rpod 175 - R-pod Owners Forum

I am considering purchase of the 175 model. Are there any comments about this pod.

It's a pod. It's cool.

Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers)
2011 R-Pod 177
2010 Ford F-150

We've had our RP 175 for about 2 and a half years and are very satisfied with it. It is, as stated previously, only appropriate for two adults. The couch is only good for kids. The mattress, as with all Pods is poor. We used ours with a foam topper which helped, but finally replaced it with a better memory foam. We quickly had the risers installed, as Pods without them sit too low to tow without fear of grounding out most anywhere.

The supplied dining table was too large and cumbersome for our use, so we replaced it with an oversized TV table/tray from WalleyWorld. Storage is at a premium with most Pods. We've got a PU with a covered bed, and that helps. The wet bath is small, and PTA showers (think body parts) are the norm. All of the holding tanks are good sized for a small trailer, so that's great if you like to boondock.

Don't know what you have for a tow rig, but be careful, as lots of folks, myself included, have found that towing with a marginal vehicle doesn't cut it. I'm pretty demanding of my tow rigs, and live in a very hilly area, and most small SUV's aren't really up to the task for most people. Tow vehicles can never be too big, but are easily too small, and that's one heck of an expensive mistake to make.

We've had five travel trailers from 16-22 feet long. We're having more fun with the 175 than any of the others, but Pods aren't for everyone. They may look aerodynamic, but they push a lot of wind and you won't get any better mileage than most any other smallish trailer. Reaching low teens when towing is cause for celebration! Hope you make a decision that is good for you. Oh, incidently most RP 175's would be on the list of recalled RPods as this model was discontinued soon after all pods came with the running light upgrades. Stump around this site for more info on this.

'10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL
'12 Toyota Tundra
'05 Sportster (half a Harley)
Retired-We're on Beach Time!

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gremartist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Sep 2012 Location: Hot Springs Vil Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Topic: rpod 175 Posted: 13 Sep 2012 at 10:05am
	I am considering purchase of the 175 model. Are there any comments about this pod.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 13 Sep 2012 at 10:18am
	Welcome.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

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: 13 Sep 2012 at 10:32am
	It's a pod. It's cool.
	Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150

Seanl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633	Posted: 13 Sep 2012 at 4:27pm
	I almost bought this one the only thing that stopped me was that I needed two adult size beds and the couch on the slideout was only 5 feet long so an adult could not sleep on it.
	Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition

Kickstart Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Location: Ocean Shores, W Online Status: Offline Posts: 267	Posted: 14 Sep 2012 at 11:47pm
	We've had our RP 175 for about 2 and a half years and are very satisfied with it. It is, as stated previously, only appropriate for two adults. The couch is only good for kids. The mattress, as with all Pods is poor. We used ours with a foam topper which helped, but finally replaced it with a better memory foam. We quickly had the risers installed, as Pods without them sit too low to tow without fear of grounding out most anywhere. The supplied dining table was too large and cumbersome for our use, so we replaced it with an oversized TV table/tray from WalleyWorld. Storage is at a premium with most Pods. We've got a PU with a covered bed, and that helps. The wet bath is small, and PTA showers (think body parts) are the norm. All of the holding tanks are good sized for a small trailer, so that's great if you like to boondock. Don't know what you have for a tow rig, but be careful, as lots of folks, myself included, have found that towing with a marginal vehicle doesn't cut it. I'm pretty demanding of my tow rigs, and live in a very hilly area, and most small SUV's aren't really up to the task for most people. Tow vehicles can never be too big, but are easily too small, and that's one heck of an expensive mistake to make. We've had five travel trailers from 16-22 feet long. We're having more fun with the 175 than any of the others, but Pods aren't for everyone. They may look aerodynamic, but they push a lot of wind and you won't get any better mileage than most any other smallish trailer. Reaching low teens when towing is cause for celebration! Hope you make a decision that is good for you. Oh, incidently most RP 175's would be on the list of recalled RPods as this model was discontinued soon after all pods came with the running light upgrades. Stump around this site for more info on this.
	'10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time!