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marshwatcher 
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Joined: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Sunny FLORIDA Online Status: Offline Posts: 127 |
 Topic: Got the POD home safe and sound!Posted: 19 Apr 2011 at 1:00pm |
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Snowbound,
You are a member of the Pod people!  Great to have you reading and posting.
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Pawpod
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Joined: 10 Jan 2011 Location: Regina Sask Online Status: Offline Posts: 137 |
Posted: 19 Apr 2011 at 1:50pm |
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That would be fluffpod
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Ready to pod around!
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Snowbound
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Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 270 |
Posted: 19 Apr 2011 at 2:55pm |
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Thanks everyone for the welcome.
I have to confess I have been eavesdropping on your discussions for months while waiting for our Pod. I have picked up all kinds of hints and ideas and gone shopping for certain items a few times too.
I finally got my husband to help me get set up on here (I'm a bit nervous about doing new stuff on the computer).
We have camping reservations for the holiday weekend in May but if this snow doesn't move along more quickly even then will be doubtful. Reservation doesn't include any services so testing them will have to wait. By the time I got through on the website the morning they started taking reservations, there were only 17 sites left in the campground.
We have tent camped for our entire lives so having a dry place out of the rain will be such a luxury.
I'm also looking forward to being able to cook in the light..
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Tom and Bette
in our 177 "The Gastropod" |
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Posted: 19 Apr 2011 at 3:06pm |
Thanks! Frankly, I have not even tried a hand held vacuum. The camper upholstery doesn't seem to catch and hold fur as bad as the truck. In either case, I have a tough time getting it out with my shop vac at home. I can get things "reasonable" with a small wisk broom (Dollar Store) and a "lint roller" (or cheap duct tape).
Again, welcome. Post often and, I'll give you a hint: we all like pictures
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techntrek
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 19 Apr 2011 at 9:20pm |
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Welcome! You might consider keeping the fur in-place, when you give the inevitable tours of your 'pod at campgrounds (it happens to all of us) you can just tell people you chose the shag carpet option.
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Hodge-PODge
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Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539 |
Posted: 19 Apr 2011 at 10:17pm |
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From one Newbie to another, a warm welcome to Snowbound. Sounds like your name is apt!
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2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge
2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
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Snowbound
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Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 270 |
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 at 4:50pm |
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Yes, this year our name is all too apt . There is still 2 ft of snow in the trailer spot but it is melting quickly today.
I'll be happy to post some pics when I learn how. I take lots but then they languish on the digital...I'm really feeling overwhelmed by the amount of things to remember re the Pod. Am I correct that lots of this stuff will seem obvious once we are actually using it? I hope
 Reading all those posts about cotter pins and thermostats and leds that don't work and hose connections, etc. has made me realize this is not going to simplify our life!
I really appreciate those other Newbies who ask what many of you must consider really basic questions and Iknow we will come up with some of our own once the Gastropod is home. Next week I hope!
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Tom and Bette
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Hodge-PODge
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Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539 |
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 at 5:58pm |
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Snowbound, I really do think it will simplify your life, so don't worry. Just realize that a lot of folks in the forum are techies and do-it-yourselfers and they LIKE to tinker and "improve" their pods. For them it's just plain fun, and novices like us get the benefit of their knowledge if we want to. But it's not really necessary to do all the mods -- your pod is ready to go.
The only thing I would worry about is being SAFE when you tow, and knowing how to maintain your pod (such as winterizing, dewinterizing, etc.) Believe it or not, you are probably good to go just as you are. So just enjoy . . . and by the way, I'm going to TRY to follow my own advice!
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2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge
2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
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Posted: 20 Apr 2011 at 6:50pm |
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Snowbound.....ditto what Hodge-PODge writes
Relax and enjoy! There is really not much you HAVE to do. As always, if you have any questions, most everyone here will be happy to help.
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techntrek
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 at 11:08pm |
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The only things I would add to David's list in that 2nd link are things that are necessary to tow safely and comfortably - brake controller, sway controller and/or weight distribution hitch. Enjoy and add on later when/if you are ready.
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Got the POD home safe and sound!