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Topic: older owners
Posted By: 21grandma
Subject: older owners
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2013 at 1:28pm
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any other old beginners out there? Never camped before.Well, 45 years ago, we drove to Washington state with 4 little ones. in a station wagon. I made screens for the windows so we could sleep in it at night. Placed plywood over wheel whells in back so kids could "bunk" The days of "make do"-and being broke! Can't wait to get ou r-pod! Hope we are not too old for this. ------------- 21grandma |
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Posted By: rex
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2013 at 3:54pm
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Welcome to the world of podding, I bought a 2010 171 in 2011 my first camper,I just turned 70 in april,and really have a good time in it, We go out almost every weekend if nothing else but enjoy a good book, I like to fish so we ususlly go close to the water,mom usually stays and reads or just rest. I think you will enjoy your times together as we do,happy trails to you rex pHp stuart fla ------------- jrr |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2013 at 7:55pm
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Welcome!
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Thinker
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 2:48pm
Welcome.. You are never too old. Camping keeps you young. I am older than dirt and love it. ------------- Tow Vehicle: 2013 Pathfinder 4WD R-POD Model 171 
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Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 3:07pm
Welcome to the group! I'm 66 going on 21! Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 3:48pm
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I am 74 and just bought our R-Pod last week. You should have several more years to enjoy being an R-Pod owner. Last Tuesday we drove the last leg of our trip back home from out west. That was the last day we towed our 18' Aerolite Zoom, covering 625 miles mostly in the rain. Very foolish, now that I have had time to think about it. |
Posted By: tomeverard
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 4:44pm
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HELLO..New member here...first post! I am 65 and retiring next year. I am in Michigan and want to go west. I can't decide between a Casita and an R Pod. Gonna do some research here. Thank TOM
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 8:30pm
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Welcome. Ask away, you'll get 10 answers. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 8:50pm
And don't get mad if we repeat ourselves!  fred
------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 9:20pm
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"Old beginners" .. As good a way to describe us as any, I guess. I just turned 70 last March so I guess we're part of that crowd. We last camped - with a pop-up - 2o+ years ago. Cranking the damn roof up & down with an a/c on it got old fast, so we got out of the camping business for awhile. Just picked up our new 171 a week ago today, though, so I reckon we're ready to take another stab at it. Just got home late yesterday after 1300 miles dragging it throu several states. No problems. Just fun! Hope you'll join in. ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 9:33pm
Howdy, Tom. Casita vs RPod: that was our question, too. Casitas are built less than 2 hours from us so we had a chance to look them over pretty carefully. We like the way they're built but I guess we decided they're over-priced. For the money, I like Camp-Lite. But, it's a lot of $$. The Pod seemed like the best all around compromise. HTH & good luck with your search. ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 9:56pm
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well like some of earlier posts we started late. I am 65 and Donna is 62 and we bought a 2011 RP-172 new and due to still working some we have to do 1, 2, or 3 nighters. We have a blast, Hike, fishing, short day trips, cooking on the open fire, walking around the camp ground and then after a while setting around the fire we make up the bed and watch big bang theory , Andy Griffith , 2.5 men DVD's and its not long until the bobble head kicks in. I am not sure why, but I think the combination of fresh air, open fire cooking and hiking cant be beat for a great sleep. We always rest well and feel refreshed while camping. The Pod cant be beat on design, price, value and Looks. We still are doing tours when we camp. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Rebecca Dees
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 1:33pm
| I'm almost 65 and this is my first. I joined a group called Sisters on the Fly and they have been super encouraging.i wanted something that I could haul on my own and I found this rpod through this group. I'm excited about this new chapter I'm going to start.yeah me! |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 4:06pm
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We got ours at age 62. We just got back from a long trip. We are thoroughly enjoying our 179. Welcome, and enjoy your new adventures. ------------- 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: Rebecca Dees
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 4:07pm
| Thanks! I am so looking forward to it! |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 4:23pm
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A lot of enjoyment has been had by us as well. Giving tours at campgrounds, rest stops, gas stations of our 177. Purchased in January 2011 when we were in our mid to late 50's after nearly 30 years of pop-up camping, a great move forward for us.
------------- 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: Rebecca Dees
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 4:28pm
| I feel very fortunate to have found it via my sisters on the fly group. I originally wanted to find a vintage trailer but after seeing and researching the rpods I decided this would be the perfect fit for me and my husband. |
Posted By: DawgLady
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 5:02pm
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I am a 70 year old widow and bought my first camper this year, 180, and have already traveled 600 miles with it. Never to old to enjoy life ☺️ ------------- Dawg Lady 2016 R-180 "Lizzy" Georgia |
Posted By: Rebecca Dees
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 5:48pm
| Lol...I didn't know there were so many "late bloomers" like me out there!! Awesome! |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 7:12pm
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DawgLady & Rebecca, good for y'all! We like that 180, too. In fact, we started with the 171 and then, when the 180 came out (with its bigger bath), we were persuaded to trade up. So glad we did! And, you're right: never too old to enjoy life. I saw someone's rule of thumb the other day that makes a lot of sense: Drive 300 miles or until 3 pm and then stop for the day. Good luck & safe travels!
------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: DawgLady
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 7:26pm
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I will keep my 180 until they come out with one that you can walk around the bed then I will upgrade. My only complaint is trying to make up that bed next to the wall but all the other great features make up for this one flaw. :) ------------- Dawg Lady 2016 R-180 "Lizzy" Georgia |
Posted By: Rebecca Dees
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 9:15pm
| I hear you. I've thought about that too. |