Rpod competition
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Topic: Rpod competition
Posted By: EmptyNesters
Subject: Rpod competition
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 6:41pm
| I saw a Palomini today, looks a lot like an r-pod so I looked it up on the internet and sure enough Palomino makes them and they are a division of Forest River. Seems odd for a company to make very similar campers under two different names. |
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Posted By: francoisfrogpod
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 7:17pm
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No competition here. The mini does not have a wet bath or slide out. The dinette bunk is much more narrow than the Pod and there is no back window. However, it does have a rather large storage cabinet. The ones I looked at online retail for around $9995 so I'm not too sure of the quality either. The Pod is lookin' pretty good right now! ------------- Denny and Linda 2013 Pod 177 '08 Santa Fe |
Posted By: EmptyNesters
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 7:56pm
| Agreed the pod is far more superior |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2013 at 8:58am
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Very Interesting. Looks like they are going after the T@b market though not the Rpod market The biggest one is smaller than the 151 was. Smaller than the Rpod. it is shorter and narrower and lighter. No grey or black tank. It has a sink though so it has to have something in the way of a grey tank or perhaps the sink drains direct to a sewer hookup. I see it has steel wheels. Obviously a cost cutting messure. It also has a bumper and inboard wheels. If it had a place to store a cassette toilet it would be a good little light weight basic trailer. I wonder if they will stay in their market or move up to bigger rigs the way that Rpod did?
------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2013 at 10:19am
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The specs look just like our 152 minus the tanks and the bathroom. It might just be perfect for our neighbours since they love our pod but always prefer campground bathrooms. That awning shown on the exterior pics looks really interesting. I wonder if it can be added to th epod too? ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2013 at 12:23pm
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Link: http://www.palominorv.com/palomini/ - http://www.palominorv.com/palomini/
Looking at the specs, it looks like it has a fresh tank but no black/gray so Sean must be right and you can only use the sink with hookups or an external dump tote. ------------- 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: Thinker
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2013 at 1:24pm
Our Coleman popup had a drain that was a hose fitting. You put a short hose into a 5gal bucket and emptied it as needed. ------------- Tow Vehicle: 2013 Pathfinder 4WD R-POD Model 171 
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2013 at 2:19pm
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I looked at one of these a dealer near my house has them. They are not near the quality or camper that the Rpod's are. To get the inside standing room they cut out the floor bottom and have a metal tray that drops down. And if I remember correctly they use soft woods for construction. It is a economy trailer from Forest River for those who are wanting a trailer that does't cost much. For the money perhaps it is a good trailer but I would rather buy a good used Rpod. David ------------- 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: PaulandMarsha
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2018 at 6:07pm
| Just wondering if anyone’s ever looked at the Sonic Lite by Venture. If so what are your thoughts |
Posted By: Kenjie1
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2018 at 3:55pm
| Sonic lite. Well I actually sold my 2015 rpod 177 for a new sonic lite. MODEL SL169VRD. I fell in love with the floor plan and the decor. However my RPod was made so much better. Never had issues but have had issues with my new sonic lite. Do I regre it? Not really because I love my floor plan. I still think very highly of the Rpod.. |
Posted By: PaulandMarsha
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2018 at 6:13pm
| Thank you we are really struggling with the dilemma of sturdy R Pod or the roominess of the Sonic lite oh well I’m sure we will come to a decision and be happy 😃 your input is helpful. Thanks again |