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 I think the only true mental obstacle in owning an R-Pod is the wet bath. I am alone with my camper for weekending in Vermont for mountain biking, and that shower is tight.  BUT it is better than NO shower or hanging an outside solar shower.
 Also having a toilet indoors is really damn convenient!!!  No walking into the cold, wet, or long walk to the woods or campground facilities.

 The Little Guy is only a very very small step up from tent camping, in that is an enclosed hard shell. But that is about all you get for your $6000. If you enjoy tent camping but want shelter from the elements when sleeping, the Little Guy will work. If you want more amenities, then a true camper with those features is needed.  Good Luck.

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ToolmanJohn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451	Topic: new here! Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 4:27pm
	I think the only true mental obstacle in owning an R-Pod is the wet bath. I am alone with my camper for weekending in Vermont for mountain biking, and that shower is tight. BUT it is better than NO shower or hanging an outside solar shower. Also having a toilet indoors is really damn convenient!!! No walking into the cold, wet, or long walk to the woods or campground facilities. The Little Guy is only a very very small step up from tent camping, in that is an enclosed hard shell. But that is about all you get for your $6000. If you enjoy tent camping but want shelter from the elements when sleeping, the Little Guy will work. If you want more amenities, then a true camper with those features is needed. Good Luck.

Unclewillis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Aug 2014 Location: NV Online Status: Offline Posts: 101	Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 4:19pm
	Hello, We just purchased a new Rpod 176T. We settled on the pod but only after about a years worth of research. We did a lot of looking at other makes and models and had a short list of 4 or so trailers. If we had not bought the pod, we really wanted a Livin lite by camp lite but they are a little heavier and about 10K more for new. Now that we have one I can tell you that the Pod has exceeded our expectations in quality and suitability. We had it delivered from Couch's and after going through it for about 3 hours we were at the nearest RV site for a dry run. The only thing we found wrong was one of the outdoor speakers wasn't working. easy to tow and backup up, and the torsion axles are totally awesome.
	Daddy, Mommy and Daughter. BlackJack & Keno (boston Terriers) Rpod 176T 2015 Nick: ouR-pod

David and Danette Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1223	Posted: 20 Sep 2014 at 6:51pm
	Camping World used to sell those trailers near my house. They are small and I agree with what has been said above. But then everyone is different and perhaps if someone buys one that is what they want. I wonder why Camping World stopped selling them, I thought they were high priced for myself. My wife said no way it would be almost like sleeping in a tent again, so if I bought one I would be camping alone.
	2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab

jeeperic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 27 Aug 2014 Location: Alberta, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 48	Posted: 20 Sep 2014 at 10:19am
	Personally, I'm not a fan of lying down to pull up my pants. That 'little guy' looks cool and all, but I need my coffee within arm's reach in the morning, rather than going outside and around back to get it in my gaunch.... (nobody in the campground would want that either )
	That button at the top of the remote? That's the power button..press it. Turn it all off. Go outside! '14 RPod 171 '09 Jeep Wrangler JK (mine) '14 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (hers)

Budward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438	Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 5:53pm
	It does have an optional A/C (window unit in the rear) but no heater.... I had to laugh at the heavy duty 30 Amp cord just like the r-pod even in their base unit...with nothing but lights and a fan Regarding the A/C- I've not had good luck with window units used in RVs- I think they aren't built to handle the road pounding and vibration- I've had two fail early- one in an Aliner and one I put in my 4 Wheel truck camper. Never had an RV A/C fail...
	2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle!

svskier Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 Dec 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 5:52pm
	wow i could tow that behind my 178 and have a guest house
	Mark 09 silverado 2500 hd 2013 pod 178

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 5:27pm
	Modern teardrop, looks cool. Just understand it doesn't have the amenities of the pod, like A/C, bathroom, etc. If you camp in the heat, especially where it is humid, there is nothing worse than trying to get to sleep when you are hot and sticky...
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

KristyT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Sep 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 10:43am
	Hello Everyone, Sorry I didn't get back sooner. As I said I want the R-pod, but his friend has a Little Guy trailer...i'll include a link http://www.golittleguy.com/model?id=47&model=5x10-Silver-Shadow I think he is ready to move forward with this purchase...I'm running out of time

Budward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438	Posted: 16 Sep 2014 at 7:03pm
	I just got an idea- since I spent around $3k for gas on our 30 day trip- I figure a tip jar for tours would be in order
	2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle!

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 16 Sep 2014 at 1:11pm
	Definitely advantages to the size. Speaking of tours, which David and Dannette mentioned above, wait until each person realizes you have all the same stuff as the big rigs - bathroom, kitchen, etc. Each tour you'll get the same amazement. Everyone now is lucky though, many people have seen the pods, we don't give as many tours as we used to. The first few years we gave 2-3 tours every day we were in camp.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual