R-pod Owners Forum : Maiden Voyage https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Maiden Voyage Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:17:10 +0000 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 19:22:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5283 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Maiden Voyage : Awesome! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51722#51722 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 20 Sep 2014 at 7:22pm

Awesome!]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2014 19:22:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51722#51722 Maiden Voyage : Great pictures!! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51719#51719 Author: Leo B
Subject: 5283
Posted: 20 Sep 2014 at 7:01pm

Great pictures!!]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2014 19:01:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51719#51719 Maiden Voyage : So, because I was so nervous about... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51702#51702 Author: jeeperic
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Posted: 20 Sep 2014 at 11:55am

So, because I was so nervous about running out of gas, I found a piece of plywood lying around the shop and did this:

and then headed down the highway in Saskatchewan:

Yes, that's an actual numbered highway... Made it to the campground:

Met up with friends whose fifthwheel dwarfed our 'Pod:

The campground was deserted! We were (almost) the only ones there:

We only brought two lawnchairs, and know better for next time:

All in all we had a fantastic weekend! Good company, sing-songs around the fire, nice weather, and even got the canoe and yaks wet! The first outing in the Pod was flawless, and I learned a ton! I'm glad we went with seasoned veterans, though, and hopefully I will retain some of what I learned...]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2014 11:55:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51702#51702 Maiden Voyage : We do love pictures, looking forward... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51290#51290 Author: kymooses
Subject: 5283
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 3:55pm

We do love pictures, looking forward to the stories of your journey with your Pod!]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:55:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51290#51290 Maiden Voyage : 3 hours sounds about right... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51287#51287 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 1:46pm

3 hours sounds about right if the tank is on the smaller side.  Its all about the journey!]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2014 13:46:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51287#51287 Maiden Voyage : well- the only other time I towed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51284#51284 Author: jeeperic
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Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 1:17pm

well- the only other time I towed it was bringing it home from the dealer (about a three hour trip). I filled up just before hooking up, and as I backed into the driveway the gas light came on!
I just bought 2 twenty litre (5.3 gallon) jerry cans and will strap them around the battery box. Its all part of the adventure.]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2014 13:17:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51284#51284 Maiden Voyage : yeah same here!rarely ever let... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51282#51282 Author: Leo B
Subject: 5283
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 1:11pm

yeah same here!rarely ever let it get below half tank before filling back up.]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2014 13:11:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51282#51282 Maiden Voyage : Good luck, you are fortunate... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51266#51266 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5283
Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 11:08am

Good luck, you are fortunate to have an experienced friend along.
 
Normally when towing I never let the gas tank get below 1/4 full, and in more-remote areas 1/2 full.
]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2014 11:08:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51266#51266 Maiden Voyage : Tomorrow is the big day! I feel... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5283&PID=51265#51265 Author: jeeperic
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Posted: 11 Sep 2014 at 10:57am

Tomorrow is the big day!
I feel nervous and excited at the same time. My wife and I are taking the 171 out for the first time, and have picked a full service site in northwest Saskatchewan. It's the last weekend for water service in the Park before they shut it down for the season.
It's fairly close to home, about a two hour drive, and we will be travelling with friends and their fifth wheel. I'm sure he will lend a watchful eye and make sure my hookups and everything is correct. With all the help I've received from all of you on this forum, I'm sure I'll be fine.
I may have an issue with the Jeep running out of gas, as there are no stations between here and there...I may have to fab something up near the propane tank for jerry cans.... keeping my fingers crossed.
Stay tuned for pictures!
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