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    Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 8:21am
k4fcp,

How do you like the K&N FIPK? Did it improve your mpg also?  Considering getting one before a big summer trip, trying to weight the costs vs. the benefits.
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Congrats on your 178, Welcome to the group!!
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We just got our first pod, the 178.  We like the large dinette. We picked it up  2 days ago and have not taken it out yet.  I am mulling over all the info I can find since we are new to trailer camping.  Excited to take it out soon.
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I had the same hard decision to make between both and I chose the 178 and love it. My son is very comfortable and he likes that he has the space to sleep.


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Posts: 438 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jul 2014 at 5:56am
Originally posted by RBW

We also noticed there is not storage under the dinette in the 179. Just one of the little ottoman type things has storage under it.   


The other "ottoman type thing" has storage also, if you are careful.  FR screws the lid on because there is some wiring, plumbing and a junction box in there.  Take the screw out and there is useful storage for some things, we keep toilet paper and other lightweight items in there.  Lightweight so as not to damage anything if they bounce around.  I may even make a false floor to cover the wiring and thereby remove my lightweight item rule. 
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Posts: 4518 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2014 at 4:33pm
We are moving to a 179, got the call from the dealer yesterday saying he had a vin  number and it will be delivered in 10-14 days. It will have a lot more open room and storage that our 171 has. Really looking forward to it!
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We bought a 178 last year and use it with our 1 and 2 year old, dog and two of us. We just went to look at trading into the 179. The pantry and the wardrobe would be the main selling points for me. Oh and the amazing amount of counter space. The draw backs though. The door is really strange. It doesn't open flat because it hits the wheel well, and the one on the lot had already half ripped out the latch from the door. Since the sink is over the back you lose the outside storage that the 178 has in the back, you only have the outside storage in the front under the queen bed. We also noticed there is not storage under the dinette in the 179. Just one of the little ottoman type things has storage under it. After seeing it, it definitely feels bigger inside. Will we trade for the 179? I have no idea.  
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Originally posted by Kokopod

By the way Cody, one of our camper purchases was an Aliner. We loved that camper - cute - great gas mileage because of the low profile (Rpod gets about 10 MPG no matter what you're towing with), but we wouldn't go back to it. The main drawbacks were that there was no bathroom, very little storage, and definitely not enough room for 3. The Rpod really has it all, no matter what model you decide upon.
 
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Thanks for sharing the info on the Aliner.  I was actually interested in the Aliner Expedition which I understand has a small wetbath.  I love the concept of towing a low profile and light camper.
 
I don't really need all the comforts that the Rpod has but it would make my wife and kid happy.
 
I really want a camper so my family and I can spend more time outdoors.  We love kayaking and riding bikes.
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I guess I should feel lucky as I get 12 mpg no matter where I tow.  I do use the tow/trailer option on my 2013 F150 (5.0L) towing a 178 with 3" riser (I think).
I also have the K&N FIPK installed. 
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By the way Cody, one of our camper purchases was an Aliner. We loved that camper - cute - great gas mileage because of the low profile (Rpod gets about 10 MPG no matter what you're towing with), but we wouldn't go back to it. The main drawbacks were that there was no bathroom, very little storage, and definitely not enough room for 3. The Rpod really has it all, no matter what model you decide upon.
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