R-pod Owners Forum : Still in Shock! http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Still in Shock! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 19:08:28 +0000 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:39:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6748 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Still in Shock! : We also use an EZ up. It works... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64627#64627 Author: topher2u2
Subject: 6748
Posted: 11 Aug 2015 at 9:39pm

We also use an EZ up.  It works well and it was a fraction of the price of the Rdome. ]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:39:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64627#64627 Still in Shock! : Keep your eyes peeled on the flea... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64617#64617 Author: JohnBG
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Posted: 11 Aug 2015 at 4:22pm

Keep your eyes peeled on the flea market section here and on the facebook group.  Occasionally, folks that had the dome come with the camper decide they don't like them and put them up for sale.  I bought an r-dome that was only used once for less than half of dealer cost.  I still plan to keep and use my EZ-Up canopy even though I now have an r-dome.]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:22:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64617#64617 Still in Shock! : Hi Craig, I wanted to do the West... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64613#64613 Author: dokjon
Subject: 6748
Posted: 11 Aug 2015 at 3:40pm

Hi Craig,
I wanted to do the West Virginia Almost Heaven SP but just couldn't schedule it. I would appreciate it if you would let me know how it went, especially the new Rpod experience. Maybe a photo or two would help me get this party in next year.
Thanks for your reply and kind offer to share astrophotography tips.
John Occhuizzo
stargeezer15601]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:40:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64613#64613 Still in Shock! : Hi Doc,I have never stayed at... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64486#64486 Author: CgsAtPod
Subject: 6748
Posted: 10 Aug 2015 at 7:56am

Hi Doc,

I have never stayed at Cherry Springs.  My first r-pod outing will be this coming weekend at the Almost Heaven Star Party in West Virginia.  Then next month I am tackling a trip to the Oklahoma panhandle for the OkieTex Star Party.  It will be my 4th time there, but first time sans observatory tent.

It's been a great year for me for astronomy upgrades... Besides the big one (r-pod), I also upgraded to an AP1100 mount, a TEC140, and an SBIG STT8300.  I've been trying to do astrophotography for about 7 years, now.

I keep a sporadically updated blog that links to a few of my images at http://Www.MagicShirtAstro.com

Hope to run into you, as well!  At least you will be easy to find in your pod.  If you ever want to talk astrophotography, please feel free to contact me: cgsathome@yahoodotcom

Craig
]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2015 07:56:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64486#64486 Still in Shock! : Welcome & congrats http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64468#64468 Author: Pod4Two
Subject: 6748
Posted: 09 Aug 2015 at 9:58pm

Welcome & congrats]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2015 21:58:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64468#64468 Still in Shock! : Hi Craig, I can't believe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64336#64336 Author: dokjon
Subject: 6748
Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 10:30pm

Hi Craig,
I can't believe there is another astrophotographer in an R pod so close to Greensburg. It would be a pleasure to bump into you at a star party and compare notes. I use a Canon Rebel model ts on my Meade lx75 astrograph. Just starting out in this endeavor although I've been stargazing since the 60's. Ever been to Cherry Springs? I'm doing my maiden voyage with the Rpod at Keystone state park the week after labor day.
Clear skies,
Doc John Occhuizzo
stargeezer 15601]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:30:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64336#64336 Still in Shock! : Welcome. We mostly just used two... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64335#64335 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6748
Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 10:28pm

Welcome.  We mostly just used two EZ-ups.  There are times where you can't easily set up the dome (or can't at all), like close-by trees or slopes, but you can put the EZ-ups anywhere.]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:28:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64335#64335 Still in Shock! : Hi Craig, http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64332#64332 Author: dokjon
Subject: 6748
Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 10:25pm

Hi Craig,
]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:25:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64332#64332 Still in Shock! : I looked at the Paha Que. I think... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64330#64330 Author: dokjon
Subject: 6748
Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 10:23pm

I looked at the Paha Que. I think it's a great solution. Thanks for the tip!
Stargeezer15601]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:23:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64330#64330 Still in Shock! : I'll be all week long at... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64318#64318 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 6748
Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 5:49pm

I'll be all week long at the Staunton River Star Party in Oct.
Last one of the year when the weather is getting nice and cool......
http://www.chaosastro.com/starparty/
Hope to see some there.....
]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 17:49:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64318#64318 Still in Shock! : Someone posted that they got their... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64317#64317 Author: Patrick
Subject: 6748
Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 5:07pm

Someone posted that they got their awning from bearcreekcanvas.com and that they were pleased. ]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 17:07:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64317#64317 Still in Shock! : Welcome to the group! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64298#64298 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6748
Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 7:18am

Welcome to the group!]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 07:18:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64298#64298 Still in Shock! : Hey Doc,I just took delivery of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64292#64292 Author: CgsAtPod
Subject: 6748
Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 12:29am

Hey Doc,

I just took delivery of a 2016 179, today.  I am also going to use it largely for Star Parties and astrophotography.  We must almost be neighbors... My zip is 15228.

Maybe I'll see you under the stars, somewhere!

Best regards,
Craig... In the AstroPod

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:29:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64292#64292 Still in Shock! : Check out Paha Que:http://www.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64291#64291 Author: CFWARREN
Subject: 6748
Posted: 05 Aug 2015 at 12:18am

Check out Paha Que:

http://www.pahaquecustom.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=cawn

They've got a couple options for the Rpod, and their awning, at about $200 less than the Rdome is a great deal....plus it's made in the USA, not made in China.....   Smile]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:18:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64291#64291 Still in Shock! : Hello R podders, Surprise, surprise.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64288#64288 Author: dokjon
Subject: 6748
Posted: 04 Aug 2015 at 11:18pm

Hello R podders,
Surprise, surprise. I was planning to buy an Rpod next spring, but I just couldn't pass up the near cherry 2014 model 178 my dealer had for sale. I'm still swooning and busy stowing aboard things needed for camping. I plan to visit a lot of state and federal parks and do astrophotography.
I am thinking about the Dometic Rdome shade canopy room, but $600 is a bit pricey. Do any of you guys know of a used one for sale or something just as good out there?
Happy to be an owner.
Doc John Occhuizzo
Stargeezer 15601]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2015 23:18:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6748&PID=64288#64288