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Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 10:35am

nevermind, I found the floorplans

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Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 11:00am

I'm still not finding anything else. Can you post a link?

Probably not interested in a hybrid, but curious to see what the layouts are like.

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Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 11:20am

Rpodadmin posted the floor plans over here:

http://www.rpodnation.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=607

So I am looking at the photo and the floorplan. Looks like on the hybrids you lose the back window. So if its closed there are even less windows in the 172/176 hybrid variants?

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Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 11:43am

Ah, thanks. For some reason that post wasn't showing up in my New Posts list.

The 173T is my personal favorite of the new ones. I wonder if it will offer the option of chairs like the standard 173.

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Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 12:44pm

Photos of the rp-176 are over on RV Nation here: http://www.couchsrvnation.com/inventory_item.asp?id=599483

and the rp-177 here:

http://www.couchsrvnation.com/inventory_item.asp?id=599480

Here is a photo of the rp-176 slideout (used by permission)

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Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 1:17pm

I see the prices are back on Couch's website

If FR continues to make innovations on the Pod I could see us "upgrading" in a few years. Right now we are enjoying the 172 as is, but I really like the pull out kitchen

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Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 2:55pm

"Buuuut, think about this: if it was set up in such a way that you had a choice whether or not you deployed the canvas, that would definitely change my mind. Think how versatile that would be, and probably the only camper on the market with that feature".

This sounds like a good idea to me. If you could use it when needed and cover when not. I think I love the new 177 better than my 175

. But with the slide out wouldnt everything in your cabinets get knocked around?

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Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 6:39pm

I’m not so sure we should be calling this new thing a Hybrid, it’s more a POD-POP_OUT Tongue (cause it's not a pop_up).

When I think of a Hybrid, I think of making my life better or simpler. My version of a Hybrid would be

--Three television screens let’s say a 22” 16” and 10” (wait a minute that’s Roxy’s POD good going Big smile )

--Power slide out bed (scene in the "Fifth Element")

--Solar power cell on outside skin to Power A/C and other electronics

--Self leveling and stabilizing feet, just drive to site drop hitch and it levels itself (or better yet a leveling rotating base that keeps your solar cells in line with the sun)

--A waste management system that provides fuel additives that improve your MPG.

--Mini Roomba POOP Vacuuming Robots! That keeps up with Pet Poop Clap .

Said my piece and I’ll be podding along

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Posted: 26 Sep 2009 at 1:16pm

Love the lighting in the 177. That one extra window really makes a difference.

I'm sorta wishing I waited the extra month or so to buy.... but then again I do love my sofa.

John and Linda
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Posted: 27 Sep 2009 at 9:38am

Just ordered our first pod-so excited! It is the 177-anyone with photos? We ordered based on the floor plan only.

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Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Topic: rpod hybrids Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 10:35am
	nevermind, I found the floorplans

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 11:00am
	I'm still not finding anything else. Can you post a link? Probably not interested in a hybrid, but curious to see what the layouts are like.

gmandual Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 246	Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 11:20am
	Rpodadmin posted the floor plans over here: http://www.rpodnation.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=607 So I am looking at the photo and the floorplan. Looks like on the hybrids you lose the back window. So if its closed there are even less windows in the 172/176 hybrid variants?

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 11:43am
	Ah, thanks. For some reason that post wasn't showing up in my New Posts list. The 173T is my personal favorite of the new ones. I wonder if it will offer the option of chairs like the standard 173.

rpodadmin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Location: Midwest Online Status: Offline Posts: 293	Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 12:44pm
	Photos of the rp-176 are over on RV Nation here: http://www.couchsrvnation.com/inventory_item.asp?id=599483 and the rp-177 here: http://www.couchsrvnation.com/inventory_item.asp?id=599480 Here is a photo of the rp-176 slideout (used by permission)

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 1:17pm
	I see the prices are back on Couch's website If FR continues to make innovations on the Pod I could see us "upgrading" in a few years. Right now we are enjoying the 172 as is, but I really like the pull out kitchen

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 2:55pm
	"Buuuut, think about this: if it was set up in such a way that you had a choice whether or not you deployed the canvas, that would definitely change my mind. Think how versatile that would be, and probably the only camper on the market with that feature". This sounds like a good idea to me. If you could use it when needed and cover when not. I think I love the new 177 better than my 175 . But with the slide out wouldnt everything in your cabinets get knocked around?

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 6:39pm
	I’m not so sure we should be calling this new thing a Hybrid, it’s more a POD-POP_OUT (cause it's not a pop_up). When I think of a Hybrid, I think of making my life better or simpler. My version of a Hybrid would be --Three television screens let’s say a 22” 16” and 10” (wait a minute that’s Roxy’s POD good going) --Power slide out bed (scene in the "Fifth Element") --Solar power cell on outside skin to Power A/C and other electronics --Self leveling and stabilizing feet, just drive to site drop hitch and it levels itself (or better yet a leveling rotating base that keeps your solar cells in line with the sun) --A waste management system that provides fuel additives that improve your MPG. --Mini Roomba POOP Vacuuming Robots! That keeps up with Pet Poop. Said my piece and I’ll be podding along Lee

Tusten Traveler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Location: Catskills NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 235	Posted: 26 Sep 2009 at 1:16pm
	Love the lighting in the 177. That one extra window really makes a difference. I'm sorta wishing I waited the extra month or so to buy.... but then again I do love my sofa.
	John and Linda One 14 lb Cockapoo 2010 RPod 174

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 27 Sep 2009 at 9:38am
	Just ordered our first pod-so excited! It is the 177-anyone with photos? We ordered based on the floor plan only.