Rpod 178 vs 179

Originally posted by outermostpod Hi Cody91 - we also have a young (8) son and my wife and I in our pod.  We have a 178 - new last fall. They didn't have the 179 at the time but I think we probably would have still chosen the 178.  We really liked the U-shaped dinette, and that was the primary reason we went with the 178 over one of the slightly smaller models.  Not sure how you plan to set yours up - but we installed a curtain on a sliding rail across the front of the queen bed area - our son sleeps there - and then he can go to bed before us and we can stay up w/o disturbing him.  Basically that area acts as his own bedroom. He even hangs out in there when he needs some quiet time to himself during the day.  He has his own TV/DVD player and privacy  - giving us privacy as well. We sleep on the converted dinette, and with two people the larger size of that bed with the 178 was very important.  I'm sure some would disagree with giving the "kid" the real bed - but it works for us.  We got a featherbed thingy from Bed Bath & Beyond to put over the dinette cushions for our bed and it actually is quite comfortable.  With the 178 you basically get 2 short queen beds of the same size. I would probably help to see the inside of a 179 first and visualize how you might use the space.  hope that helps!

I have the Rpod 179 on order. The reason I went with the 179 vs the 178 is I didn't need the extra sitting or sleeping space. I like the ottomans for putting my feet up to watch tv, etc when the weather is bad. Plus my prior rv was an Aframe so I wanted the extra inside storage and kitchen space. Lastly I like the new outside look of the 179 vs the other pod models. For your family of 3, either model will work but if you are looking for a bit more separation in terms of sleeping space I would go with the 178.

Hi Cody91 - we also have a young (8) son and my wife and I in our pod.  We have a 178 - new last fall. They didn't have the 179 at the time but I think we probably would have still chosen the 178.  We really liked the U-shaped dinette, and that was the primary reason we went with the 178 over one of the slightly smaller models.  Not sure how you plan to set yours up - but we installed a curtain on a sliding rail across the front of the queen bed area - our son sleeps there - and then he can go to bed before us and we can stay up w/o disturbing him.  Basically that area acts as his own bedroom. He even hangs out in there when he needs some quiet time to himself during the day.  He has his own TV/DVD player and privacy  - giving us privacy as well. We sleep on the converted dinette, and with two people the larger size of that bed with the 178 was very important.  I'm sure some would disagree with giving the "kid" the real bed - but it works for us.  We got a featherbed thingy from Bed Bath & Beyond to put over the dinette cushions for our bed and it actually is quite comfortable.  With the 178 you basically get 2 short queen beds of the same size.

I would probably help to see the inside of a 179 first and visualize how you might use the space. 

hope that helps!

Kymoose - We live in VA.  From what I understand a few 179 have arrived here.  I just need to schedule some time to see one.  Thanks for the info on the new 178.  It seems the model I saw was an early run 2014 because it didn't have a solar hookup or outside speakers.

Thanks for the response Kymoose.  I saw the inside of the 178 earlier this week.  The dealer seems to be pushing me to purchase it because it's already on his lot.:-)  I'm looking around for a 179 I can take a peek at.