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    Posted: 09 Mar 2018 at 5:49am
I'm no expert either, but my 171 has a spoiler in addition to the sloped rear. I assmume it must help with wind resistance. I like the streamlined look and I've put in an overhead shelf over the bed so I don't need more headroom.
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A north/south bed, a dry bath and keep the 179 kitchen. And take the furnace out from under the bed. This would most likely require a longer box.
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Posts: 1014 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 4:31pm
I just loved the Ollie! But not the price.

Our choice for the 182g came from several choices, not just dollar (though it was a good part of it). The Rpod hit the 'needs' and most of the 'wants'. Rpod also has a good re-sale value.

Besides, you really can't beat the looks of an Rpod!

I never wanted a dry bath, so the wet bath is fine for me. Actually I never wanted the inside bath at all. But... Happy wife, Happy life. We have one.

First big improvement would be to add USB/12v charging stations around the unit.

Second would be more or larger windows. Let's get the outside view going! The 

Then: Better windows.. Don't like the slides. One of the few cons on our list. Would have preferred awning windows. This unit brought the outside inside and had the right windows: http://safaricondo.com/en/travel-trailers-alto-serie-r-1713/
Yes, Ollie was on the top of our list and until we went up to the factory this was number 2. You can't beat the amount of light in the unit! Came off the list after visiting and seeing cheaply built it was.. Real shame.

I like my floorplan! Non-issue for me. Option of twin beds or Queen. We choose the 182g for the garage and outside kitchen area. I was searching for something on this idea. But, when thinking of a buggy area camped at, well be be in the Dome and there's no Propane connection there. That I would like to see!

So as you see, floorplan as is, I like. Improvements go other directions.
But I'm weird.. I have a 182g! LOL
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Posts: 457 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 4:30pm
177 for us, too!  Not a fan of sleeping apart from my wife, which all of the real and imagined 'pod floor plans require-  (I defy any two normal sized people to occupy a 'pod camper queen comfortably)- but the dinette with a memory foam topper is quite comfortable for the three or four night trips that we typically take.  The rest of the 177 design is good for us.
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Posts: 1447 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 6:35pm
There are lots of options in trailers.  we all shoud have the unit that fits our needs.  We have found ours in our 177.
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The dry bath is a real temptation.  Pacific Coach works Mighty Lite series has some tempting designs such as the 17RB <http://www.pacificcoachworks.com/products/mighty-lite-travel-trailer-17rb/>.  I've looked at these trailers and they are certainly as nice as any of the light weight trailers around.  But, for me, our Pod is paid for, it doesn't require that I have to have mirror extensions on my TV, it fits into tight campgrounds, is a little lighter, and I don't have to deal with warranty issues.  I guess if I had the dough, I might consider buying one, but I really like what we have too.  

 The wet bath is not something that everyone can put up with.  But with all RV's, and I suppose everything in live, there are trade-offs and compromises.  Until, I can't deal with the wet bath any more, I'll stick with our Pod.
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Posts: 1407 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 5:42pm
They look a bit cramped. I guess I'm just spoiled by the long slideout on our 179.
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 5:33pm
Bout money, nice but costly, plus the two wheel design needs a heavy duty TV.
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Posts: 4518 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 5:08pm
Those are really nice!!  
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Posts: 1014 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 4:30pm
If your looking to suggest a floor plan... Here's the one that had me debating Rpod.
Fit all my wants but one.. Price!


Was really hard to say no to this unit.
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