R-pod Owners Forum : New - Rpod 178 https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : New - Rpod 178 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:16:45 +0000 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:58:50 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2991 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ New - Rpod 178 : HavaPod, Thanks so much for your... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=30369#30369 Author: novapods
Subject: 2991
Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 4:58pm

HavaPod,
Thanks so much for your reply. We have finally got all the info ironed out and are clear on what our 178 will have.
We decided to opt out of either tv system and buy our own 19" tv/dvd combo, as our dealer suggested, & have it installed when we go to get our pod. There's a place to install it by the door entrance.
Can't wait to get our new pod!!
]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:58:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=30369#30369 New - Rpod 178 : Hello Podwannabees,My wife and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=30364#30364 Author: HavaPod
Subject: 2991
Posted: 21 Jan 2013 at 1:38pm

Hello Podwannabees,

My wife and I can't recall for sure, but believe it might have been the same type of combo unit with the small TV that the 177 has.   I've sent an email to our salesperson to see if he can check it out for sure and when he gets back to me I'll let you know for sure.
]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:38:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=30364#30364 New - Rpod 178 : Hi HavaPod, Do you remember what... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=30344#30344 Author: novapods
Subject: 2991
Posted: 20 Jan 2013 at 9:28am

Hi HavaPod,
Do you remember what the entertainment system was in the 178 you checked out? Was it the Combo unit, or the 19" flat screen by the door area. If so, did the larger TV have a radio/cd system mounted by it too?

Also ,FYI the 178 ship weight is 2535 lbs., length total 20', hitch wt. is 257 lbs.
]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:28:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=30344#30344 New - Rpod 178 : Additional comment -After looking... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=30338#30338 Author: HavaPod
Subject: 2991
Posted: 19 Jan 2013 at 9:48pm

Additional comment -

After looking more carefully at the specs a couple of posts up, and comparing those to ones on the 177 in a brochure we have,  I'm not so sure I'm right about the 178 being longer and heavier than the 177??  
]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:48:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=30338#30338 New - Rpod 178 : The dealer we purchased our R-Pod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=30337#30337 Author: HavaPod
Subject: 2991
Posted: 19 Jan 2013 at 9:37pm

The dealer we purchased our R-Pod 177 from in December (Poulbo in Tacoma, WA) did have a 178 on the lot at that time that we looked at.  We thought long and hard about the two but decided on the 177 because it was a bit lighter and a bit shorter than the 178.]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:37:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=30337#30337 New - Rpod 178 : Hi I'm planning on buying... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=30315#30315 Author: novapods
Subject: 2991
Posted: 17 Jan 2013 at 6:24pm

Hi
I'm planning on buying the 178 and wonder if you've seen it with the 19" flat screen TV? Does it have a cd/am/fm radio/ dvd too, where the tv is? I'm confused re this. One dealer said it is a flat screen and radio etc is included too.
( not the Combo unit) Another said it is just a tv, but we could also order the Combo unit to have cd & radio.We were told there are inside/ outside speakers. Anyone know which entertainment centre is correct?
Thanks!]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:24:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=30315#30315 New - Rpod 178 : Originally posted by techntrekAreall... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28640#28640 Author: Seanl
Subject: 2991
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 12:21pm

Originally posted by techntrek

Are all of the cusions on the U Dinnette removable so you have the full length for sleeping?  I would hope so.


yes they are and when you do you get a sleeping surface the size of a short queen. I don't take the cushion backs for the corners with me when I travel because I Usually leave the bed down and the cushions just get put in the TV because there is no room for them in the camper. 

This is basically a 182G with a queen bed instead of the garage. 

It is lighter than the 182G though about 200 lbs heavier that my 173 that will be the weight of the slide I think. 


Dry Hitch Weight225 lbs. (102 kg)
Unloaded Vehicle Weight2,205 lbs. (1,000 kg)
GVWRTBA (TBA)
Cargo Carrying Capacity1,003 lbs. (455 kg)
Exterior Length18' 4" (5.6 m)
Exterior Height9' 6" (2.9 m)
Exterior Width96" (2.4 m)
Fresh Water Capacity36 gal. (136 L)
Gray Water Capacity35 gal. (132 L)
Black Water Capacity35 gal. (132 L)
Awning SizeTBA (TBA)
]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:21:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28640#28640 New - Rpod 178 : Areall of the cusions on the U... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28635#28635 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2991
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 11:14am

Are all of the cusions on the U Dinnette removable so you have the full length for sleeping?  I would hope so.

