New Design: Rpod 195

Originally posted by GlueGuy ]I do like it somewhat, but I don't particularly like the tiny counter in the kitchen.

Yes, that is the one thing I am not overly happy with but there are enough positives that I think we could make do with the limited counter space. A cutting board cover that would fit over the stove like I use now would help as well as a cover for the sink. A lot remains to be seen though.

Originally posted by DaveandLeann Have you checked out the Forest River NB19.5? Thx! Still waiting to see the R-Pod 195 before we start 179 mods...

I've looked at the floor plan. I like the 195 floor plan better mainly because of the rear kitchen.

Originally posted by DaveandLeann Thank you! And thanks for the link, there are other mods that I found  that we will want to implement.

You're welcome. I look forward to seeing your implementation of them as you get them finished.

Originally posted by DaveandLeann I am interested in the dinette conversion that you mentioned. Could you post more information? Thanks!

You can see them (along with my other mods) in my mods. The link is in my signature. The write-up for the dinette modification starts here:  http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712&PID=106395&title=our-escapod-mods#106395

   I have been thinking since Evergreen making the Ascend went out of business that leaves only the Gulf Stream Vista with a one piece fiberglass roof having a 7.5 wide bodied camper. Perhaps Forest River is now competing with the Gulf Stream Vista with the 195 model.It looks like the outside may be very similar in shape but with a big difference the r-pod 195 most likely will have a torsion axle where the Vista's have a spring axle. They will both will be made with Azdel sides and perhaps another difference would be the Vista is six sided aluminum framed. But I think there is a market for a wider fiberglass roofed camper and maybe Forest River is thinking the same. What's next is Jayco and Winnebago going to making wider campers too.