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Topic: Hello from TX. About to buy 180

Posted By: schleygo
Subject: Hello from TX. About to buy 180
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 11:09pm

Hello from Ft worth TX,

Hello all. Looking to purchase a Rpod 180. The wife and I love the layout and can be towed without buying a new rig. We are looking at a 2017.5 180, but think the price is too high. Will keep everyone updated when we purchase a camper. We hope to learn alot on here.....

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Posted By: OldNeumanntapr
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2018 at 12:21am

Good luck with the purchase of a 180! We just bought a new 2018 rPod 180 and we love it. It tows easily behind our V6 Tacoma.

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2018 at 8:50am

Welcome! Good luck in looking. Don't just take the price into consideration. Take a hard look at the dealer. Pay attention to the service department. If the dealer is near you, a higher price might be acceptable if there is an outstanding service department. OTOH, if the after-sale service is terrible, a lower price is too high.

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

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Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: schleygo
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2018 at 9:26am

Originally posted by OldNeumanntapr

Good luck with the purchase of a 180! We just bought a new 2018 rPod 180 and we love it. It tows easily behind our V6 Tacoma.

Thanks. That is what I have for a tow rig. 2007 V6 tacoma. I am glad to hear that

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Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2018 at 10:24am

You might consider taking a look in the classifieds on this forum (go to Forum home then scroll down to flea market). There are often good deals on well-cared for RPods. I believe there's a 180 in there now for sale - no affiliation on my part.

Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2018 at 10:29am

Howdy from the RaptoRPod 179 in McKinney, TX!

If you're interested, there's a rally next month near Tyler. It's taking place September 20-23 at Jellystone Park.

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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod"
2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4
Three cats

Posted By: DavMar
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2018 at 10:47am

I tow my 180 too with a Tacoma SR5 4x4 with a WDH it does fine, no problems. So what is the dealer asking for the 180 your looking at? Lots of variables to factor into when negotiating a price, good luck!

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Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
wonder dog.
2017 Rpod 180
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4
Lexington, NC

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2018 at 3:52pm

Welcome to the group!

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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: schleygo
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2018 at 1:24pm

Originally posted by TheBum

Howdy from the RaptoRPod 179 in McKinney, TX!

If you're interested, there's a rally next month near Tyler. It's taking place September 20-23 at Jellystone Park.

I May show up to that if I can get a 180 by then. That could be my shake down trip before a 500+ mile trip.

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Posted By: schleygo
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2018 at 1:28pm

Originally posted by Ben Herman

You might consider taking a look in the classifieds on this forum (go to Forum home then scroll down to flea market). There are often good deals on well-cared for RPods. I believe there's a 180 in there now for sale - no affiliation on my part.

Yup. I saw a 180 in Ohio for $9,999. I was willing to buy and ship it to TX but it was sold. I'm still scouring the interwebz for a 180 that suits my needs. I'd prefer used since we have a toddler. We want to use it as much as we can until my son has to start school.

Planning NW Florida, Big Bend, grand canyon and Utah.....we are excited

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Posted By: OldNeumanntapr
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2018 at 2:15pm

Originally posted by schleygo

Originally posted by OldNeumanntapr

Good luck with the purchase of a 180! We just bought a new 2018 rPod 180 and we love it. It tows easily behind our V6 Tacoma.

Thanks. That is what I have for a tow rig. 2007 V6 tacoma. I am glad to hear that

Just know that your gas mileage will drop to 10 and 11 mpg whentowing the pod. It gives you a limited range on travel because you’ll be making more gas stops.

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2018 at 2:58pm

My 200 mile bladder doesn't worry about vehicle range between stops.. LOL

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Posted By: OldNeumanntapr
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2018 at 3:24pm

Originally posted by furpod

My 200 mile bladder doesn't worry about vehicle range between stops.. LOL

Mine either.

Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2018 at 6:10pm

Originally posted by schleygo

Originally posted by TheBum

Howdy from the RaptoRPod 179 in McKinney, TX!

If you're interested, there's a rally next month near Tyler. It's taking place September 20-23 at Jellystone Park.

I May show up to that if I can get a 180 by then. That could be my shake down trip before a 500+ mile trip.

You probably want to make a reservation sooner rather than later. You can always cancel it later if you don't get your 180 or can't make the event. We've already overflowed our allotted spots with reservations to date. Just call the office at Jellystone Park at Whispering Pines (903-350-0427) and mention the R-Pod rally.

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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod"
2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4
Three cats

Posted By: schleygo
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 2:55am

Well,

You are going to be mad at me. My neighbor down the street was selling a Micro Minnie 2106FBS. He gave all the connections, upgraded sewer lines, 30/50/110V connections, WD hitch, sway bar.....I mean everything I would need to just go RV'ing. I couldn't pass it up. I still love the RPOD 180, but I couldn't pass up this deal.

Thank you for the help

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Posted By: Shane
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 11:59am

I have seen 2 180's for sale new $12,999 at Camping World Chicago. ( Island Lake, IL)

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