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    Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 7:53am

Thanks for the memories. I'll still be around.

Camp on, Podders! 


For Sale: 2013 RPOD 172 in Northwest Florida. Phone 850-543-9796

All standard factory options including A/C, Convection Microwave, Axel Risers, TV/CD/AM/FM plus:

R-DOME and Bike Rack

Dual propane tanks and dual batteries

Four internal 12 Volt sockets, risers under bed and dinette seat, curtain across bunk, shelf above dinette (see photos)

Reason for sale: upgrading to Camplite 21

 



Located in Northwest Florida Panhandle.

Asking $11,900
Charlie
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OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
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Posts: 1042 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 8:44am
oops screwed up again..........Charlie, i have only seen pictures of camplites; are they pretty nice?
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Yes they are nice. No wood to rot, no steel to rust. The 21RBS is just enough bigger to make life much easier for the two of us:
 - Walk around queen bed
 - Dry bath
 - 7 cu.ft. fridge

Dinette is not as nice as the 172 Pod, but it's easier to get into.

Looking forward to the Camplite, but I'll really miss the Pod and this forum. Perhaps I can lurk and comment occasionally. As a newbie I learned so much here that I will always be grateful to all the Pod guys and gals.

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Posts: 1042 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Oct 2013 at 9:12am
good luck selling the pod, 21rbs looks very nice; are they pricey?
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Yes, but you get what you pay for. It's well built, lighter than equivalents, and it'll be here for my grandkids. And the factory was very accomodating to my custom requests. BTW, Livinlite was just bought up by Thor Industries, for better or worse. Time will tell.
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Posts: 913 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Oct 2013 at 7:42am
Just a personal comment.  Thor Industries is a major powerhouse in the RV industry.  However, they seem to have a way of making whatever products they buy, much cheaper in quality and construction.  The bought an almost bankrupt Airstream which used to be the gold standard in RV's, years ago.  According to many who used to own one before Thor saved them from bankruptcy, or new owners, they seem to have the opinion that they aren't built to the same quality and standards of years ago.  I certainly understand the need for more room.  I hope you get one that hasn't been Thorized.  Good luck and safe travels.
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Oct 2013 at 8:26am
Bob,

I understand completely. That's what I meant by "for better or worse". On the up side there is the potential for increased capital, lower cost suppliers, and more dealerships. There's even hope that aluminum may creep into the Airstream. On the downside there is the scenario you describe. There are loads of cases where an acquiring conglomerate milks the profit from their acquisitions by sacrificing quality and innovation.

One good sign: The factory was very receptive to my customization requests, including a black tank flusher, a beefed up bumper, and an added skylight above the shower. I was worried that Thor would nix such requests, but it didn't happen. Of course I was charged for the changes, but I expected that. So far so good. Delivery will be in the new year.

In the meantime we are in camping lockdown. The Pod is empty and clean in preparation for a sale. And I just bought a new supercharged Toyota Tacoma 4.0L V6 for a TV. So we are ready to hit the roads again, but my heart, and my  wife's, will always be with the Pod and this forum.

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Posts: 913 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Oct 2013 at 8:45am
Sounds great.  I firmly believe that an informed buyer is a smart buyer.  Looks like you have done your homework.  Hope your new trailer is all you want it to be, to paraphrase the military.  We are also looking to replace our TV but haven't had any calls on it yet.  Looking at the Nissan Pathfinder with a 6,000 lb. tow capacity.  Best of luck and enjoy.  Safe Travels.
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Oct 2013 at 9:21pm
Looks like a nice layout on the Camplite.  You are welcome to stay!
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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