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Topic: Looking for our 1st Rpod

Posted By: Fishboy
Subject: Looking for our 1st Rpod
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:46pm

Looking to purchase our 1st Rpod.

We are studying the 178, 179 and 180.

Dealer I talked with in Liberty Tx says couples prefer the 180.

It will mainly be the two of us.

Looking for as much comfort as possible in the seating area.

We are also researching Texas Dealers in and around the Houston Area.

Recommendations are welcome.

Replies:

Posted By: kansasfrogs
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 2:39pm

We purchased a 182G (my husband's idea). I would have rather had more of a bathroom or kitchen, but it is great for storage! We wanted bunks and another bed so we could have some of the grandkids join us. It works great for that.

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FROGGY

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 3:13pm

For the two of us, we chose the 179. We figured we would get more use out of the larger kitchen and storage and we could live with the small bathroom. However, it is something you will need to decide. Spend some time in each and see which one feels right.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: Fishboy
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 3:34pm

Thanks

I'm a transplanted Tarheel my self.

Went to school at CFTI and wound up with a job in TX.

Originally from Alamance County

Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 5:31pm

FR reports that the 179 is the most popular model. it is really personal preference. We purchased an RV to not have to use public facilities. We had a wet bath on a boat and hated it. Not only did I have to leave the seat down but after a shower I had to dry the toilet. We also do most cooking outside on a grill as indoor cooking sets off smoke alarms, hard to get the stovetop to simmer. So a bigger kitchen was not of interest to us. We did like the extra storage space in the 179 but the dry bath sold us on the 180 and we plan on making mods to add more drawers under the bed, under the dining seats, etc

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OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 5:41pm

Welcome to the group!

We have the 179, love the larger kitchen and the room of the couch on the slide out. They all have their special qualities, comes down to personal comfort.

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 5:56pm

Big fan of 179s, however don't cook inside. Have a 178 and happy, lot of storage. Place to sleep. Never wanted to sit inside all day and watch TV.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: backin15
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2017 at 9:28pm

We recently bought a 179, and are preparing to leave tomorrow on our first trip. We threw in everything we could possible need for 3 days, and discovered we still have an empty cabinet and a couple empty drawers. We love all the storage this thing has, and we are looking forward to sitting on the couch and watching a movie tomorrow night.

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2015 179
2013 Xterra Pro 4X

Posted By: moseyman
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2017 at 10:24pm

Just the Missus and I. Started out 3 yrs ago with a used RP177.
It was quite comfortable for the 2 of us, but we learned quickly that the tiny wet-bath was not to our liking,
especially at 3 am.

We're in a 180 now and are lovin' it.

Posted By: Kup-Pod
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2017 at 7:28am

Good morning,

We were just in the same boat as you are now. We ended up deciding on the 178 for a few reasons:

the queen size bed remains a bed - didnt want to keep making or converting the bed from the dinette
the larger dinette on the 178 had much better seating than the 171
the push-out kitchen gave considerable more space
the 178 is still fairly compact

I liked the 179 kitchen layout and the extra storage cabinets but we also wanted to keep the size/weight down.

They all have their advantages and everyone's preference will be different; those are just my thoughts.

We are really looking forward to our first summer with it though... and this forum is fantastic

Enjoy... K&s

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2017 RP-178
2021 F150 5.0l
"Lead me on a level path"

Posted By: podzilla
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2017 at 6:45pm

We checked out all of them too and just like Kup-Pod we to went with the 178. Loved the larger dinette. We pick it up on the 14th. I can't wait.