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Posted: 10 Feb 2014 at 2:12am

Originally posted by bodie55

I won't give away the secret! Hope your first trip went well. Where did you pick up the dolly? Thought about buying one for driveway parking, as our narrow street made the back up a challenge. Seems like a good investment and would save us monthy storage fees.

We weren't able to get out last weekend, and thios weekend was a no-go as well. Next weekend is the big debut. We spent yesterday trying out the new airbag set-up and towed the pod to a custom upholsterer. We're having custom cushions made, and getting some fabric to re-do all the valances as well. Not a big fan of the stock 80's generic tan pattern. It towed well. The E2 weight distribution hitch arrives tomorrow. Maybe I can squeak in some time to set it up before we head over to New Brighton.

The dolly is a Tow Tuff 1000C, sold on Northern Tool, Amazon, Sears, etc. It amkes shuttling the Pod around in our narrow driveway a breeze. It's level, which helps.

A pic:

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2014 02:12:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42566#42566 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : I won't give away the secret!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42564#42564 Author: bodie55
Subject: 4346
Posted: 10 Feb 2014 at 1:10am

I won't give away the secret! Hope your first trip went well. Where did you pick up the dolly? Thought about buying one for driveway parking, as our narrow street made the back up a challenge. Seems like a good investment and would save us monthy storage fees. ]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:10:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42564#42564 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Originally posted by fwunder Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42268#42268 Author: Thinkcooper
Subject: 4346
Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 6:23pm

Originally posted by fwunder

Originally posted by Thinkcooper

Yay - it's arrived and charging the batteries/cooling down the fridge in the driveway!

Cooling down the fridge?! Are you kidding? Around here right now that means opening the door! I am sooo over this winter - already. For some crazy reason, we moved back to the NE after 25 years in South Florida. Seemed like a good idea at the time....

BTW, couldn't be happier with my 4Runner! Oh, and congrats!

Gotto go put on 43 layers and get some more wood for the wood stove....arghhhhh.

-fred

I grew up in New England. There are only two reasons I'd ever consider relocating back there. Family and Italian Cold Cut Subs. It's kinda cool here today compared to last week, I don't think we'll see much above 63 today. However we're getting so much pressure about water usage, my wife is pushing back on my wanting to wash the pod.

Our 4runner is going to be perfect for the task at hand. It's a 2000 SR5, V6, with the uber-rare 5 speed manual. We've had it since new, and it's got under 100K miles. So it's in great shape. I just did a Tundra front brake conversion, threw in Bilsteins all around, and need to slip in the new Airlift rear air springs. Love this truck.

Cheers!

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

It is toasty here today! Up to 16. Shorts and flip flops for us!

I don't dare gloat over the weather, for fear it'll precipitate the big one out here. We Californians need to be careful on that front. Good luck with the shorts and flippyflops. It'll be summer again soon. Stay warm! Wink

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2014 18:23:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42268#42268 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : It is toasty here today! Up to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42267#42267 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 4346
Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 6:02pm

It is toasty here today! Up to 16. Shorts and flip flops for us!]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2014 18:02:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42267#42267 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Originally posted by ThinkcooperYay... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42263#42263 Author: fwunder
Subject: 4346
Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 4:25pm

Originally posted by Thinkcooper

Yay - it's arrived and charging the batteries/cooling down the fridge in the driveway!

BTW, couldn't be happier with my 4Runner! Oh, and congrats!

Gotto go put on 43 layers and get some more wood for the wood stove....arghhhhh.

-fred

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:25:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42263#42263 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : BTW, I bought a 1000 pound capable... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42260#42260 Author: Thinkcooper
Subject: 4346
Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 3:26pm

BTW, I bought a 1000 pound capable trailer dolly that allows me to lift the tongue, and then hand shuttle the trailer around. OMG am I glad I got that. I was able to finese the parking spot in the driveway in minutes, just close enough to open the door on one side and expand the slider on the other, yet walk past on both sides. Before leaving for work this AM, just after grabbing this photo, I shifted the trailer closer to the fence. Easy peasy with the heavy duty trailer dolly.
]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:26:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42260#42260 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Yay - it's arrived and charging... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42249#42249 Author: Thinkcooper
Subject: 4346
Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 12:33pm

Yay - it's arrived and charging the batteries/cooling down the fridge in the driveway! Next step - a deep cleaning, and setting up the brakes on our 4runner TV. Had a glass of vino with Mrs. Thinkcooper and a few friends last night to break it in.

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:33:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42249#42249 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Originally posted by ScoulAloha,I'd... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42233#42233 Author: Thinkcooper
Subject: 4346
Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 2:19am

Originally posted by Scoul

Aloha,

I'd say welcome but we're new too. My other half is from Boulder Creek and we live in Marin county. If you get a chance I'd love to know how the e2 works out, thinking of one myself.

I'm ordering the E2 next week. I'll post a report as soon as it's installed and towing. I used to live in Bonny Doon, off Empire Grade, right above Boulder Creek. Boulder Creek is home to one of my favorite bicycle climbs in the world - Jamison Creek!

Cheers!

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:19:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42233#42233 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Originally posted by coopercdrkeyWelcome,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42232#42232 Author: Thinkcooper
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Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 2:16am

Originally posted by coopercdrkey

Welcome, Cooper, from Cooper!

Thanks Coop!

Coop

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:16:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42232#42232 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Originally posted by furpod Where... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42231#42231 Author: Thinkcooper
Subject: 4346
Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 2:15am

Originally posted by furpod

Where are you going to be camping in Sacto?

EDIT: Oh, and welcome to the pod!

Plans were to street camp in the in-laws driveway, but we need to pause for this weekend.

