Soon to be r-pod owner
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Topic: Soon to be r-pod owner
Posted By: Tinkerkaye
Subject: Soon to be r-pod owner
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2020 at 7:56pm
| Hello everyone my name is Kaye and we are looking at trading our current travel trailer to an r-pod. We are a family of four , me my husband and our 2 kids ages 8 and 3 . Our 3 yr old still sleeps with us (**embarrassed**) . Was wondering if you all could give me an input on the rpod 180 ? Thinking of just bringing a folding camping cot for the other kid whoever wants to sleep on the dinette when the time comes that my 3 yr old is ready . I was originally wanting either the 189 or 190 but the dealer closest to us has the 180 and states that a lot of times the 189 and 190 are ordered already by buyers before they even reach the lot . |
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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 5:13am
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Welcome. If you try to put up a cot in an rPod you won't be able to move in there. Not only would it be miserable but it would be unsafe too. My recommendation is to get the trailer you really want and that won't compromise your future needs, not just what's sitting on the lot at any given moment. The sales guy is going to try to tell you not to wait, its his job to sell what's on the lot. It's nearing the end of the season now anyway so why not stick with what you have for this year, order or shop around for what you want for next year? You might also want to look at a 176 which has bunk beds, might be better for the two boys. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 8:25am
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Karen, you would probably be much happier with a bunkhouse trailer. There are plenty in the market. If you wait until around November you will find a good selection at much better prices as dealers try to clear out their inventory before the doldrums of winter. The bunkhouse trailers are set up for 4 (not counting the dinette, which is a hassle) and you will find it much more comfortable. There are bunkhouse trailers in the 22' range and in the same weight class as many of the rPods. If you prefer a FR product, the Sonoma 1670BH and the 1971BH both ones you may want to consider. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: Dirt Sifter
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 9:11am
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Welcome! I agree with Offgrid and Lostagain - the bunkhouse is a good safe option. That cot, mattress on the floor will get old quickly in an Rpod.
If you can wait, do it. I don't know what part of WA you are in, but prices come down and availability goes up, not just on the sales lots, but also on Craigslist and local for sale by owner sources. We bought our first one in Aug with limited choices and by mid-Oct found out we had overpaid and missed better units. ------------- Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE '07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 10:05am
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All of the above is good advice in a normal, typical, RV market...but...the RV market is not 'normal' right now. There might not be any 'clearance sales' or bargains to be had. Normally the sales person will be highly motivated to move what he has on the lot, but in the present market, lots of arriving units are already presold. You may have to order the one you really want and might have to wait a few months to get it. The tight situation reminds me of buying and selling Harleys back in the 1990's and early 2000's...its a seller's market.
------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 10:16am
Seller's market!? Hoo boy! Anyone wanna buy my 179 for $25K?  ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 10:41am
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In southern/warmer climates where the camping season is much longer, or never stops, the market stays more active during the winter and big price reductions may not be as common, but in the colder climates, the market tends to be more seasonal. In warmer climates, the market is driven more by supply as demand tends to be relatively constant, while in the north demand may fluctuate more seasonally, leaving dealers with excess inventory. As long as one is flexible, there will be plenty to choose from in the new and used markets toward the end of the year. As for normal times, we may never see "normal" times in our lifetimes, so we may as well not wait for them to return. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 1:20pm
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If I was looking to buy soon, and I was going to spend a fair amount of money, I'd be tempted to check out the RV show in Quartzsite in January. Lots of 'show specials' on the lots in mid-to-late January. http://www.quartzsitervshow.com/ - https://www.quartzsitervshow.com/ ------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: Dirt Sifter
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 3:29pm
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Quartzsite is a long ways from WA. We didn't see any 'deals' there on travel trailers we were looking for. BUT there were some great deals on accessories and installations.
------------- Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE '07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 3:29pm
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But please keep in mind that AZ has the 5th highest rate of infections per capita in the country for SARS-CoV-2, so be sure to wear a mask, wash your hands frequently, be very careful. There may be some super deals there, but not at the cost of getting this awful disease. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 4:12pm
And, dont drive, fly, or walk there....just too risky. ------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 6:01pm
Yeah, 200,000 dead in 6 months, nothing to worry about there.... ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 10:36pm
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204,506 as of the end of today and many knowledgeable scientists are saying that if we keep up what we are doing we will see far more deaths in the coming months. Risk analysis always involves assessing risk, trying to mitigate it, then deciding whether it is worth it. Pretending risk doesn't exist does not make the risk go away, but it does cause unnecessary harm, sometimes death, when we refuse to acknowledge it. When one drives a car, an activity far, far riskier than flying, one usually tries to follow the rules of the road to minimize the risk. It isn't a binary issue. It's a matter of degree. And when people take risks for their own personal reasons that can seriously hurt or kill innocent people, we generally make that kind of risk taking a crime. Still there are those who will do it anyway.
