A sad happy day.

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   Last Wednesday we traded in our rPod 171 for a Keystone Passport 252 BH.  I thoroughly loved the r-pod and was second guessing the trade in the entire time I was cleaning it out.  Once we moved everything over to the Passport I knew we had me the right choice and the sadness drifted away.  
The 252 BH wasn't my favorite layout, I prefer the entertainment center hiding the bed and the angled kitchen sink.  We spent several hours walking between the prettier one and the practical one, spending LOTS time in each.  In the end the practical one had more counter space, was easier to maneuver around the bed, the tub/shower wouldn't kill dh's elbows and the dogs would have their own room in the back. (We had also spent several days going to every RV sales center within an hour and a half of us.) 

When we brought it home the dogs were beyond excited.  The shepherd was running from the bed to the back couch, the big old pit could maneuver the steps, and the golden thought we were headed out again.  

We would never trade our experiences in the r-pod.  It was the perfect way to learn about rv-ing and it got us out on the road sooner than we had been planning. We had three great trips that never would have happened if we had waited until spring like we had planned.  

We will miss the sweet little pod but are excited to have a bit more space.

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wildflowerz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 02 Oct 2012 Location: PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 49	Topic: A sad happy day. Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 10:58am
	Last Wednesday we traded in our rPod 171 for a Keystone Passport 252 BH. I thoroughly loved the r-pod and was second guessing the trade in the entire time I was cleaning it out. Once we moved everything over to the Passport I knew we had me the right choice and the sadness drifted away. The 252 BH wasn't my favorite layout, I prefer the entertainment center hiding the bed and the angled kitchen sink. We spent several hours walking between the prettier one and the practical one, spending LOTS time in each. In the end the practical one had more counter space, was easier to maneuver around the bed, the tub/shower wouldn't kill dh's elbows and the dogs would have their own room in the back. (We had also spent several days going to every RV sales center within an hour and a half of us.) When we brought it home the dogs were beyond excited. The shepherd was running from the bed to the back couch, the big old pit could maneuver the steps, and the golden thought we were headed out again. We would never trade our experiences in the r-pod. It was the perfect way to learn about rv-ing and it got us out on the road sooner than we had been planning. We had three great trips that never would have happened if we had waited until spring like we had planned. We will miss the sweet little pod but are excited to have a bit more space.

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: 9062	Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 1:01pm
	Congrats! Post some pics if you can. And as always, you are still welcome to hang out.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Camper Bob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913	Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 2:38pm
	Congrats on your new purchase. I hope that you remain a contributor to the forum. Your insight and knowledge have been beyond measure. I can't begin to thank you enough for your help with my questions, as well as others concerns. Best of luck in the new camper. I think once you got that Suburban the die was cast. In any event I hope to see you out here continuing to contribute. Safe Travels.
	Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

coopercdrkey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457	Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 5:00pm
	Wow! Three sizable camping buddies! No wonder the R-Pod became a tad cramped! We agree with everything you said about the R-Pod being a great catalyst for getting out and enjoying the camping, (RV-ing) experience. We never would have believed how great it is to leave our responsibilities behind for a day or two. We and the Campin' Cocker Spaniels are quite content in our 177, and we hope you and your pups are happy, comfortable and safe in your new camper!
	Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71

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: 9062	Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 8:34pm
	Camper Bob, wasn't me, I still have my pod.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Camper Bob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913	Posted: 22 Jan 2013 at 12:38am
	Sorry about that. A little too fast on the trigger. Well, all I said still holds. You do us all an invaluable service. If I didn't know better, that last answer on the LP tanks could not have been written more completely than if a tech in the LP field had written it. I do remember now that I read you were going to do some remodeling at the house. Nothing like making an investment in the house. Will only enhance its value and you get to enjoy the enhancements. Safe Travels.
	Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

danthoman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Location: GA lake country Online Status: Offline Posts: 183	Posted: 27 Jan 2013 at 3:01pm
	Congratulations. Looks like a nice RV, especially with three dogs. Our golden somehow manages to take up all the floor space in our 177.
	Linda and Dan Calley the golden retriever R-pod 177 and a Tundra 8 cyl

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: 9062	Posted: 27 Jan 2013 at 5:42pm
	I got the full tour at the winter campout this weekend, definitely enough room for 2 people and 3 large dogs in their new camper.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Snowbound Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Posted: 28 Jan 2013 at 10:54am
	Congratz Wildflowerz! I don't know how you managed to squeeze all of you into your pod. certainly sounds like you were ready for an upsize.
	Tom and Bette in our 177 "The Gastropod"