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Posted: 05 Dec 2015 at 3:09pm

If going fiberglass for extended periods of time, may I suggest considering one of these:
http://olivertraveltrailers.com/

If not were for the price, it is what I wanted :)

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Posted: 05 Dec 2015 at 2:46pm

Thanks to all for your input. I will take my research in another direction. Molded fiberglass looks like a promising, though expensive, possibility. Happy trails.

jws

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Posted: 01 Dec 2015 at 10:18pm

Welcome. I agree you'll want a slide-out model for full-timing, but I also agree I wouldn't want to do it in a pod. We loved our pod and it was great for camping, when we weren't inside except for the bathroom or a drink or we were going to bed. We even stayed outside under awnings if it rained. Starting a few years ago we started doing month-long trips every summer and during overnights at truck stops, rainy nights, etc, it was cramped inside. Granted that was w/o a slide-out and with 4 people. We moved up to a 26 foot camper with a slide last year. A little more room than we wanted actually.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

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Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 9:20pm

I would at least get one with the pop out

Love to camp
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Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 7:40pm

As much as I love pods.. I would not full time in one. Just not built for that. And, Dennis Tx is correct, never mention to a dealer, the manufacturer, etc, that you are living in it full time. "On an extended trip.." etc.. is they way you want to put it.. "couple months this trip"..

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Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 6:10pm

If and when you need warranty work be careful when admitting you are a full timer. The warranty excludes the use of the trailer as a permanent residence. I'm not sure about Forest River, but other manufactures use this to void the warranty. These trailers are not really built for day-in and day-out use over long periods of time. Below is the language from the Forest River Warranty.

"The Warrantor further makes no warranty with regard to any product used for commercial purposes, as a permanent residence or as a rental unit, or any product not registered and normally used in the United States or Canada."

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Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 5:34pm

New to the forum. Planning to go full-time Aug. 2017. Like the looks of R-171. Who has experience to share? What do I need to consider to make the right decision? I like light-weight and layout. All comments will be appreciated. Many thanks.

jws

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johnmaci Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 202	Topic: future full-timer Posted: 05 Dec 2015 at 3:09pm
	If going fiberglass for extended periods of time, may I suggest considering one of these: http://olivertraveltrailers.com/ If not were for the price, it is what I wanted :)

johnwarrensimpson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Nov 2015 Location: Salt Lake City Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 05 Dec 2015 at 2:46pm
	Thanks to all for your input. I will take my research in another direction. Molded fiberglass looks like a promising, though expensive, possibility. Happy trails.
	jws

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: 01 Dec 2015 at 10:18pm
	Welcome. I agree you'll want a slide-out model for full-timing, but I also agree I wouldn't want to do it in a pod. We loved our pod and it was great for camping, when we weren't inside except for the bathroom or a drink or we were going to bed. We even stayed outside under awnings if it rained. Starting a few years ago we started doing month-long trips every summer and during overnights at truck stops, rainy nights, etc, it was cramped inside. Granted that was w/o a slide-out and with 4 people. We moved up to a 26 foot camper with a slide last year. A little more room than we wanted actually.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Jpntime Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 28 Jan 2015 Location: Nv Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 9:20pm
	I would at least get one with the pop out
	Love to camp 2014 171

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 7:40pm
	As much as I love pods.. I would not full time in one. Just not built for that. And, Dennis Tx is correct, never mention to a dealer, the manufacturer, etc, that you are living in it full time. "On an extended trip.." etc.. is they way you want to put it.. "couple months this trip"..

DennisTx Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Sep 2015 Location: Nacogdoches Online Status: Offline Posts: 14	Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 6:10pm
	If and when you need warranty work be careful when admitting you are a full timer. The warranty excludes the use of the trailer as a permanent residence. I'm not sure about Forest River, but other manufactures use this to void the warranty. These trailers are not really built for day-in and day-out use over long periods of time. Below is the language from the Forest River Warranty. "The Warrantor further makes no warranty with regard to any product used for commercial purposes, as a permanent residence or as a rental unit, or any product not registered and normally used in the United States or Canada."
	2011 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab 2016 R-180

johnwarrensimpson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Nov 2015 Location: Salt Lake City Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 5:34pm
	New to the forum. Planning to go full-time Aug. 2017. Like the looks of R-171. Who has experience to share? What do I need to consider to make the right decision? I like light-weight and layout. All comments will be appreciated. Many thanks.
	jws