2013 177 Advice Before Purchase

Many posts so I have not read all but scanned some. You asked what you needed when you pick up the Pod. We have a 2013 177 and regardless of which Pod you have I would highly recommend a sway bar.  Several posts on the forum as to which one and/ or weight equalizer thig a ma jig ... Simply get something. 

"I had the same thought...all backs are different! Did you keep the sink in the shower? I noted that some folks removed it for more space but I thought sitting down for a shower was fine. My husband definitely will sleep on the outside! And our dog, I expect, will be at the table!"

Hi Barefoot14. Here's our story...We have been in RVing with large and small units but decided on the R-Pod 177. Went to the dealer in Ohio because of the best price and no add-ons or hidden extras.
Probably not allowed to recommend them by name. We went out on Tuesday Dec 11, 2012. Stayed in the Marriott for $95, went to the dealers on Wed and after demo started for home. Got home Thurs eve very tired. we're both over 70 so our long distance drives are difficult. I think this is one of the most exciting trailers I've had and perfect for what we want: state parks, short trips.
We drove out in our 2004 Dodge 3500 diesel pickup truck and averaged 22.5 mpg going out thru hilly PA. COMING HOME: 'nother story: 14.4 mpg. frontal area and headwind dropped our mileage and I kept way under the speed limits most of the time. Small price to pay for what we got. Next is to hook up to our 2013 Toyota Sienna and see what happens. I'm looking at the Andersen weight distributing hitch on Ebay. The other forum on R-Pods has a few mods that are interesting and Facebook has an R-Pod owners group too. I like to read all of this stuff as these are very friendly and experienced folks.
Best wishes for your purchase. Feel free to email if you like...

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.

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.