Newbies from Florida
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Topic: Newbies from Florida
Posted By: Fifinella56
Subject: Newbies from Florida
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 8:33pm
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Please allow us to introduce ourselves. We recently bought a barely used 2010 R-151, and have already taken it out for two weekend trips. We've named our Pod "Boots" because we had to upgrade to a heftier vehicle for towing than my 2006 Jeep Wrangler, and ended up with a 2007 black Ford Explorer - that we named "Dora". And since Dora's best little buddy is "Boots", there you have it! We haven't made any major modifications yet, except to peel off the outside ribbon decals. However, my husband is a technical theatre teacher and fine-scale modeler, so being the artistic type, he just wasn't satisfied with the way Boots looked. We plan to take it old school, and "vintage" Boots up a bit, which is fine for me; probably with some black to match Dora. We decided to get a travel trailer since we're not as young as we once were, and crawling in and out of a tent, and getting up from sleeping on an inflatable mattress, is not as easy as it once was. Plus, we were just tired of dealing with tents in inclement weather, and the possibility of the local wildlife paying us a nocturnal visit (although in my 25+ years of camping in Florida I've never had that problem thank God!). I also was intrigued with the whole vintage trailer idea, and we figured this route would be quicker and easier for our introduction to a travel trailer than finding an old wreck of a trailer and trying to restore it. Looking forward to reading your posts! uploads/2300/Image.jpg - uploads/2300/Image.jpg ------------- Fifinellla |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 9:41pm
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Welcome. Don't forget your map!
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: rex
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 2:53am
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Welcome to the world of podding!!! rex pHp stuart fla ------------- jrr |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 4:27am
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Welcome to the group! I can't wait to see what Boots will look like. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 5:48am
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Welcome to the Owners Forum, Boots looks like a good fit. Unlikely any animals will bother you during the night now. David and Danette ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 8:00am
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Welcome to the world of podding! You are getting a lot of response from fellow Floridians. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 8:27am
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Welcome! You will definitely have a blast out podding around! ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 10:27am
All of us Florida Podders gotta get together some time. It could be called....Florpods! Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 5:24pm
Getting together might be a good idea, but not so good when the snowbirds are nesting on the best camp sites. I wonder how many "Florpods" or pods from neighboring states would be interested. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 6:30pm
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Heh,,,we are snowbirds!! :):) we head down to Florida in a week,pulling our rPod,,,will park it where we live in Fort Myers for the winter,,,and then take it out to the many beautiful state parks! Can't wait to get on the road!
------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents 
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Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:18pm
Paige, I was referring to those snowbirds that don't own a home in Florida, but stay here all winter in a choice site at our better campgrounds. You don't fall within the intent of my use of "snowbirds." Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 7:52pm
We would be interested with our floralpod. a Florida r-pod get together sounds great. David and Danette------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2013 at 9:10pm
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I would like a Florida rpod gathering. ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 3:24am
Where do you live? Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 6:22am
Where do you live? Terry We live in Fort Myers David ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 8:53am
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We pick up our new pod at Lazy Days in Seffner on or about November 18. While in the area, my wife and I are thinking about spending a night or two in (or near) Venice if we can find a reasonably priced campground with full hookups. Any suggestions? Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 9:10am
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What would everyone say to meeting at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont? They have 60 new RV sites with 30/50amp and water, with a dump station. I could start a dedicated thread for people to sign up for it and suggestions. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 11:17am
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I have to say after reading about your upcoming meet, I am very jealous. Here in Oregon, I am preparing to have the wheel bearings repacked after a great second season of camping. Then winterizing and covering it for the winter. Local weather is cool and damp and our warm season is about done. I guess over where you are, just about any month is a camping month. Very jealous. Have a great time. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 6:32pm
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Oscar Scherer State Park is a nice camp ground near Venice. It is located in Nakomis it is one of my favorites in SW Florida. David and Danette ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 8:17pm
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Oscar Scherer can fill up pretty quickly. We try to get there each year. ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents
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Posted By: rex
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 8:29pm
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I will be in for a get together
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 11:12pm
So far it looks like 6 Pods are interested. Plus, maybe 1 from Portland, OR! I'll be by myself. What about the rest of you?Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 5:16am
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Clermont sounds good. David and Danette ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 8:27am
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There will be me and my wife Kari. We do have 3 small dogs that go everywhere with us. We are free to go most of the time, except for now through Thanksgiving. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 12:42pm
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We are interested, but not full time Floridians. We will be in Florida for just a coupe of weeks in October,,,then from mid January on through til May. We have a week lined up for the Keys in February. We usually plan trips to the state parks depending on if anything is available. This year we might be a little limited as my hubbie is trying to line up hip surgery while we are in Florida. ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 2:01pm
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Here are where our homes are as of now for the ones that are interested: Saint Augustine, St Johns, Stuart, Titusville and Ft Myers. If someone has a paper map and could see where the middle of those points is we could better pick a state park. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 3:15pm
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I don't believe the couple in St. Johns have expressed their interest yet. Perhaps more Floridians will be responding which could change our logistics. Just a suggestion, but would it be better to decide on a tentative date or dates first, to see who will be able to attend? Even picking a tentative month might be a good start. ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 3:41pm
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Your right about Fifinella56. I can go anytime. Retired! Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 5:05pm
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Me, too. Almost 19 years. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2013 at 8:39am
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We are both retired,,,hubbie 17 years, me 7 years! I have no idea how we managed to work and do all we do! Love retirement! ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2013 at 10:18am
How about November? That would give some planning time. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2013 at 2:48pm
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November sounds like a good start for us, we are not retired we will just need to see how our schedule at work is, it changes at times. David ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2013 at 4:41pm
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We will be heading back to New York in the beginning of November,,,for the holidays. Maybe next year. ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents
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Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2013 at 6:00pm
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I am also not going to be available. We will be on an 8 day cruise the beginning of the month, our new 178 should be ready at Lazy Days the middle or the month and then we are heading for the Chicago area for Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, we are trying to get all of our chores out of the way. Kari and I were looking forward to meeting everyone. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: rex
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2013 at 8:20pm
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Terry I am open, ------------- jrr |
Posted By: The Tweeners
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2013 at 8:55pm
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We would be interested in a Pod gathering but its hard to add anything else to our schedule until after the holidays. I know it is difficult to get a group of sites during the snowbird season but maybe setting the date out a little further, say sometime in March we could get more people to plan/arrange their schedules. I think this could be a great outing...pick the date & we will put it on our calendar. ------------- Tweeners |