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Subject: 7009
Posted: 12 Jul 2016 at 4:18pm

   Welcome to the forum with your Red Winnie. I looked at the Winnie Drop's at a dealer a while back I thought the fit and finish looked good. There are only a few campers that have a one piece fiberglass roof. There have been two that have been discontinued the V-Cross Vibe and the Evergreen Ascend. Evergreen I heard that the factory had a difficult time in production in keeping the one piece fiberglass roof from breaking during assembly. It is a larger camper than the R-pods.]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:18:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=78889#78889 Winnie Drop : Originally posted by podvaderThis... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=78851#78851 Author: twistedmensa
Subject: 7009
Posted: 12 Jul 2016 at 4:34am

Originally posted by podvader

This community is going to face a very tough decision as they determine whether to let these winnie owners "drop" into this forum.  See what I did there!

Decisions...decisions... (says the guy who doesn't own either one, lol).

And the invasion begins....

I purchased my new Winnie Drop 1780 in May. I was leaning toward the Rpod 178, but the Winnie was RED!! What could I do? 


]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:34:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=78851#78851 Winnie Drop : kindell, a dry bath and not climbing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66835#66835 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7009
Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 1:47pm

kindell, a dry bath and not climbing over my wife in the middle of the night were my biggest reasons, too. But ultimately it was our growing kids that pushed us over the edge...]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2015 13:47:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66835#66835 Winnie Drop : Originally posted by starboardcarveFred:I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66821#66821 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 7009
Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 7:45am

Originally posted by starboardcarve

Fred:
I agree with everything you said about Camplite, I thought the 21rbs was my retirement camper.
I loved the engineering and she disliked the appointments, then our rpod dealer north of Austin, who also carries Camplite, said  take a look at the Lance 1995 I just got in stock.  It has good engineering and construction and my wife likes it, so time to research them more.  We're stopping by the Lance plant in California next summer on the way to Yosemite park.
Carl


I love the Lance products, but could buy three RPods for the price of one ]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2015 07:45:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66821#66821 Winnie Drop : Originally posted by kindellHi... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66820#66820 Author: Guests
Subject: 7009
Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 7:33am

Originally posted by kindell

Hi y'all. Coming over here from the RPod side of the forum. Today we traded our Pod for another Forest River product, the Surveyor. Though we only had the Pod for 6 months and we generally loved it, my husband did NOT love the climb over situation with the bed and I wanted a "regular" bathroom. Plus we got several other amenities that we wished the Pod had. Glad to see we can still be a part of the chat and continue to obtain great info on travel trailer ownership.


Congratulations on your new Surveyor! I'm very happy that you'll continue to hang out with us. Feel free to post some pictures.

Having a dry bathroom was one of my motivations for letting go of my Pod so, I can understand your feelings. ]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2015 07:33:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66820#66820 Winnie Drop : Hi y'all. Coming over here... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66818#66818 Author: kindell
Subject: 7009
Posted: 07 Oct 2015 at 5:51am

Hi y'all. Coming over here from the RPod side of the forum. Today we traded our Pod for another Forest River product, the Surveyor. Though we only had the Pod for 6 months and we generally loved it, my husband did NOT love the climb over situation with the bed and I wanted a "regular" bathroom. Plus we got several other amenities that we wished the Pod had. Glad to see we can still be a part of the chat and continue to obtain great info on travel trailer ownership.]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2015 05:51:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66818#66818 Winnie Drop : Originally posted by David... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66439#66439 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7009
Posted: 27 Sep 2015 at 8:36pm

Originally posted by David and Danette

   I mentioned on the Forest River forum that other Vibe owners might find this forum interesting and the moderators deleted my post. So sometimes my ideas are not so good.Smile

I learned that the hard way over there - I became a member when I bought my Salem but I stopped going after a few months after two nasty responses from their moderators.  They look at any post about another forum as competition.  Notice their ads... they don't want any members pulled away because that will reduce their revenue.  It is NOT run by FR, it is for-profit by some people connected to FROG.
]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2015 20:36:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66439#66439 Winnie Drop : Fred:I agree with everything you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66396#66396 Author: starboardcarve
Subject: 7009
Posted: 26 Sep 2015 at 9:49am

