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    Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 6:52pm
Originally posted by CoosBayRPodder

We checked out this unit when we were buying our 180. Nice, but they really lack interior storage.


We noticed the same thing, really liked the awning but that was about it.
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Have seen a couple of these sitting on the lot in Traverse City for a lonnnnnnng time, still for sale. Hmm.
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On the fence between the 179 and Jayco 17RK. Local dealer has the 17FD model and waiting to check out the RK in person before deciding. There really isn't anything that the Jayco has that the Rpod doesn't that is a deal breaker for us. However, we really like the awning. Jayco sway control is also very interesting, but I have not heard how much that option is. 

Here's a demo of the Jayco
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looks like an rpod.
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Posts: 20 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Jul 2016 at 5:46pm
Originally posted by SerendiPODy

On the fence between the 179 and Jayco 17RK. Local dealer has the 17FD model and waiting to check out the RK in person before deciding. There really isn't anything that the Jayco has that the Rpod doesn't that is a deal breaker for us. However, we really like the awning. Jayco sway control is also very interesting, but I have not heard how much that option is. 

Here's a demo of the Jayco


We ended up going with the R-Pod 179. Pick it up next Friday. In the end, the R-Dome and this community is what sealed it for us. Looking forward to breaking her in. 
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The r-dome gives you some great extra space
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The exterior width of the Jayco is 97" according to the Jayco web site the R-Pod 179 96" 

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Weights & Measures

WEIGHTS
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs) View Definition2860
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs) View Definition290
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) View Definition3750
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) View Definition890
MEASUREMENTS
Exterior Length19' 9"
Exterior Width97"
Exterior Height with A/C109"
Interior Height78"
Wheel Base157 1/8"
TANK CAPACITIES
Fresh Water Capacity (gals)25.6
Water Heater6
Gray Waste Water Capacity (gals)25.4
Black Waste Water Capacity (gals)25.4
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Sleeping Capacity3-4
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I just looked at the video linked above. A big no-go on the Jayco is the location of the black water flush connection. It is right there with the city water and fresh water tank fill. Thumbs DownThumbs Down Whoever thought that was a good idea? It almost guarantees that someone will just use the fresh water hose to do the black water flush with the risk of contaminating the fresh water system.

A plus is that it looks like the Jayco has a rear bumper that can store the drain hose. The double steps are useful. I removed the single step and installed double steps on our 179. The power jack, if indeed it is standard, is a nice feature also. The awning looked interesting. It uses a different air conditioner. The switches look like they are on the AC unit and not integrated into the same thermostat as the heater like the R-Pod I guess that would be a somewhat neutral difference. I disliked the lower-down location of the media unit. It is too likely to get bumped down there.. Other than some minor upholstery differences, it is essentially another clone.
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   It said in the video it has a 5/8" tongue and groove plywood floor that is good but wonder if the floor is insulated.
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Posts: 55 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jul 2016 at 7:42am
Funny, nobody has posted the price difference. Does anyone know?
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