End of an era! - Event Date: 01 Dec 2020

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   We were lucky, covid didnt mess with our 2020fall trip. our last trip in the 179, started at the end of Sept Clarksboro KOA in NJ, then Assateague State Park, then Oregon Inlet campground on Cape Hatteras, then onto Cliff at the Neuse in NC, Myrtle Beach State Park, then back to Cliff at the Neuse, First Landing State Park in VA, Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware, last night in the Pod was at New York City North/Newburgh KOA before ending up back home and trading her on Dec 1.

All the campgrounds were great, Only one took your temperature. There were plenty of restaurants open . And the fishing was excellent!!

Hoping to plan a trip for 2022 to go back out west to Yellowstone area, we had a great trip out there in 2019.

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Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Calendar Event: End of an era! Posted: 22 Jan 2021 at 2:15pm
	We were lucky, covid didnt mess with our 2020fall trip. our last trip in the 179, started at the end of Sept Clarksboro KOA in NJ, then Assateague State Park, then Oregon Inlet campground on Cape Hatteras, then onto Cliff at the Neuse in NC, Myrtle Beach State Park, then back to Cliff at the Neuse, First Landing State Park in VA, Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware, last night in the Pod was at New York City North/Newburgh KOA before ending up back home and trading her on Dec 1. All the campgrounds were great, Only one took your temperature. There were plenty of restaurants open . And the fishing was excellent!! Hoping to plan a trip for 2022 to go back out west to Yellowstone area, we had a great trip out there in 2019.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

wooleeman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 01 Sep 2017 Location: Southeastern PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Posted: 22 Jan 2021 at 10:28am
	I too have sold the RP-179. I had purchased it to follow my grandsons on their sports travel trips and I had a great time and it performed well but due to COVID there were no trips in 2020. After things settle a little bit I may be back. I particularly like the RP-202 but need to check it out personally. I want to thank those who contribute to the forum, especially the ones that took their time to share their expertise. Chuck
	2022 RP-202 2016 RP-179 (Sold 9/2020) 2014 Silverado Crew Cab. 6-1/2' Bed Golden Retriever (DOB 6/16/2020) English Bulldog (RIP 6/15/2020)

David and Danette Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214	Posted: 06 Dec 2020 at 1:21pm
	Not interested I prefer a vehicle with seat belts and head rests but I think it would have no problem towing a r-pod.
	2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab

offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 05 Dec 2020 at 9:59am
	Speaking of Vista Cruisers, for anyone interested C&D recently posted this retrospective on a 68 with a 455 engine swap. Just shows how much drive trains have changed as a garden variety current gen Buick Enclave (Buick is the closest thing as Olds is long gone) weighs about the same or more and is about a second faster to 60 and clocks about the same time in the quarter. That's with less than half the engine displacement, but with 3x as many speeds in the auto tranny. The Vista Cruiser was 15 inches longer but 12 inches shorter and surprisingly was 2 inches narrower. https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15142239/oldsmobile-vista-cruiser-455-road-test-archived-review/
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 03 Dec 2020 at 2:51pm
	Thanks Fred!! We are definitely not moving away!! Going to get active here again. We went to the State Park this fall (Sept 27-30) site A-8. Loved it caught 42 Bluefish, a flounder, a whiting and 2 4 ft sharks!! Had a great time! We have reservations at the State Park A-8 for 4 days and the National Park oceanside 12 for 4 day this coming May. Really enjoy the area. We will then head down to First Landing State Park for a bit more fishing! Take care!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Posted: 03 Dec 2020 at 1:22pm
	Wow Leo!! Good for you! Doesn't mean you have to move away, ya know. You need to remember your humble beginnings! BTW, hope you made your reservations @ Assateague or will do as soon as reservation window opens. We were down there first week of November and the place was packed (Bayside). Never seen it that crowded. Usually we are the only ones there 'cept for a few. Rangers said it's been crazy busy. A14 is our site. Congrats again !! fred
	2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!

David and Danette Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214	Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 6:32pm
	Leo I found your post on the Gulf Stream owners forum I think if you place your post in the travel trailer section you are more likely to get a response. There are few other posts there from Vista Cruiser owners but not many.
	2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 4:21pm
	Thank you Lostagain! Those were definitely our first to must have on our list when we were looking. Also the bigger frig and this one has a good sized oven. It tows really smooth and handles well.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 4:16pm
	Hey Podwertz................
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 4:07pm
	Dave and Dannette We are real happy with the dry bath, walk around bed, and the extra room. The extra rooms is really nice. We cant wait to use it, we have reservations in May at Assateague Island to give it a good checking out! I see what you meant about their forum, joined a couple days ago and havent heard from anyone yet. Really enjoying it so far! Thanks!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171