Future Owner?
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Topic: Future Owner?
Posted By: ilmor
Subject: Future Owner?
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2014 at 6:51am
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Hello everyone, I'm really more of a lurker at this point. Currently I own a Forest River Solera motorhome, a 2010 model. My plan is to downsize back to a small trailer next fall. The R-pod 171 is currently my first choice. So, we'll see how this all shakes out! Anyway, glad to be here and thankful for all the good information.
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2014 at 8:42am
Once nice thing about a TT over a MH is that you can drop, set up camp and then use your TV to hit the road site seeing or visiting friends, etc... ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Mountainrev
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2014 at 1:33pm
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Have you been inside of a 171 yet? The reason I ask is that we thought that was the model we wanted, too, until we set foot in a 177 and than a 178. The slide-out, while it adds a bit of weight, really makes a difference in making the camper feel much more spacious. If you're downsizing from a MH, you might feel a bit claustrophobic in a 171. We ended up buying a 177, by the way. ------------- 2014 177 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbodiesel "I lift my eyes to the hills." 
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2014 at 1:35pm
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Welcome. I'm with Podster, I've considered both sides of the equation and I'd rather have one drivetrain to maintain instead of 2. That may change if we do some full-timing in the future like we currently plan. Seems to be more MH than 5ers for full-timers. ------------- 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: ilmor
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2014 at 7:11pm
No, and I will be checking out these small trailers at the next RV show. My plan is to make a 2 person small trailer work for me, one way or the other, since it will be just me using it for the most part. Also, it will only get used maybe 3 or 4 weekends a year (I take it to certain race tracks).
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Posted By: ilmor
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2014 at 7:13pm
Having also owned a popup and a trailer in the past, I understand!
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Posted By: ilmor
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2015 at 6:11am
| Well, it appears we've decided to hold on to the motorhome for a few more years! |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2015 at 9:24am
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OK, well that works too, especially with the current price of oil! Good luck and Happy Camping! ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2015 at 12:41pm
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You are welcome to stay. We have many post-podders and even a few that have never owned a pod that drop by now and then. ------------- 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: Jcnapkin
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2015 at 9:35pm
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Hi all, we just got the word our new 182g is on its way! We are looking forward to the new adventures!
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2015 at 7:35am
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Welcome and congrats. That is a popular model. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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