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Topic: 179 or 180

Posted By: bigjoey38
Subject: 179 or 180
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 12:05am

Hi All

I am thinking of getting an R-pod just dont know which one would better fit my needs.

180- I really like the bathroom and its a plus....

179- I like the dinette area.

We will be camping with out 13 yr old grandson most of the time and it was suggested that the 179 would be a good fit... The 180 dinette is small so it may be somewhat uncomfortable for him

The 180 would be good for us as we are not small frame people, but I have heard from others they manage and they are not small also. My wife has knee problems.. some say they have same thing and manage the small step up, others place a small step which we can deal with.

any advice, recommendations?

Thanks

Replies:

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 8:44am

We have a 179 and really love it! We toured the 180 a couple weeks ago at our local dealership. The bathroom was really tempting, but it lost all the kitchen counter space and storage that the 179 offered. The dinette in the 179 is open and comfortable.
Good Luck!

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 10:54am

It's definitely a trade-off. The biggest consideration for us choosing the 179 was living space and counter space. We figured that the time we spend lounging in the dinette will far exceed the time we'll be in the bathroom. Plus, with the queen bed turned the "wrong" way, meaning that the person in the front will have to climb over the person in the back to get out of bed, we really liked the available second bed space of the 179.

Posted By: Retroactive
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 12:52pm

I would only get the shower if you think you will absolutely need it, but I understand that can be a serious concern for some. You are going to spend 99% of your time in the rest of the pod, and floorspace is a premium in the Rpod.

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 1:17pm

My wife and I decided we wanted the kitchen space and storage more than we wanted the larger bathroom. It has worked out well for us so far. Most of the time if we are at a place with shower facilities, we use those instead of the one in the R-Pod anyway.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: RVCouple
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 4:36pm

We chose the 179 for the same reasons as most of the others who have responded. We like the dinette. We can move the table out of the way and it is more like sitting on a sofa. The small closet and pantry along with the extra storage space were important to us as was the larger counter space in the kitchen area. My husband never uses the shower; it is just too tight for him as he is a little claustrophobic. I split time between it and the bath house.

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2016 R-Pod 179

Posted By: Lawless
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 5:36pm

we just bought the 180. I wanted the privacy of my own shower and the space of the bathroom. It's just the 2 of us and maybe a grandchild( one at a time), My big concern now is taking our dogs. It will be tight and what if it rains?

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Bill and Betty Lawless

Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 6:54pm

Great topic. My wife and I decided on the 180. On Saturday, we're going to look at a 2017 model and put the deposit down. We wanted the bathroom and a bed that was a bed, with a mattress.

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"Ray & Connie"

- 2017 R-Pod RP-180
- 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road

Posted By: RVCouple
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 9:47pm

Congratulations on the new Rpod. We each have different needs and I am glad you found the right one for your family.

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2016 R-Pod 179

Posted By: bigjoey38
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 10:24pm

After looking at a few you tube videos I can understand why people like the 179....

Posted By: bigjoey38
Date Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 10:33pm

Thanks everyone for your input... It helps.

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2016 at 7:40pm

Good luck!

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: bigjoey38
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2016 at 11:26pm

Thanks! Suppose to rain and maybe snow here in Colorado so hope it holds up for me to look at them.

Looking at 178/179/180

Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2016 at 6:07am

I know I sound like a repeating record, but we go to pick out or 180 tomorrow.

Good luck in your decision. I'm sure you'll choose the best model for your situation.

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"Ray & Connie"

- 2017 R-Pod RP-180
- 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road

Posted By: podenvy
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2016 at 12:34am

After owning our 179 for a year, we recently toured the 180 and it felt a little claustrophobic for me because the size of the 180's slide is so much smaller.

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2013 FJ Cruiser + 2015 rpod 179 HRE

Posted By: bigjoey38
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2016 at 6:35pm

Hi All

Just got back after seeing the 178,179 and 180. Wife liked the 178 and 179. After a brief discussion the 178 might be the right one for us. Now just waiting for some numbers.

Posted By: bigjoey38
Date Posted: 14 May 2016 at 11:48am

Well might be a owner of a new 178 in 5 days..... But who's counting....

Posted By: bigjoey38
Date Posted: 22 May 2016 at 12:49am

Just got my 178 two days ago... yea

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2007 Kia Sorento LX 4x4
2016 R Pod 178