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Posted: 27 Nov 2015 at 4:04pm

David,
Thanks for the pics of Cosby. I haven't been there which seems weird, but it looks like my type of camping. Maybe we can try it out in the coming months. We have been to Cades Cove but not Rv camping there yet.

We try to get a site on the river in Elkmont when we go. For us, it's hard to beat the sound of the water and the campfire. I haven't found it to be too rowdy during the times we go at least. ]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2015 16:04:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=68138#68138 New R-Pod 180 Owner in Tennessee : I'm another Smoky Mts. guy,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=68034#68034 Author: Guests
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Posted: 23 Nov 2015 at 6:29am

I'm another Smoky Mts. guy, of about 40+ years. Up until about 10 yrs. ago, I went to Cosby or Look Rock. Look Rock is closed and I know of no plans to re-open it. Up until this year, I started going to Elkmont, for about 10 years. My "take" on the place is similar to TT's. I tried to like the place but, I went back to Cosby this last October. If my week there is typical, it has gotten a little busier but, it still seems OK. They repaved the roads and parking spurs recently - which is nice. One "downside" is there are not many RV sites. Most are "tent only". I suggest reserving online the RV sites, as there are few. Cosby closes for the season at the end of October.

Of course, there are no hook ups. Cosby has a dump station near the check in station at the campground. Elkmont has no dump station. The nearest one is across from the Sugarlands Visitor Center - about 7 miles (+ or -) away. If one likes the bling of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Elkmont is closer. Newport is about 30 mins. from Cosby (I-40) and you can get most anything you would likely need there. Elkmont does have a small camp store & firewood in the campground. Cosby does not. There is a convenience store and gasoline just outside of the park, however.

As far as I know, the only 2 campgrounds, in the Park, that are open year round are Cades Cove and Smokemont.

Site A20 is a good site - if you can get it. It can not be reserved. It is large and on the end of the loop road. It drops sharply from the parking spur (no R-dome) and has a small stream at the "bottom". The map shows it as a tent site (probably due to the drop off) but, your Pod would fit there. My Coleman is roughly the same size. As a bonus, Cosby is less expensive, per night, compared to Elkmont.









]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2015 06:29:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=68034#68034 New R-Pod 180 Owner in Tennessee : Welcome from another 180 owner.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=68027#68027 Author: Rockin the Pod
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Posted: 22 Nov 2015 at 6:57pm

Welcome from another 180 owner.  We picked it for pretty much the same reasons that you did.  We have only taken it out to a campground once so far but I have been driveway camping a lot.  It is perfect for us.  One thing that we really like is the window at the dinette.  It was nice to look out at the lake while having coffee in the morning.  As everyone here has said,  this is an awesome place for information! ]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2015 18:57:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=68027#68027 New R-Pod 180 Owner in Tennessee : I've spent many a night in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67951#67951 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 7224
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 5:12pm

I've spent many a night in a tent at Elkmont too, and in the cabins.  Even a night or two at the Wonderland.  I have ties to Elkmont that go way back; even dear friends in the graveyard there.  But lately they close the Elkmont campground in winter and it seems like Elkmont is about the most likely campground to get rowdy.  For what it's worth, the NC and TN sides of the park are almost like night and day.  We like the relative peace on the south side.  Pulling a trailer over the Gap is not the best aspect of Smokemont though, but not too bad.  You have the truck for it! 

TT
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Subject: 7224
Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 9:55am

Originally posted by Tars Tarkas

Welcome from a fellow Middle Tennessean.  We spend a lot of time in the Smokies with the pod, in GSMNP campgrounds (no hookups).   Usually Smokemont on the NC side. We're headed back in a few weeks.  We have a small generator for keeping the battery topped off.  Of course it can't be used at night, but that's almost never been a problem.  (It came close to being an issue once when the temps got into the low 20s.)  But we have been able to use the generator all night a time or two when we were the only ones in the campground.  We seem to like cold weather camping more than most people.  The pod stays nice & toasty with it's furnace, a Mr. Buddy heater, or, if you have power a little 1500 watt electric heater.

