New Rpod Floorplans (I wish)
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Topic: New Rpod Floorplans (I wish)
Posted By: ZuBrew
Subject: New Rpod Floorplans (I wish)
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2018 at 7:12pm
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So after looking through all the Rpod floorplans and wishing there were other options I decided to create some additional ones to share with Forest River. If you like any of these, let Forest River know. Rpod 179A  Rpod 180A  Rpod 180B  ------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 4:46am
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Nice work! Interesting options! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 8:55am
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Zubrew, I'd love to see a reworked addition of the 172 or 176 with a dry bath / sofa retro. I like the size of these as they fit into most tent sites. I think it would be great if they squared off the rear so the roof and rear wall are at 90 degrees, and add some shelves. With these campers kinda short on space, just squaring off the rear would add so much useable space. Great plans ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: ZuBrew
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 11:44am
mjlrpod, how about this? I think they could add in some oval shaped TV trays at either end of the sofa that swing in from the sides. Almost like an airline tray but nicer.  I think the 172 is too narrow for the dry bath without the slide out
------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 1:33pm
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Wow, I love that floorplan for the 176. I would buy that for sure. Now if they squared off the top rear, it would be perfect. I think they need to get started on this. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: ZuBrew
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 2:43pm
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Do you think squaring off the top rear of the camper would have any impact on the gas mileage of the TV? Is there any other reason for it to be swept back like it is? ------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
Posted By: rumman
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2018 at 6:16pm
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I'll take the 179A. Thank You ------------- 2014 RPod 179 towed by 2016 Chev Colorado (V6). |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 9:15am
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My wife would not care to give up either the wardrobe or pantry space so we will stay with the wet bath in our 179. However, for those wanting a dry bath in a layout like the 179, it looks good.
------------- 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: texman
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 9:39am
i'll take the 182g just like it is(with my mods!) 
------------- TexMan 2015 182g 2018 Sequoia http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9122&title=texman-182g-mods - TexManMods |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 10:54am
gallon to gain that space.
Most every camper on the road has the back squared off, I'm no expert, but I would doubt that would make much difference, if any. I would be willing to give up a mile a gallon to gain all that head room, perhaps and overhead shelf across the back. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 11:03am
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Most every camper on the road has the back squared off, I'm no expert, but I would doubt that would make much difference, if any. I would be willing to give up a mile a gallon to gain all that head room, perhaps and overhead shelf across the back. So there are plenty of options for you, aren't there. You can easily get one like most of the campers on the road, and us Pod fanciers can have pods. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 1:12pm
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The sofa wouldn't work in the 179 floor plan because the bench of the dinette is the bottom of the slide. A lot of people have put an aftermarket jackknife sofa on that bench; a factory option for one would be nice. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 1:51pm
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I thought this was a "WISH list" thread. I guess your wishes have to be approved by others? Sorry i'll try not to rudely interrupt your day. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 2:05pm
Some of us like what we have because they are not like all the others. If you want to be like all the rest you have that option. As pointed out they are all over the place. You don't need permission from me or anyone else. Get one. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 2:45pm
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You stuck your nose into this for no reason. You're allowed your opinion, BUT , so am I. ESPECIALLY in the "wish list" section. You seem to think your opinion is the only valid opinion. I would ask admin tells one of us, or both, to shut up before it gets worse. I did absolutely nothing wrong here, but I won't be badgered.
------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 2:49pm
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As do tractor trailers, ever get up close behind a big rig or watch NASCAR, not quite convinced a squared off back would reduce MPG. It does make it look more like a teardrop, but teardrops are much lower in profile, compared to the TV. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 3:13pm
The 179 and the 180 (probably the 189 and 190, not sure what they look like yet) have a much smaller rounded back end. Some call them the " big butts". It's a tight radius that begins more than half way up the wall, versus the 171,172,176,177,178 having a continuous slope for almost the entire rear wall. (i believe, all of these have the same rear slope). ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 3:44pm
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Thinking about it, cabinets above the kitchen counter in the 179 (possible only if the back were squared off) would be nice. Another benefit would be that the window would be on a flat, not a curved surface, and thus less likely to leak.
