It's almost time!!

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   I'm getting so excited I can hardly stand it...I get off work June 1 and don't have to be back until July 7! Headed WEST with the wife and the Pod! We're coddiwompling toward Idaho to camp in the Dark Sky Reserve, but that's the only part vaguely resembling a plan. Got new batteries, twin propane tanks, 30gal worth of water jugs to put in the back of the truck. Still need a solar panel, a decent inverter and some new tires (FR put 2013 tires on my 2015 rpod, time to update!) as I plan on dry camping on public land as much as possible. Gonna be an adventure!!!

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Jholler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Jul 2018 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 99	Topic: It's almost time!! Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 9:15am
	I'm getting so excited I can hardly stand it...I get off work June 1 and don't have to be back until July 7! Headed WEST with the wife and the Pod! We're coddiwompling toward Idaho to camp in the Dark Sky Reserve, but that's the only part vaguely resembling a plan. Got new batteries, twin propane tanks, 30gal worth of water jugs to put in the back of the truck. Still need a solar panel, a decent inverter and some new tires (FR put 2013 tires on my 2015 rpod, time to update!) as I plan on dry camping on public land as much as possible. Gonna be an adventure!!!
	2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 12:53pm
	Have fun.. as a note.. compare your build date to the build date of the tires.. 2015 Pods were being built fairly early in 2014.. August or so.. But I would for sure change out a 2013 tire this year.

Jholler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Jul 2018 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 99	Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 1:26pm
	Lol, you're exactly right ...my build date is March 10 2014...awful early for a 2015 year model!
	2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua

Jholler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Jul 2018 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 99	Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 1:31pm
	Any differences between 2014 and 2015? maybe mine is just titled wrong. Edit: just checked the VIN, it is indeed a 2015 year model, with a mfg date of 3/10/14. Interesting.
	2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua

GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2627	Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 6:26pm
	That's not unusual. Ours is similar; we got it mid-year 2016, but its VIN is 2017.
	bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Jholler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Jul 2018 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 99	Posted: 29 Mar 2019 at 6:17pm
	Came into some unexpected funds, so I went ahead and ordered my solar setup, 100w Renogy suitcase and a 20a waterproof charge controller, as well as a set of Air Ride coil spring airbags to level out the truck when towing. Eyeballing a new Softopper bed cover also...wish someone could use my old one but I can't find anyone with an 8ft bed lol!
	2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua

Pete Brayton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Jul 2015 Location: Parker, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 124	Posted: 29 Mar 2019 at 8:19pm
	Sounds like you have a great trip planned! The Rocky Mountain Star Stare is June 26-30 in southern Colorado. Any chance you'll be coming this way around then? The DSR looks very cool...hope the weather cooperates. Taking a telescope?
	2021 Rpod 196 2013 Ford 150 V8

Jholler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Jul 2018 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 99	Posted: 29 Mar 2019 at 8:57pm
	A telescope...now there's something I should have thought of lol! Any recommendations for something small, easy, and decent?
	2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua

Pete Brayton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Jul 2015 Location: Parker, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 124	Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 7:55am
	Lots of possibilities here...a star chart/phone app to learn and identify constellations and a pair of binoculars is a great start.
	2021 Rpod 196 2013 Ford 150 V8

Pete Brayton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Jul 2015 Location: Parker, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 124	Posted: 31 Mar 2019 at 8:00am
	There are a few table top telescopes that are decent like the Orion Starblast or maybe a Meade ETX90. A good source for used scopes is Craigslist, however I would avoid any telescope that is advertised based on it's maximum magnification. Lucky for you, you have plenty of time to look around.
	2021 Rpod 196 2013 Ford 150 V8