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:15:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42231#42231 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Originally posted by bodie55just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42230#42230 Author: Thinkcooper
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Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 2:14am

Originally posted by bodie55

just a local question - your thoughts on new brighton state beach for pod camping?

Shhh. New Brighton is a secret. :)

It's looking like our Sacto trip is on pause Saturday, and New Brighton will be our launch trip instead. It's only a couple of miles from home so we'll drive over in the afternoon to be sure we can claim a spot on the bluff. It's a gorgeous spot with a fire cliff top spots that overlook the beach.

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:14:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42230#42230 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Aloha,I'd say welcome but... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42228#42228 Author: Scoul
Subject: 4346
Posted: 28 Jan 2014 at 10:43pm

Aloha,

I'd say welcome but we're new too. My other half is from Boulder Creek and we live in Marin county. If you get a chance I'd love to know how the e2 works out, thinking of one myself.

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:43:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42228#42228 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Welcome, Cooper, from Cooper! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42217#42217 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 4346
Posted: 28 Jan 2014 at 4:11pm

Welcome, Cooper, from Cooper!]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:11:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42217#42217 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : just a local question - your thoughts... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42215#42215 Author: bodie55
Subject: 4346
Posted: 28 Jan 2014 at 3:29pm

just a local question - your thoughts on new brighton state beach for pod camping?]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 15:29:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42215#42215 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Where are you going to be camping... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42204#42204 Author: furpod
Subject: 4346
Posted: 28 Jan 2014 at 11:22am

Where are you going to be camping in Sacto?

EDIT: Oh, and welcome to the pod!
]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:22:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42204#42204 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Originally posted by bodie55Welcome!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42203#42203 Author: Thinkcooper
Subject: 4346
Posted: 28 Jan 2014 at 10:28am

Originally posted by bodie55

Welcome! Used does equal saving with CA prices. Let us know how the mattress works out. Thinking about upgrading to more than just a memory foam topper, and your choice seems the most reasonable one available. And the E2 hitch will make you feel like your pulling a toy - works well.

Will do on the mattress. According to Camping World's online sales person, it was supposed to drop ship out of a California warehouse to arrive here by tomorrow, for a short trip on Saturday up to Sacramento, but it actually is heading our way via Nashville, and not arriving until Monday. So we'll sleep a night on the original mattress, and then swap out for new. I guess it'll give some good perspective Big smile

My E2 won't arrive for another week as well, so we'll get to compare that too.

Greetings from Santa Cruz!

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:28:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42203#42203 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Welcome! Used does equal saving... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42160#42160 Author: bodie55
Subject: 4346
Posted: 27 Jan 2014 at 1:49am

Welcome! Used does equal saving with CA prices. Let us know how the mattress works out. Thinking about upgrading to more than just a memory foam topper, and your choice seems the most reasonable one available. And the E2 hitch will make you feel like your pulling a toy - works well.]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2014 01:49:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42160#42160 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Originally posted by Keith-N-DarThe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42087#42087 Author: Thinkcooper
Subject: 4346
Posted: 24 Jan 2014 at 6:30pm

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

The tires and stance I am told are "bad a$$.

I concur. Like Shaft. Cool

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2014 18:30:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42087#42087 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Thanks for the welcome. We get... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42086#42086 Author: Thinkcooper
Subject: 4346
Posted: 24 Jan 2014 at 6:28pm

Thanks for the welcome. We get the trailer on Tuesday. In prep, I purchased one of the Camping World Eurotop mattresses on sale (used = ick), and ordered a trailer dolly to move the r-pod around in the driveway. I need to install the air lift over load springs in our 2000 Toyota 4runner 4x4 tow vehicle, along with an e-brake controller and brake plug set-up before towing.

Next up will be an e2 600 weight distribution hitch and fabricating a steel bracket for two Yakima bike trays and mounts over the dual batteries. I'm also converting my current eu2000 generator to run off propane, so adding a second tank and a hose fitting for the gennie will soon follow.

Looking forward to some adventures!

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2014 18:28:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42086#42086 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Welcome to the group http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42083#42083 Author: Seanl
Subject: 4346
Posted: 24 Jan 2014 at 5:49pm

Welcome to the group]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:49:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42083#42083 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Welcome to the group! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42081#42081 Author: Leo B
Subject: 4346
Posted: 24 Jan 2014 at 5:14pm

Welcome to the group!]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:14:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42081#42081 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Originally posted by ThinkcooperThanks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42080#42080 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 4346
Posted: 24 Jan 2014 at 5:09pm

Originally posted by Thinkcooper

Thanks for all the useful info here - it sure made the purchase inspection a lot easier.

The 177 we bought is used, but in almost new condition, and it's great to have saved thousands over a new version. Our plans include lots of mountain bike trips to Utah and the Sierras and central California coastal camping.

The wheel/tires and stance of the r-pod with the Hood River set-up looks pretty tough.

Cheers,

Cooper

Welcome to the forum. Good info here.

The tires and stance I am told are "bad a$$.
]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:09:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42080#42080 Just bought a 2012 177 Hood River : Thanks for all the useful info... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4346&PID=42078#42078 Author: Thinkcooper
Subject: 4346
Posted: 24 Jan 2014 at 1:11pm

Thanks for all the useful info here - it sure made the purchase inspection a lot easier.

The 177 we bought is used, but in almost new condition, and it's great to have saved thousands over a new version. Our plans include lots of mountain bike trips to Utah and the Sierras and central California coastal camping.

The wheel/tires and stance of the r-pod with the Hood River set-up looks pretty tough.

Cheers,

Cooper

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