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cane2 
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Joined: 06 Dec 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92 |
 Topic: Fantasy Shopping Anyone?Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 8:42pm |
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we have like many folks on this form are retired and have been rving or camping for many years with all different styles and types of units. The pod is as close to perfect for us as we can get. This day and age i do not need the big fiver any more, just keep it simple for us. What we would really like to see is a way to buy the body and health that we had when we were in our 30's. Enjoy your pods. Some of you will grow into larger units and some will get out of rving altogether, but for now ENJOY.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 8:31pm |
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Its also a relief that threads and posts aren't being deleted here. Yes, its has happened. Freedom of speech!
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Pie_Pod
Newbie 
Joined: 20 Nov 2009 Location: Springfield, IL Online Status: Offline Posts: 33 |
Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 8:27pm |
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I personally love this thread...but then, I am happy looking at pictures of any RV....from TT on up to Class A. Ted and I have decided on what we wanted to do for retirement and then changed our minds...we seem to continuing to decide and then change our minds...I am sure by the time comes, we will actually know what we are going to do.
(All I know is....we are going to be somewhere warmer...thats for sure...)
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~Cindy_CP
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sylviablue
Senior Member 
Joined: 07 Jan 2010 Location: Costa Rica Online Status: Offline Posts: 152 |
Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 7:40pm |
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Isn't it a relief to be able to talk about any travel trailer here? Sheesh, I am a happy POD owner but love looking at what's out there.
Freedom of speech!  |
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four peas
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Guests
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Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 5:01pm |
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Welcome new members!
I like both the Rockwood and the Visa. I am curious about the Visa's wheels, however. It is about the longest unit I have seen that has a single axle. Is this OK? Does anyone know the criteria regarding when a tandem axle is needed/beneficial?
PA Retiree - I tried going with the small camper/small TV combination and it did not work well in my instance. I have an RPOD 173. I had a 2008 GMC Canyon ext. cab with the 2.9L 4cyl 185hp auto trans (that was paid for). While I did tow it to the Rocky Mts. and several weekend trips, the towing was not always pleasant. It was right on the edge of the vehicle's performance capabilities. Any amount of headwind or incline in the road made it difficult to maintain even 60mph. The vehicle would want to downshift to 2nd gear and the rpms would jump to over 4000. Not good. Wind resistance seemed to be the worst enemy. If you could talk the Dealer into letting you take the unit for a "test tow", that would probably answer a lot of questions. Good luck in your purchase. The "Pup" looks nice!
Hope to see you "out there"
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Podpatrol
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Joined: 20 Nov 2009 Location: Springfield, IL Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 2:22pm |
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Very nice units !!! Thanks for the link !!
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 10:43am |
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Welcome, Photog. I like that Rockwood line, although it doesn't look like you can get a permanent bed and dinette at the same time.
Edit: PA Retiree, I completely agree with your assessment of gas prices, which is why we went with the 'pod. Space being the compromise, but then we are outside most of the time when we camp. |
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PA Retiree
Newbie
Joined: 30 Nov 2009 Location: Newfoundland,PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 9:12am |
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Well..., I'm in a complete quandary.
Over the years we've had just about everything from tents to a large Class A motorhome. These decisions were based on a combination of budget and life stage considerations. Over the years, my wife and I have gradually become minimalists and often find that it's easy to become a slave to one's possessions. Therefore, we tend to think less is more and small is good as a basic philosophy. As such, the R-Pod is a prudent consideration (FYI, we're still shopping).
As we face retirement, we look forward to weekend trips, occasional week long trips and a very occasional 2-3 week trip out west or down south. But, we are observant of the economy and geopolitical conditions and that leads us to believe gas will likely never be cheap again (we're currently back up to $3.00 a gallon in our area). Facing the prospects of $4.00+ gas leads me to the conclusion that we need to consider something that will be towable by a 4 cylinder economy car. A larger six cylinder vehicle makes no sense for us in our daily lives and unfortunately, this eliminates virtually all travel trailers on the market today (including the R-Pod).
I've come upon one possible exception. I'm now looking at the Serro Scotty Pup: http://www.scottytrailers.com/pup.php. It's an entirely smaller class of RV trailer with a GVWR under 2000 lbs. It is definitely small, lacks storage and is comparatively expensive (slightly more than a R-Pod), but it's also well made, has a small profile (low wind drag) and is very very light (dry weight of 1350 lbs). Almost any 4 cylinder vehicle (absent the hybrids) can technically handle this trailer.
All other things being equal, do I want something larger like a R-Pod? Absolutely... I've looked at several and think they are well designed and appropriately priced (the 171 is our top choice). Nonetheless, they require a larger tow vehicle and even then, mileage suffers (the R-Pod has a relatively high overall height causing increased wind resistance).
As I look forward a few years, I'm really looking for something that can meet our minimalist (but craving amenities) needs, but also keep pace with the anticipated worsening energy conditions in the US. About the only thing that "currently" fills this market void (amenities, quality and towable by a 4 cylinder vehicle) is the Scotty Pup (& its knock off- Sierra Campfire). I really like the Safarri out of Canada, but its price is over $27K USD (gag...) and it weighs several hundred pounds more...
Does anyone else feel like me; merely choosing between options, none of which really fit? I have no idea if there's a right answer, but that's my thinking as of this exact moment in time. Ask me in half an hour....  |
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photog
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Joined: 13 Jan 2010 Location: Alberta Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 80 |
Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 1:52am |
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The Calgary RV show is at the end of this month and hopefully some dealer will show the Visa. The actual length of the VISA is 22'11" and might be a little long for our TV. (2009 Ford Escape) It's also heavier by 200 lbs than the other two and would leave almost no room for cargo. But we'll wait and see, it's only another few weeks.
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rpodadmin
Admin Group - pHp
Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Location: Midwest Online Status: Offline Posts: 293 |
Posted: 14 Jan 2010 at 12:36am |
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Check out the Gulf Stream VISA .. it is 19 foot and under 2800 lbs. I love the retro style, without looking like they tried too hard. The Euro interior is very nice. This is a little heavier than the r-pod or Heartland MPG but not much - it has at least 3x the interior room in it. BTW: I do like the Surveyor's too... the smaller 19 footer is a nice starter unit - but it is 3,500 lbs I think.
Link is here http://www.wholesalervclub.com/gulf-stream-visa |
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