The NEW R-Pod 180
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Topic: The NEW R-Pod 180
Posted By: kymooses
Subject: The NEW R-Pod 180
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 10:08am
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The MoosePod was just visiting Forest River here recently and got to take a look at the next new model that will be debuting. Great model, I think it will be a big hit. I've been waiting to see this one and it did not disappoint! Enjoy Podders! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHZybzgcVWo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHZybzgcVWo ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 11:45am
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Great video!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 2:06pm
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Interesting layout. Love the dry bath but can't give up the wrap around dinette of my 178. Too many dinner and a movie parties for four. And...there are times when the fantastic fan in the bathroom is critical. Thank for the sneak peek! fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 2:29pm
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Yes.. it's pretty much established the 179 is a couples TT, and this one is for sure a couples only TT.
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 10:47am
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Interesting. What is its tow weight? ------------- 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: kymooses
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 3:15pm
No official specs and this one hadn't been weighed and stickered since it's the prototype. But I would say somewhere just under the weight of the 179 based on the floorplan and smaller slide out. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 7:43pm
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I like it, but the pod I will buy is dry bah, but more important a bed with three sides open.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2015 at 8:33am
Doubt there will ever be a pod with the bed turned. The pod is what it is. To turn the queen bed, the pod would have to be at least a foot wider. I seriously doubt that happening, FR already has several shorter length trailers with a north south bed and wider stance. The narrowness of the pod concept is part of it's appeal and design criteria. ------------- |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2015 at 9:13am
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I agree with both of you on that , would love better access to the bed, but really doubt it will happen! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: podenvy
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2015 at 1:34pm
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I really wish they put the dinette on the slide so it had a bit more counter space (and my head wouldn't sleep right next to the fridge). Love that full bath! Don't understand why there isn't a fan in there. Also wish for over bed cabinets like the ones over dinette in the 179. I still want those in my 179. ------------- 2013 FJ Cruiser + 2015 rpod 179 HRE |
Posted By: podvader
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2015 at 1:55pm
| I like it...it is a nice model....but my future still says 183g, or as I call it...the perfect pod. Thanks for the great video! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2015 at 6:05pm
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Dry bath = good! ------------- 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: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2015 at 9:25pm
It could be wider by having the weels inboard instead of having fenders. Lots of towables are built that way. I am not a marketing person and don't know what kind of work FR has done to look at this market. I just know I am keeping what I have unless they make one that I like better. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2015 at 10:01pm
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There were discussions on that early on, on this forum. Even go the max 8 feet wide like many campers and there would be room for a walk-around queen. The length could be kept shorter, too, with some floor plans, since the total area would be the same. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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