NEW CAMPER IDEAS
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Topic: NEW CAMPER IDEAS
Posted By: hogone
Subject: NEW CAMPER IDEAS
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 1:33pm
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Have been thinking about getting a new camper someday; just want some good honest opinions on recommendations. I know this could go all over the place on ideas. Not interested in top end rigs, just middle of the ground solid camper for lengthy trips. Prob around the 25+/- foot length. Thanks for any solid info/ideas. jon ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
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Posted By: Dirt Sifter
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 2:22pm
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Jon, in my limited experience, you buy cheap that's what you'll get. But you can spend a lot and not be happy either. Shop a number of dealers' lots in your price range and get used to options, verbiage, and sales tactics. You should be comfortable - no pressure - read reviews. Many RVer's think they know what they want, then a couple years later get one bigger. We did, going from 18' to 27' to 30+ foot before going back to a 22' unit that has what we want at this point in our lives. Starting with a good, well cared for used one saves you from the depreciation you suffer from buying new. Take your time and enjoy your investment, have fun! ------------- 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: hogone
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 2:29pm
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Dirt Sifter; curious on one thing. Why did you go back to a 22 footer? Honestly I like the shorter 20s and Pam like the longer 20's. We are both (Pam and I) are totally open, we are just curious. Thanks for your thoughts. jon ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Dirt Sifter
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 2:56pm
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A number of reasons, but generally - age, not comfortable towing the larger, longer unit after 70. Got tired searching for RV parks that had room for or allowed longer trailers. Less maintenance required and really didn't need the extra space for family anymore. Wanted something we could tow with a smaller pickup and on rural, unpaved roads more comfortably. (The smaller pickup worked better on the off road places we liked to go into after setting up.) Etc. ------------- 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: RoverPod
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2022 at 5:36pm
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I like the Rockwood Geo Pro (or the Flagstaff EPro which is the same thing). ------------- 2017 F150 XLT SuperCab 2020 rPod 180 |
Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2022 at 10:01am
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I am always looking at Lance. From what I understand a more quality build (and would love to hear differently if folks here disagree). They have models in similar sizes to Rpods and I look at 1475 and 1574. Used ones range from about 20-35K...so not too crazy. I like that they have 4-season options, and I'm the kind of person who would prefer to buy something and keep it for a really long time. I don't really like new things. Only drawback for me is they don't come wiht a bunkbed option. ------------- Julie |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2022 at 11:36am
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Oh ya, Lance RV's are very nice. Anyone have any thoughts/experience with Grand Design? jon ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2022 at 12:32pm
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Wow. There smallest one wiht the bunk is really nice. A bit too heavy for me though. :( ------------- Julie |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2022 at 3:00pm
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The Bigfoot campers are very interesting but the price is above our budget. I think camper prices have increased so much the last two years it is better to wait and hope the prices come back down. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2022 at 4:55pm
We now know many Lance owners.. Well built, solid 4 season campers. Our favorite floor plan is now discontinued.. just like the 177..  But ours has been mostly trouble free, with nothing outside of the normal "it moves and bounces" issues over the years. It's hard to believe we have now been in the lance exactly as long as the Pod, 6 years each. https://postimg.cc/N9rVDHnG">  https://postimages.org/">
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Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2022 at 9:24pm
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Very nice! Since you know many Lance owners, Furpod, I'm wondering if you could answer a question for me. Have you ever known anyone who put a bunk above the bed (I'm thinking specifically of the 1475 and 1575 but it wouldn't really matter.) any advice or suggestions? ------------- Julie |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2022 at 4:16pm
I do not know of anyone doing, or having done, that mod.. Those are the two lightest and smallest floor plans, for now.. (new off roader, the "Enduro" is two prototypes in..) I would say it's "possible" in the 1575, but it would take a lot of work and block the windows, 1475 I think the curvature of the front is maybe to tight.. The dinettes make up into beds just fine. Both my wife, and my SIL have slept on ours and had no complaints. To get a dinette in the 1475, you have to find a "1475S".. rare, but out there. I think the 2185 is the smallest model with bunks now. There's also a newer floor plan with bigger bunks, (2445) but it's bigger than our 2295, which we feel is right at the limit of how big we would ever want to have.
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Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2022 at 5:30pm
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Thanks Furpod. I really like the couch in the 1475 and don't want a dinette. I also really don't want to have to make up a bed and have it a bed instead of a place to sit in the morning. I love my 172 but I can just see that it's not durable enough for long term. I could already see my plan would block windows but I thought the difference between the width of the bottom bunk and a twin on top might work despite the curve. I'm hoping to get inside one and I'll report back if i learn anything. :) ------------- Julie |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2022 at 7:29am
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Here is a sample of potential competition for North American manufacturers from the other side of the pond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDV8INVGP0Q - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDV8INVGP0Q The build quality will make some companies here very nervous. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2022 at 5:16pm
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Any opinions/thoughts/critique on Grand Design? jon ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2022 at 6:48pm
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My sister and brother-in-law have a Grand Design 5th wheel. They are nice, but they are not without problems. Even Airstreams have issues. As long as we want to have these rolling earthquakes, we will have issues. ------------- 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: Pod People
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2022 at 10:36pm
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Rover Pod mentioned the E Pro. We travel with a couple that has an E Pro and they love it. they bought it new, but I don't recall exactly what year and model it is. they travel the Southeast and can boondock or stay in campgrounds(National Forest, Corps of Engineers, State parks,etc). We have traveled with them for about 5 years and they have not had any significant problems. It looks like a nice floor plan although the kitchen counter area is smaller than our 179. It has a propane 3 burner stove with oven.The bed area is large, it has a full bath with dry shower, a large 3 way refrigerator and awning windows. the seating area is a couch with a fold up table for meals. It looks nice and seems as well made as others I have seen in it's class. As I said, it's about 5 years old and I don't know what it cost when new, but now comparable models are more than the current larger R Pods which are approximately the same size. We still love our 179 Good luck with your search- I think most of us are always on the lookout for the next trailer. Keep us up to date with your research. . Travel often and safe Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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