------------- 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: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 3:53pm
No one is badgering you. I just pointed out the obvious. You are the one getting nasty. Don't worry. I won't hurt your feelings any more. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 4:06pm
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+1 Stephen, and in the 178s (and others) we could have storage over queen bed vice all of us making racks with limited heights:) Think how beneficial a row of cupboards could be. Not sure why the models (that do) other than a 179 even have a rear window. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 4:21pm
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+2 stephen, Excellent point about the window not being on a curve. That overhead shelf would be great ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: AbbyReh
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 5:49pm
| I would love to see a real sink in the 179...the current layout barely allows access to the sink as the faucets almost completely block the tiny space. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 9:06pm
See my mods (link in signature). You can replace your sink and faucet for ones more to your liking. I did.  ------------- 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: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 4:30pm
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If your looking to suggest a floor plan... Here's the one that had me debating Rpod. Fit all my wants but one.. Price! http://olivertraveltrailers.com/travel-trailers/legacy-elite-2/floor-plans/ - http://olivertraveltrailers.com/travel-trailers/legacy-elite-2/floor-plans/ Was really hard to say no to this unit. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways 2017 Tacoma http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build 2004 F150 My Overlander |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 5:08pm
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Those are really nice!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 5:33pm
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Bout money, nice but costly, plus the two wheel design needs a heavy duty TV. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 5:42pm
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They look a bit cramped. I guess I'm just spoiled by the long slideout on our 179. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 6:17pm
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The dry bath is a real temptation. Pacific Coach works Mighty Lite series has some tempting designs such as the 17RB <http://www.pacificcoachworks.com/products/mighty-lite-travel-trailer-17rb/>. I've looked at these trailers and they are certainly as nice as any of the light weight trailers around. But, for me, our Pod is paid for, it doesn't require that I have to have mirror extensions on my TV, it fits into tight campgrounds, is a little lighter, and I don't have to deal with warranty issues. I guess if I had the dough, I might consider buying one, but I really like what we have too. The wet bath is not something that everyone can put up with. But with all RV's, and I suppose everything in live, there are trade-offs and compromises. Until, I can't deal with the wet bath any more, I'll stick with our Pod. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2018 at 6:35pm
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There are lots of options in trailers. we all shoud have the unit that fits our needs. We have found ours in our 177.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 4:30pm
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177 for us, too! Not a fan of sleeping apart from my wife, which all of the real and imagined 'pod floor plans require- (I defy any two normal sized people to occupy a 'pod camper queen comfortably)- but the dinette with a memory foam topper is quite comfortable for the three or four night trips that we typically take. The rest of the 177 design is good for us. ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 4:31pm
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I just loved the Ollie! But not the price. Our choice for the 182g came from several choices, not just dollar (though it was a good part of it). The Rpod hit the 'needs' and most of the 'wants'. Rpod also has a good re-sale value. Besides, you really can't beat the looks of an Rpod! I never wanted a dry bath, so the wet bath is fine for me. Actually I never wanted the inside bath at all. But... Happy wife, Happy life. We have one. First big improvement would be to add USB/12v charging stations around the unit. Second would be more or larger windows. Let's get the outside view going! The Then: Better windows.. Don't like the slides. One of the few cons on our list. Would have preferred awning windows. This unit brought the outside inside and had the right windows: http://safaricondo.com/en/travel-trailers-alto-serie-r-1713/ - http://safaricondo.com/en/travel-trailers-alto-serie-r-1713/ Yes, Ollie was on the top of our list and until we went up to the factory this was number 2. You can't beat the amount of light in the unit! Came off the list after visiting and seeing cheaply built it was.. Real shame. I like my floorplan! Non-issue for me. Option of twin beds or Queen. We choose the 182g for the garage and outside kitchen area. I was searching for something on this idea. But, when thinking of a buggy area camped at, well be be in the Dome and there's no Propane connection there. That I would like to see! So as you see, floorplan as is, I like. Improvements go other directions. But I'm weird.. I have a 182g! LOL ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways 2017 Tacoma http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build 2004 F150 My Overlander |
