pick-up trailer R-Pod 177 at Couch RV on May 24/10

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   We have been waiting for this day to come. We are getting a little bit excited.  This is the first time that we are going to travel to the USA to pick up a trailer.  The dealer was very fast in responding to any questions that we had.  Will have to think up a name for our r-pod?  Now if I can find a way to carry a kayak on the pod!!!!

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kayak nut Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Oct 2009 Location: Nova Scotia Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote kayak nut Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: pick-up trailer R-Pod 177 at Couch RV on May 24/10 Posted: 15 May 2010 at 10:46am
	We have been waiting for this day to come. We are getting a little bit excited. This is the first time that we are going to travel to the USA to pick up a trailer. The dealer was very fast in responding to any questions that we had. Will have to think up a name for our r-pod? Now if I can find a way to carry a kayak on the pod!!!! Kayak Nut

YakDriver Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Status: Offline Points: 214	Post Options Post Reply Quote YakDriver Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2010 at 11:20am
	My TV is a Mazda Tribute. Strap the yak on the roof rack and yahooooo! I can't camp without water - and I can't have water without the yak! Welcome to the wild and wooley world of R-Pod snobs. We've got the best rigs in the world, regardless of the model you choose. I'm sure you will have many great times and will get a lot of enjoyment out spending off time making mods so the Pod will be "yours." Sometimes Lil Harry (4 legs) and I go to the storage yard, string an extension cord, and fire up the laptops and printer to work from a fresh perspective. The Pod is a great mobile office. I even took it downtown to our office co-op so that I could have some quiet time before a big client presentation. Now that's what I call flexibility. Again, welcome to our world.
	YakDriver, Ain't Leo, Chaz and Lil Harry in grrr-Pod 2013 r-Pod 182G Hood River; 2013 Ford F150 STX YakDriver's Blog

R&T's Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Jan 2010 Location: Landis, NC Status: Offline Points: 424	Post Options Post Reply Quote R&T's Pod Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2010 at 1:27pm
	Oh Yak, I had to laugh at going down to the storage yard to sit in the pod. Ours is in the backyard, where it's plugged into 30amp service 24/7. Sometimes when I get missing, the DW knows to come looking for me in the pod. Most always taking a nap. If it's too cold, I have a ceramic heater plugged in. If it's too hot, the A/C is on. If inbetween, the windows are open. WOOHOO almost as good as camping. Rob
	2010 R-Pod 175 2007 F-150 Super Cab R&T's Podding Blog

pepperpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Location: Central KY Status: Offline Points: 1420	Post Options Post Reply Quote pepperpod Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2010 at 3:26pm
	You guys are making me smile.
	Pepper,Coach,and Henry (a very brave little Maltese) R Pod 172 The rewards of the journey far outweigh the risk of leaving the harbor...unknown

Brin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Location: Manassas Va Status: Offline Points: 352	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 May 2010 at 1:07am
	We also travel with kayaks. We will be taking them to the roundup to try in the river. We will probably leave the yakboard at home and take the Carolina and the America. The dog fits in front of me in the America. I agree, just strap them onto the vehicle and you are good to go. If you are going to the roundup and bringing your boat, maybe we can float together.
	Terri and Craig and Panzer R-pod 175, 2009 2000 F250 XLT Extended Cab, Diesel

HuronSailor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Status: Offline Points: 860	Post Options Post Reply Quote HuronSailor Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 May 2010 at 8:00am
	We have a couple of Sterns inflatables we plan to bring.
	.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: "arrrr"Pod 172 :: My Albums :: OurPod Blog ::

YakDriver Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Status: Offline Points: 214	Post Options Post Reply Quote YakDriver Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 May 2010 at 11:02am
	Huron, you know the old saying - "Whatever floats your boat." I kinda think it should be - Whatever boat you float -- is good for me. If you have an old bathtub with an outboard, then get it to the water. You can rest up in the Pod when ur done playing. Went to our Camping World yesterday. It was stormy so we couldn't go camping. The next best thing is to go to the camping STORE. Got a one tire leveler for the Pod. Picked up some pink flamingo tacky lights (a family joke), tacky light clips, a mat for the step and assorted odds and ends that just leaped into the the basket as I strolled by.
	YakDriver, Ain't Leo, Chaz and Lil Harry in grrr-Pod 2013 r-Pod 182G Hood River; 2013 Ford F150 STX YakDriver's Blog

LindiJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 50	Post Options Post Reply Quote LindiJ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 May 2010 at 11:14am
	Welcome to the forum and welcome to pod ownership! That is quite a trip you are taking to pick up your pod! Enjoy your time in the US!
	2010 R-172 2005 Ford Explorer DH, Me and little pouch

R&T's Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Jan 2010 Location: Landis, NC Status: Offline Points: 424	Post Options Post Reply Quote R&T's Pod Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 May 2010 at 1:13pm
	Yeah, isn't it strange how things just jump into your basket at Camping World. Glad to know I'm not the only one to have had this happen. Rob
	2010 R-Pod 175 2007 F-150 Super Cab R&T's Podding Blog

Linda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 07 May 2010 Location: Maryland Status: Offline Points: 86	Post Options Post Reply Quote Linda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 May 2010 at 6:00pm
	Hi kayak nut, congratulation! I also have not figured out how to transport my kayak. I used to just throw it in the back of my pickup but I think it will stick out to far with the pod behind. I have an 11'8" yak in a 6' bed. I can't lift the yak over my head so am looking for alternatives to an overhead bed rack. I really do love to kayak so I need to solve this. Maybe start weightlifting.
	Linda-Maryland-Chev 2500-171