------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: poston
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2020 at 12:45am
------------- -- Jim Virginia City, Nevada 2016 R-pod 180 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X |
Posted By: Tinkerkaye
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2020 at 1:38am
| Good point . Thank you so much . I’m kinda hesitant with the bunks bec that’s what we currently have (a keystone passport ) and while my eldest who is now 21 used to sleep on it she didn’t really like it she said and my 2 younger boys now just simply loves to have playtime in it but wouldn’t sleep on it . My 8 yr old would rather sleep on the dinette when folded down as a bed so we are really looking to downgrade size wise as the double bunks that we have right now are just wasted space. Really appreciate your input but am now convinced I wouldn’t just simply settle for what’s in the lot . |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2020 at 7:42am
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Interesting reactions from your kids on the bunk beds. The other consideration of course is what you're planning to tow with. Sadly, we have many folks join us on the forum who have been sold way too big a trailer to safely and comfortably tow with their vehicle. I personally don't mind that the RV salespeople try to sell you what's on their lot but when they knowingly sell them a big trailer when they are towing with a little SUV I think it borders on criminality. In your case it sounds like you are knowledgeable about towing but I just thought I'd mention that because a few times we've seen folks downsizing trailers downsize their tow vehicle too much. Have fun finding what you want and don't settle for what you don't. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: Dirt Sifter
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2020 at 8:16am
Good idea! ------------- Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE '07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
Posted By: Tinkerkaye
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2020 at 8:48am
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Lol yeah I know my eldest girl slept on it when she was 16 already that’s probably why not sure but she did do it lol . With my two younger boys now would play in it but when it comes to sleeping time my 8 yr old wouldn’t want to sleep there 🤷🏻♀️.
Thanks for asking about what our towing vehicle is . We will be towing it with a Nissan Armada . |
Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2020 at 9:36am
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Interesting about the kids. I love my bunk beds and I pushing 60. I sleep on the top one. I'ts such a great option for group/family travel I wonder if you couldn't entice the kids by letting the redecorate in the coolest new kid thing. ------------- Julie |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2020 at 11:45am
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Facts are facts. Sometimes we don't like them and try to pretend they don't exist, but it doesn't change anything. Kids get used to changes really quickly. It's we on the upper end of the scale who have a hard time adjusting to new stuff. The kids would probably do fine with bunk beds as they explore new possibilities, but some encouragement may be necessary. If they can both sleep in the dinette bed, and only 4 are going to be in the trailer, it would be a little crowded but it would also work. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: Dirt Sifter
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2020 at 9:49pm
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Unless the 'facts' are twisted they lose their meaning. Like the guy whose passing was listed as trauma from a car crash but two weeks later listed as a covid death when tests showed it's presence. How many more are there? When a mom says it ain't gonna work I take her word for it. Good luck finding the right pod for you to enjoy the family with. It'll happen! ------------- Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE '07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2020 at 6:22am
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Its all a big hoax. And the scientists and experts don't know anything. Who need's em? Why bother with all that education? We can just perform neurosurgery and fabricate microprocessors in our basements from now on. And forget the numerical weather prediction models, we can go back to the good 'ole Farmer's Almanac, save money not needing those 8.4 petaflops supercomputers. No normal human can understand that stuff anyway. Tinkerkaye, I'm sure you'll find something you like. Looks like the Armada has an 8500 lb tow rating so you can comfortably tow any rPod with that, up to including the new 200 series monster rpods. That is of course as long as you don't also try to carry a ton of gold bullion in the Armada at the same time.
 ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2020 at 9:05am
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Dirt, SARS-CoV-2 attacks many vital organs and causes organ failure so those with pre-existing heart or lung conditions, for example, have organ failures that cause death. What is the efficient cause of death in those cases? A heart attack, pulmonary congestion, or the effects of SARS-CoV-2. In some states, the data is being distorted and they are listing the pre-existing condition as the cause, while in others SARS-CoV-2 is listed. As for your car crash example, I don't know where you got it, but you ought to check your sources. They don't sound very reliable. Selecting a travel trailer that fits the needs and desires of a family is a particularly personal choice, but there are a few basic concepts, apart from working systems, that generally apply. A trailer should have adequate sleeping space for all the occupants. It should have adequate storage space. It should have enough volume so that the occupants can move around without climbing over one another. And, if it is for a family with kids, one needs to anticipate the needed space when the kids get big, which they do really fast.
------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2020 at 10:02am
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Agreed. Whatever COVID-19 statistics you agree or disagree with are not relevant to what will or won't tow your travel trailer, whatever it is. Most of the long-timers here are level headed and safety conscious, so take their advice (or don't). Just understand that the dry weight numbers for pretty much any travel trailer are not real world, and do not match up with what people actually end up pulling. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |