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Topic: Will be owner

Posted By: sal
Subject: Will be owner
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2017 at 6:53pm

Rpod will be our next camper for sure, just don't know which one. Just sold my 1990 bigfoot in great shape. sold it in one day first buyer.
I have an Toyota FJ Cruiser 4700 tower cap. I'm hoping it can tow pretty good. We like the 179 and the 171 is a little lighter. That's we are at now. Live in Vancouver, WA.
SAl

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Love Camping

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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2017 at 8:04pm

Sal, Spend at least an hour in the ones you are leaning toward, the 171 and the 179, takes notes on each and list the +'s and the -'s. Sleep on it and discuss it, after that it should become a bit clearer as to which one you will settle on.

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God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2017 at 8:47pm

Welcome to the group!! I agree with Jato!! We started in a 171 and loved it, then we checked out a 179 and really liked the larger kitchen and the extra room that the slide out provides!!

Cant go wrong with either!!

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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: sal
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2017 at 9:11am

Thanks for that. There is a 2010 151 for $7,500 in my area it looks in great shape. Is that a good year? I would appreciate any infro.
Thanks,
SAl

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Love Camping

Posted By: podrunner
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2017 at 3:52pm

Hi Sal, We also have a 2010 RP151. We have had the trailer for 4 years. We love our 151. Be aware that is small and lacks a lot of the storage space that the newer models offer. You have to choose bed or table. We leave ours as a bed and usually just eat outside. It is very easy to pull and seems well built.

BTW we paid $7400 for ours 4 years ago. you might want to work on getting a better price.

Happy Trails...

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2010 R Pod 151
2017 4runner
2006 Honda Metropolitan

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2017 at 4:56pm

The 151 is nice . . . however after checking that out you will be amazed at how much more room you will have by looking at a model with the slide (like our 177) or the big boys like the 179 or 180. Our 177 is pretty light IMHO at 2420 lbs, lighter than the normal 177 because we special ordered ours to come without the following: A/C, microwave/convection oven, and entertainment system.

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God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

Posted By: sal
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2017 at 2:13am

I ended up paying 6500 very clean and almost new and came with lots of xtras.

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Love Camping

Posted By: sal
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2017 at 2:15am

Thanks I did spend a lot of time and think that's why I got a good price.

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Love Camping

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2017 at 6:13am

Sounds like a good deal!! Enjoy!!!

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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: Live2Camp
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2017 at 6:20pm

Congrats on your purchase, you're going to have a wonderful time with it!

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2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one)
His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD
Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too