Fred:
I agree with everything you said about Camplite, I thought the 21rbs was my retirement camper.
I loved the engineering and she disliked the appointments, then our rpod dealer north of Austin, who also carries Camplite, said  take a look at the Lance 1995 I just got in stock.  It has good engineering and construction and my wife likes it, so time to research them more.  We're stopping by the Lance plant in California next summer on the way to Yosemite park.
Carl
]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2015 09:49:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66396#66396 Winnie Drop : I find it somewhat ironic, as... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66389#66389 Author: CFWARREN
Subject: 7009
Posted: 25 Sep 2015 at 8:36pm

I find it somewhat ironic, as FR moves the Rpod closer to a traditional "square-box" travel trailer with the 180 model, that other manufacturers try to copy the Rpod.]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:36:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66389#66389 Winnie Drop : No r-dome rail = No Winnie when... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66386#66386 Author: podvader
Subject: 7009
Posted: 25 Sep 2015 at 4:35pm

No r-dome rail = No Winnie when I actually buy my 183g in a few years.  I am not owning a pod without the dome.

I do like the woodgrain floor though.  I can't wait to see if they change the garage because I am all about the garage.
]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:35:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66386#66386 Winnie Drop : David I agree and I am sure... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66384#66384 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 7009
Posted: 25 Sep 2015 at 3:22pm

   David I agree and I am sure the rest of the forum members agree to. We all have a lot to learn from one another and it  makes the reunions much more interesting. I think the members have always been friendly and have welcomed all r-pod owners and non r-pod owners. I was thinking if being the Winnies are so similar they could have their own area. Having sort of a r-pod and Winnie forum. Just some ideas from a non r-pod owner. I mentioned on the Forest River forum that other Vibe owners might find this forum interesting and the moderators deleted my post. So sometimes my ideas are not so good.Smile]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 15:22:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66384#66384 Winnie Drop : Originally posted by podvaderThis... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66383#66383 Author: Guests
Subject: 7009
Posted: 25 Sep 2015 at 1:48pm

Originally posted by podvader

This community is going to face a very tough decision as they determine whether to let these winnie owners "drop" into this forum.  See what I did there!
Decisions...decisions... (says the guy who doesn't own either one, lol).


Thanks for the good attitude.

We would welcome them, as we do all. That is one of the reasons for the creation of the "non-pod" area. I have a feeling there will be a lot of similarities between the two, anyway. There are several areas of the forum that are not strictly "Pod-specific". For instance, camping adventures are always enjoyable to read, regardless of what someone is pulling.

It will always be a R-pod forum. But, if you aren't pulling a Pod at the moment, we still love ya!]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:48:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66383#66383 Winnie Drop : Originally posted by podvaderThis... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66382#66382 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 7009
Posted: 25 Sep 2015 at 1:45pm

Originally posted by podvader

This community is going to face a very tough decision as they determine whether to let these winnie owners "drop" into this forum.  See what I did there!

Decisions...decisions... (says the guy who doesn't own either one, lol).
This forum is very popular would Winnebago be willing to pay a fee for their Winnie customers to use this forum. Smile I think we will have in time some Winnie owners joining this forum.I have thought of our Vibe as a distant cousin but the Winnie's will be much closer related. Wink]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:45:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66382#66382 Winnie Drop : Originally posted by Keith-N-DarSince... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66381#66381 Author: JohnBG
Subject: 7009
Posted: 25 Sep 2015 at 12:36pm

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

Since it is identical to the Pod down to the wheels my bet is that FR makes them as others on this thread have said.

Look closely at these pictures and they are not identical.  Different side windows, bathroom faucets, and other minor features. No awning or dome mount.  No word on if their refrigerators beep or not.

