New here - looking at Rpod and Escape trailers

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   Yeah...how many people? Just you?
I like my 171 BECAUSE of the 'tucked in' bed. I do not like the typical RV bed that has 2 or 3 sides open...but then there is no one else sleeping with me that might need to crawl over me at 3 am for 'needful' things...other than my little pooch and I can't accidentally knock her off the bed since the 171 bunk is surrounded by walls nearly all the way around....like a proper truck sleeper bunk that I slept in for 40 years...feels very 'homey' to me!

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podwerkz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966	Topic: New here - looking at Rpod and Escape trailers Posted: 30 Mar 2021 at 8:46pm
	Yeah...how many people? Just you? I like my 171 BECAUSE of the 'tucked in' bed. I do not like the typical RV bed that has 2 or 3 sides open...but then there is no one else sleeping with me that might need to crawl over me at 3 am for 'needful' things...other than my little pooch and I can't accidentally knock her off the bed since the 171 bunk is surrounded by walls nearly all the way around....like a proper truck sleeper bunk that I slept in for 40 years...feels very 'homey' to me!
	r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten!

Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088	Posted: 30 Mar 2021 at 6:19pm
	Hello and welcome You did not specify how many people you were trying to sllep or what your needs were. I can say that for a couple, our 179 is perfect. It has plenty of kitchen space, lots of storage space and a very usable couch/dining area. We have used ours for over 4 years and love it. We thinkit is perfect. Good luck Vann
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

EchoGale Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 469	Posted: 30 Mar 2021 at 3:56pm
	I have the 172 and it is perfect for me. The two bunks are full twin-sized (some campers have smaller than normal twin beds) and that's where I sleep. The other end of the camper has a dinette that can be made into a double bed. I do not use it as that; I've removed the big table and added a bistro table that slides back out of the way, giving me a combined dining, lounging area. I wouldn't trade mine for any other floor plan. Good luck!
	Julie

harvest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27 Mar 2021 Location: WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 30 Mar 2021 at 2:19pm
	Hi, We are in the market for a small trailer and so far are looking at Rpod (171 or 172) vs Escape 17B. Does anyone have any advice/experience? I went inside a 2014 Rpod 171 and didn't feel too great inside, the queen bed seemed totally tucked away and I felt a little like I was in a cocoon, and there is just a wide twin type size for the young kids to share. I saw a pic of the 172 and that seems better - with bunks and a more open plan for the bed - with open space next to the kitchen sink. I like the fiberglass quality of the Escape, but for the same price or more, it is older. We are only looking at used at this point. Thanks!