R-pod Owners Forum : Trading my 171 for a 178 https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Trading my 171 for a 178 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:02:08 +0000 Thu, 11 Jun 2015 23:39:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6331 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Trading my 171 for a 178 : Well, regardless of whether you... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=61613#61613 Author: NormanHill
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Posted: 11 Jun 2015 at 11:39pm

Well, regardless of whether you want risers or not; I have the 2014 178 and like it. But if I was buying a new one now I'd look at the 179 too. It's longer and has better storage. Looked at one at a campsite next to ours.]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2015 23:39:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=61613#61613 Trading my 171 for a 178 : yeah, that salesman is full of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=61027#61027 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6331
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 10:52pm

yeah, that salesman is full of it.]]> Sat, 30 May 2015 22:52:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=61027#61027 Trading my 171 for a 178 : Ditto, we added riser to our 171... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=61020#61020 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 30 May 2015 at 9:44pm

Ditto, we added riser to our 171 a few years back and it did not void anything.]]> Sat, 30 May 2015 21:44:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=61020#61020 Trading my 171 for a 178 : Risers won't void a thing.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=61019#61019 Author: furpod
Subject: 6331
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 9:39pm

Risers won't void a thing. The salesman wants to sell you a new pod, not a $150 part.]]> Sat, 30 May 2015 21:39:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=61019#61019 Trading my 171 for a 178 : The sale and told me raising the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=61011#61011 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 6331
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 7:40pm

The sale and told me raising the pod would void some of the warranties...😕😕]]> Sat, 30 May 2015 19:40:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=61011#61011 Trading my 171 for a 178 : All pods should really have risers.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=61000#61000 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6331
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 2:19pm

All pods should really have risers. Some of those pipes are pretty low and speed bumps, pot holes and bad angles driveways and parking lots could do a lot of damage.]]> Sat, 30 May 2015 14:19:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=61000#61000 Trading my 171 for a 178 : Couple hundred bucks if you have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=60995#60995 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6331
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 12:25pm

Couple hundred bucks if you have someone else do it.  Less if you can do it.  Adding risers isn't hard, it just takes time and equipment.]]> Sat, 30 May 2015 12:25:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=60995#60995 Trading my 171 for a 178 : It's not that "gnarly".... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=60992#60992 Author: GlibGuy
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Posted: 30 May 2015 at 11:59am

It's not that "gnarly".  It's a rocky designated camping area near Silverton, CO. 

And my driveway has an incline and I drag the rear when I pull out.  I haven't damaged anything as far as I can tell but I'm sure I'd be better off with the risers.

]]> Sat, 30 May 2015 11:59:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=60992#60992 Trading my 171 for a 178 : We love our 177.. but had the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=60989#60989 Author: furpod
Subject: 6331
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 10:40am

We love our 177.. but had the 178 been out when we bought, we would probably have one of those.

I think you really covered the important stuff.. It's a little bigger and heavier and newer..

While the one you are looking at already has risers, risers can be added to your current 171, no problem. It's 4 bolts.

Now.. I wouldn't for a moment take a Pod anywhere "gnarly".. it's just not made for that, risers or not..
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Subject: 6331
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 8:39am

I had a 2010 rpod 171 and traded it in towards out 2015 179. I have seen and been in a 178 and you will definitely gain more room and area to move around in.]]> Sat, 30 May 2015 08:39:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=60988#60988 Trading my 171 for a 178 : My only comment is that you can... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=60985#60985 Author: Fly Pod
Subject: 6331
Posted: 30 May 2015 at 7:02am

My only comment is that you can put the axle risers on the 171. I have a 178 so I'm kind of biased there.]]> Sat, 30 May 2015 07:02:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=60985#60985 Trading my 171 for a 178 : I've only made one camping... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6331&PID=60984#60984 Author: GlibGuy
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Posted: 30 May 2015 at 6:59am

I've only made one camping trip in my 2010 171 but I'm considering a trade for a 2015 178.  The reason(s) are: 1) the 178 has the raised axle for additional ground clearance (and I'm going to be in some "gnarly" places occassionally), and 2) my dealer is offering a fair trade.

I wonder if any Pod owners would care to comment about the pluses and minuses?  I'm aware that the 178 is slightly longer, has the slide-out and weighs about 300 lbs more than the 171.  I'm towing with a Silverado so that shouldn't be an issue.

I would appreciate any input.
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