R-pod Owners Forum : End of an era!

R-pod Owners Forum : End of an era! http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : End of an era! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 20:35:22 +0000 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:15:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14246 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ End of an era! : We were lucky, covid didnt mess... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=139636#139636 Author: Leo B
Subject: 14246
Posted: 22 Jan 2021 at 2:15pm

We were lucky, covid didnt mess with our 2020fall trip. our last trip in the 179, started at the end of Sept Clarksboro KOA in NJ, then Assateague State Park, then Oregon Inlet campground on Cape Hatteras, then onto Cliff at the Neuse in NC, Myrtle Beach State Park, then back to Cliff at the Neuse, First Landing State Park in VA, Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware, last night in the Pod was at New York City North/Newburgh KOA before ending up back home and trading her on Dec 1.
All the campgrounds were great, Only one took your temperature. There were plenty of restaurants open . And the fishing was excellent!!
Hoping to plan a trip for 2022 to go back out west to Yellowstone area, we had a great trip out there in 2019.]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:15:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=139636#139636 End of an era! : I too have sold the RP-179. I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=139631#139631 Author: wooleeman
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Posted: 22 Jan 2021 at 10:28am

I too have sold the RP-179. I had purchased it to follow my grandsons on their sports travel trips and I had a great time and it performed well but due to COVID there were no trips in 2020. After things settle a little bit I may be back. I particularly like the RP-202 but need to check it out personally.

I want to thank those who contribute to the forum, especially the ones that took their time to share their expertise.

Chuck

]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:28:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=139631#139631 End of an era! : Not interested I prefer a vehicle... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138742#138742 Author: David and Danette
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Posted: 06 Dec 2020 at 1:21pm

Not interested I prefer a vehicle with seat belts and head rests but I think it would have no problem towing a r-pod. Disapprove

]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2020 13:21:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138742#138742 End of an era! : Speaking of Vista Cruisers, for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138722#138722 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14246
Posted: 05 Dec 2020 at 9:59am

Speaking of Vista Cruisers, for anyone interested C&D recently posted this retrospective on a 68 with a 455 engine swap.

Just shows how much drive trains have changed as a garden variety current gen Buick Enclave (Buick is the closest thing as Olds is long gone) weighs about the same or more and is about a second faster to 60 and clocks about the same time in the quarter. That's with less than half the engine displacement, but with 3x as many speeds in the auto tranny. The Vista Cruiser was 15 inches longer but 12 inches shorter and surprisingly was 2 inches narrower.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15142239/oldsmobile-vista-cruiser-455-road-test-archived-review/

]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2020 09:59:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138722#138722 End of an era! : Thanks Fred!! We are definitely... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138691#138691 Author: Leo B
Subject: 14246
Posted: 03 Dec 2020 at 2:51pm

Thanks Fred!! We are definitely not moving away!! Going to get active here again. We went to the State Park this fall (Sept 27-30) site A-8. Loved it caught 42 Bluefish, a flounder, a whiting and 2 4 ft sharks!! Had a great time!
We have reservations at the State Park A-8 for 4 days and the National Park oceanside 12 for 4 day this coming May.
Really enjoy the area. We will then head down to First Landing State Park for a bit more fishing!
Take care!]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:51:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138691#138691 End of an era! : Wow Leo!! Good for you! Doesn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138680#138680 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 03 Dec 2020 at 1:22pm

Wow Leo!! Good for you! Doesn't mean you have to move away, ya know. You need to remember your humble beginnings! Smile

BTW, hope you made your reservations @ Assateague or will do as soon as reservation window opens. We were down there first week of November and the place was packed (Bayside). Never seen it that crowded. Usually we are the only ones there 'cept for a few. Rangers said it's been crazy busy. A14 is our site.

Congrats again !!

fred

]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:22:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138680#138680 End of an era! : Leo I found your post on the Gulf... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138667#138667 Author: David and Danette
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Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 6:32pm

Leo I found your post on the Gulf Stream owners forum I think if you place your post in the travel trailer section you are more likely to get a response. There are few other posts there from Vista Cruiser owners but not many.]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:32:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138667#138667 End of an era! : Thank you Lostagain! Those were... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138659#138659 Author: Leo B
Subject: 14246
Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 4:21pm

Thank you Lostagain! Those were definitely our first to must have on our list when we were looking. Also the bigger frig and this one has a good sized oven.
It tows really smooth and handles well. ]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:21:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138659#138659 End of an era! : Hey Podwertz................ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138658#138658 Author: Leo B
Subject: 14246
Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 4:16pm

Hey Podwertz................

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:16:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138658#138658 End of an era! : Dave and Dannette We are real... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138657#138657 Author: Leo B
Subject: 14246
Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 4:07pm

Dave and Dannette
We are real happy with the dry bath, walk around bed, and the extra room.
The extra rooms is really nice. We cant wait to use it, we have reservations in May at Assateague Island to give it a good checking out!
I see what you meant about their forum, joined a couple days ago and havent heard from anyone yet. Really enjoying it so far!
Thanks!!

