https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : No Mo Pod Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:35:56 +0000 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:28:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4320 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41843#41843 Author: David and Danette
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Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 7:28pm

    It has a nice floor plan for full time camping. Its not that heavy considering its size the aluminum frame I'm sure helps. We looked at larger campers but the price of them was not in our budget or do we have the room at home to park one larger. It sure would be nice to have all that room, some day maybe we might be able to afford something larger but not anytime soon.   David and Danette]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:28:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41843#41843 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41833#41833 Author: Thinker
Subject: 4320
Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 11:47am

Originally posted by techntrek Walk-around queen and dry bath, looks good.  At 4000+ pounds dry weight you'll be pushing your limits once you load up, but for now you can pull it off (no pun intended) if you don't load up the tanks.

It is 3770 dry and sits at 4000# now with full propane and battery, as well as AC and Microwave. I think we can get by with 500# of stuff and skip hauling any fresh water. This is on flat ground with minimal headwind.

For hauling through Kansas into Colorado, I want a truck.

We are installing a WDH with double sway bars (gives the ability to back up without removing sway). ]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:47:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41833#41833 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41808#41808 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4320
Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 5:15pm

Walk-around queen and dry bath, looks good.  At 4000+ pounds dry weight you'll be pushing your limits once you load up, but for now you can pull it off (no pun intended) if you don't load up the tanks.]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:15:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41808#41808 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41805#41805 Author: Thinker
Subject: 4320
Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 2:47pm

The pod was great for towing, great for head room -- I am 6'4" great for quality of build, and great for campsite appeal. Never had so many visitors.

It was not best for bed comfort. We did purchase a new mattress but again I am 6'4" and the boxed in bed did not allow for any hanging feet.

I did not use the bath much, but wife did not like the wet bath. She never had one and it was icky to her. She also found it hard to put sheets on the bed as there was no walk around. Over all, the pod is probably better built than the Jayco... but we could not afford the Camplite or the Airstream.]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:47:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41805#41805 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41804#41804 Author: Thinker
Subject: 4320
Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 2:42pm

Originally posted by techntrek Congrats on the change.  What is the model # of the Jayco?

We got the Jayco Feather. Alum frame, fiberglass walls. Model 221
Here is the 2012 model http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLgNIK1DZp0

Have not towed it yet, but think we can limp along in flat country. Later this year the Diesel Trucks are going to be on our radar.

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:42:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41804#41804 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41801#41801 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4320
Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 1:48pm

Congrats on the change.  What is the model # of the Jayco?]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 13:48:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41801#41801 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41797#41797 Author: Thinker
Subject: 4320
Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 11:00am

Things look like we may be doing some reorg in life and may enjoy full timing for a few years. We took a hard look at each other and said... not in a pod.

So, we had a chance to pick up a Jayco box trailer at a super huge discount like 50% off MSRP because it was last years model, but still new. We sold our pod to a friend at a price he could not refuse and bought the box...   

Still plan to hang out, unless we are kicked out..

The Jayco has a dry weight of 3700 and we plan to stay with our Pathfinder as long as we stay in flat country. Then next year or so, there are several new diesel pickups heading this way... maybe one for us.]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 11:00:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4320&PID=41797#41797