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Kokopod
Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2013 Location: Southwest WY Online Status: Offline Posts: 113 |
Topic: Something a bit larger Posted: 03 Nov 2016 at 12:51pm |
We sold our 2013 177 Rpod to our son in 2013 and purchased a Keystone Bullet Premier 19fbpr. We sold the Rpod because we were looking for some of the features you mentioned. We loved it and had it for 2 1/2 years, and the only reason we moved to something different is that we wanted a motorhome (almost identical inside look as the Premier). Sold our Premier to another son in spring of this year. He loves it. Has isles on each side of the bed, full bathroom (very large), very adequate storage, dual axle, cathedral ceiling, very spacious for 19 feet - perfect length. It's a high quality camper in our opinion (don't mistake it for the Keystone Bullet-they're different). We were on the Keystone forum and know many other owners of the Premier 19 who love it. They also make a 22, 26 and 32.
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2017 Jayco Melbourne 24k
2013 Premier 19FBPR Formerly-2013 R-pod 177HRE 2011 Dodge Durango Love a good road trip |
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Kokopod
Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2013 Location: Southwest WY Online Status: Offline Posts: 113 |
Posted: 03 Nov 2016 at 1:33pm |
Someone mentioned Outdoor RV. Right after we purchased our Premier, we went to an RV show and saw the Creek Side by Outdoor RV. It was the only time we had a bit of trailer envy. This trailer comes in 20, 21, 22, 23 and larger, with slide or without depending on the floor plan, has a built-in generator, is 4 seasons (dual pane windows and all), 66-gallon water tank (huge for boondocking) with large holding tanks, very high clearance like the Premier, only slightly heavier than the Premier's 4200 lbs dry weight (I think it was about 4700 until you add all that water, ha! ha!), about the same price, the quality looked excellent, lower ceilings than the cathedral ceilings of the Premier. We were impressed.
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2017 Jayco Melbourne 24k
2013 Premier 19FBPR Formerly-2013 R-pod 177HRE 2011 Dodge Durango Love a good road trip |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 03 Nov 2016 at 8:09pm |
Now I'm curious enough to check out the line.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 04 Nov 2016 at 6:42am |
I've been searching for 2 years for the "next" thing. I want a small bumper pull toy hauler,well under 8000 GVWR, dry bath and 50+ fresh tank. I could get away with bunks, but I want to be able to keep the toys inside when sleeping. (A small Yamaha TW200 dual sport and a couple of mountain bikes).
The ideal unit would be good for 2 people for a week. So far only very few bumper pull toy haulers fit the bill. I love the lance 2212, but the unloaded tongue weight is too high for my TV and it's much more camper than I need. I recently found the K-Z Sportsmen Classic 180TH and the Sportster 100 210TH. Always the main problem, no dealers near me with inventory!! EDIT: Well I found a 2016 K-Z MXT200 and it seems to be the earlier version of the Sportsmen 100 210TH. And it's local, so no more excuses for me, going to see it Sunday.
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2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler
2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
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shroomer
Senior Member Joined: 24 Aug 2013 Location: New Haven, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 236 |
Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 9:54pm |
We just came back from a two week trip to the Seattle area. We flew out and motel-ed it. Noticed a LOT of campers out there so we took a detour and visited Pacific Travel Center in Tacoma. Kevin, the owner, took a lot of time to show us the line of Lance campers. The quality of materials and workmanship was impressive. One neat feature was that the AC is 9,000 BTUs and can run off a 2000 watt generator. There's a compartment in the front that coincidentally fits a Honda 2000 watt generator. Nice planning. If he were nearby, or even somewhat closer, we'd buy from him in a minute. 2800 miles is a bit of a stretch though. We'll check out locals in the coming months. Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread. It's been a great resource.
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Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6
New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8 |
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Bboudens
Newbie Joined: 30 Sep 2016 Location: Calgary AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 39 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2016 at 6:34pm |
The Gulfstream Vista Cruiser 19ERD was on our short list before buying an R-pod. Excellent lay out, fit and finish. Bigger fridge and full bathrooms. It also comes in a pretty cool Retro finish that I liked but the wife didn't. Was a little out of our budget tho.
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Keep your stick on the ice
2016 178HRE 2011 Silverado 1500 |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2016 at 6:41pm |
BTW.. we put a down payment on a Lance 2295 today. Will pick it up on Dec 3rd.
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2016 at 7:13pm |
Way to go, Mark. Excellent choice. Enjoy and please stick around. |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2016 at 7:17pm |
I have been looking at the Lance models also, tht is one of my favorite floorplans, nice choice
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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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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2016 at 7:21pm |
Leo, you can't have a Lance. The paint on your 179 isn't dry yet . |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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