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Subject: 779
Posted: 14 Nov 2009 at 6:29pm

Went and picked up all the supplies we will need for our trip. Just a few more things to do and we will be ready. Cant wait till next friday.]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:29:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=8004#8004 Thanksgiving Camping : You will be east then north of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7853#7853 Author: Guests
Subject: 779
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 at 5:43pm

You will be east then north of us as you travel through Illinois.
 
Just tucked our "lil girl" in for the winter. It was sad, but lo-and behold there was another Pod there! Blew our minds. I believe it was a 09 172 (Cindy determined). I guess they dont know of this forum, or dont do online. It was being stored outside. We put ours "inside" for a dollar extra a foot.
We'll be putting it outside come early-spring so we can access her for weekend trips, then back inside for the winter next year.
 
Hope your having a Great Pod adventure !!!
 
HAPPY PODing !!! (#14)
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Subject: 779
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 at 5:14pm

P.S. PodPatrol. We will be in the tiny little town of Cullom when we are in Ill. Its between Kankakee and Champaign/Urbana on I-57.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:14:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7852#7852 Thanksgiving Camping : We rented our campsites for the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7850#7850 Author: Guests
Subject: 779
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 at 5:08pm

We rented our campsites for the trip. Our route was changed by a landslide on I-40 west of Asheville,NC that has shut the interstate down till who knows when, so we will be going up through Georgia instead of NC. Our first stop will be at a KOA campground in Calhoun,GA on the 20th. Then on to Cullom,Ill the next day. Will stay in Cullom for two days, then on to Danville,IA. We will be in Iowa till the saturday after Thanksgiving. On the way back we will be staying at Voluteer Family Campground in Heiskell,Tn. What a great trip, I will get to add four stickers to my states map instead of the three we had planned on. Cant wait to spend that much time in the Pod. I suppose I should also look forward to the time with family too.LOL]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:08:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7850#7850 Thanksgiving Camping : Ive considered the possibility... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7195#7195 Author: Guests
Subject: 779
Posted: 02 Nov 2009 at 12:01am

Ive considered the possibility of winter camping, but in our case it would be a weekend to weekend consideration depending on schedules and weather.
 
Keeping it de-thawed during the work week is an issue.
Maintaining an un-frozen water tank.
Storing during the week with the Hot water Heater on.
Extensive use of RV Anti-freeze to keep water lines working.
 
Perhaps with a full season of camping under our belt ('10) we'll be more inclined to attempt it.
 
HAPPY PODing !!!
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Subject: 779
Posted: 01 Nov 2009 at 11:07pm

No thinking about Thanksgiving Camping BUT I'm planning on camping right after Christmas.  We have winterized the R-Pod camper already.  It's not hard to use it and redo the winterizing.  ]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:07:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7190#7190 Thanksgiving Camping : Very good point Christine !!! While... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7189#7189 Author: Guests
Subject: 779
Posted: 01 Nov 2009 at 10:34pm

Very good point Christine !!!
 
While going over our possibilites in Illinois, I noticed that some actually "Close" during the peak winter months.
Some reamain open w/limited resources.
 
HAPPY PODing !!!
]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:34:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7189#7189 Thanksgiving Camping : Be sure to call ahead. Many campgrounds... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7184#7184 Author: Guests
Subject: 779
Posted: 01 Nov 2009 at 10:03pm

Be sure to call ahead.  Many campgrounds up north close for the winter.  Or at least turn off the water and offer electric only.]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:03:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7184#7184 Thanksgiving Camping : Cindy and I were just talking... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7182#7182 Author: Guests
Subject: 779
Posted: 01 Nov 2009 at 9:50pm

Cindy and I were just talking about not winterizing and hoping for some "decent" weather to take Apollo13 for a stroll. We decided not to and go ahead with the winterizing.
 
I think it's great that your doing the trip !!! We would too, but we rely on nice weekends for camping at this point.
 
Hey throttle ...  where abouts are you traveling thru Illinois at ? We are in Springfield ....
 
HAPPY PODing !!!
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Subject: 779
Posted: 01 Nov 2009 at 8:39pm

I wish!!!  We winterized ours...no more camping until springCry]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:39:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7175#7175 Thanksgiving Camping : We actually thought about leaving... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7158#7158 Author: Guests
Subject: 779
Posted: 01 Nov 2009 at 5:40pm

We actually thought about leaving town since Thanksgiving will be at out house this year Big smile

I think you have much courage to brave the elements.
Good luck!
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Subject: 779
Posted: 01 Nov 2009 at 4:27pm

The Wife and I (and the four legged child) are taking a week and a half off at Thanksgiving. Leaving South Carolina and heading to Illinois for two days to see the Wifes sister, then on to my parents in Iowa for a week. Will be staying in the Pod the whole time. 2400 mile round trip, the farthest trip in our Pod by about 2200 miles. Will also be the longest stay in the Pod by 8 days. Our first winter trip in the camper, much colder in the Midwest then South Carolina, so we will see how it does. Anyone else camping in their Pod during Thanksgiving? Please share.]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:27:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PID=7153#7153