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len
Newbie
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Topic: the new guy, Posted: 04 Nov 2016 at 1:00pm |
I have been reading you guys for a while to get a good idea about these r-pods. I was just about to poll the trigger on a 180 BUT THEN I found Winnie Drop 170S and Jayco 17RB Hummingbird. they are all the same floor plain. I like this floor plan small but not to small and everything anyone would need but I am also looking for a really tough trailer to go off line and off , off road with. I know you all will lean towards a r-pod but I also know you all know what you are talking about when it comes to these kind of trailers and will be honest with your advise . by the way my name is Leonard and I am 64 looking to retire and having fun with one of these trailer's fishing, hunting and camping. this will be polled by a very modified 1998 xj jeep stroked 4.8 straight 6. Thanks for your help
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Kokopod
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Joined: 26 Feb 2013
Location: Southwest WY
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Posted: 04 Nov 2016 at 3:36pm |
Our Rpod was the Hood River edition. We are mountain people and took that little trailer everywhere with no issues whatsoever! And it never fell apart on bumpy roads, which is more than I can say for some other trailers.
A little change of subject, but I want to say we've owned two RVs since our beloved Rpod, and each time I've joined their forum. This is still by far the most interesting, friendly forum I've ever found and can't seem to stop coming back to it.
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2017 Jayco Melbourne 24k
2013 Premier 19FBPR
Formerly-2013 R-pod 177HRE
2011 Dodge Durango
Love a good road trip
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012
Location: Lyndonville, VT
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Posted: 04 Nov 2016 at 5:00pm |
Welcome to the group!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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ParPod
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Joined: 28 Oct 2016
Location: Manitoba
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Posted: 04 Nov 2016 at 5:13pm |
len...I think you'll be very happy with the Pod....yep somewhat partial but they are a solid unit and judging from the stories and comments you can find on this forum you'll find you will have lots of company who use their Pods the way you describe. Best wishes for whatever you decide to do!
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Bob&Margaret
2017 179
2016 Toyota 4Runner
2 sets of Golf Clubs
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techntrek
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Location: MD
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Posted: 05 Nov 2016 at 5:47pm |
Welcome. I've never seen either of those up-close, just rolling down the road, so I can't comment. I think the pods are the cheapest in price, though.
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jato
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Posted: 05 Nov 2016 at 8:18pm |
Leonard, appreciate your honesty. We have taken our 2011 model 177 over some pretty rough terrain since we purchased it back in March 2011. Even nearly ripped off our rear stabilizers a couple of times due to the unevenness of some dirt roadbeds we've been over. On our way to Glacier NP we took US 2 all the way from the UP of Michigan. We had a stretch of probably 20 miles in N. Dakota that was very rocky, bumpy, rough roads, we didn't break any speed records, but then again we didn't break anything in or on the pod either. Just last month we traveled on H-58 in the UP of Michigan going west from Muskallonge Lake State Park, alongside Lake Superior. The next 7 miles took us a good hour to travel as the water over road was nearly 1 foot deep in spots and the potholes were much worse, reminded me of when I traveled in Albania and Kosova, pretty rough and demanding circumstances. Anyway, the pod is still in one piece, no damage. We do enjoy it immensely. As far as the other two copycats, I guess Forest River has done something right here, when other big name trailer makers make nearly exact duplicates; and, for a lot more money.
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God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."
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TheBum
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Location: Texas
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Posted: 07 Nov 2016 at 11:24am |
Pay special attention to tank sizes. A friend of mine bought a Jayco trailer that was 22' or so and the tank sizes were abysmal. I think he told me that the black tank was only 6 gallons. One of the big draws for me was the 30-gallon fresh, gray, and black tanks on the R-Pod, which is crucial if you're going to be boondocking for any period of time.
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Vector1952
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Joined: 28 Sep 2016
Location: RI
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Posted: 07 Nov 2016 at 4:36pm |
I've looked at the humming bird 17rk (rear kitchen) duplicate of the 179...nice trailer, nice colors, however the fridge was only a. 3.0 cu. in. And each tank was 5 gals less than the rpod...price was higher also...picked up my blue 179 oct. 24th and I cant't say enough bout them...good luck, by the way the awning is small, 10ft. Wide glad I ordered mine with the Rome...
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Bboudens
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Joined: 30 Sep 2016
Location: Calgary AB
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Posted: 21 Nov 2016 at 6:17pm |
I was able to look at both the Humming Bird Baja and the R Pod Hood River Edition. What sold me on the R-Pod was not only the price (about 8k Cnd. cheaper). Both have 15in tires and torsion bar suspension. Ground clearance on the Rpod was slightly better. But the Rpod has larger tank capacities about 10 gal. more which is at least an extra days worth depending on your consumption. Also yes, the bigger fridge. Plus, and this is just a personal opinion I found rpods fit and finish to be a little bit better, most notably in the cabinets an interior colors. Living not far from the Canadian Rockies this little camper is turning out to be a perfect choice. Just had it out on a hunting trip this past weekend and hand no problem pulling it down service and logging roads that my hunting partner commented that he would never even try to take his big 28ft 7000+ lbs. travel trailer on. But I must admit it has been a mild start to winter up here in Alberta.
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Keep your stick on the ice
2016 178HRE
2011 Silverado 1500
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