R-pod Owners Forum : Illinois Newbies http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Illinois Newbies Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 19:12:36 +0000 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:43:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2374 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Illinois Newbies : Welcome to the forum, folks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22508#22508 Author: Snowbound
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Posted: 22 Feb 2012 at 4:43pm

Welcome to the forum, folks and happy podding!
]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:43:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22508#22508 Illinois Newbies : Randy and Anne, we got ours at... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22505#22505 Author: tpierce220
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Posted: 22 Feb 2012 at 10:05am

Randy and Anne, we got ours at Collier's as well.  They are a great group of people to work with.  Maybe we'll see you all out on the road.  Neadmo, I take it that you got your Pod from Pontiac RV?  We saw them at the RV show at Rosemont on Saturday, and they had a couple of pods out on display.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:05:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22505#22505 Illinois Newbies : Welcome to the rpod experiance.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22502#22502 Author: neadmo
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Posted: 21 Feb 2012 at 10:21pm

Welcome to the rpod experiance.  We have a 173. Got it about 3 years ago. We are in Pontiac IL. ]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:21:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22502#22502 Illinois Newbies : Originally posted by tpierce220Welcome... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22303#22303 Author: 2Poders
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Posted: 12 Feb 2012 at 12:34pm

Originally posted by tpierce220

Welcome Randy and Ann!  The 182G is a great pod to have.  I agree that the axle risers are a must.  We bottomed out a couple of times when driving to Wisconsin last summer.

Where did you get your pod?

Collier RV, Rockford
]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:34:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22303#22303 Illinois Newbies : Welcome Randy and Ann! The 182G... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22301#22301 Author: tpierce220
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Posted: 12 Feb 2012 at 9:58am

Welcome Randy and Ann!  The 182G is a great pod to have.  I agree that the axle risers are a must.  We bottomed out a couple of times when driving to Wisconsin last summer.

Where did you get your pod?

Tim
]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:58:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22301#22301 Illinois Newbies : Welcome to the group! I know... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22300#22300 Author: Guests
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Posted: 12 Feb 2012 at 7:05am

Welcome to the group!  I know you'll enjoy your Pod.  Feel free to post any questions you may have.  There are lots of friendly folks around here who are happy to help.]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:05:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22300#22300 Illinois Newbies : Originally posted by 2PodersNow... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22297#22297 Author: 2Peas-n-Rpod
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Posted: 12 Feb 2012 at 1:37am

Originally posted by 2Poders

Now that they are adult, we bought a new 182G in June 2011 on a whim, with the idea that we could "move up" later if we wanted. I can't tell you how much fun it has been. We just love having AC and and a comfy furnace and a potty for those middle of the night urges. The garage feature on the 182G is amazing, and was the selling point for us, as we are usually "indoors" only if it rains or to retire in the evening. We love our pod and are having a ball with it.

That is exactly our experience with our 182G. We use an EZ-Up over the garage area and spend almost all our time back there, happy as clams! We love ours as well, and can't wait for warmer weather to get out on the road again. Many happy travels to you!
]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:37:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22297#22297 Illinois Newbies : Welcome! Next time you are out,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22293#22293 Author: Podsible Dream
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Posted: 11 Feb 2012 at 8:51pm

Welcome! Next time you are out, make sure you take some pictures and post them!!]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:51:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22293#22293 Illinois Newbies : We have a Camp Chef stove purchased... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22292#22292 Author: 2Poders
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Posted: 11 Feb 2012 at 7:05pm

We have a Camp Chef stove purchased from Cabelas for about $30.00. Very compact, and burns very hot. There are several similar models widely available for about the same price. Finding 8 oz fuel canisters was problematic until I discovered they are available at Gordon's Food Service (GFS) for less than $2.00 per can. Internet prices are higher, and you need to pay a Haz Mat shipping fee.]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:05:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22292#22292 Illinois Newbies : Welcome. What cassette stove do... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22290#22290 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 11 Feb 2012 at 6:27pm

Welcome.  What cassette stove do you have?]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:27:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22290#22290 Illinois Newbies : Glade that you are having... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22289#22289 Author: Goose
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Posted: 11 Feb 2012 at 6:14pm

   Glade that you are having fun and welcome.   Goose]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:14:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22289#22289 Illinois Newbies : My wife and I pop-upped for about10... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22288#22288 Author: 2Poders
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Posted: 11 Feb 2012 at 5:52pm

My wife and I  pop-upped for about 10 years while raising the kids. As they got older and found interest in other things, we sold it and took about a 6 year break from camping (bought a boat). Now that they are adult, we bought a new 182G in June 2011 on a whim, with the idea that we could "move up" later if we wanted. I can't tell you how much fun it has been. We had it out 5 times in 2011 from the heat of summer till late fall. We just love having AC and and a comfy furnace and a potty for those middle of the night urges. The garage feature on the 182G is amazing, and was the selling point for us, as we are usually "indoors" only if it rains or to retire in the evening. We pack a cassette butane stove that stays in the garage and use it and the campfire to do nearly all of our cooking. We did use the the convection oven once for a meatloaf and found out just how sensitive a smoke detector is in a confined space. We love our pod and are having a ball with it. One upgrade I would suggest is the riser kit. I bought it direct from Forest River for less than $100.00 and installed it myself. It's really not that difficult for someone with average mechanical skills and the right tools. The trailer, especially the stabilizer jacks, is just too low from the factory. We tow with a V6 Highlander AWD with trailer package. No problem at all.]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:52:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2374&PID=22288#22288