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SoCalPod
Newbie Joined: 12 May 2011 Location: SoCal Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Topic: 182g on order Posted: 18 May 2011 at 5:52pm |
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I believe it's time to stop lurking and introduce myself. Currently have a fully loaded 182g HR on order which should be completed/delivered in the next two weeks. The TV will be a modified FJ Cruiser so hopefully they'll be enough power to get where I need to go :p We are very excited and look forward to having some great camping trips with our son!
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 18 May 2011 at 6:06pm | ||
Welcome! Have you had any experience camping before?
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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BenLb
Newbie Joined: 14 May 2011 Location: Kiowa, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Posted: 18 May 2011 at 6:11pm | ||
I hope you enjoy your new Pod! Where are you planning on camping?
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2010 173-T
2005 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited |
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Farmers
Newbie Joined: 24 Apr 2011 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 18 May 2011 at 6:14pm | ||
Welcome SoCalPod!
We were at the local R-POD dealer this past weekend and checked out a 181 (I think). Looks like they increased the size of the stablizers and placed them at a 45 deg. angle. Also noticed that the dome channels were of a larger cross section, that should aid in putting up the dome.
It will drive you crazey waiting for delivery!
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"The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark."
— John Muir RP-177, towed by Dodge 2500 2wd |
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BIG BEAR
Senior Member Joined: 02 Nov 2010 Location: KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 113 |
Posted: 18 May 2011 at 6:53pm | ||
congrats on your pod. i just bought a 2011 surveyor with a slide out. it is heavier than the r pods but similar in length height etc. built at the same factory by the same workers who build the r pod. the surveyor is builtm by forest river like your pod. we pull our camper with a f j cruiser. we had the sway bars and lectric brakes added. you will have plenty of power. you will know its back there but the power is not a problem. we . didnt run across any mountains or even real steep hills. put i felt we had enough to get over them when the need arises. sorry if i rambled .thought you might like a little re assurance. have fun
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LIFE DOESNT WAIT. ENJOY IT. THE ALIEN CRAFT 2011 SURVEYOR SPORT TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
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Snowbound
Senior Member Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 270 |
Posted: 18 May 2011 at 7:09pm | ||
Hi SoCalPod and welcome!
We confess we lurked for months too before signing in about two weeks before we got our Pod this spring. You 'll find lots of great tips and friendly people on this site.
B & T
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Tom and Bette
in our 177 "The Gastropod" |
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Hodge-PODge
Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539 |
Posted: 18 May 2011 at 7:49pm | ||
Congrats SoCalPod. You'll be on pins and needles waiting the next two weeks until you get the pod. But after that . . . Happy Podding!
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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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jayber
Groupie Joined: 19 Mar 2011 Location: CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 66 |
Posted: 18 May 2011 at 9:00pm | ||
Congrats, I wish I had that floorplan before kids, thats a party trailer.
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Jay
2010 Honda Odyssey RP 171 aka PodInn |
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SoCalPod
Newbie Joined: 12 May 2011 Location: SoCal Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Posted: 18 May 2011 at 9:33pm | ||
I've had plenty of experience with camping and pulling jet skis or just driving an RV but this will be the first travel trailer I will be towing. We are very excited!
We are trying to set up a few short weekend beach over nighter's to feel out the trailer but our first big trip will be to Ouray Colorado in July for an off roading event.
That's fantastic to hear! There are a few hills/mountains here in California but that's what leaving it in 4th and listening to the toons is for right? My FJ is modded some and I do have abit of weight added to it, which was a big factor in choosing the R-Pod in the first place. Let's just say the FJ is not stock :) Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! |
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BIG BEAR
Senior Member Joined: 02 Nov 2010 Location: KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 113 |
Posted: 18 May 2011 at 9:36pm | ||
wow i am alot older than u in my 60s. but i would like to take that around the block. ha ha. you will be fine
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LIFE DOESNT WAIT. ENJOY IT. THE ALIEN CRAFT 2011 SURVEYOR SPORT TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
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