R-pod Owners Forum : On our way now! http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : On our way now! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 01:47:12 +0000 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:42:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3043 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ On our way now! : as I stated, I gave up trying... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28831#28831 Author: mountain mist
Subject: 3043
Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 1:42pm

as I stated, I gave up trying to make a proper bed. I have found with a nice coverlet it covers a mulitude of sins, bed looks made]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:42:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28831#28831 On our way now! : have fun, just don't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28830#28830 Author: mountain mist
Subject: 3043
Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 1:40pm

have fun, just don't step in the middle of someone!]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:40:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28830#28830 On our way now! : Darlene makes the bed, which... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28828#28828 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3043
Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 12:57pm

Darlene makes the bed, which is quite a hassle without walk around.  We sleep quite well on the factory matress.  Our only real complaint about the bed is having to climb over one another to make the late night pit stops.]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:57:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28828#28828 On our way now! : We just added memory foam on top... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28825#28825 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3043
Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 12:29pm

We just added memory foam on top of the factory mattress.  Then we sleep in sleeping bags, no bed to make up every day.

]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:29:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28825#28825 On our way now! : I did not find the mattress... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28824#28824 Author: mountain mist
Subject: 3043
Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 11:59am

I did not find the mattress that bad really. when camping you are pooped out by the time you hit the bed. I got the memory foam to put a little padding on top of it. I am not talking about the really expensive memory foam, this is about 6" thick.
it is a pain to make up the bed, I just spread 2 top sheets sheets on it and cover it up with a coverlet and put pillows around the back, looks homey. In summer I sleep on top of the coverlet, might have a light quilt handy for wee hours. I just wash the coverlet after a trip since I have a dog on it too, now will be 2 dogs.
amazing how much you can spend on this and thats!
Comet looks like he/she enjoys camping, what dog doesn't.....
]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:59:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28824#28824 On our way now! : Wow, the mattress must really,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28820#28820 Author: P&M
Subject: 3043
Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 11:12am

Wow, the mattress must really, really suck to try and sleep on!

 
We actually have a queen-sized Coleman deep air mattress (6" deep") that we have been using for our tent camping, and we are planning on using it for now in the Pod.  Just inflate when we get there and deflate when ready to leave, and we can pretty much leave it unrolled and laid out on the bed.  That should work well for us during the winter camping months, and we already have a set of sheets for it and lots of extra blankets to throw on top of us.
 
Knowing the misses, though, I'm sure that next year we may very well be looking for something along the lines of a nice feather or memory foam topper to replace the air mattress with.  Just gonna have to wait until I'm done spending money on all the other accessories we want first!  Smile
]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:12:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28820#28820 On our way now! : I kept my mattress, but got... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28815#28815 Author: mountain mist
Subject: 3043
Posted: 23 Oct 2012 at 6:54am

I kept my mattress, but got a memory foam one at Walmart to put on it and works for me. I have had motorcoaches and tents. It might not be a Sealy, but it is not the ground in a sleeping bag! Have camped with my one dog, now have a 6 month old puppy in addition, going last of Oct. for his first camping trip.
Happy podding!
]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:54:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28815#28815 On our way now! : Welcome, keep on poddin'!!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28794#28794 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 3043
Posted: 22 Oct 2012 at 8:49pm

Welcome, keep on poddin'!!]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:49:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28794#28794 On our way now! : Congrats, and yes, expect to give... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28742#28742 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3043
Posted: 21 Oct 2012 at 7:27pm

Congrats, and yes, expect to give tours on every.  

single.  

trip.

Smile

]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 19:27:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28742#28742 On our way now! : Congratulations! It looks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28735#28735 Author: Guests
Subject: 3043
Posted: 21 Oct 2012 at 5:03pm

Congratulations!  It looks like Comet likes your new Pod. Smile]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 17:03:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28735#28735 On our way now! : Rex - Thanks!Camper Bob -... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28724#28724 Author: P&M
Subject: 3043
Posted: 21 Oct 2012 at 8:33am

Rex - Thanks!
Camper Bob - on our list for Christmas (going to be our gift to each other).
 
Bill - We found that out as soon as we got home and our neighbors started coming out & over! 
 
Iams - Can't wait to see you both again also!  Thanks for the tip on the chain ... I remember that now from my days of towing a tent trailer back in the early 80's but to be honest I didn't even think about it since the dealer was the one who hooked it all up for us.
]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 08:33:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28724#28724 On our way now! : Congrats guys...the new rig... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28718#28718 Author: iamsmonk
Subject: 3043
Posted: 21 Oct 2012 at 12:02am

Congrats guys...the new rig looks great.  Can't wait to see you guys again and this time you can give us a pod tour!!!
 
One quick observation-your safety chains: you should cross them.  Hook the left one on the right side of the hitch and the right chain on the left side of the hitch.  That way if the tongue pops off, the chains will form a cradle and help keep it from dragging the ground.  You should also 'twist' the chains before hooking them so as not to have too much slack in the chains.  Just enough to make turns.
 
Camper Bob is right about the matress.  We got one of those thick memory foam toppers at Wal-Mart and did away with the matress.  Really works for us.
 
 
]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:02:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28718#28718 On our way now! : Congrats and welcome, you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28714#28714 Author: Bill Ky
Subject: 3043
Posted: 20 Oct 2012 at 8:38pm

Congrats and welcome, you know when you get a pod you become a part time tour guide. Smile]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:38:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28714#28714 On our way now! : Congratulations and enjoy. Now,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28713#28713 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 3043
Posted: 20 Oct 2012 at 8:27pm

Congratulations and enjoy.  Now, replace the mattress.  Safe Travels.]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:27:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28713#28713 On our way now! : Congrats,and welcome to the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28712#28712 Author: rex
Subject: 3043
Posted: 20 Oct 2012 at 8:15pm

Congrats,and welcome to the world of podding,Happy trails to you,  rex pHp stuart fla]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:15:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28712#28712 On our way now! : Picked up our 171 yesterday,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3043&PID=28704#28704 Author: P&M
Subject: 3043
Posted: 20 Oct 2012 at 4:58pm

Picked up our 171 yesterday, and overall things went fairly smoothly for the first trip with it.  77 miles home to the storage center averaging 10.4 mpg over hilly terrain and wind in my face, so I'm okay with that.  Haven't towed anything in almost 30 years now, so it seemed like forever for me to actually pull out of the dealer and onto the highway that they are on ... am pretty sure I heard them snickering from inside.  Embarrassed  But, better safe than sorry.  Felt good after about 10 miles in and relaxed some, and when we pulled off for lunch and into a shopping center there were no pangs of anxiety.  Stopped by home first so that Comet could take a sniff around inside, and then over to where we are storing it.  Only took us 20 minutes to get it settled in for a couple weeks stay (including pulling the battery and locking it away inside so it isn't as easy to steal) so not bad for our first time ... wife was very impressed with how quickly it went.
 
Couple of pics from the day -- first is at the dealer with our 171 and TV.  Don't know why the back door is open.  Second is Comet seeming to enjoy his first chance at checking out the bed!
 
 
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