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    Posted: 19 Feb 2011 at 2:39pm
Originally posted by Bigbit

@techntrek: Your priorities are exactly right - the kids' education should come first.

@gepaine and photog: I'd love to see more pictures of your new rigs.

@David: The Coleman looks perfect for you and your dog.  I remember when you first posted photos here, I really liked the layout.

@All: The one thing I didn't give up when making the switch was gas mileage - that has improved by 1 to 2 mpg over the R-Pod.  But I do notice the extra weight of the Elkmont when climbing hills.
 
I will take some interior shots and post them once it warms up a bit, this morning it's -25ยบ C outside.
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Feb 2011 at 4:32am
Originally posted by Bigbit

@techntrek: Your priorities are exactly right - the kids' education should come first.

@gepaine and photog: I'd love to see more pictures of your new rigs.

@David: The Coleman looks perfect for you and your dog.  I remember when you first posted photos here, I really liked the layout.

@All: The one thing I didn't give up when making the switch was gas mileage - that has improved by 1 to 2 mpg over the R-Pod.  But I do notice the extra weight of the Elkmont when climbing hills.
I noticed the same thing about the mileage.  But, frankly, I didn't tow the Pod enough with the new truck to really give an honest accessment.  My RP173 UVW was about 2350, with the new camper UVW 3018.  I don't notice much (if any) of a difference weight-wise.  Believe it or not, I got about the same mileage when pulling my old 5th wheel with 6800 UVW, with a nearly identical truck.  The only difference was the old truck had the 5.7L (350c.i.) with throttle body injection; other wise, everything else was the same.  Like you, I did notice the hills more. 
 
 
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For Bigbit:
As promised here are some pictures of the Prime Time 205:
 
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Here are a few more:
 
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Very nice!  Nicely appointed and a good bit more room.  I'm sure you're gonna love it!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb 2011 at 6:53am
I like it! Smile
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Here is a link to the floorplan for the 24-foot Cougar we traded up to:
 
Sorry, but I haven't had time to take interior shots; however, you can also access a photo gallery from this link. It will give you an idea of how the interior is decorated.
 
Here is a photo of our old 175 and new Cougar on the dealers lot.
 
 
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That's a big-un.  What's up with the laundry chute in the floor plan?  Does it dump into a compartment down below?
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There is a hinged door in the floor of the bedroom (ceiling of the "basement"). It even came with the laundry basket you see in my picture! You lift up the door and drop your dirty clothes into the basket.
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Gene,

Very nice!  A significant change from the R-Pod!!!
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