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    Posted: 07 Feb 2018 at 12:29pm
And even the expensive ones some friends have take a fair amount of "Fixing."  If one doesn't like to "fix" things, an RV may not be a good choice.  Driving a big box on wheels down the highway is like a house in a continual earthquake.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Feb 2018 at 12:53pm
I had the sawdust, et al: left in cabinets, and still have the sawdust all over my counter every time we move it. Not that big a deal. Do i wish they had cleaned it up, yup, but its a one time event. The sawdust on my counter after every move, I can't for the life of me figure out why it hasn't run out yet. Again. big deal, we just add "wipe counter" to our list of set up things to do, takes 3 seconds. I also had a few mechanical issues, and a hose that leaked all the floor when i tried to use the black tank flush (it was clean water before it entered the tank) and you know what, my dealer couldn't have been more helpful and quickly took care of everything for free. I'd buy, and or go thru it all again without batting an eye. I think the most important part of the R.V. is the dealer that treats you good. So pay attention to the dealer review over the T.T. review.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Feb 2018 at 1:06pm
Originally posted by Leo B

We are on our second rpod. We did not experience any of the problem which I too have read about. If during my tour/inspection if I found serious problems , I would not accept it.
To be totally honest, I would buy a 3 rd one if they put one out with the bed facing the right way.
That would be a challenge without making the R-pod wider; which, I suppose, is an option. However, I think FR already makes a few TTs that have that option. Only problem being that they no longer look like an R-pod.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Feb 2018 at 1:32pm
Thank you for all the info.  We put a deposit on the 179. and will check it over thoroughly when we pick it upSmile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Feb 2018 at 1:35pm
Originally posted by JoanneandTom

Thank you for all the info.  We put a deposit on the 179. and will check it over thoroughly when we pick it upSmile


OMG! You listen to us? LOL
Best of luck on your new 179, I'm sure you'll love it!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Feb 2018 at 3:02pm
Originally posted by JoanneandTom

Thank you for all the info.  We put a deposit on the 179. and will check it over thoroughly when we pick it upSmile

Smart move! And congratulations Smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Feb 2018 at 3:52pm
Here is that 1 in 10 that gives a good review.  Having gone through 7 seasons with our 177 we have not had any issues except for owner initiated ones.  30,000 plus miles, out west 4 times, down south once (Smoky Mountaiins) and up north a bunch.  Rough roads, smooth roads, nearly impassable roads, we have taken our pod over a lot of different terrain.  Yes, we still enjoy using it A LOT.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Feb 2018 at 6:29pm
I had a 171 and then bought a 179 having enjoyed the 171 so much and just needing a larger footprint. I'm greatly enjoying my 179 right now snowbirding in FL. R-Pods are a very good value exchange for the dollar IMO. Check out some of my 179 specific Youtube videos (link below). All the best. ~PP
Portage, MI — 2017 RPod 179 - sold / 2017 Toyota Tundra — My RPod YouTube Videos
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Feb 2018 at 6:43pm
Same here, started with  171 and loved it but wanted something just a bit bigger, moved to the 179 and really like it.......will now wait for them to straighten out the bedApprove
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Feb 2018 at 6:13am
I will add our experience with a second rpod. We started with a used 173 model in 2011 and traveled all over the country with it. We loved it. When we retired, we decided that we wanted more travels, so used the pod for extended trips of 3 months or more. We traveled from NC to NY, Fla, Michigan, Idaho and cross country to Washington, Oregon and California twice. Our longest trip was 11,000 miles and 3.5months. We recently decided that we wanted a little more room and sold the 173 and bought a 179. We look forward to the same great travel experiences with our new pod.

I will have no trouble recommending the rpods. We have had minor issues as we would with any rv, but overall we are very happy travelers.

Safe travels
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