Possible to add a temporary or hinged bunk?

We have decided that our new camper will be an r-pod.  We've seen most of the models and pretty much decided between a 172 and a 177.  We have to decide who gets to sleep on the table.  Mom and dad, or the 6yr old.  Our daughter really likes the bunk beds in the 172, and it would make sense if a second child comes along.  The 177 would let us sleep on a bed, and make the kid sleep on the table.  But then there would be no room for a fourth person.

Have you looked at the 176.  Even though there are only 2 of us we find the slide just give us that little bit more room.  We use the bunks for storage.  Enjoy the looking process.

I see no reason the 177 couldn't sleep two youngsters. I have shared the dinette bed with a 100lb dog.. two kids should fit fine.

Both of our kids, 9 and 11, sleep on our 171's dinnette.  The 171's dinnette is identical to the 177 (the layout is nearly the same, too).

Originally posted by jnsluft Originally posted by techntrek Both of our kids, 9 and 11, sleep on our 171's dinnette.  The 171's dinnette is identical to the 177 (the layout is nearly the same, too). You are right.  Thank you for pointing that out.  I went back to the manual, and discovered that the 171's dining table is larger than in the 177.  I think we need to go back and take a longer look at the 171.  We have been putting more effort into looking at the used models (a 172 and 177), that we've overlooked the one that may be the best for us. Thanks, Shawn

Umm... just a note.. both 177 and 171 have a dinette that is 42x74. The floor plan is exactly the same on those two, except for the fridge placement, one is on the right hand side of the kitchen, the other on the left. The only functional difference is the slide.. worth every penny in our opinion. OH, and on one you face forward when "reading" and in the other you face the rear.. lol

http://www.forestriverinc.com/nd/default22.asp?page=floor&choice=rpod&nav=rec

EDIT: occurred to me to look at the brochure..

Looking at the brochure that was in our pod when we bought it... I see it says there is a larger dinette... We didn't notice a difference when looking at  them on the lot.. but, have to admit, it wasn't/isn't a concern to us. The dogs never complain about their sleeping areas..lol Children may be different.  I can see where they could make it a bit wider, since they don't have the slide seal and stuff to deal with.