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:07:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138657#138657 End of an era! : Hi Vann, Definitely!! I already... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138656#138656 Author: Leo B
Subject: 14246
Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 3:59pm

Hi Vann,

Definitely!! I already had my rod's in the pass thru..........fit perfect!]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:59:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138656#138656 End of an era! : Leo, we hope you enjoy your Vista... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138651#138651 Author: lostagain
Subject: 14246
Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 3:09pm

Leo, we hope you enjoy your Vista Cruiser. When we sold our 172, the Vista Cruiser was our first choice for a replacement, but getting one out west for a doable price proved impossible. We settled for a FR Sonoma made in CA which had very similar layouts and weight. The walk around bed and full bath were a big improvement.]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:09:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138651#138651 End of an era! : And here I was thinking you bought... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138647#138647 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 14246
Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 11:30am

And here I was thinking you bought an Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Station Wagon....

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 11:30:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138647#138647 End of an era! : Hope you enjoy your new Vista... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138642#138642 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 14246
Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 9:10am

Hope you enjoy your new Vista Cruiser we have the discontinued 19BFD they seem to be well built as far as RV's are built. There are some differences from the r-rpods one is the water tank is located inside the camper and the axle has springs not a torsion axle as the r-pods have. The newer Vistas have the slide windows not the the awning windows and they have a larger single bowl sink and the frames are different I think the newer frames are stronger. We had the smaller r-pod 171 so the Vista 19 foots are quite a bit larger with width and length being larger. We love the extra space especially traveling with two dogs. There is not much of a owners forum compared to the r-pod owners forum. The big thing I think that the r-pods and Vista cruisers are similar is the one piece fiberglass roof. All and all both campers are good campers with the r-pod being the most popular.]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:10:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138642#138642 End of an era! : Leo, the question is -"can... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138640#138640 Author: Pod People
Subject: 14246
Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 8:26am

Leo,

the question is -"can you fish from a vista cruiser?"

Safe travels with your new rig

Vann

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:26:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138640#138640 End of an era! : Thank you Jato!! Will definitely... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138635#138635 Author: Leo B
Subject: 14246
Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 7:50am

Thank you Jato!! Will definitely stay connected and get back to being active.
Take cae and stay safe!!]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 07:50:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138635#138635 End of an era! : Congratulations Leo! Please don't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138631#138631 Author: jato
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Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 6:10am

Congratulations Leo! Please don't leave the forum and keep us informed of your travels with your new toy. Always a good thing to stay connected.
]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 06:10:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138631#138631 End of an era! : Hi Ricktoon, It is very similar.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138630#138630 Author: Leo B
Subject: 14246
Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 5:56am

Hi Ricktoon,
It is very similar. We were looking at the 195, but our local dealer didnt have any on their lot so we could walk thru it and the 3 that they had coming in were already spoken for so we couldnt view them, and told us it would be roughly 12 weeks or so if we ordered one from the factory. So when we found the Vista Cruiser we figure we would grab it. definitely the big selling points. We also liked the bigger refrigerator and the 3 burner stove with the oven.
thanks, you too.]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:56:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138630#138630 End of an era! : It may be just me, but the Vista... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138628#138628 Author: Ricktoon
Subject: 14246
Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 10:49pm

It may be just me, but the Vista Cruiser looks a lot like the new R-pod 196 we just bought. The separate shower and walk around bed is a big selling point. Enjoy your new travel trailer
]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:49:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138628#138628 End of an era! : Thanks guys! Yeah I think it should... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138626#138626 Author: Leo B
Subject: 14246
Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 5:34pm

Thanks guys! Yeah I think it should fit the bill. Going to try it out in the yard for now. First trip with it will be down to Assateague this May. ]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:34:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138626#138626 End of an era! : Very nice, I like the features... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138624#138624 Author: mcarter
Subject: 14246
Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 5:19pm

Very nice, I like the features and I think a step up.]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:19:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138624#138624 End of an era! : Grats! The Vista and Vintage Cruisers... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138622#138622 Author: furpod
Subject: 14246
Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 5:06pm

Grats! The Vista and Vintage Cruisers have some great floor plans. Enjoy! ]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:06:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138622#138622 End of an era! : Sadly after 11 year of owning... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138620#138620 Author: Leo B
Subject: 14246
Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 4:30pm

Sadly after 11 year of owning our Rpod 171 and our Rpod 179, we have moved on to a new camper. We traded our 179 for a Vista Cruiser 19 CSK, which we were able to get fully loaded and it had just arrived from the factory, we were the first to look at it. The pod served us well and it was sad to trade her in.
]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 16:30:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14246&PID=138620#138620