Another Newbie (almost) with questions
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Topic: Another Newbie (almost) with questions
Posted By: m6805
Subject: Another Newbie (almost) with questions
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2014 at 12:41pm
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Considering Pod 172 for rolling motel (2 dogs that most motels won't allow). We love our "road trips" and not big on staying in one spot very long!
Question that begs asking (IMO of course) . . .does anyone have, or do they even produce, and actual dimensional diagram for the r-pod? I would like to see something that shows the measured distance between tongue of trailer and rear mounted spare as well as side to side measurements. The factory brochure offers some dimensions, but are really vague absent of a diagram? Thanks in advance . . . .looking forward to dragging a POD through the North Cascades Highway very soon! |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2014 at 1:54pm
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Welcome to the group. I have only seen the diagrams that Forest River has on their R-pod site. I am sure their is someone out there with a 172 that can give you specific measurements. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2014 at 1:56pm
 ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: m6805
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2014 at 2:37pm
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I am truly thankful for the feedback, but one would think (at least me and I am certain of not being a loner) that the actual dimensional diagram would be available.
This is information that is of total value for more than just having the information . . .covers, parking, storage, etc.! Thanks again and really do look forward to seeing some "actual" and "useful" dimensions. |
Posted By: Boomertype
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2014 at 7:15pm
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Welcome to the forum! Left you a couple of messages on the message function of the forum.Check them out for more measurements. |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2014 at 6:22pm
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Well, if you're looking for size to the nearest half-inch... I'm afraid its not useful information. Travel trailers are not precision instruments and there is some variation from trailer-to-trailer. As far as length, the frame on my 171 is just over 18' long (maybe 18' 4") and the spare tire sticks out about 20" - although there is a little bit of play in the spare tire holder, so it may actually bounce out to 22" when I go over a speedbump. Width-wise, from wheel arch to wheel arch its a hair under 8' wide. Height-wise, its about 9' 6", but I wouldn't go under a bridge that was less than 10' high (and even then, I'd be inching my way through). If I was locating my r-pod in a garage, I'd want the entranceway to be 9' wide by 10' high, and the garage to be at least 20' long (preferably 24') - even still, that'd be pushing my backing-in abilities. On the other hand, if I'm booking a campsite, an 18' site is fine. There may be some a foot of overhang at the back over the grass, but who cares? ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |