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Originally posted by TexanBorn Hi, finally am achieving my dream of RVing!  Am looking at the 2016 R-Pods but can't decide between the R-179 with the rear kitchen and roomier seating, and R-180 with the rear bath with the roomier shower and throne.  I will be going gold panning so will spend most of my time NOT in a campground. I have already been lurking and reading posts here and there.  I sure am glad ya'll are here!

Welcome!

We bought the R-179. The roomier kitchen outweighed the small shower/throne. One thing to consider is if you intend to do as you say and not spend time in a campground, the added storage space for supplies in the larger kitchen will be of more worth than the larger shower space. The kitchen is what we really liked and is one of the reasons we bought the R-179.

The only thing we wish could be different is the orientation of the bed. It would be nice if there were a way to rotate it 90 degrees , but there still would not be enough space to make it a walk-around. Personally, I would settle for a smaller slide-out and not have to crawl over the top of my wife if she retires before me or if I have to get up during the night. all of the queen bed models have the same issue since they are essentially on the same framework as the dinette.

Speaking of which, I did some modifications, including taking part of the space that would be foot room for the dinette and turning it into a storage bin. Check out some of the Pod Mods. There are lots of great ideas there.

Thanks everyone!  Well, I am now the proud owner of an RP179!  I finally decided I would be spending MUCH more time in the kitchen than in the WC and when I am camping alone, there will be no need to close any doors