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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
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Topic: Frame replacement? Posted: 23 Feb 2023 at 9:06pm |
Okay, the transaction is done. We bid farewell to our EscaPOD with a bit of sadness. We have had many fun (and a few not so fun) adventures with it. We have many great memories. However, the time came for a change. A lot of my mods remained with the RPod, but things related to the LiFePO4 battery were removed as were my HAM radio mods. The dealer, A&L RV Sales in Chocowinity, NC was very helpful. I think the fact that they wanted to close out sales from the RV show in Raleigh before the end of February helped.
We brought home the Grey Wolf today. It tows nicely with the Frontier, but we will be looking for a half-ton pickup in the near future. I can now say for sure that it is not just equipped for solar, but it does have a 50w panel on the roof and a PWM charge controller. That is likely to be upgraded to an MPPT controller when I install the LiFePO4 battery. The big question is where to mount it. It does also have the on-demand (tankless) water heater. The ducted AC is quiet. We can carry on a conversation with it running. and don't even have to raise our voices. It has a battery cut-off switch. It is not next to the battery, but is inside next to the power center. I think I like that as it will be out of the weather. The down side is that it is one of those with the big key that sticks out and is likely to be a place to catch one unawares. I may switch it out to the flatter one I was using in the RPod (see my mods). One thing I found surprising is that with the on demand water heater, it does not have the shower saver. I may be investigating that as a modification. I won't need to make too many mods as many of the things I did with the RPod already are present with the Grey Wolf. Of course, it is early and I may wind up doing more than I think that I will at this point. With this, I will wind this topic down and go back to other areas to post. Thanks everyone for your friendly advice.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Feb 2023 at 5:50am |
Congratulations on your new trailer! I'll bet over the years, you'll find plenty of mod projects that'll be fun to do. Best of luck on your TV search.
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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Feb 2023 at 7:29am |
Thanks. A friend said that soon, used vehicle prices should start coming down, but he said about 5 months due to what he said would be a glut of used vehicles. I wonder if we can hold off that long.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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gpokluda
Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 327 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Feb 2023 at 7:48am |
Congrats, StephenH. Can't wait to hear about your new travels in the Grey Wolf and your quest for a TV.
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2653 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Feb 2023 at 12:59pm |
Used vehicle prices have started coming down. Maybe not as fast as anyone wants, but they are coming down.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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hogone
Senior Member Joined: 09 Apr 2013 Location: St. Louis Online Status: Offline Posts: 1049 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Feb 2023 at 1:12pm |
whats the prediction for new trucks!!?? jon
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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Feb 2023 at 10:19pm |
Beats me! My friend did not say anything about new trucks.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 27 Feb 2023 at 10:43pm |
We are getting a 2018 Ford F150 XLT with the 3.5L Ecoboost engine. It is 4WD and has the max tow package. With this configuration, it should be a 12,000 lb tow rating. I think it will tow the Grey Wolf with no problem.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 2023 at 5:54am |
Congratulations on the new TV. Hope you enjoy it.
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Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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gpokluda
Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 327 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 2023 at 8:26am |
Excellent choice! Many happy travels with your new rig. Be safe |
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
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