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   <title>First big RPOD outing : Congratulations on your POD and...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5352" rel="nofollow">birderdiane526</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 8727<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 05 Sep 2016 at 4:53pm<br /><br />Congratulations on your POD and travels!  Great trip you had!  Thanks for sharing. Our POD came to us in June and we are full-timers. We have the 179 and love the layout and storage. We found out that Michael gives great directions and I don't! So he directs when we need to back up and I am behind the wheel. Works well!  Happy trails! ]]>
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   <title>First big RPOD outing : first ever outing with my TT I...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5579" rel="nofollow">luvmypod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 8727<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 05 Sep 2016 at 2:57pm<br /><br />first ever outing with my TT I had this issue where no water was coming out of the faucet,&nbsp; kind of unfortunate to the kind resident giving me a hand at the park who unscrewed it and water started squirting up at him. My folks took it down to Myrtle Beach the year before and had not touched it for quite sometime; sand built up in the aerator which caused the clog.]]>
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   <title>First big RPOD outing : Right on Charlie, we normally...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1146" rel="nofollow">jato</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 8727<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 05 Sep 2016 at 12:21pm<br /><br />Right on Charlie, we normally go to RMNP every other year and I know when we go over the Trail Ridge road inside the park we top out at 12,183 feet.&nbsp; The Fall River Road (one way) comes to nearly 11,800 feet.&nbsp; Amazing how quickly the weather changes at that elevation!]]>
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   <title>First big RPOD outing :   Originally posted by TetoncamperTo...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1573" rel="nofollow">CharlieM</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 8727<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 05 Sep 2016 at 10:55am<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by Tetoncamper</strong></em><br /><br /><div>To Leo B - I checked all the screens at the time to no avail. &nbsp;I was wondering if there was some valve realignment that was necessary when going on city water. &nbsp;Hope not - those valves are a pain to get to. &nbsp;Thanks.</div></td></tr></table><br><font size="3">No special valves involved. There is an additional screen right on the city water connector. If the pump supplies good flow and the city water does not check that screen.</font><br>]]>
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   <title>First big RPOD outing : To CharlieM - you are correct...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4994" rel="nofollow">Tetoncamper</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 8727<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 05 Sep 2016 at 10:39am<br /><br />To CharlieM - you are correct and I mis-spoke. &nbsp;It was Galena which apparently is only the highest pass in the NW. &nbsp;It's long 7% grade is nothing compared to the lower but shorter and steeper 10% grade of Teton Pass. In either case no problems. &nbsp;Thanks for keeping me honest.<img src="https://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /><div><br></div><div>To Leo B - I checked all the screens at the time to no avail. &nbsp;I was wondering if there was some valve realignment that was necessary when going on city water. &nbsp;Hope not - those valves are a pain to get to. &nbsp;Thanks.</div>]]>
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   <title>First big RPOD outing : Regarding your water pressure,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1100" rel="nofollow">Leo B</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 8727<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 04 Sep 2016 at 8:17pm<br /><br />Regarding your water pressure, unscrew the nozzle on your faucets and clean out the debris on the screen and it should take care of your problem.<br>]]>
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   <title>First big RPOD outing :   Originally posted by TetoncamperOn...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1573" rel="nofollow">CharlieM</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 8727<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 04 Sep 2016 at 7:28pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by Tetoncamper</strong></em><br /><br /><br><br>On the third day we went north about 60 miles (over the highest pass in the continental US) to Redfish Lake in the Sawtooth mountains.&nbsp; <br><br></td></tr></table><br><font size="3">Glad you trip worked out so well and you certainly live in a wonderfully scenic place. We just completed an 8800 mile trip that included a week on a river north of Boise and several nights in WY just outside GTNP. However, as a displaced Coloradan, I must ask which pass you consider the highest pass in the continental US? I'm guessing you went up ID75 and over Galena Summit at 8743'. Many passes in CO are 11,000' plus with a few over 12,000, several of which we just crossed.&nbsp; <br><br>BTW we had an RP172 for 13 months and really loved it, but it just got too small. <br><br>Camp on.<br></font>]]>
