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07-29-2016, 12:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Newb to camper life from Pgh, Pa
Hi all,
My name is Drew and I am 100% new to the camper world. I've been a tent camper thus far.
I am married with a 7 yr old daughter and a 4 yr old son.
On Tuesday, I picked up my first TT, a 2016 R-Pod 182G. I'm going to do a camping trial run this weekend in the driveway then will dive in to dry camping next weekend.
I'm excited to be a member of this forum and hope to learn lots (as I know next to nothing currently)
Here is the TT 
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07-29-2016, 12:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
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Meadville Koa is a great campground in the area! Enjoy!
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07-29-2016, 12:58 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
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Welcome to the forum and the world of RVing. If your going to dry camp and it's hot better have a gen to run air. Enjoy your new camper  Later RJD
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2018 Dodge Ram 2500 6.4 3:73 gearing. Traded 2015 Chevy 2500 6.0, 4:10
Traded 2015 30WRLIKS V-Lite
Days camped 2019 62
Days camped 2020 49 days camped 2021-74 2022-40 days 2023 5 days
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07-29-2016, 01:44 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Originally Posted by aceinspp
Welcome to the forum and the world of RVing. If your going to dry camp and it's hot better have a gen to run air. Enjoy your new camper Later RJD |
Thanks for the input aceinspp. A gen is something on my list to research. I know Honda seems to have a great reputation. Is there a specific size/output that is preferable for dry camping?
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07-29-2016, 01:46 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,136
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Welcome from SW PA.
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F&AM Lodge 358 Somerset, PA - JAFFA Shrine - Altoona, PA
Days Camped ☼ '19=118 ☼ '20=116 ☼ '21=123 ☼ '22=134 ☼ '23=118☼ '24=90
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07-29-2016, 02:43 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Originally Posted by Jeepin_182G
Thanks for the input aceinspp. A gen is something on my list to research. I know Honda seems to have a great reputation. Is there a specific size/output that is preferable for dry camping?
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Since the Rpod has a 13.5k a/c, if you want to run it, you'll need a minimum of a 2400w inverter generator.
The Yamaha 2400 is advertised to start most 13.5k a/c's.
If you are boondocking where you have no neighbors, a cheap 3000w and up contractor generator will work. But they aren't appropriate for campgrounds.
My recommendation would be a pair of 2000w inverter generators with parallel kit.
That way if you don't need a/c, you only need to take one them to run everything else.
And they only weigh around 50lbs each.
There are many different brands that make this setup.
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07-29-2016, 02:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Liverpool NY
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Welcome to RV's and the forums. That Jeep R-Pod combo. looks great.
I spoke to Pat Sajak - he'll sell your town a couple of vowels for a good price.
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07-29-2016, 02:59 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Thanks bikendan. There going to be a LOT to learn...
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07-29-2016, 03:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Welcome, I know on August 20th there will be at least 4 FROGS camping Sat night on the way home from the FROG Rally in New Stanton at Fox Den Acres, enjoy your new camper!!!
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07-29-2016, 04:04 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dblr
Welcome, I know on August 20th there will be at least 4 FROGS camping Sat night on the way home from the FROG Rally in New Stanton at Fox Den Acres, enjoy your new camper!!!
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Thanks for the heads up dblr. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending how you look at it, I will be just arriving at the Outer Banks that day for vacation. Sorry to miss out on meeting some fellow frog owners so close to home.
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07-29-2016, 04:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Originally Posted by Jeepin_182G
Thanks for the heads up dblr. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending how you look at it, I will be just arriving at the Outer Banks that day for vacation. Sorry to miss out on meeting some fellow frog owners so close to home.
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That's the way it always happens, enjoy your trip, low crowds I guess that time of year.
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07-29-2016, 04:13 PM
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DW's 401(k) Plan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Western MD
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 From Western MD.
Plenty of places around in the 'burgh area. You'll find what you like - but the best part is just getting out. You've already found that out while tenting!
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07-29-2016, 06:43 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeepin_182G
Thanks for the input aceinspp. A gen is something on my list to research. I know Honda seems to have a great reputation. Is there a specific size/output that is preferable for dry camping?
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Everyone seems to think Honda is the way to go but very expensive to buy. I have a Boliy 3600Si and is cheaper than 2 Hondas It will run your air just fine and also is electric start at half the price. DBs are the same as Honda. Its also rated better for constant 3000 watts. Later RJD
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2020 Shasta Phoenix SPF 27RKSS (sold)
2018 Dodge Ram 2500 6.4 3:73 gearing. Traded 2015 Chevy 2500 6.0, 4:10
Traded 2015 30WRLIKS V-Lite
Days camped 2019 62
Days camped 2020 49 days camped 2021-74 2022-40 days 2023 5 days
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07-29-2016, 08:24 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Hello from Wexford PA, just north of the city. We have done Jellystone in Harrisville a few times and my kids love it. Enjoy
Mike
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07-29-2016, 08:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Originally Posted by Mikemiller69gs
Hello from Wexford PA, just north of the city. We have done Jellystone in Harrisville a few times and my kids love it. Enjoy
Mike
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Thanks for the tip on Jellystone Mike. I completely forgot about that place. I went to the one by Ohiopyle when I was a teenager but didn't camp. I just checked their site and it seems like a great option for the kiddos.
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08-10-2016, 01:00 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Maiden voyage complete! With Running dual batteries, they didn't drop below 2/3 and the black and gray tanks remained on E. I'm going to call it a success for first time out.
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08-10-2016, 08:45 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Central Illinois
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:Hello and welcome , love the jeep Rpod combo
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08-11-2016, 06:19 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Quote:
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:Hello and welcome , love the jeep Rpod combo |
Thanks Rayr. And much like my jeeps, I won't be leaving the R-Pod stock long... 
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08-11-2016, 04:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Moundsville Wv
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Nice setup, welcome to to the forum from Wv
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