Should we buy an Rpod

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Personally, I would put the Rpod up against anything in it's class, for quality.  Your Airstream is probably a notch above it but, there is a price difference.  The majority of owners have had no/few problems.

The Rpod tows/feels about the same as anyone's 18-20' travel trailer.  In other words, you will likely want to use the same "class" of tow vehicle for it, as you would the Airstream.  Most folks seem to agree that something with a 5K tow rating, or better, will do the job - OK.  More is better.

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Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Topic: Should we buy an Rpod Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 4:27pm
	Personally, I would put the Rpod up against anything in it's class, for quality. Your Airstream is probably a notch above it but, there is a price difference. The majority of owners have had no/few problems. The Rpod tows/feels about the same as anyone's 18-20' travel trailer. In other words, you will likely want to use the same "class" of tow vehicle for it, as you would the Airstream. Most folks seem to agree that something with a 5K tow rating, or better, will do the job - OK. More is better.

Vagabonds Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2017 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 3:21pm
	Thanks so much for you reply! Will keep you posted on our research.
	Jo & David

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 3:12pm
	Welcome to the group! My suggestion would be to swing over to a dealership and go through the models and see which one you like and feel comfortable in. We are on our second r-pod, don't know if we are just lucky or what but we have not had any problems to speak of and have no serious complaints. Give them a try, the group here can help solve just about any problem that could arise. Or tell tou how to modify them for extra room and comfort! Good luck!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Vagabonds Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2017 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 16 Jul 2017 at 12:36pm
	Hi Everyone, We are a retired couple in our mid-60’s and would really appreciate some insight and advice from the folks here. We used to live in Montana and now live in New Mexico. We just finished our second cross country trip in our 2004 Airstream Bambi (19 feet, 4500 lbs) towed by a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In between Montana and New Mexico we lived on the Bambi with our 80 pound Golden Retriever for 6 months. We would now like to downsize our tow vehicle, lighten our tow weight, and use the trailer more on weekends and an occasional trip of a week or two. Selling the Bambi would also eliminate a monthly payment and allow us to use the proceeds more efficiently. So, now the question, would you recommend an R Pod and if so which one? We have always liked the way they looked but have come across some pretty negative reviews on-line about construction quality and Forest River products in general. So we thought we better go directly to the folks who own them and get some straight answers here. Look forward to hearing from you all. Thanks again. Jo and David
	Jo & David