This forum is a great place for help -- and let me know if there's anything I can help with locally.

TT

Thanks for the note TT. 
Never been to Smokemont, but we've spent a lot of time in Elkmont on the TN side in GSMNP...mostly in tents. Looking forward to taking the Pod there as soon as possible. No hookups at Elkmont either. I haven't bought a generator yet, so an extended stay there will probably force me to get one. - S 
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:55:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67946#67946 New R-Pod 180 Owner in Tennessee : Welcome from a fellow Middle Tennessean.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67933#67933 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 7224
Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 9:28pm

Welcome from a fellow Middle Tennessean.  We spend a lot of time in the Smokies with the pod, in GSMNP campgrounds (no hookups).   Usually Smokemont on the NC side. We're headed back in a few weeks.  We have a small generator for keeping the battery topped off.  Of course it can't be used at night, but that's almost never been a problem.  (It came close to being an issue once when the temps got into the low 20s.)  But we have been able to use the generator all night a time or two when we were the only ones in the campground.  We seem to like cold weather camping more than most people.  The pod stays nice & toasty with it's furnace, a Mr. Buddy heater, or, if you have power a little 1500 watt electric heater.

This forum is a great place for help -- and let me know if there's anything I can help with locally.

TT
]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:28:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67933#67933 New R-Pod 180 Owner in Tennessee : I was there 90-92, then changed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67931#67931 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7224
Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 8:54pm

I was there 90-92, then changed my major.  Sounds like we were there at the same time.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:54:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67931#67931 New R-Pod 180 Owner in Tennessee : Originally posted by techntrekJust... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67922#67922 Author: Ten16
Subject: 7224
Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 9:53am

Originally posted by techntrek

Just saw your post edit - I was in Murfreesboro for two years at MTSU.

Nice place...wife and I are both MTSU alumni...1993 
]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:53:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67922#67922 New R-Pod 180 Owner in Tennessee : Just saw your post edit - I was... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67918#67918 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7224
Posted: 17 Nov 2015 at 9:30am

Just saw your post edit - I was in Murfreesboro for two years at MTSU.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:30:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67918#67918 New R-Pod 180 Owner in Tennessee : Welcome to the group!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67898#67898 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7224
Posted: 16 Nov 2015 at 12:27pm

Welcome to the group!!]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 12:27:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67898#67898 New R-Pod 180 Owner in Tennessee : Welcome, and have fun! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67874#67874 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7224
Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 5:41pm

Welcome, and have fun!]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 17:41:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67874#67874 New R-Pod 180 Owner in Tennessee : That floor plan is so smart!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67862#67862 Author: Kokopod
Subject: 7224
Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 3:01pm

That floor plan is so smart! Enjoy your new toy. Soon the word "tent" will seem antiquated to you.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 15:01:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67862#67862 New R-Pod 180 Owner in Tennessee : Hello...new owner and new... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7224&PID=67856#67856 Author: Ten16
Subject: 7224
Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 12:06pm

Hello...new owner and new to the forum and wanted to introduce myself. 

After about 5 hours over two days at the dealership trying to decide which Pod, we went with the 180. It's just my wife and I with 2 small dogs.  The final decision (wife's) came down to having the permanent queen bed and full bath. We obviously gave up the larger dinette, but that didn't seem too bad with only two of us. 

We just took it out on a one-nighter to learn the set up process. We're new to trailer camping and moving up from years of tents and primitive camping. All went really well, no issues. Pulling with a 2011 F-150 Fx4. 5.0 V8. No problems there either. 

We're really excited to get out on some trips in the very near future and I also look forward to learning from everyone on the forum!
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Editing this post to let you know I'm in Middle Tennessee and a lot of our initial camping will likely be within a couple hundred miles of there if anyone wants to weigh-in on good campground options. 

Steve





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