First Trip - Event Date: 27 Aug 2010 - 29 Aug 2010

We picked up Nuestro Pod a R-176 last Fri. After a long day by the dealer of completely wiring our TV, we left the dealer about 6:00 pm for a short 25 mi drive to Nueces County Park (IB Magee Beach Park) Port Aransas, TX.  Being totally novices about camping, (prior to this our idea of camping was a Hampton Inn) I think we did pretty well. Even managed to back into our site in under 15 minutes.  We really didn't know what order to do things, we now have a numbered list, (yes we are that type of people), but we managed to get everything setup except the R-Dome. (We'll try that at home).  Everything work like it should.  Our only big shock was the first night.  We had the AC on (70+ humidity) and set on Auto.  This first time it cycled on when we were asleep liked to scared us to death. In the morning we figured out a couple of things.  1) Leave the AC fan in the On position, then you hardly notice when the compressor cycles on and off. 2) We shut all the vents on the AC except the one opposite the bathroom wall and the one pointing toward the back of the Pod. This allows for a nice flow of cool air over the sleeping area.  We had a great time and didn't mind the 3 hr pull home.

This is a great park with very clean bathroom/shower area accessed by camper only key cards. Great beach for walking and right by the ship channel.  If your ever in this part of TX it's great. 

I like the campground, too.  15 minutes isn't bad for a first time, in no time you'll be whipping it into any spot.  Try taking it to a local school or shopping mall and practicing your backing.  After a while it becomes second nature.