Choosing the right Rpod

I'm nearly ready to jump in to the R-pod world and purchase a 177 or 178; also trying to decide between new or 1-4 years old. I'm mid-50s, often work through the Internet, will be traveling alone with times with my adult daughter and/or two grandkiddos, and I don't know **** about any of this except for the research I've done. Nevertheless, I'm ready for this and have the feeling inside that this is my next path. Why buy the 177 vs. 178 (or vice versa) and why buy used vs. new (or vice versa)? I'm expecting I'll be in it at least a month or two at a time or could even do longer. When I have to be in Portland, I can always go out for long 4-day weekends (but will have to park it at a lot as I live in a tiny, downtown Portland condo). Any thoughts--appreciated. The resources and help on this forum have also helped convince me that an R-pod is the way to go.

My husband and I visited locales dealerships several times to make up our minds on either the 179  or 180.   We kept changing our minds ! We did sit in both each time counting all the pros and cons.   We end up buying the 180.   Each had its plus and minuses.    We almost purchased thev179 for its extra storage , larger dinette capable as another sleeping area for grand children when they are older. And yes the kitchen has quite the prep space.    Ultimately we went with  the 180  for its  r pod small but more open layout.  We liked sitting with better back support , able to look out at nature with our coffee etc.  It has less storage, but more Windows for viewing and airflow.  Felt less boxed in.   The dry bath is nice for sure...but we will use campground shower when ever available as others have stated.   So ...it was the more open floor plan, and table better for enjoying the view that sold us...That said....I still like thev179 too lol.    If only I could meld the two !

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   *********   179  **********

       The only usable kitchen space, counter and 'big'
                  storage cabinets nearby.
                      I rest my case !!!


  xoxoxoxoxox

Originally posted by julieboyles I'm nearly ready to jump in to the R-pod world and purchase a 177 or 178; also trying to decide between new or 1-4 years old. I'm mid-50s, often work through the Internet, will be traveling alone with times with my adult daughter and/or two grandkiddos, and I don't know **** about any of this except for the research I've done. Nevertheless, I'm ready for this and have the feeling inside that this is my next path. Why buy the 177 vs. 178 (or vice versa) and why buy used vs. new (or vice versa)? I'm expecting I'll be in it at least a month or two at a time or could even do longer. When I have to be in Portland, I can always go out for long 4-day weekends (but will have to park it at a lot as I live in a tiny, downtown Portland condo). Any thoughts--appreciated. The resources and help on this forum have also helped convince me that an R-pod is the way to go.

Originally posted by Pnew40 Have fun with your new 180! We just picked up our 180 last Tuesday.  We love it.  Having fun finding all the stuff we want to stock it with.   We are dog people, used to show goldens in conformation and obedience, more recently agility  with our two over sized toy poodles.  We don't show anymore, but we've said that this model would have been great to have for our agility days.   Now my guys will enjoy camping and traveling .  :)