R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > R-pod Discussion Forums > Reviews and General Information
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Introducing the RPod 179 this February
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedIntroducing the RPod 179 this February
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123 5>
Author
Message
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
kymooses View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 01 Aug 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Topic: Introducing the RPod 179 this February
    Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 3:14pm
Rpod Birth Announcement, coming February 2014, the RP179, the newest member of our Rpod family!! "RP179 - 2800# - 20' long. (Same as 178 & "G" models) TON of storage. Coming to a 
dealer near you February 2014. Call your dealer and make sure they have some on 
order for the 1st production run EVER of this new r.pod!! If they don't have 
them on order by December 9th - they won't make it to their lots in February! 
Dealers not attending Louisville 2013 may not even know about this model yet. 
They can contact their rep for more details!! 

HAPPY PODDING!"
RPod Rallies
RPod Owner Map
Back to Top
David and Danette View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 24 Nov 2009
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1223 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 4:47pm
   I like the kitchen counter space and it looks like it may have a place to hang clothes.    David
2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-              
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019)
2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014)
Middle Tn
2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab


Back to Top
Goose View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 24 Sep 2010
Location: Arizona
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 672 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 5:45pm
I saw your post on FB, it looks like something that might get us to move up. Goose
Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
Back to Top
fwunder View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 Oct 2013
Location: New Jersey
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1676 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 5:56pm
Interesting. Thanks kymooses.

Separating bed from galley was a good idea. That's a big galley now w/over six feet of counter space. Wonder what's below. Folding counter extensions can get the 178 pretty close.

I like the 178 separation of dinette/lounge area from right now. She reads, I watch football or old submarine movies or debate with the cat! ;)

Looks like the slide is a bit larger too, so floor space may be a few square feet larger? Also looks like it might be a tight squeeze to use the toilet without bumping the slide out.

Can't wait for the RP200 w/dual slides and the convertible loft that puts itself away like the Volkswagon EOS roof.

Thanks again!
2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6
Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!
Back to Top
kymooses View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 01 Aug 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 6:21pm
Originally posted by David and Danette

   I like the kitchen counter space and it looks like it may have a place to hang clothes.    David

Yup it's like the closet in the 181g.  It's amazing!!!
RPod Rallies
RPod Owner Map
Back to Top
kymooses View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 01 Aug 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 6:23pm
Originally posted by Goose

I saw your post on FB, it looks like something that might get us to move up. Goose

Didn't know you were over there with us on FB Goose!  Cool!

I know I would think of moving up, but the DW just 100% confirmed she loves our garage in the back.  I know one thing that some will not like is the kitchen being in the curve on the back, some of the taller folks don't like that on say I think the 175 for example.  But I love the thought of the kitchen with the window on the back like that!
RPod Rallies
RPod Owner Map
Back to Top
kymooses View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 01 Aug 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 6:35pm
Oh and the next bit of interesting news...


All LED lighting and Solar Panel Ready


  

RPod Rallies
RPod Owner Map
Back to Top
kymooses View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 01 Aug 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 7:23pm
Have to throw a Shutterfly link.  Way too man inside pics to upload.



And if you are interested I have the PDF manual about the Solar Panel Charger, but it's too big to upload here.  It's on the FB page.

Throw me an email if you want and I can bump it back to you if you're interested though.

Rpod.Spotter@Gmail.com
RPod Rallies
RPod Owner Map
Back to Top
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 7:24pm
Interesting, I like that they are still being innovative with the line.  Not sure I would want the smaller dinnette vs. the 178 but I do like the larger counter.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 07 Jul 2012
Location: Tarentum, PA
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 138 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 9:16pm
Mr. & Mrs. Dingo aren't letting go of our 181G just yet either. Maybe if the 179 had a garage too, we would reconsider. Of course it would then have to be 23' long and weigh 4500#, and we would never be invited to another r-pod rally! (we're already pushing it at 20')

We like the extra counter space and the rear entry is appealing. The wardrobe is great, our 181G has a double one, it holds all our clothing, towels, and toiletries. Interior storage and a second bed are big pluses for a family. This might also a great unit for a "wet" weekend.

Does anyone else think there just might a tendency to put too much weight behind the wheels? A pantry and under sink storage seem like they would "attract" canned goods and potable water. I would assume the rear tank would not be fresh water.

Anyone care to guess how many watts the solar panel produces?
Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo
181G
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123 5>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz