walking space
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Topic: walking space
Posted By: lsrens
Subject: walking space
Date Posted: 20 May 2013 at 12:54pm
| love our new 171, but if u could make one improvement it would be remove bathroom because it is quite useless, too small, you could put another door next to the one under the bed and just use a portapoty, or better yet put a reg toilot right where it is and plumb it into black water tank and make a box aroung the toilot with a double hinged lid on top and front of toilot, put a cushion on it to sit on when looking in fridge, for more privacy install shower curtain around area, qhen not using the toilot, open curtain and have walking room by sink and stove, and you wont be spending your vacation waiting for someone to move so you can get to another area of camper |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 May 2013 at 1:45pm
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Welcome. I partly agree with this, I made a similar suggestion a few years ago based on the wet bath we had in our Coleman popup. I wouldn't want to get rid of the bathroom, but the space could be greatly openend up if the hard walls of the bathroom only extended up to just above the toilet seat height. Above that a wrap-around shower curtain would work for showers and for "privacy" (certainly no less privacy than the existing door). The soft curtain on 3 sides would allow for much more elbow room than the 4 hard walls. All 4 sides were shower curtain in our popup and I really liked it. Roll the curtain up to the ceiling (what we did in our popup) and the space opens up between uses. You could put a hard top over the hard walls, this was standard in our popup but I eventually ripped that lid off because it got in the way. You couldn't use it as a shelf because then you had to move the stuff each time you wanted to use the bathroom. Maybe a roll-top would work, like a roll-top writing desk. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 20 May 2013 at 6:13pm
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should of bought a 177, very spacious and roomy; I rarely run into my wife!!!!
------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 20 May 2013 at 6:32pm
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Have to agree.. the slide in the 177 makes ALL the difference. But.. honestly.. if that is what you want the interior to be like.. "make it so". I do like Doug's idea of "soft walls".. don't think it would really be that hard to do. ------------- |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 20 May 2013 at 7:10pm
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honestly i like the 177 or 178, slide definately opens it up a couple of feet; as far as potentials issues with the slide that I here about, I'll deal with that; maintenance is the key; and the shower, more than roomy!!!; Pam loves the bathroom
------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 20 May 2013 at 7:53pm
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As said make it yours. Personally I have become accustomed to the small head and wouldn't want it different. I am full sized (6', 275) and can do anything in the little head that it was made for. I did have to leave the door open the first couple of times, but now that is fine. And I want both the toilet and the shower because at times we camp where there are neither available. To each their own.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 May 2013 at 9:03pm
It wouldn't be too hard - not easy, but not hard. Move the shower plumbing to the level of the toilet seat, move the wall switch for the porch light lower, move the light switch for the bathroom light and thermostat. Then cut all three walls just above the toilet seat and pull everything out above the line. Some finish work on the raw edges, run a shower curtain track all the way around and mount a hook from the ceiling for the shower head. Easy. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 20 May 2013 at 10:31pm
Techntrek- We want to see the pictures!!!  |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 9:47am
They announced the slide-out models the week after we picked up our 171. The fate of being an early adopter.  ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 9:49am
Considering it! Add it to "the list". Might come after we get our kitchen done in the house - which hasn't started yet. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 10:04am
I have an even earlier 171 Custom ordered from Forest River with the white Cabinets. We bought off the plans never seen a 171 before we took delivery. I'm glad not to have the slide but we spend most of the time outside anyway. Sometimes wished the bed was up front and they had the table in the rear (Like the MPG Models did) but its great for the 2 of us. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 10:15am
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I agree about swapping the table and bed. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Cooks128
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 3:59pm
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The bathroom is tiny for me....but I did manage to "comfortably" squeeze in and had just enough room to use the shower this past weekend while camping....from a former tent camper...having a shower is an AMAZING change for us lol. We really use the toilet for emergency use only; primarily for my wife and son....it’s nice to have it even with our strict #1 only rule, less those emergency situations. ------------- 2013 182G TV 2004 Dodge Dakota V8 - 2012 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 6:58pm
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I am at the stage in life where I need to go at 2AM (sometimes 3). No rules in our Pod. We use it when and how it works for us. That is why we bought it. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 8:00pm