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   <title>First big RPOD outing : We took delivery of our 178 in...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4994" rel="nofollow">Tetoncamper</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 8727<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 04 Sep 2016 at 6:07pm<br /><br />We took delivery of our 178 in April and for various reasons have only had it out for three local one nighters since. We live in Teton County Idaho just across the pass from Jackson when we decided to purchase an RPOD I upgraded my tow vehicle to a 2015 Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel hoping it had the power to get over these mountains passes. &nbsp;Since moving here two years ago we have wanted to see the mountains in central Idaho and last week was the time to try it. &nbsp;I loaded up the wife and two dogs (one a five year old 65 pound Boxer and the over a 15-16 year old 36 pound Beagle). &nbsp;On the first day we drove about 260 miles to Ketchum/Sun Valley Idaho where we stayed two nights in a campground with full utilities. &nbsp;On the third day we went north about 60 miles (over the highest pass in the continental US) to Redfish Lake in the Sawtooth mountains. &nbsp;The trip was great and the Sawtooth mountains and lakes were beautiful and that is something coming from somebody who lives in the Tetons. &nbsp;On the trip home we travel the Salmon River Scenic Highway and Peaks to Craters Scenic Highway. &nbsp;Both are good two lane roads. &nbsp;The Salmon River Scenic Highway has plenty of curves so speeds are only 30-40 mph but scenery is great. &nbsp;<div><br></div><div>Since this was our first major outing with the RPOD we had a bit of a learning curve.</div><div><br></div><div>First: &nbsp;I am 6'3" and my wife is 5'10". &nbsp;Original plan was for us to sleep in the queen bed and the dogs would sleep where the dinette makes into a bed. &nbsp;Good initial plan but things didn't work out that way. &nbsp;When I lay in the bed my head touches one wall and my feet the other. &nbsp;One of us is going to be trapped on the inside where it can get a bit crowded. &nbsp;Simple solution: &nbsp;my wife and the Beagle slept in the queen bed while the Boxer and I took the dinette. &nbsp;Worked out great since when you sleep diagonally there is plenty of room and everybody is happy.</div><div><br></div><div>Second: &nbsp;The RPOD works best when only one person is moving around in it at a time. &nbsp;When both people try to do something all you get is in each others way. &nbsp;We worked out a system and all is well.</div><div><br></div><div>Third: &nbsp;There is no storage to speak of. &nbsp;We ended up moving things we weren't using out to the Jeep. &nbsp;That way we kept the RPOD from being cluttered and didn't have to deal with things we weren't using. &nbsp;To better facilitate this method we are going to use duffle bags for our RPOD camping. &nbsp;Quick and easy to stack and move. &nbsp;Watch out Cabellas and LL Bean. &nbsp;I have a medium sized duffle and getting one for the wife so she can keep everything in one bag.</div><div><br></div><div>Fourth: &nbsp;On this initial trip we decided no cooking. &nbsp;Make things as easy as possible while we were learning. &nbsp;Ready for camp cooking now. &nbsp;Have all my cast iron ware seasoned and dusting off my old backpacking and tent camping recipes.</div><div><br></div><div>Fifth: &nbsp;Total believer in WDH and sway bars. &nbsp;Traveling the high desert of central Idaho you can get into some gusting wind conditions. &nbsp;Sway bars were great. &nbsp;My maximum speed while towing is around 55. &nbsp;Could go faster but I feel comfortable at that speed.</div><div><br></div><div>Six: &nbsp;My tow vehicle was great. &nbsp;Pulled the passes with no problem. &nbsp;My normal gas mileage is around 30 mpg. &nbsp;Averaged about 19-20 while towing. &nbsp;Not unhappy with that.</div><div><br></div><div>Issues I encountered:</div><div><br></div><div>1. &nbsp;When we were at the full service campground I hooked up to city water. &nbsp;Had good pressure coming out of the hose but only a dribble out of the faucets. &nbsp;Don't know if there is some valve arrangement I am unaware of or what. &nbsp;Will address that with Camping World. &nbsp;When we got to Redfish Lake I was using water from my internal tanks. &nbsp;Initially the water was very cloudy but i think that was just air in the lines because eventually it started running clear with sufficient pressure. &nbsp;I turned the water pressure switch on and left it on the duration of our stay while using internal tank.</div><div><br></div><div>2. &nbsp;The air conditioner worked great on shore power. &nbsp;Noisy but worked. &nbsp;Wish there was more than one fan speed when AC is on. &nbsp;Problem was when we went to Redfish and I had to use generators. &nbsp;I have two Champion 2000 watt generators I was running in parallel. &nbsp;Even with everything else off they overloaded when I switched on the AC. &nbsp;When I bought them Camping World assured me they would run the AC plus other things. &nbsp;From reading the Forum I may be having an amperage problem with the AC. &nbsp;Will also take that up with Camper World.</div><div><br></div><div>3. &nbsp;Brake controller: &nbsp;I am still trying to determine the correct settings for the brake controller. &nbsp;I have a MOPAR digital brake controller that was installed by the Jeep dealer after factory. &nbsp;I think I had the gain set too high as the trailer brakes would seem to lock on me. &nbsp;Even when I thought I had them set correctly after about an hour of driving I would get lock when I braked. &nbsp;Set the gain down to 1.5 and that seemed to solve the problem but unsure exactly how much I am getting from the trailer brakes now. &nbsp;That is a little concern when going down some of the 7% and 10% grades around here.</div><div><br></div><div>4. &nbsp;We used the radio a lot. &nbsp;Only problem was when we turned on the bathroom light the radio went off. &nbsp;When we turned the bathroom light off the radio came back on. &nbsp;Figure that one out. &nbsp;Another one for Camping World.</div><div><br></div><div>Overall we had a great initial experience. &nbsp;My wife is already planning for a couple of nights in Yellowstone in the next couple of weeks. &nbsp;The elk should start bugling soon and should be more bear activity and fewer tourists. &nbsp;Should mention my backing expertise has improved but still a subject for amusing videos on UTube. &nbsp;My wife, bless her heart, assists me in backing by standing somewhere out of my mirror vision behind the trailer with her arms crossed. &nbsp;As I am about to hit something I do here a loud "STOP you idiot" from her but I am getting bette.</div><div><br></div><div>Lastly, it is amusing the amount of attention RPODs get. &nbsp;People are always looking at it and pointing. &nbsp;Even people with big expensive rigs have come up and talked about down sizing. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>See y'all on the road or in the western campgrounds.<img src="https://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /></div>]]>
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