R-pod Owners Forum : Forest River Palomini https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Forest River Palomini Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:15:11 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 20:44:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4284 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Forest River Palomini : I went to the dealer prepared... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50441#50441 Author: M3
Subject: 4284
Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 8:44pm

I went to the dealer prepared to purchase the Palomini, (the price was really good). Liked the layout, but  was just not blown away by it.   When the salesman walked across the floor, it seems to give a little too much for my taste and he was not a large man.  They had two Rpods on the lot, so I decided to take a look even though they were a couple thousand dollars higher.  To me, there was no comparison in construction.  The pod just seemed to be better built and more solid. Well worth the difference in cost.  I have owned a number of campers and for whatever reason, just was not impressed with the Palomini.  The Palomini had some positive features that the pod didn't, like the awning, and a gas grill that mounted to the bumper.  Still, those (for me) were not enough to make me buy it.  Do not regret, for one second, choosing the pod instead.  For what it's worth.

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2014 20:44:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50441#50441 Forest River Palomini : Thanks for all the replies. I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50420#50420 Author: Mountainrev
Subject: 4284
Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 3:38pm

Thanks for all the replies.  I think we've crossed the Palomini off the list, and are back to the R-Pod.  I'll be calling the salesman tomorrow.  Now I just have to get my old popup sold!]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2014 15:38:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50420#50420 Forest River Palomini : That's why we upgraded..... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50415#50415 Author: furpod
Subject: 4284
Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 12:58pm

That's why we upgraded.. ours goes to 11..]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:58:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50415#50415 Forest River Palomini : This is when the 10hp Binford... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50414#50414 Author: fwunder
Subject: 4284
Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 12:49pm

This is when the 10hp Binford 5000 bathroom exhaust fan comes in very handy!! LOL]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:49:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50414#50414 Forest River Palomini : Fred, my problem, in your pod,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50413#50413 Author: Hairy Podders
Subject: 4284
Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 12:44pm

Fred, my problem, in your pod, would be the fact that I'd be continually hungry!
This weekend the wife is going to make baked beans in the convection oven. I hope the Pod smells like baking beans & not the aftermath.... ]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:44:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50413#50413 Forest River Palomini : My dome still smells like the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50411#50411 Author: fwunder
Subject: 4284
Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 12:35pm

My dome still smells like the BBQ chicken I grilled during a cold and rainy afternoon. Not, necessarily, a bad thing! Smile

fred
]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:35:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50411#50411 Forest River Palomini : We have a home made awning and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50408#50408 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 4284
Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 11:11am

We have a home made awning and the dome. In rainy or crowded conditions we use the dome, otherwise we usually opt for the canopy. 

There are ready made options out there other than the dome if you really don't want it. If the dome isn't already a part of the package you're considering, a canvas shop can make you a simple awning cheaper than buying a new dome, even using much more robust material, like Sunbrella.

If by real canopy you mean one that's permanently attached and rolls out like other RVs, then no. You'll have to invent that yourself.


]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2014 11:11:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50408#50408 Forest River Palomini : Just to pile on the dome thing..... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50395#50395 Author: furpod
Subject: 4284
Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 8:37am

Just to pile on the dome thing.. A dome can do EVERYTHING a "regular awning" can do, and tons of stuff it can't. Once you have done it, it can be put up, staked down, in 5-6 minutes. At the Goshen rally, 32 of 36 pods had their domes up..

We looked at the Palomini at a show last year.. wasn't impressed. Can't say exactly why..
]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2014 08:37:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50395#50395 Forest River Palomini : RE the R-dome. we have spent... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50388#50388 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 4284
Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 7:08am

RE the R-dome.  we have spent the last 10 days here in Maine, New Brunswick and on the Gaspe in Quebec.  it has rained at least 6 of the days including the last three straght here in Gaspe.  The dome is a life saver - keeps you dry, gives you another room and means you can cook outside even in the rain. we never cook inside the pod--couldn,t imagine the grease and smells in the bedding and curtains after several days in the rain!! we have a camp kitchen i made and a 2x4ft folding table in there to eat on -and collect stuff on! when the weather is nice it acts as a screen room, andwhen we are away, it keeps prying eyes out of our stuff.
e have used silicone spray liberally on the track and replaced any protruding screws, i made a pull reinforcement with a cord on  it,  we can install it in less than five minutes.it
i wouldn't trade it for an open awning or canopy at all.  we are some happy campers!  Walt
]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2014 07:08:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50388#50388 Forest River Palomini : I can tell you the roof was lower,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50385#50385 Author: JStrube
Subject: 4284
Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 12:52am

I can tell you the roof was lower, I can stand in the RPod bathroom, not the Palomini. I did like the layouts though.]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:52:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50385#50385 Forest River Palomini : Originally posted by r-Griz-podA... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50384#50384 Author: Mountainrev
Subject: 4284
Posted: 20 Aug 2014 at 12:38am

Originally posted by r-Griz-pod

A little late on the response but we looked at them before purchasing a 177 a couple of weeks ago. We liked the configuration of one of them but there was no comparison on the quality of the construction and looks of the Palomini. They may both be made by FR but you can't tell without the label.


Thanks for the info.  We are very seriously considering purchasing a new 2014 177 (after 20+ years of camping with popups).  I am nearly ready to pull the trigger on a great deal, but my wife is starting to get cold feet.  One of her main issues is the lack of a real canopy (she's not a fan of the R Dome). 

So we started looking at Palominis on the internet tonight.  I've never seen one in person, but the pictures seemed to indicate what you stated.  Could you elaborate a little?  Any specifics you liked about the R-Pod over the Palomini, other than perceived quality issues? 

Thanks.
]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:38:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=50384#50384 Forest River Palomini : A little late on the response... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=49863#49863 Author: r-Griz-pod
Subject: 4284
Posted: 08 Aug 2014 at 10:58pm

A little late on the response but we looked at them before purchasing a 177 a couple of weeks ago. We liked the configuration of one of them but there was no comparison on the quality of the construction and looks of the Palomini. They may both be made by FR but you can't tell without the label.]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2014 22:58:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=49863#49863 Forest River Palomini : Has anyone had eyes on or hands... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4284&PID=41431#41431 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 4284
Posted: 27 Dec 2013 at 1:25pm

Has anyone had eyes on or hands on the FR Palomini?
Looks like a wider version if the R-Pod.


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