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I too am a geezer and used to get up in the dark to relieve myself. This is not the forum to discuss this but personally I suggest you see a Urologist who will prescribe meds to aleviate this concern. Aging is, what it is. Better than the alternative. For all of you young bucks, take a lesson. Your next. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 9:50pm
Or just use the head in the pod as it was designed. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 21 May 2013 at 10:32pm
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LOL.. strict #1 only rule.. love it. Is a toilet. Has to be dumped no matter what you put in it.. ------------- |
Posted By: mountain mist
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 4:55pm
 LOVE my bathroom in Pod. Better than a tent. Had Large motor coaches too. When boon docking I only use it for closet. But full hookups, the small size just fits my needs.\
You are so funny!.. sitting on a cushion to look into the frig. if it got any bigger it would not be a small unit to haul around. ------------- '11 Forest River r.pod 171 '10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley |
Posted By: Thinker
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 5:20pm
I just bought my 171. I specifically wanted NO SLIDE. I have had three rigs with slides and three rigs that had slide leaks at one time or another. My Itasca Diesel Pusher even had slide topper awnings, and it leaked too. My decision to downsize and simplify even had me looking at teardrops.. but I could not go that far. So the 171 was perfect. I am a big guy 6'4". DW is 5"4" we do not live in the camper. We sleep and freshen up. She showers, I go to bathhouse. I have used the bath and it is possible, but not as roomy as the bath house. ------------- Tow Vehicle: 2013 Pathfinder 4WD R-POD Model 171 
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Posted By: bhamster
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 6:05pm
Your reasoning for the 171 is pretty much the same as our's. I can't imagine how the shower can work for you though at 6'4". I'm 6' and I feel like the fantastic fan is going to give me a haircut at the same time.
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Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 22 May 2013 at 7:26pm
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granted I have only had the hogpod for a year the shower has come in handy when doing some nice remote camping; a quick refresher is always nice; as far as the slide no leakage but one issue i realized; woke up one morning in February to 4 inches of slushy snow; slide out covered; I realized this prior to bringing it in and attempted to get some of it off but brought alot in with it; spent about 15 minutes scooping it up from the inside; a fly/canopy would be nice for this situation
------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Sapper Mike
Date Posted: 19 May 2015 at 9:27pm
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Agree with the comments about the 171. We downsized from a R Vision 26 QBS with a slide and full bath. Initially looked at a T@B which was well designed but couldn't stand up in it at 6'. Found a used 2012 177 at a dealer 2 hours from home and almost bought it but then checked out a new 2014 171 on clearance at the same dealer and it had everything we were looking for. Wanted as simple a unit as possible after having owned a larger TT with all the amenities. Found that, despite the tight quarters, the 171 had more storage in the kitchen than the 177. It's the best size for camping in Ontario's provincial parks where the number of sights for larger RV's are limited and in high demand. Happy camping. ------------- Sapper Mike 2014 171 Chevy Traverse |
Posted By: mountain mist
Date Posted: 20 May 2015 at 9:45am
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sounds as if you have found the one YOU needed. I was camping alone and not very tall either. We have had slide outs in motor coaches, and the husband was always waiting for the problems that could come with them(and never did), so when I went out on my own,while it might have been nice to have the little extra room after stopping, I did not want to perhaps have a problem that I could not deal with. I love my little EscapePod and I hope the couple that has it is really having a good time. Happy Camping! ------------- '11 Forest River r.pod 171 '10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 20 May 2015 at 11:19am
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Ontario Parks only measures the size of the trailer without the hitch so even the 178 can fit in the "under 18 ft" category. That was key for our purchase two years ago as we love our parks. (I think that only leaves the 179 as in the next size category) ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden) 
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Posted By: Sapper Mike
Date Posted: 20 May 2015 at 6:30pm
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Thanks for the info about trailer size. I was always on the lookout for pull through sites with the bigger trailer. This will open up more options as the R Pod is actually shorter than a tent trailer we had several years ago when it was set-up. ------------- Sapper Mike 2014 171 Chevy Traverse |
Posted By: Sailor John
Date Posted: 22 May 2015 at 3:57pm
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The coach size on the 178, 179, 181, 182 and the new 183 are all the same 17 feet, with 36" to the ball. The 178 & 179 you add 18" for the spare. ------------- John & Reina 2015 r-179, 2006 Jeep Liberty Retired Sub sailor West central ID |