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   Does anyone know anything about the Riverside Whitewater Retro 181 bunk house? Looked at one today and it seemed to have all we wanted and needed. Looked at Rpods as well  and really liked them, just not enough room as I was already warned about on here. The Retro seems roomier and has a full dry bath and is almost as cool as the R pods! Thanks for any advice, can't find much in the way if reviews.

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calmdowneight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 25 Feb 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 40	Topic: Advice Posted: 08 Mar 2015 at 1:30am
	Does anyone know anything about the Riverside Whitewater Retro 181 bunk house? Looked at one today and it seemed to have all we wanted and needed. Looked at Rpods as well and really liked them, just not enough room as I was already warned about on here. The Retro seems roomier and has a full dry bath and is almost as cool as the R pods! Thanks for any advice, can't find much in the way if reviews.

Podster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108	Posted: 08 Mar 2015 at 8:25am
	I looked at the Retro brand at a local dealer before buying a POD. I liked it, but the dealer didn't have a model on the lot that we liked. But overall we liked the concept. Have you looked at the 176T? or did you rule=out hybrids? Or maybe the 182G? The only reason I ask that now is because originally you were talking 171.
	Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity)

calmdowneight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 25 Feb 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 40	Posted: 08 Mar 2015 at 5:37pm
	We haven't seen the hybrid, but have looked at all other models. The 182g was my favorite, but the wife does not like the wet bath. I think the rpod line is well built and would be a good trailer that will last a long time. The Retro just has more floor space and a dry bath that she likes. Not much info out there on them and the price is comparable to the Rpod with fewer creature comforts though. Clearance on the Retro is an issue and I'm checking with the factory on availability of a lift kit to remedy that. We also looked at and likes the Forest River Vibe and they're priced well below the above mentioned, but have not found a whole lot of positives about them doing research, just confused and trying to sort it all out.

Podster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108	Posted: 09 Mar 2015 at 6:22am
	The wet bath does take a little getting used to, however, so little time is spent in the bathroom, that it was not even on the radar for us as far as being a deal breaker. There is a method to get into and out of the bathroom with little trouble.
	Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity)

calmdowneight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 25 Feb 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 40	Posted: 09 Mar 2015 at 9:51pm
	Yeah, I feel the same about bathroom time, just have to get her on board. I think we've ruled out the retro and vibe models. Now leaning toward the Minnie by Winnebago or may end up swinging back to the Rpod.