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Podsible Dream 
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571 |
 Topic: 2013 177 Advice Before PurchasePosted: 23 Dec 2012 at 8:35am |
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Cooperdcdrkey, try www.gulfstreamrvtrailers.com for the Vista web site. It looks like a nice unit.
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Chris and Walt
'10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
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barefoot14
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Joined: 12 Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 23 Dec 2012 at 8:34am |
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Google search the term Gulf Stream Visa 17RWD, there are a few You Tube videos that give a good walk through. It's a very lightweight travel trailer, no slide out. Bed with storage cabinets at one end (with room for interior sleeper to slip out at end of bed), dinette with lots of windows at the other end. Kitchen along side with 2 sinks, cooktop, microwave and cabinets/drawers. And the best part, a bathroom with shower/tub, sink, toilet, storage cabinet, medicine cabinet/mirror! Our dog could sleep in the tub! Dry weight less than 3,000 lbs, about 18' long.
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coopercdrkey
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457 |
Posted: 23 Dec 2012 at 8:21am |
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Is the Vista you reference a motor vehicle, or a trailer? All I see when I Google 'Gulf Stream Vista'
is a small motor coach.
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Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 22 Dec 2012 at 8:12pm |
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We really like the Visa line, too.
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barefoot14
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Joined: 12 Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 22 Dec 2012 at 7:55am |
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Thanks for all the great advice! We did look at a 177 and now would like to compare a Gulf Stream Visa 17RWD which we have only seen You Tube videos of so far. It's similar in size but has more storage and a dry bath which looks awesome. I think the dealer in PA carries this too so maybe we should head up that way.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 21 Dec 2012 at 11:13pm |
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Wow, lots of good stuff on this thread. I'll confirm that memory foam added to the factory mattress has worked well for us. You will need a 2" receiver hitch on your Highlander and I highly recommend a weight distribution hitch (WDH) which includes sway control. While the pod is the most comfortable and easy-towing trailer I've pulled in 24 years, and I towed it for a year without weight distribution or sway control, once I had my E2 in place I wish I had done it much earlier. It makes the ride much more comfortable and no issues with passing trucks. I also highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller line, which is much better than old style timer-based controllers. The Prodigy senses your tow vehicle's (TV) inertia and brakes proportionately. Stoltzfus RV in Adamstown, PA has worked with several people here including us to come very close to matching the price of that dealer in OH. If they are closer to you its something to look into. If you do go there you'll likely go right past my house (northern MD near I-83) so you are welcome to crash in the driveway on your way home (I have water and 30 amp hookups). There's also a decent year-round campground a mile from us, which I can see from our back yard. |
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danthoman
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Location: GA lake country Online Status: Offline Posts: 183 |
Posted: 20 Dec 2012 at 9:34pm |
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We put a 2 inch foam pad (memory foam) on the mattress and it's more comfortable than our expensive serta mattress. Definitely get the risers, you need them. I also suggest you take a few short trips before you modify the inside. An anti sway/WD hitch is also a good idea. I installed an Andersen and like it. Several people on this forum also like the equalizer hitch.
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Linda and Dan
Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl |
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gnawbone
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Joined: 02 Nov 2012 Location: Sterling PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 20 |
Posted: 15 Dec 2012 at 9:17am |
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looks like a bit of weight difference too
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2016 R-180 "the Wee Pod" |
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barefoot14
Newbie
Joined: 12 Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 15 Dec 2012 at 8:39am |
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The MPG is back in production, their units are still very similar to the r-Pod, the tires are larger and they have 2 propane tanks, that's the biggest difference I could find on the Heartland site.
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gnawbone
Newbie
Joined: 02 Nov 2012 Location: Sterling PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 20 |
Posted: 15 Dec 2012 at 8:29am |
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I was told that the MPG is no longer in production and had a lot of warranty issues.Don't know if that's true, but I only found 1 used one. and I lost interest.
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