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R-pod Owners Forum : Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:17 +0000 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 22:17:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5024 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Nice set up techntrek! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=49113#49113 Author: Bulldogpod
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Posted: 28 Jul 2014 at 10:17pm

Nice set up techntrek!

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2014 22:17:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=49113#49113 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : I wouldn't worry about carry... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=49106#49106 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 28 Jul 2014 at 9:40pm

I wouldn't worry about carry a genset on the front or back. I carry mine on the front of my TV, shown here: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3689]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2014 21:40:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=49106#49106 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Fred> Thanks for the answer... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48984#48984 Author: Pod-a-terre
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Posted: 27 Jul 2014 at 12:00pm

Fred> Thanks for the answer and the other great advise. We had planned on carrying our Honda's in the TV since the gas cap has a closed off switch and the gas can on the hitch area of the rv trailer. We need the AC for our Golden otherwise we would be like you and also us a fan. Thanks again

John

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2014 12:00:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48984#48984 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Oh! I guess that would be a risk... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48974#48974 Author: Bulldogpod
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Posted: 27 Jul 2014 at 8:48am

Oh! I guess that would be a risk no matter where you put it. Much less control over that if it is in the back, I see. There really isn't a great place to keep it is there? Thanks!]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2014 08:48:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48974#48974 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Originally posted by BulldogpodWhy... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48972#48972 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 27 Jul 2014 at 8:45am

Originally posted by Bulldogpod

Why is it controversial to carry the generator on the back? We have been trying to figure out how to transport a generator for dry camping.

Some folks are concerned about fumes and/or fire risk in collision.

fred

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2014 08:45:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48972#48972 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Originally posted by fwunder Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48967#48967 Author: Bulldogpod
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Posted: 27 Jul 2014 at 8:04am

Originally posted by fwunder

Originally posted by Pod-a-terre

Fred: Where do you carry your generator and gas for it? Thanks

John

Hi John,

Good question! I know it's a bit controversial but we carry the genny in the back of the TV under cover (Yamaha Cover). Never even noticed it the entire trip. It had a full tank when we left and 3/4+ when we we returned. I used it for a total of two hours maybe, if that. My battery setup was a pleasant surprise - dual 230 AH GC2s. The longest dry camp we did on this trip was five nights and batteries did just fine. We are careful and spent most of the time exploring outside of the pod. No Television but did run CPAP 12v. every night. The only reason I even fired up the genny was for wife's hair dryer - really. The rest of the trip, we were towing pretty long distances between stops for batteries to recover or had hookups. I carried a new 2 gallon gas can, but never used it.

An aside, a five gallon bucket with a lid was invaluable for emptying grey water tank as needed as was a couple of collapsable 5 gallon tanks for filling fresh water. We consistently used 10 gal fresh water per day with showers and 15 when wife washed her long hair. The five gallon bucket was a great way to measure usage. Yeah, we were not as careful with water as we were with electric.

More than you asked for, but now you know the rest of the story... Smile

fred

Why is it controversial to carry the generator on the back? We have been trying to figure out how to transport a generator for dry camping.

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2014 08:04:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48967#48967 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Beautiful pictures, don't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48951#48951 Author: dsmiths
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Posted: 26 Jul 2014 at 10:18pm

Beautiful pictures, don't know if Donna and I will ever get there, but we can through you pictures.]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2014 22:18:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48951#48951 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Originally posted by fwunderCan't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48922#48922 Author: Keith-N-Dar
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Posted: 26 Jul 2014 at 9:02am

Originally posted by fwunder

Can't decide to drive or take the ferry to Nova Scotia next Summer!! :)

fred

We drove up and took the ferry back to Maine. Both were cool.
]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2014 09:02:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48922#48922 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Originally posted by fwunderCan't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48921#48921 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 26 Jul 2014 at 8:50am

Originally posted by fwunder

Can't decide to drive or take the ferry to Nova Scotia next Summer!! :)

fred

CAUTION. Fun overload ahead. Check wallet level and proceed with expectation. Wink

]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2014 08:50:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48921#48921 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Can't decide to drive or... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48886#48886 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 25 Jul 2014 at 10:02pm

Can't decide to drive or take the ferry to Nova Scotia next Summer!! :)

fred]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2014 22:02:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48886#48886 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Originally posted by fwunderCharlie,Half... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48885#48885 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 25 Jul 2014 at 9:58pm

Originally posted by fwunder

Charlie,

Half the fun was in the planning!

