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photog 
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Joined: 13 Jan 2010 Location: Alberta Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 80 |
 Topic: Fantasy Shopping Anyone?Posted: 13 Jan 2010 at 9:38pm |
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This is my first post here and it's not about a REAL fantasy but some reality. As some of you may remember from the "other" forum we were going to order the 177 in January for April delivery.
A few days ago we saw this unit at a local dealer: http://www.forestriverinc.com/nd/default22.asp?location=rv&unittype=&page=floorviewertt&model=184&choice=rk&nav=rec&name=1288&series=MiniETC
Also a Forest River product, it is about 105 lbs heavier than the 177 but here locally about a thousand dollars cheaper. Everything exept the outside grill is standerd equipment. A much nicer bathroom and a real awning but no dinette. 2 propane bottles
I was wondering whether anyone else has had a look at this unit.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 13 Jan 2010 at 8:38pm |
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My wife loves the Airstreams, she hasn't quite convinced me yet.
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Guests
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Posted: 13 Jan 2010 at 5:21pm |
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I agree with the folks who like Airstreams. Those things are in a league of their own. However, I don't know anyone who could afford one....maybe druglords or, certain mafia types or, investment bankers. Personally, I'm kind of partial to the Airstream Bambi. The name is kind of funny for a 50 something guy who "whacks" computers, though.
As a former 5th wheel owner, the steps aren't too bad....unless you forget that they are there on a really dark night. In that event, the lower level floor begins to accelerate towards one's face an alarming rate. (or, so I'm told)
Hope to see you "out there"
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techntrek
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 13 Jan 2010 at 5:17pm |
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Welcome, campin.
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Tusten Traveler
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Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Location: Catskills NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 235 |
Posted: 13 Jan 2010 at 9:35am |
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Airstream is our total fantasy rig- we have the one we want picked out- the 27 foot with Ocean Breeze decor. It has a queen "walk-around" bed and has full bay windows front and back (bed and dinette). Now we just need to find the fantasy money to pay for it and the fantasy truck to tow it with.
 Maybe after retirement we will buy and keep one in Florida to do the snowbird thing.
Fifth wheels have lots of room, but we just can't warm up to always having to go up stairs to the bathroom and bedroom.
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John and Linda
One 14 lb Cockapoo 2010 RPod 174 |
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campin
Newbie 
Joined: 10 Jan 2010 Location: BC, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 13 Jan 2010 at 12:23am |
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We did look at a number of small units in the fall last year and found the r-pod the most acceptable for us. The price at the time was on the high side.
Then around Christmas we managed to get a good deal at a nearby dealer in Trail, but the weather was so cold, we couldn't get a careful look at each unit and picked the 172. So on January 4th we came back and spent a bit more time comparing features and changed to the 171. Of course we will have to wait until April before we can take possession of our r-pod since the units are snowed and frozen in place. |
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yizit
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Location: Wis. Dells, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 663 |
Posted: 13 Jan 2010 at 12:02am |
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If we had a never ending check book and it came in a queen size bed...Airstream would be our choice. For a small unit it has a GREAT bathroom. The bed is just too small for us tho. Oh to have that kind of $$.
As far as the Trailmanor...saw it and didn't like how it sealed around the sides when it was in the up position. We wouldn't consider anything with a canvas side and we would have to be able to stand up in it. A shower was a must and larger holding tanks. Our last TT had a 7 gal black holding tank. |
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Former owner of 2009 172 Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek C190Popular |
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techntrek
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 12 Jan 2010 at 9:12pm |
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Conforming non-conformists. Kind of like the kids that want to be different from all the other kids, so they wear black. And piercings. And listen to the non-popular music. Just like all of the other hundreds of thousands of kids wearing black. |
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Posted: 12 Jan 2010 at 5:08pm |
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I think there have been enough responses that I can issue preliminary results of my psyco-analysis:
Only myself mentioned the Surveyor, which is nearly the same as the Pod, except for it's physical appearence - a traditional looking TT. The majority seems to prefer unusual or non-traditional looking campers. Summary: Pod owners are non-conformists.
Pod owners like to gather with other Pod owners (like these forums) share ideas, thoughts and companionship with other Pod owners - conforming with the group. Summary: Conforming, non-conformists!
 This is astounding and has the potential to turn the world of psycology on it's head! I must immediately return to lie on my couch and analyze this further.
 I'll write more then (and when I figure out where I'm going with this).
Hope to see you "out there"
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 12 Jan 2010 at 4:33pm |
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Definitely cool - low(er) for towing but also very open with all those windows when up.
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