New r-pod 182 G owner in San Francisco
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Topic: New r-pod 182 G owner in San Francisco
Posted By: Inge
Subject: New r-pod 182 G owner in San Francisco
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 12:22pm
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Hello Everyone, We're a family of three and just bought our first trailer. It took us quite a while to decide for a trailer for a number of reasons but the r-pod is so cute we're about to love it. Our truck is a Tundra from 2007. Both together look really good. We hope to do a very long trip with Franzi and Bommel. In the moment we're sticking to weekend trips to figure everything out. Things like: How long can we dry camp? And where? How can the radio be turned off completely so that the blue light doesn't shine on us in the night? How much bbq meat do we have to buy for one weekend trip  I hope to learn a lot of useful things from the folks in this forum so that I don't have to figure everything out on my own. But I'm also sharing my experiences in the hope to help others. Here is a first blog post about our research adventure to find the right travel vehicle: http://blog.picturingtheamericas.com/finally-new-travel-mobile-r-pod-182-g/ - Finally a new travel mobile – r-pod 182 G I'm sure there will be quite a number of blog posts coming about traveling with the r-pod. Hopefully we'll meet some of you guys in real life too. Have a fabulous night / day (depending on when you read this). Inge |
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Posted By: Inge
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 12:25pm
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This is from our second tour with our new r-pod. On the way to the top of Mount Diablo in California. 
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Posted By: Bulldogpod
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 2:44pm
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Welcome! What a beautiful view. |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 3:26pm
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Welcome to the group!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2025 Ford Transit Camper van 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Inge
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 4:24pm
| Thank you! |
Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 5:03pm
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Welcome! If the stereo is a Jensen there are two buttons just left of the display that control the display brightness. ------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 9:10pm
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Welcome. If you are talking about the TV/Radio combo, you can unplug it. Look inside a cabinet above it. ------------- 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: Inge
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 10:16pm
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It's not a combo. I'll try Budwards recommendation and if it doesn't work, I'll post a picture. Thanks for the welcome!
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Posted By: trvlnlite
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2014 at 3:49pm
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Welcome! We are new too and also traveling close to home. The Smoky Mountains and Cherokee National Forest will be our destinations for the year. Learning more every time we go! ------------- Have a great day...The Michelsens, 2015-182G and Boston's x 2 |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2014 at 4:52pm
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Welcome. As a transplanted So. Californian I have always said if I had unlimited money, I would live in Pacific Heights. Wonderful city, just very expensive. Enjoy your Pod. 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: Inge
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 12:30pm
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trvInlite: Smoky Mountains and Cherokee N.Forest sounds lovely. Do you post pictures somewhere? Bob: It's indeed a great city. But I like most the country side around this city, plus the incredible Coast. ------------- "Bommel" - r-pod 182 G " Franzi" - Toyota Tundra 2007 http://blog.picturingtheamericas.com |
Posted By: trvlnlite
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 5:27pm
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We don't post photos, but that is a good idea! Thanks ------------- Have a great day...The Michelsens, 2015-182G and Boston's x 2 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 5:53pm
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You can post photos here. You need to go into "full edit" mode, then look for the little button with the picture of the tree. First use the Post Reply button at the bottom-left of the last reply in the thread to get there. ------------- 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: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 5:55pm
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Lets see pictures of your Bostons too!
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Marx
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 7:12pm
| Welcome aboard! When we lived in the Bay area a few years ago we would go to Anthony Chabot which worked great as a shakedown trip for the weekend. Enjoy the new camper! |
Posted By: trvlnlite
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 8:04pm
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Really? You have Bostons? Boris and Betty? Our's are named Moxie and Betty! ------------- Have a great day...The Michelsens, 2015-182G and Boston's x 2 |