R-pod Owners Forum : Picking a Model and Wet Bath http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Picking a Model and Wet Bath Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 18:27:31 +0000 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 18:06:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11837 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Picking a Model and Wet Bath : Originally posted by jeepcamperThanks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=112130#112130 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 11837
Posted: 09 Jul 2018 at 6:06pm

Originally posted by jeepcamper

Thanks everyone for the replies. I love the choice of layouts. After much deliberation, I decided to go with the wet bath. I'm picking up my new 2018 178 model on Saturday!

Good luck, I'm sure you'll love it! Lots of good information on this forum about how to make the most of the space. This is our first year out with our 179 and it's made our camping trips so much more enjoyable!
]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2018 18:06:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=112130#112130 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : Thanks everyone for the replies.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=112123#112123 Author: jeepcamper
Subject: 11837
Posted: 09 Jul 2018 at 5:43pm

Thanks everyone for the replies. I love the choice of layouts. After much deliberation, I decided to go with the wet bath. I'm picking up my new 2018 178 model on Saturday!]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:43:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=112123#112123 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : Originally posted by StephenHAnd... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=112069#112069 Author: OldNeumanntapr
Subject: 11837
Posted: 09 Jul 2018 at 12:12am

Originally posted by StephenH

And that is why R-Pods come in multiple floor plans. Each of us decides what is best for him-/herself. That way, we can be happy with knowing we have what suits us, not stuck with someone else's idea of what we should have. Big smile

Couldn't have said it better myself! Smile

My wife's favorite room in the house is the bathroom, so I knew that the best way to get her hooked on an rPod was to show her the model with the big dry bath FIRST!!! That made the deal.
]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:12:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=112069#112069 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : And that is why R-Pods come in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=112063#112063 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11837
Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 8:36pm

And that is why R-Pods come in multiple floor plans. Each of us decides what is best for him-/herself. That way, we can be happy with knowing we have what suits us, not stuck with someone else's idea of what we should have. Big smile
]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 20:36:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=112063#112063 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : We had a 171 Rpod and found the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=112017#112017 Author: landshark
Subject: 11837
Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 12:45pm

We had a 171 Rpod and found the bathroom difficult to get in and out of, too close to kitchen.  We traded it in a year later for a 180 and could not have been happier.  We use the larger bathroom for storage, locking the cat in, and for it's intended purposes.  With the bathroom at the back it does not hamper the kitchen area.  

It is dark, so we installed motion light and plan on a small window sometime in the near future.  The slide out and large bathroom is the way to go in our opinion.  We are retired and so it is only the two of us, plus pets.

Bob and Leah
]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:45:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=112017#112017 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : I like my 180 with the big dry... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111883#111883 Author: OldNeumanntapr
Subject: 11837
Posted: 06 Jul 2018 at 2:38pm

I like my 180 with the big dry bath. The wet bath seemed too claustrophobic to both my wife and me. We don’t cook big meals and it’s just the two of us so the small dinette is fine.]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:38:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111883#111883 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : Hundreds of showers and "other... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111868#111868 Author: furpod
Subject: 11837
Posted: 06 Jul 2018 at 7:06am

Hundreds of showers and "other uses" of the wet bath.. never bothered us at all. ]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:06:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111868#111868 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : Yet another voice for the wet... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111862#111862 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11837
Posted: 05 Jul 2018 at 8:14pm

Yet another voice for the wet bath being okay. We weren't so constrained on weight, but bought our 179 because of the larger kitchen. We figured we would get more use out of the larger kitchen and additional storage space than the limited time we would spend in the shower. If available, we will use alternatives such as those in campgrounds, but showering in the wet bath isn't a problem. Water supply and gray water tank capacity are much more limiting factors. Showers need to be short. Filling the sink with soapy water and using that to wash and then a quick rinse with the shower works well. My wife needs a bit more for shampooing her hair, but both of us don't use much water when showering in the R-Pod.]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2018 20:14:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111862#111862 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : The trade-off is between a roomy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111859#111859 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11837
Posted: 05 Jul 2018 at 7:43pm

The trade-off is between a roomy shower/bathroom and the space that requires. Considering the small amount of time we use that particular room, I'm happy with keeping it small.
]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:43:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111859#111859 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : Thanks for the replies. I'm... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111858#111858 Author: jeepcamper
Subject: 11837
Posted: 05 Jul 2018 at 7:38pm

Thanks for the replies. I'm used to traveling with no bathroom, so anything here is a step up!]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:38:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111858#111858 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : +1 to TT, indeed the shower/bath... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111857#111857 Author: jato
Subject: 11837
Posted: 05 Jul 2018 at 7:20pm

+1 to TT, indeed the shower/bath is a one person at a time experience!  We have enjoyed our 177 since purchase in January 2011.  At 2400 lbs it is quite easy to tow.]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:20:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111857#111857 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : I'm 6'1 and use one... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111856#111856 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 11837
Posted: 05 Jul 2018 at 7:00pm

I'm 6'1 and use one with no problem - did replace the shower hose and head and added a shutoff, put a small shelf and mirror in, and we have 3m hooks to hang our toilet kit bags from. To us, the tradeoff seemed like a good one - our last trailer had a bigger dry bath but considering how little time it gets used, we much prefer having more space in the living area.]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:00:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111856#111856 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : If you get rid of the stiff shower... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111854#111854 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11837
Posted: 05 Jul 2018 at 5:12pm

If you get rid of the stiff shower hose they include and get a flexible metal hose, the showering experience is much better. I'm somewhat large and the wet bath in our 179 doesn't bother me much, especially when I can do most of my washing sitting down.]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111854#111854 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : It's all a matter of opinion,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111853#111853 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 11837
Posted: 05 Jul 2018 at 5:11pm

It's all a matter of opinion, but I think the wet bath is fine.  It seems a little weird at first, but we got over it pretty quickly.  A quick wipe with a microfiber cloth after a shower and it's functionally a dry bath. 

Now if you want to shower while your spouse uses the toilet, it ain't gonna work!

TT
]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:11:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111853#111853 Picking a Model and Wet Bath : Hi,I'm looking into purchasing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11837&PID=111852#111852 Author: jeepcamper
Subject: 11837
Posted: 05 Jul 2018 at 5:01pm

Hi,

I'm looking into purchasing a new R Pod after using a small 1987 tent trailer for several years. I'm towing with a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, so I don't have a very high weight limit. I'm sort of between the 177 and 180 model. The 177 is a good size and layout for me, but it has the wet bath. The 180 has a nice sized normal bathroom, but is pretty large and heavy. How is it dealing with the wet bath? I'm not a very tall person, so the size isn't terrible. But, it seems unpleasant. 

Thanks!
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