R-pod Owners Forum : Two New Rpod Models https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Two New Rpod Models Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:45:44 +0000 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 11:00:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10689 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Two New Rpod Models : Going to have to walk through... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99839#99839 Author: Leo B
Subject: 10689
Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 11:00am

Going to have to walk through the 189, when I see one out this way.
Bugt we have looked at some of the Surveyor models , like a few of them!
]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2017 11:00:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99839#99839 Two New Rpod Models : Originally posted by GlueGuyOne... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99836#99836 Author: furpod
Subject: 10689
Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 9:34am

Originally posted by GlueGuy

One of the big advantages of an R-pod is the relatively narrow width. Yes, it does end up with the outboard wheels, but it also means you can tow without having to have full-on tow mirrors, and it also changes the wind profile significantly. However, it also means that stuffing in a queen size bed is a challenge.

The addition of these two new models probably means that FR is getting a lot of requests for a dry bath, and they're trying to accommodate by adjusting the layout as best they can.

I'm suspecting that at some point, they will bite the bullet and go to a wider body. Maybe add a foot to it (6" per side), and that would allow the wheels to "tuck in" a little bit, or maybe completely. That would give the 'pod 20 more square feet of floor space without a slide out. It would also allow a queen size bed to be oriented the "proper" way (so to speak).

It would also mean that you would not be able to tow it with a smaller vehicle.

Choices, choices.


Nope. They have the Surveyor line for that. Made in the same factory. By the same people.
]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:34:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99836#99836 Two New Rpod Models : One of the big advantages of an... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99834#99834 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 10689
Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 9:15am

One of the big advantages of an R-pod is the relatively narrow width. Yes, it does end up with the outboard wheels, but it also means you can tow without having to have full-on tow mirrors, and it also changes the wind profile significantly. However, it also means that stuffing in a queen size bed is a challenge.

The addition of these two new models probably means that FR is getting a lot of requests for a dry bath, and they're trying to accommodate by adjusting the layout as best they can.

I'm suspecting that at some point, they will bite the bullet and go to a wider body. Maybe add a foot to it (6" per side), and that would allow the wheels to "tuck in" a little bit, or maybe completely. That would give the 'pod 20 more square feet of floor space without a slide out. It would also allow a queen size bed to be oriented the "proper" way (so to speak).

It would also mean that you would not be able to tow it with a smaller vehicle.

Choices, choices.
]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:15:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99834#99834 Two New Rpod Models : If they were to go with a wet... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99832#99832 Author: StephenH
Subject: 10689
Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 9:05am

If they were to go with a wet bath instead of the dry bath and a smaller slide-out (move the wardrobe), there might be room to turn the bed. At best, a full-sized bed (54x74) would work as a queen would only leave 7-1/2" on either side. The wardrobe could be split and a small one on either side of the mattress. Making it into two beds with an aisle between would work if the mattresses were narrower than a standard twin bed size, such as the seat in the dinette of the 179. then an aisle and wardrobe could be put between the two beds.

I am referring to this Mattress Size Chart. ]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:05:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99832#99832 Two New Rpod Models : I thought you left the Pod world...... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99828#99828 Author: furpod
Subject: 10689
Posted: 21 Sep 2017 at 7:26am





I thought you left the Pod world... Wink
]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2017 07:26:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99828#99828 Two New Rpod Models : . https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99816#99816 Author: rascalrv
Subject: 10689
Posted: 20 Sep 2017 at 8:00pm

.]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:00:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99816#99816 Two New Rpod Models : Actually it looks like a major... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99815#99815 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 10689
Posted: 20 Sep 2017 at 7:57pm

Actually it looks like a major change for us who want a dry bath.  The 180 is great but suffers from a  no seating area except for the small dinette.  Both 189 and 190 have large seating area across the rear while still having a dry bath on the side.  Would have to see the size of the bath but it looks like it could be an improvement on the 180 if the bath area is the same.
]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:57:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99815#99815 Two New Rpod Models : They are pretty nice, just wish... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99812#99812 Author: Leo B
Subject: 10689
Posted: 20 Sep 2017 at 6:07pm

They are pretty nice, just wish they would turn the bed the right way. A little interested in the 189.]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:07:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99812#99812 Two New Rpod Models : There are on the Facebook Group.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99809#99809 Author: ParPod
Subject: 10689
Posted: 20 Sep 2017 at 5:45pm

There are on the Facebook Group.  Travis Mattingly posted them there.  Not a lot of change really.]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:45:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10689&PID=99809#99809