Posted By: Dirt Road Warrior
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2018 at 12:27am
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A north/south bed, a dry bath and keep the 179 kitchen. And take the furnace out from under the bed. This would most likely require a longer box. ------------- Dirt Road Warrior 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 Rpod 179 Hood River |
Posted By: henryv
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2018 at 5:49am
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I'm no expert either, but my 171 has a spoiler in addition to the sloped rear. I assmume it must help with wind resistance. I like the streamlined look and I've put in an overhead shelf over the bed so I don't need more headroom. ------------- |
Posted By: Andy
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2018 at 4:14pm
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I saw a knockoff 179 this weekend but can't remember the make but it had switched the drawers under the sink with the cabinets to the right. the top portion of the center was a smaller cabinet and the bottom was the heater! It wasn't underneath the bed. Where the old cabinet was is a three drawer with wider and deeper drawers. Just long enough to open without hitting the slide. Only problem was there was no immediate access to the plumbing under the sink. Jud and Carolyn Anderson ------------- 2017 179 2016 Silverado Z71 |
Posted By: wishing
Date Posted: 31 May 2018 at 1:51pm
| our wishes too on the 179. instead of a wrap around seating area, we need a couch (not bench seats) like the 189. also a dry bath. |
Posted By: Ghosthawk
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2018 at 7:21am
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Couch was what sold us on the 189, that and the dry bath where one person can be on the toilet and the other taking a shower. Ours should arrive this week, been a long wait.
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Posted By: Seed Pod/SallyH
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2018 at 6:08pm
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I'd love a reverse floor plan of the 179 - kitchen and door up front, bed in back. Why? Because the back of the campground lot is usually quieter. And the door would swing the right way to be out of the outdoor food prep area (I have a thing about doors swinging the right way.) While at it, add more windows.
------------- Sally H husband, 4 grown children 2017 green RPod 179 2007 red Chevy Silverado |
Posted By: Ghosthawk
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2018 at 5:44am
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Just give it up and buy a 189! I do have to agree, it was the sofa facing the tv instead of yet another dinette that swung us. And it is a mighy comfortable sofa at that. Just the right place to sit down with a cup of coffee and watch the wife make breakfast. Table went out of ours as soon as we were home. Replacing it is a folding ottoman, that gives us storage when we need it, takes up less floor space than the table, gives you a padded top to put feet up and relax. And will also serve as a table at need.
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Posted By: ZuBrew
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2018 at 12:04pm
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Ghosthawk, Could you send me details on your folding ottoman? Our table came out as soon as we got home after picking it up. We've been using a folding oversize TV tray we picked up at Walmart. But being able to put your feet up sounds good. Thanks
------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
Posted By: rsmarasco
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2020 at 2:42pm
| I like the design of the 179 how do I tell Forest River. |
Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2020 at 3:58pm
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I'd rather have the current look of the 172 than the more boxy squared off design. As you said, there are lots of those already on the marker. I wish they would use pocket doors for the bathrooms. ------------- Julie |
Posted By: RoverPod
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2020 at 7:02pm
https://www.forestriverinc.com/rvs/Contact-Us https://www.forestriverinc.com/rvs/contact-us/r-pod?RegionSelected=1 ------------- 2017 F150 XLT SuperCab 2020 rPod 180 |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2020 at 6:56am
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Losing the essential closet and cupboard storage space in the 179 in order to have a bigger bathroom that only gets used a few times a day!? Terrible idea. If you want a dry bath and a rear kitchen FR already makes two versions, the 195 and 196. Leave the 179 as is, within its footprint its perfect already. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |