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CharlieM
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Location: N. Colorado
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Topic: New to the Forum Posted: 26 Nov 2012 at 1:18pm |
We have just returned from our maiden voyage with our new
2013 RP-172. Two Florida State parks,
350 miles at 10.8 MPG, and two setup/teardown sequences. The tow vehicle
is a 2010 Honda Pilot. All went well and everything worked. With the E2
equalizer hitch I couldn’t tell the trailer was there except for the reduced
gas mileage and decreased acceleration.
We special ordered the RP-172 from Bama RV in Dothan, AL August
3 and it took about 10 weeks to receive it, but it was worth the wait. We
ordered it with dual batteries, the RDome, A/C, Microwave, TV, etc. The dealer
installed dual propane tanks and the E2 hitch. The folks at Bama RV were very
knowledgeable and helpful and a pleasure to do business with. I recommend them
if you’re in the area.
Although we are new members, I have been lurking on the
forum for about five months, collecting ideas and comments. Lots of great
ideas, suggestions, and cautions. I
credit the forum members for the success of our first outing.
Mods to date include the 60 inch sewer carrier tube from DW
Inc. and the 15 foot Rhino Superflex sewer kit, Oxygenics shower head and Danco
brass shutoff, dual propane tanks and batteries, hooks, shelves, curtains, and
many more small outfitting things. Just completed installing four 12 volt
sockets to the left and behind the microwave and am now working on bed risers
and tongue mounting the spare tire. Pictures
to follow.
We are glad to be a part of the RPOD community and are
looking forward to many hours and miles in the pod.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado
OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD
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TerryM
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Posted: 26 Nov 2012 at 1:46pm |
Welcome to the forum even though you been around a while! Sounds like you have things pretty well under control. Where do you live?
Terry
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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565
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P&M
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Location: Spokane, WA
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Posted: 26 Nov 2012 at 3:37pm |
Congratulations on your new Pod, and for such a successful first outing in it! Welcome to the forum!
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P & M ... and Comet too!
2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod
2018 Ram 2500
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Seanl
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Location: Fredericton NB
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Posted: 26 Nov 2012 at 4:23pm |
Welcome to the forum.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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CharlieM
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Posted: 26 Nov 2012 at 5:26pm |
Terry,
Thanks for the welcome. We live in Northwest Florida, the Panhandle, near Fort Walton Beach.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado
OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD
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coopercdrkey
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 26 Aug 2012
Location: Cedar Key, FL
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Posted: 26 Nov 2012 at 6:10pm |
Welcome from The Nature Coast!
We love Florida State Parks!
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Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels
RP 177 "Key Pod"
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71
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TerryM
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Location: Saint Augustine
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Posted: 26 Nov 2012 at 7:26pm |
Originally posted by coopercdrkey
Welcome from The Nature Coast!
We love Florida State Parks! |
And I live on the "First Coast". And..the panhandle is the "Forgotten Coast". Actually there is a story behind the forgotten coast name. Terry
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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565
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TerryM
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Posted: 26 Nov 2012 at 7:28pm |
Waiting on the pictures! Terry
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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565
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dsmiths
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Location: Southern Ind
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Posted: 26 Nov 2012 at 7:50pm |
CharlieM, welcome, yah got the R Pod fever, I hope it lasts a long time. the pod looks aerodymic, it pulls light but I noticed when I hit about 50 or 55 it is like pulling a parachute. I try to pull between 50 and 60 mph and it seems to keep my mileage up around 10 to 11.5 or so, but heck its still fun and better than cutting grass
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4
lift kit
prodigy wireless brake controller
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Racer|X|
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Posted: 26 Nov 2012 at 7:51pm |
Welcome....jealous you FLA kids are still camping....have fun!
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