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    Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 10:20am
Currently own a Jayco tent trailer and looking to move into a smaller TT. I realize this is an RPOD forum, howewver, the local dealer has me interested in the Starcraft Extreme AR-One 17RD model. Also like the Rpod RP-180. I want to stay <$22K, the Starcraft certainly is well below that, the Rpod is close to that range. Am happy to be convinced by you all why I should choose the Rpod over any other brand....
 
I really know nothing about RVs in general, but just like to camp and travel around with my wife (& occasionally a child or two). We don't need alot of room but just something that can be towed behind our Suburban or perhaps even my Jeep GC.
 
Would appreciate any & all suggestions on models to consider and any other items of thought that I should be having. Thanks in advance
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We had a '92 Jayco Tent trailer (22' long - slept 6) until we purchased our 177 in March of 2011.  The Jayco was a great unit but now with kids all gone, we wanted to upgrade to where we would not have issues with wet canvas (we normally camp in spring/fall) when weather is an issue.  Definitely much smaller going to an 18' but much warmer and drier when the weather is inclement.  And instead of taking 7 minutes setting up the Jayco, the 177 takes us about 3-4 minutes.  Having bathroom facilities INSIDE the camper is a huge plus.  No problem towing this behind our Ford Explorer either.  With an occasional child or two the 180 is an excellent choice.  As you read the myriads of posts here you will see there are some issues others have encountered but that is to be expected with any camper I suppose.  We have been very blessed with ours with no issues.
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Posts: 3 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 1:14pm
 There's a closed Facebook group about Rpods and not being an owner myself, I have posted a few questions to those guys.  We are trying to decide between an Rpod and a T@b ( I know not the same as what you guys are trying to decide)  but the group on Facebook has also been very helpful in getting this information, tips and tricks, and real life usage scenarios which are impossible for us to figure out without actually using the camper. Look for R-pod owners on Facebook 
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Originally posted by Yanni

 There's a closed Facebook group about Rpods and not being an owner myself, I have posted a few questions to those guys.  We are trying to decide between an Rpod and a T@b ( I know not the same as what you guys are trying to decide)  but the group on Facebook has also been very helpful in getting this information, tips and tricks, and real life usage scenarios which are impossible for us to figure out without actually using the camper. Look for R-pod owners on Facebook 

It's a closed group, as you say. How does one pose a question then? I see no place to do so on that page...
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Originally posted by dlbarr


Originally posted by Yanni

 There's a closed Facebook group about Rpods and not being an owner myself, I have posted a few questions to those guys.  We are trying to decide between an Rpod and a T@b ( I know not the same as what you guys are trying to decide)  but the group on Facebook has also been very helpful in getting this information, tips and tricks, and real life usage scenarios which are impossible for us to figure out without actually using the camper. Look for R-pod owners on Facebook 

It's a closed group, as you say. How does one pose a question then? I see no place to do so on that page...


You must request to be a member of the FB group. You will then be contacted requesting some information. If everything goes OK, you will be given access to the group.
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One think to consider is the fiberglass vs. aluminum construction.  Fiberglass is much more durable and ding resistant where the aluminum models can be dent magnets.  I also think the fiberglass trailers tend to hold their value better.  
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Also, if your dealer is asking near $22K for any model R-Pod.. shop around. Please.
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Originally posted by furpod

Also, if your dealer is asking near $22K for any model R-Pod.. shop around. Please.

looks to me like a 180 is around $21k, that's why I said like to stay <$22k. 

I'm in the Pac NW, if you know of dealers in my region that are selling at reasonable or better prices, I'd appreciate a heads up. Thx
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I do know a good dealer in Post Falls, Id.  and other locations around the P>N>W.  Blue Dog RV.  Check out their web site and or call them.  They provided superb service and a great value on our 177 HRE a few years ago.  I would go with them again in a heartbeat.  I shopped around the western U.S. for a HRE for months before purchase, and no one even came close to their price, and their courtesy and follow up service has been perfect. 
I believe they also have a dealership in Portland, and they have one in Courdelane or however you spell it Idaho.  Hood River edition is what you will find there.   Have fun with it. 
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