BlueAudi
Subject: 2353
Posted: 06 Feb 2012 at 11:55pm

We survived!!!  And survived quite well.   The park had been winterized, but that worked out better for us anyway. We just hooked up to elect and didn't have to worry about water or the dump station. The only negative was that the microwave didn't work.  The convection part was fine, but (in saving weight) we only brought plasticware and that would've melted. 

The heater kept us more than cozy, but how do you eliminate or reduce the condensation on the inside of the windows?  Since heat rises, we didn't want to open the fan in bathroom.  We only had it on 60-65 but it was 26 when we woke up on Sunday morning.   That might just be something to deal with.  We wiped them down and turned on the fan once we were up and about.  Seemed to dry off quickly.  Also bought something called dry-z-air.  Is there something better we should use? 

Dealership is getting us a new microwave and installing a vent hood over the bathroom fan so we can crack the fan while it's sitting at the storage place between outings. 

As soon as I figure out how to resize my picture, I'll post one!
]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:55:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22166#22166 1st Weekend for us : Most important thing you ever... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22082#22082 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2353
Posted: 04 Feb 2012 at 6:23pm

Most important thing you ever need to know about a Pod is the most apparent thing!  Just have fun!!!

 
 
Happy podding, safe journies and welcome to the forums. 
 
We love questions here, and love pictures of your adventures even more!!!!
 
Big smileBig smileBig smile
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:23:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22082#22082 1st Weekend for us : Welcome to the family! We are... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22081#22081 Author: TerryM
Subject: 2353
Posted: 04 Feb 2012 at 12:56pm

Welcome to the family!  We are all waiting to hear how things went.Smile

Terry
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:56:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22081#22081 1st Weekend for us : As with everyone else, have a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22079#22079 Author: tpierce220
Subject: 2353
Posted: 04 Feb 2012 at 10:34am

As with everyone else, have a wonderful time!  We're going to go visit our pod today and measure the windows for curtains, but we won't be camping in her for another couple of months.  ]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:34:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22079#22079 1st Weekend for us : Welcome! I am sure you'll... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22077#22077 Author: Guests
Subject: 2353
Posted: 04 Feb 2012 at 4:22am

Welcome!  I am sure you'll enjoy your new Pod. Smile]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:22:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22077#22077 1st Weekend for us : Wow! What a friendly bunch!! Thanks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22076#22076 Author: BlueAudi
Subject: 2353
Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 11:40pm

Wow! What a friendly bunch!! Thanks for all the tips and suggestions.
We look forward to getting to know the group a little better! Headed
out in the morning. I'm sure we have a Ron of questions after a night
in "the woods" of NW Washington!]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:40:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22076#22076 1st Weekend for us : Welcome. I started an online manual,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22075#22075 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2353
Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 10:51pm

Welcome.  I started an online manual, but its only half-complete...  Ouch

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723&title=creating-an-instruction-maintanence-manual

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22075#22075 1st Weekend for us : Yeah and take the battery out... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22074#22074 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2353
Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 9:29pm

Yeah and take the battery out of the smoke dector when frying bacon, ot it will go off and you will go through the ceiling like I did ]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:29:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22074#22074 1st Weekend for us : As above. We always run the hot... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22072#22072 Author: Pawpod
Subject: 2353
Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 7:47pm

As above. We always run the hot water tap before we turn the water heater on.
My suggestion is bring a notepad, and enjoy your pod!]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:47:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22072#22072 1st Weekend for us : First of all welcome!! There are... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22069#22069 Author: psaman
Subject: 2353
Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 2:39pm

First of all welcome!! There are so many things you will learn the more you camp, my advice is just to read the generic manual that comes with your Pod and try to learn how all the systems work.  There is a ton of knowledge and wisdom here in this forum and specific answers are available for the asking. But I will give one warning that comes to mind, be sure to fill your water heater before you turn on the power switch to the electrical element! And most of all, have fun!!Smile]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:39:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22069#22069 1st Weekend for us : Hello There!!We just took delivery... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2353&PID=22067#22067 Author: BlueAudi
Subject: 2353
Posted: 03 Feb 2012 at 11:59am

Hello There!!

We just took delivery of our new toy this week and are ready to head out to a state park this weekend. Being completely new to camping in a trailer, we are sticking close to home and just staying one night.  Any suggestions for the newest of the new??  Star  

Thanks in advance for any ideas or suggestions!  We are so excited and looking forward to checking out the rest of the forum!

BlueAudi
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