Two New Rpod Models
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Topic: Two New Rpod Models
Posted By: ParPod
Subject: Two New Rpod Models
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2017 at 5:45pm
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There are on the Facebook Group. Travis Mattingly posted them there. Not a lot of change really. ------------- Bob&Margaret 2017 179 2016 Toyota 4Runner 2 sets of Golf Clubs |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2017 at 6:07pm
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They are pretty nice, just wish they would turn the bed the right way. A little interested in the 189. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2017 at 7:57pm
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Actually it looks like a major change for us who want a dry bath. The 180 is great but suffers from a no seating area except for the small dinette. Both 189 and 190 have large seating area across the rear while still having a dry bath on the side. Would have to see the size of the bath but it looks like it could be an improvement on the 180 if the bath area is the same. ------------- OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
Posted By: rascalrv
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2017 at 8:00pm
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 7:26am
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 9:05am
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If they were to go with a wet bath instead of the dry bath and a smaller slide-out (move the wardrobe), there might be room to turn the bed. At best, a full-sized bed (54x74) would work as a queen would only leave 7-1/2" on either side. The wardrobe could be split and a small one on either side of the mattress. Making it into two beds with an aisle between would work if the mattresses were narrower than a standard twin bed size, such as the seat in the dinette of the 179. then an aisle and wardrobe could be put between the two beds. I am referring to this http://www.sleeptrain.com/mattress-size-chart/education-mattress-size-chart.html - Mattress Size Chart . ------------- 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: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 9:15am
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One of the big advantages of an R-pod is the relatively narrow width. Yes, it does end up with the outboard wheels, but it also means you can tow without having to have full-on tow mirrors, and it also changes the wind profile significantly. However, it also means that stuffing in a queen size bed is a challenge. The addition of these two new models probably means that FR is getting a lot of requests for a dry bath, and they're trying to accommodate by adjusting the layout as best they can. I'm suspecting that at some point, they will bite the bullet and go to a wider body. Maybe add a foot to it (6" per side), and that would allow the wheels to "tuck in" a little bit, or maybe completely. That would give the 'pod 20 more square feet of floor space without a slide out. It would also allow a queen size bed to be oriented the "proper" way (so to speak). It would also mean that you would not be able to tow it with a smaller vehicle. Choices, choices. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 9:34am
Nope. They have the Surveyor line for that. Made in the same factory. By the same people. ------------- |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 11:00am
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Going to have to walk through the 189, when I see one out this way. Bugt we have looked at some of the Surveyor models , like a few of them! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |