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    Posted: 04 Sep 2012 at 9:37am
Not planning to leave just yet.  Wink
 
To slide or not to slide is a big question.  We saw a longer version of the model we are now considering, with a slide, and it definitely opens the space up.  If we were retired and planning months-long trips or even full-timing then it would be an easier decision.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Wow Doug - I will miss your posts here when you sell the rPod.  I have my two cents though... my suggestion is that you look at the new campers in the 21 to 26 feet range BUT WITH a slide (or two).  I think you will still be wanting to make another decision later if you don't get one with slides... My humble opinion...
Good luck and we will miss you here on the forums.
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David, the right length, and should tow perfect as a 5th wheel.  It almost looks like you can still get around to the end of the bed.  Maybe enough so two people aren't battling each other getting in/out of bed.
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We started off with a big Class C with a slide,then we went to an aFrame camper, the Chalet, similar to the A Liners. I absolutely loved it. But we wanted to spend a lot of time in the camper, so we went big again with a 28 foot Wilderness, now we are back to small,,,the R Pod.  I think we are staying!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2012 at 5:33pm
Thanks for the link.  Most all are too big/heavy.  Right now, this is my best candidate
 
 
The only thing I don't like about it is how the bed is oriented (sideways) and the gray tank is a bit small.
 
The one you are looking at is nice.  Also, don't lose too much sleep.....there IS life after the Pod. LOL
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Following in your footsteps!  The dry bath and traditional awning will be nice.  I would swear that when I was looking all over I saw a 5th wheel in about that length.  Maybe 22-23 feet long.  I don't know which one but this would be a good place to look since this was my jumping-off point for about half the floorplans I looked at this time around:  http://gulfstreamrvtrailers.com/product-lines.php
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2012 at 7:34am
It happens to the best of us LOL.  My RP173 wasn't the first or the last.  What I have now will probably not be the last.
 
Though mine is within inches of the Pod (lenght & width), it "feels" more spacious.  The "traditional" shape allowed for a dry bath and awning - both of which I wanted.
 
21' is  a good size - not that much bigger as to start to restrict your choice of campsites but, the "feel" and actual extra room make things more livable.
 
Good luck.  I'm curious about the new one.
 
I wish someone would come out with a 20-22' fifth wheel (other than Scamp).
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Posts: 3990 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 11:37am
Boy you will miss all the tours you have to give.  What Irkes me is when people see you setting up or knocking down and they want to talk about the camper.  
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Yeah, I know, "scope creep" at its finest.  Embarrassed  At least I'm not shooting for a 30-footer triple-axle with quad slideouts even though I could tow one.  Looks like I'm going with a 21-footer with no slides.  I'll post elsewhere with more details.
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Posts: 571 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 9:27am
Deep breath, big sigh....
Big TV, bigger trailer. I had a feeling (if you recall).
Where do we go from here?
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