]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:14:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28635#28635 New - Rpod 178 : Originally posted by PaigeFinally,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28632#28632 Author: Seanl
Subject: 2991
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 8:30am

Originally posted by Paige

Finally, they got smart with the entertainment center!!! Wonder how long the dinette table is.

The dinette is the same size as the one in my 173 so the table is probably about 40 to 42 inches long. I will measure mine tonight.   
]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:30:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28632#28632 New - Rpod 178 : Our door in the 177 swings like... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28625#28625 Author: Paige
Subject: 2991
Posted: 17 Oct 2012 at 9:03pm

Our door in the 177 swings like that,,,you can get into the bathroom when the slide is in,,,like when you are traveling. Also, if someone is at the dinette and someone sleeping in the bed, having the bathroom door opens provides some darkness and privacy to the sleeper. We added a curtain to do that too.]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:03:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28625#28625 New - Rpod 178 : The door opens that way on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28623#28623 Author: MTB Pod
Subject: 2991
Posted: 17 Oct 2012 at 7:01pm

The door opens that way on the slide-out versions so that you can access the bathroom when the slide-out is in.
Marila]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:01:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28623#28623 New - Rpod 178 : Getting up there- like a 181 in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28620#28620 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2991
Posted: 17 Oct 2012 at 6:29pm

Getting up there- like a 181 in size! I can't say that I like the door swing on the bathroom. If it was the other side, it makes convenient dressing room area behind the door, likevon the 171. This way it opens in your face when you get out of bed.]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:29:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28620#28620 New - Rpod 178 : Many of the specs have now been... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28617#28617 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2991
Posted: 17 Oct 2012 at 5:40pm

Many of the specs have now been posted:

Dry Hitch Weight 257 lbs. (117 kg)
Unloaded Vehicle Weight 2,535 lbs. (1,150 kg)
GVWR TBA (TBA)
Cargo Carrying Capacity 1,222 lbs. (554 kg)
Exterior Length 20' 0" (6.1 m)
Exterior Height 9' 7" (2.9 m)
Exterior Width 96" (2.4 m)
Fresh Water Capacity 36 gal. (136 L)
Gray Water Capacity 30 gal. (114 L)
Black Water Capacity 30 gal. (114 L)
Awning Size TBA (TBA)

]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:40:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28617#28617 New - Rpod 178 : I see the "PT" points,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28350#28350 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 2991
Posted: 07 Oct 2012 at 9:12am

I see the "PT" points, for 'pass through, I assume, at the same location as our 177, but the "ST", for 'storage (?)', looks like outside access to the area under the dinette seat.  Boy, do I wish that were the case in the 177's.  What a convenient place for the set-up items!]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 09:12:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28350#28350 New - Rpod 178 : That would make it out of our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28316#28316 Author: Paige
Subject: 2991
Posted: 06 Oct 2012 at 11:00am

That would make it out of our TV's comfort zone!]]> Sat, 06 Oct 2012 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28316#28316 New - Rpod 178 : On my monitor, the distance... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28315#28315 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 2991
Posted: 06 Oct 2012 at 10:56am

On my monitor, the distance from the end of the trailer to the "ST" designated point is 6".  That appears to me to be (approximately) the length of our 177, and would scale to about 3' per inch.  If so, the new floorplan comes in at 21'. 
 
Hmmm.....
 
Seems like the GVW and tongue weight may be pushing the envelope of some of our popular TV's, but I guess we'll know when the factory spec's are published.
]]> Sat, 06 Oct 2012 10:56:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28315#28315 New - Rpod 178 : Finally, they got smart with the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28312#28312 Author: Paige
Subject: 2991
Posted: 06 Oct 2012 at 7:00am

Finally, they got smart with the entertainment center!!! Wonder how long the dinette table is.]]> Sat, 06 Oct 2012 07:00:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28312#28312 New - Rpod 178 : And entertainment center up... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28299#28299 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2991
Posted: 05 Oct 2012 at 9:21pm

And entertainment center up front instead of that tv thingie over the bed.  Interesting.]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:21:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28299#28299 New - Rpod 178 : Hot off the presses, apparently.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2991&PID=28293#28293 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2991
Posted: 05 Oct 2012 at 7:32pm

Hot off the presses, apparently.  I went to FR's website to check on the dimensions of another pod and noticed a little yellow "New" next to a model number I hadn't heard about.  So I clicked on it to see the specs... no specs!  It is so new FR doesn't even know yet.  But they do have the floorplan up.  Appears to be like the 177 with the queen and slide-out, but with a full U-dinette.

http://www.forestriverinc.com/LiteTravelTrailers/rpod/default.aspx?model=rpod&page=floorplandetails&floorplanid=4882&RVType=LTT


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