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4runninpod
Newbie Joined: 25 Jun 2016 Location: Coos Bay Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
Topic: Jayco Hummingbird r-pod clone Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 6:52pm |
We noticed the same thing, really liked the awning but that was about it. |
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3226 |
Posted: 27 Jun 2016 at 7:56pm |
Have seen a couple of these sitting on the lot in Traverse City for a lonnnnnnng time, still for sale. Hmm.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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BuckeyePod
Newbie Joined: 06 Jun 2016 Location: Waynesville, OH Online Status: Offline Posts: 20 |
Posted: 05 Jul 2016 at 12:03pm |
On the fence between the 179 and Jayco 17RK. Local dealer has the 17FD model and waiting to check out the RK in person before deciding. There really isn't anything that the Jayco has that the Rpod doesn't that is a deal breaker for us. However, we really like the awning. Jayco sway control is also very interesting, but I have not heard how much that option is.
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 05 Jul 2016 at 7:19pm |
looks like an rpod.
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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BuckeyePod
Newbie Joined: 06 Jun 2016 Location: Waynesville, OH Online Status: Offline Posts: 20 |
Posted: 08 Jul 2016 at 5:46pm |
We ended up going with the R-Pod 179. Pick it up next Friday. In the end, the R-Dome and this community is what sealed it for us. Looking forward to breaking her in.
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 08 Jul 2016 at 9:09pm |
The r-dome gives you some great extra space
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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ronahue
Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Posted: 09 Jul 2016 at 6:30am |
The exterior width of the Jayco is 97" according to the Jayco web site the R-Pod 179 96"
17RK | 2017 HUMMINGBIRDWeights & Measures |
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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 09 Jul 2016 at 10:01am |
I just looked at the video linked above. A big no-go on the Jayco is the location of the black water flush connection. It is right there with the city water and fresh water tank fill. Whoever thought that was a good idea? It almost guarantees that someone will just use the fresh water hose to do the black water flush with the risk of contaminating the fresh water system.
A plus is that it looks like the Jayco has a rear bumper that can store the drain hose. The double steps are useful. I removed the single step and installed double steps on our 179. The power jack, if indeed it is standard, is a nice feature also. The awning looked interesting. It uses a different air conditioner. The switches look like they are on the AC unit and not integrated into the same thermostat as the heater like the R-Pod I guess that would be a somewhat neutral difference. I disliked the lower-down location of the media unit. It is too likely to get bumped down there.. Other than some minor upholstery differences, it is essentially another clone. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Posted: 09 Jul 2016 at 2:30pm |
It said in the video it has a 5/8" tongue and groove plywood floor that is good but wonder if the floor is insulated.
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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Jazz trumpet
Groupie Joined: 28 Jun 2016 Location: Hobart, IN Online Status: Offline Posts: 55 |
Posted: 15 Jul 2016 at 7:42am |
Funny, nobody has posted the price difference. Does anyone know?
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John and Marilyn
2016 Rpod 180 2001 Chevrolet Suburban |
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