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    Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 4:43pm
Thank you, that is really what I envision. I lived on a sailboat for 4 years, so I'm not unaccustomed to tight quarters.

Originally posted by mccvii

Ok, So I'm not 6'2" 210, but almost..  I'm closer to 190.  I bought a 2013 178 last year.  I sleep in it as many weekends as I can.  I sleep on the bed just fine.  I can't think of a time when I've every stretched my body head to toe to sleep on my back.  Who does that?  Shorter people maybe.  When its a tight quarters, I know to put a pillow under my knees or sleep on my side.  Problem solved.  Shower isn't really a problem.  I use it.  The height isn't nearly as disconcerting as the fact that I'm showering with the john.  
Simply put, if you're buying something for a replcement for tent camping, it does that job just fine - even for people of above average height :)  Heck, the dude I bought it from was taller than me!  I even remember asking him if he was ever cramped.  His answer?  "Yep."  We laughed.  I gave him the cash and that was that.  I can tell you this, of my short list of complaints with this product, the size isn't one of them. 
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Ok, So I'm not 6'2" 210, but almost..  I'm closer to 190.  I bought a 2013 178 last year.  I sleep in it as many weekends as I can.  I sleep on the bed just fine.  I can't think of a time when I've every stretched my body head to toe to sleep on my back.  Who does that?  Shorter people maybe.  When its a tight quarters, I know to put a pillow under my knees or sleep on my side.  Problem solved.  Shower isn't really a problem.  I use it.  The height isn't nearly as disconcerting as the fact that I'm showering with the john.  

Simply put, if you're buying something for a replcement for tent camping, it does that job just fine - even for people of above average height :)  Heck, the dude I bought it from was taller than me!  I even remember asking him if he was ever cramped.  His answer?  "Yep."  We laughed.  I gave him the cash and that was that.  I can tell you this, of my short list of complaints with this product, the size isn't one of them. 
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Posts: 215 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 8:03pm
I'm really curious to see what kind of mileage I get with my 2007 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab. It has the Cummings 6.7 engine in it and 4:11 gears.

When I tow my 15,000 lb. 5th wheel I average 9.5 to 10 on the flat level ground at 60 mph and about 9 going over the mountains.

Needless to say it has more than enough power.
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Thanks All, I do fit in the shower, and I do sleep on my side, and seemed to fit on the bed, but that is one aspect we are looking at.

I've towed a lot in the Ridgeline, and am well aware of the fuel mileage. It's going next Summer, but the main thing was to have a tow vehicle that can work for a few months.
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 6:07pm
Welcome.  With your height you may want to consider one of the other models that has the bed + dinette, so you can sleep diagonally across one or the other.

MPG is a function of the wind resistance on the pod (and all other travel trailers).  A larger truck will help you get over the Rockies much easier (and I would recommend it for that reason) but it won't improve your mpg.  Towing our pod all over the US with our Suburban we averaged about 9.5.  With the improvement I've seen in daily driving since I swapped out the differential and transfer case fluids, I might have squeezed out 10 or 10.5 but not any more than that.  Everyone here generally gets 10-12 mpg when towing.
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Posts: 215 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 11:36am
You might want to consider another tow vehicle. We towed our new 179 behind my sisters Honda Pilot and only got 11 mpg towing on flat lever road at sea level at 57 mph.

I was very surprised at how much the mileage was effected by the R Pod. With out the trailer at 75 mph we usually get 22-23 mpg.

That said it towed just fine.
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+1 ^^^ I'm just a little over 6' and I sleep on the outside of the bed in our 179 with my feet hanging off the bed just a bit. I do love the pod but it is a little challenging sleeping.

Not trying to discourage you from purchasing just providing a bit of information because you mentioned your height. Besides the R-pod is so lovable.

Best of luck with your purchase.
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I guarantee you will be height challenged in the little Rpod as the bed is shorter than you. It's not a residential mattress nor is the bathroom going to accommodate your size unless you plan on using the bathroom and shower facilities outside of the trailer.

Many folks your height have sold their Rpod after a few weeks with buyers remorse. Seriously spend a lot of time in the Rpod before purchasing.
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Welcome to the group!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Nov 2015 at 7:04am
Welcome to the forum! Good luck on your potential purchase.
If you have any questions or want opinions, we have a lot of very smart and experienced folks here.
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