RP-179 Profile

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   I also think the new shape is to accommodate the kitchen. an earlier model Pod had a kitchen across the front and there were headroom complaints. There is not much to be done for aerodynamics in a travel trailer. Even the Airstreams aren't really aerodynamic. Lots of experience, and even some sophisticated computer modeling, show the Pod isn't either. Just accept that MPG and Camper don't belong in the same sentence.

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CharlieM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797	Topic: RP-179 Profile Posted: 15 Feb 2014 at 8:41am
	I also think the new shape is to accommodate the kitchen. an earlier model Pod had a kitchen across the front and there were headroom complaints. There is not much to be done for aerodynamics in a travel trailer. Even the Airstreams aren't really aerodynamic. Lots of experience, and even some sophisticated computer modeling, show the Pod isn't either. Just accept that MPG and Camper don't belong in the same sentence.
	Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

Keith-N-Dar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Posted: 15 Feb 2014 at 8:35am
	I like the 179 and 178 but not enough to make me want to trade in our 177. The only improvement we would like is a bed that we could make by walking around it. All the rest works fine for us.
	Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150

rascalrv Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 18 Jan 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 72	Posted: 15 Feb 2014 at 7:18am
	I like the new layout inside and outside shape of the 179 more than the the tear drop look of the other floor plans but it comes down to personal preference.

David and Danette Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1215	Posted: 15 Feb 2014 at 6:24am
	My guess would be to accommodate the new kitchen.
	2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab

cody91 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Feb 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 184	Posted: 15 Feb 2014 at 1:12am
	I"m in the process of trying to decide which Rpod model to purchase. I've been reading some of the past posts about the Rpods and the ones about its aerodynamic profile are quite intriguing. I've noticed that the rear section of the new 179 seems to be flatter and less tapered then the previous models. I was wondering if this was an attempt by FR to improve aerodynamic efficiency or merely accommodate the new location of the kitchen? Does anyone have any thoughts?