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Topic: New RVers in IL

Posted By: Heyjohn56
Subject: New RVers in IL
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 12:00pm

Hello all. Glad to join what seems to be a nice bunch of folks. Got our new 2017 R-Pod 178 a couple weeks ago. Been reading lots and find it a bit overwhelming. This is supposed to be relaxing, isn't it? Hope to learn as we go and enjoy lots of fun times in our new Pod.

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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 12:03pm

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 178!!

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 1:07pm

Welcome to the group.. Welcome to the Pod.. just like any new thing, lots to learn.. but millions have gone before.. you will be fine.

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Posted By: rda54
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 1:11pm

Welcome:

We have a 178 and I was as nervous as you are. We have one year in and it is a lot of fun and if you need anything this is the place to get it.

Relax and have fun.

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Ronald & Lonna
2014 178
2016 Chevy 1500

Posted By: ZuBrew
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 1:16pm

Welcome Heyjohn56. Congratulations on the RP178. I'm sure you'll enjoy that. This is a great site, lots of details on modifications and very informative. If you find yourself getting overwhelmed, go pop open your favorite brew and relax. The information will still be there tomorrow.

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2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4
2018 R-Pod 189
2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A

Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 1:19pm

Welcome and enjoy.

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Chuck & Lyn
Izzy, Morkie. RIP
Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie
2018 R Pod 190
2019 Traverse

In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck.

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 2:12pm

Welcome and Congratulations!
It may seem overwhelming, but relax and enjoy your R-Pod. We bought ours in December, 2015. A week later, we took off across country to visit our daughters and grandchildren. There was a lot we did not know, but somehow, we made it. I hope you have many fine adventures and make many great memories in the process.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: RichC
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 2:32pm

Welcome from Chicago. Got our 171 a year ago (next week). Read everything here many times. Put almost 15,000 miles on it since then. Great info here. Still made mistakes -- no big deals.

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2017 RP171
2018 Ford Explorer

Posted By: DavMar
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 5:51pm

Just go with the flow and look at it as an exciting learning experience. Make a few short trips your first couple outings to help reduce stress and learn the in's and out's and I promise you soon you will be a pro!

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Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
wonder dog.
2017 Rpod 180
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4
Lexington, NC

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 9:22pm

Congratulations HeyJohn56. Going on year 8 with our 177. We knew nothing about travel trailers, had either tents or pop ups until this. We were green, but this site is been phenomenal. You have questions? There are many who have gone before us who have the answers. A wealth of information can be had. Enjoy your 178 as you make a lot of great memories with your family and friends.

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God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 11:30am

Welcome and congrats. Besides the usual make sure your T.V. is capable, and keep the tires properly inflated suggestions. The only thing i think you really need to know right away is, Theres a thing called E.M.S. that is kind of important to protect your electronics in your pod. I recommend getting that taken care of sooner rather than later. Progressive industries sells a good unit (I think the hard wired unit is best). It's really important to protect everything in your camper, including you. If you want more info, just ask.

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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
I'll be rpodding