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R-pod Owners Forum : r-pod & trailer newbies http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : r-pod & trailer newbies Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 19:18:49 +0000 Wed, 23 May 2012 21:32:25 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2583 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ r-pod & trailer newbies : Oh you foodies!! When we were... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24534#24534 Author: Camper Bob
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Posted: 23 May 2012 at 9:32pm

Oh you foodies!! When we were in Coos Bay, Oregon last week our neighbor had gone clamming. He brought back about 35 clams as large as your fist. Huge. He kindly brought over two for us to try. I was on my cellphone so I gave them to my wife. When I concluded my call I asked her for my clam. She said, oops. I thought they were both for me. Out of luck. Told my neighbor thanks and told him my tale of woe. He came over with two more just for me. What a guy. BBq'd them with some chopped garlic and a dab of hot sauce. Yummy!! Bivalves are good too!!]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 21:32:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24534#24534 r-pod & trailer newbies : Ditto, dsmiths on the fish !!!!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24531#24531 Author: jato
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Posted: 23 May 2012 at 8:31pm

Ditto, dsmiths on the fish !!!! Has to be over charcoal, with a bit of butter and a dash of lemon juice. Umm, umm, I can smell it now. Excuse me, I just drooled]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 20:31:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24531#24531 r-pod & trailer newbies : Welcome!Put wheel blocks in place... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24496#24496 Author: Rabbit
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Posted: 22 May 2012 at 9:21pm

Welcome!
Put wheel blocks in place before you take the pod off of the tow vehicle. We bought a foam bed from Overstock.com for $312. We just love it. We gave the original mattress to a fellow camper.
Enjoy!!!
]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:21:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24496#24496 r-pod & trailer newbies : Mike, ya got to do some trout... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24493#24493 Author: dsmiths
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Posted: 22 May 2012 at 8:53pm

Mike, ya got to do some trout on the fire, I can almost smell them. I like small bass, smallies and large mouth, but the small ones are better tasting, 9 to 14 inches, oohhh, fire a going, cast iron skillet on the fire, fish, and all the side dishes. I can almost smell them a cooking. happy poddin.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 20:53:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24493#24493 r-pod & trailer newbies : Our principle intended use is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24490#24490 Author: elko.mike
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Posted: 22 May 2012 at 7:46pm

Our principle intended use is camping at high-desert lakes, or other remote places, with limited service. For example we plan to camp at Wilson Reservoir next week. There is no power at any of the campsites. Staying there with battery power only doesn't seem viable. I'm looking at 1000W generators, quiet of course.
The campground has a single manual water pump and we won't need to haul water. However, the pod will have a purifier.
Surprisingly this place has a dump station so we can unload before departure. That's handy because the last 16 miles to and from the reservoir is a 2-rut dirt road and the less the trailer weighs the better it will be.
Oh, the bass and trout fishing is pretty good at this place.
]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 19:46:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24490#24490 r-pod & trailer newbies : Wecome. I agree that you may not... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24488#24488 Author: Seanl
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Posted: 22 May 2012 at 7:00pm

Wecome. I agree that you may not need a Generator unless you plan on doing a lot of dry camping. I have one I use once a year when I go to a NASCAR race and camp at the track with no electric hook ups. ]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 19:00:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24488#24488 r-pod & trailer newbies : Welcome! I agree...you probably... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24481#24481 Author: Guests
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Posted: 22 May 2012 at 5:45pm

Welcome!

I agree...you probably won't like the matress for long.

]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 17:45:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24481#24481 r-pod & trailer newbies : Welcome. I would get some time... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24432#24432 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 21 May 2012 at 6:52pm

Welcome. I would get some time in before you consider a generator. Most weekend trips you won't need one.]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 18:52:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24432#24432 r-pod & trailer newbies : Hawkpod, So your nightmare involved... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24425#24425 Author: elko.mike
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Posted: 21 May 2012 at 2:01pm

Hawkpod,
     So your nightmare involved the pod dropping from its blocks? I felt fortunate that nothing was broken.
     What happened with you?

]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 14:01:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24425#24425 r-pod & trailer newbies : Campers Bob, Sue, and Gracie the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24424#24424 Author: elko.mike
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Posted: 21 May 2012 at 1:45pm

Campers Bob, Sue, and Gracie the Wonder Dog,
     We have sumo-chic Miss Hildy (aka Hildigard) and the Hansel Man. I assume the wonder dog travels with you, and wonder if you have suggestions for that.
     Thanks for mattress tip, which confirmed our thoughts. The other two tips sound like a good one.
     Generator?
]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 13:45:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24424#24424 r-pod & trailer newbies : Congratulations. In the same boat... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24416#24416 Author: Camper Bob
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Posted: 21 May 2012 at 1:10pm

Congratulations. In the same boat age wise. Change the mattress immediately.

We purchased a mattess from Camping World. It's a real mattress with a pillowtop for $329. delivered. You'll thank me for it later. Might want to consider a longer sewer pipe and holder. Dual LP tanks are nice also. Enjoy and Safe Travels.

]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 13:10:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24416#24416 r-pod & trailer newbies : My nightmare! Ugghh... So... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24415#24415 Author: Hawkeyes
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Posted: 21 May 2012 at 12:56pm

My nightmare! Ugghh... So glad yours had a happy ending.]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 12:56:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24415#24415 r-pod & trailer newbies : Retirement brought a desire to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2583&PID=24413#24413 Author: elko.mike
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Posted: 21 May 2012 at 11:55am

Retirement brought a desire to camp again; age demanded something other than sleeping on the ground. We've selected an r-pod 171 to begin our travel trailer adventures. Reading posts in this forum helped us make our decision, and we've decided to sign up here. My first post is this introduction.
We towed the trailer a bit more than 200 miles to home without event. We will spend our first night in it on Wednesday. Preparations for that adventure have begun, and we are excited.
Theory vs Practice (first confessional): Over a two hour period the dealer carefully explained the use and maintenance of the trailer. I listened carefully and took copious notes. Our arrival home brought our first opportunity to practice set up. With r-pod "leveled" and tires "chalked", I jacked it up from the truck ball at which point the trailer decided to twist. It rolled off my wood block, drove the end of the jack into the ground, and drug it about 4 inches. I was sure I had broken something. My helpful neighbor, who has a large travel trailer, saw the fuss and came over to help. He worked with me on the PRACTICE of leveling things up. I'm happy to report the trailer is set up, nice and level, beside my driveway. Nothing was damaged, except perhaps for my ego. Big smile

This forum will be my resource to help me learn the lessons with a minimum of problems.
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