Now you've discovered another great truth: Planning is half the fun.......or more I'm usually two trips ahead of real time on my planning. Smile

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2014 21:58:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48885#48885 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Charlie,I owe you more than one... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48884#48884 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 25 Jul 2014 at 9:45pm

Charlie,

I owe you more than one whatever you're having. We had a great trip! Your advice, as well as others here, made it a success. Maybe a little luck too.

Half the fun was in the planning! I think you and I discussed that sometime last January - the planning phase. Thanks again!

fred

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2014 21:45:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48884#48884 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Originally posted by fwunderHi... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48882#48882 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 25 Jul 2014 at 9:33pm

Originally posted by fwunder

Hi Gary,

That Swagman Bike rack works great for us! Many thanks to CharlieM for suggesting it.

I was lucky that the Reese WDH I have has enough space to accommodate the the rack receiver. Didn't need any modification from what I had. Also, my 4Runner has an electric rear window which has been great for grabbing stuff out of the back with the bike rack attached.

fred

Fred,

Really nice trip. All the work you did in prep and buying the Pod paid off. Those long trips really flush out the good and bad of the rig. Glad to have been part of it................
]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2014 21:33:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48882#48882 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Originally posted by Pod-a-terreFred:... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48841#48841 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 25 Jul 2014 at 2:12pm

Originally posted by Pod-a-terre

Fred: Where do you carry your generator and gas for it? Thanks

John

Hi John,

More than you asked for, but now you know the rest of the story... Smile

fred

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:12:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48841#48841 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : OOPS Great pics and fantastic... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48838#48838 Author: Pod-a-terre
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Posted: 25 Jul 2014 at 1:17pm

OOPS Great pics and fantastic mods. John]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:17:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48838#48838 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Fred: Where do you carry your... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48837#48837 Author: Pod-a-terre
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Posted: 25 Jul 2014 at 1:16pm

Fred: Where do you carry your generator and gas for it? Thanks

John

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:16:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48837#48837 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Hi Gary,That Swagman Bike rack... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48772#48772 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 24 Jul 2014 at 1:59pm

Hi Gary,

That Swagman Bike rack works great for us! Many thanks to CharlieM for suggesting it.

fred

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:59:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48772#48772 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : fwunder,niced pics. we were in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48762#48762 Author: retireclose
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Posted: 24 Jul 2014 at 10:57am

fwunder,

niced pics. we were in Oregon 4 years ago never made it to CA. We're going to Yellowstone in august.

Question on your bike set-up. We purchsed the same bike rack that you have. Did you use a hitch extender or a extra long ball hitch to accomadate the bike rack between the TV and trailer?

Thanks,

Gary

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2014 10:57:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48762#48762 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : Great Pictures. Just looked at... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48760#48760 Author: Puck Podders
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Posted: 24 Jul 2014 at 9:49am

Great Pictures. Just looked at your mods. Gave me some good ideas. Thanks for sharing.]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:49:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48760#48760 Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park : A walk amongst giants. Similar... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5024&PID=48758#48758 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 24 Jul 2014 at 8:52am

A walk amongst giants. Similar to this forum! Wink

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is a gorgeous wooded park on the Smith River about 475 miles north of Monterey, California.

The sites are particularly suited for tent camping or a small trailer like the Pod. They are clean and private as is the entire campground and park. A stay at Jedediah must include a walk through the Stout Memorial Grove just across the footbridge on the Smith River. These towering redwoods will make you feel very, very small. Occasionally they fall. A passing ranger told of us of one that fell this spring and was heard several miles away.

Wether you are passing through like we were or as a destination, The Jed is worth a visit!

Some pics:

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