Link: http://www.trailersourceinc.com/New-Inventory-2016-Winnebago-Bass-WINNIE-DROP-1780WD-Retro-Wheat-Ridge-Colorado-1528596
]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:36:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66381#66381 Winnie Drop : Doesn't sound like Forest... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66380#66380 Author: JohnBG
Subject: 7009
Posted: 25 Sep 2015 at 12:27pm

Doesn't sound like Forest River is oem'ing it according to this article: http://smalltrailerenthusiast.com/tag/winnie-drop/

Side windows don't look the same and doesn't appear to have a keder rail for a dome.
]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:27:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66380#66380 Winnie Drop : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66379#66379 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7009
Posted: 25 Sep 2015 at 12:11pm

LOL]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:11:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66379#66379 Winnie Drop : This community is going to face... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66376#66376 Author: podvader
Subject: 7009
Posted: 25 Sep 2015 at 9:35am

This community is going to face a very tough decision as they determine whether to let these winnie owners "drop" into this forum.  See what I did there!

Decisions...decisions... (says the guy who doesn't own either one, lol).
]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:35:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66376#66376 Winnie Drop : Ditto! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66371#66371 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7009
Posted: 24 Sep 2015 at 8:53pm

Ditto!]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:53:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66371#66371 Winnie Drop : Since it is identical to the Pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66370#66370 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 7009
Posted: 24 Sep 2015 at 8:43pm

Since it is identical to the Pod down to the wheels my bet is that FR makes them as others on this thread have said.
]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:43:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66370#66370 Winnie Drop : My sense of this is that Winnebago... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66366#66366 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 7009
Posted: 24 Sep 2015 at 8:04pm

My sense of this is that Winnebago realized that it was cheaper to pay a licensing fee than to try and design something that could infringe upon FR's designs, and then have to deal with a lawsuit.  I would suggest the other copy cats did not pay any licensing fees and FR rightly sued and won in defending the design.  I am sure there are many other types of licensing agreements between large companies, although I cannot describe any off the top of my head.  I assume FR has copyrighted the design and therefore, Winnebago had to enter into a cross licensing agreement to play in the small RV arena.  Their Micro Mini Wini did not impress my wife and I after trying to find one to see.  It really cannot  touch the Rpod in size, amenities, or quality of build for the price.  Safe Travels.   ]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:04:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66366#66366 Winnie Drop : I don't understand how they... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66365#66365 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 7009
Posted: 24 Sep 2015 at 7:53pm

   I don't understand how they can copy the r-pod when the company Heartland that built the MPG was taken to court by Forest River and I think they won. Unless Winnebago is paying a fee for use of the design and everything is legal. ]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 19:53:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66365#66365 Winnie Drop : Nice find! I hadn't seen... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66361#66361 Author: podvader
Subject: 7009
Posted: 24 Sep 2015 at 5:06pm

Nice find!  I hadn't seen interior photos.  Very interesting.  I would always lean towards the "original", but i guess if you had a winnie dealer closer this will open more options for buyers.  So Forest River is manufacturing these or the Winn factory is manufacturing them?]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:06:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66361#66361 Winnie Drop : I don't know what you all... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66360#66360 Author: Guests
Subject: 7009
Posted: 24 Sep 2015 at 5:05pm

I don't know what you all are talking about.
It doesn't look anything like a Rpod......it's RED.   

With a MSRP of 22K, I'm thinking it will retail close to a similar Pod.]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:05:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66360#66360 Winnie Drop : Fascinating. It seems that the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66358#66358 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 7009
Posted: 24 Sep 2015 at 3:54pm

Fascinating. It seems that the Rpod is such an incredible hit that even Winnebago is having them made for them and selling them as a Winnebago. Great news for FR but I wonder how that will effect the quality of the Pods. Seems that FR can't keep up with the flow now, unless they designate another factory to manufacture them. Very interesting. Did you notice the price on the Winnie version. Wonder how they are going to justify the pricing against the Pod version. Business can be so fascinating. Let us watch and see what happens. Safe Travels.]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:54:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66358#66358 Winnie Drop : I just found it @ http://www.r... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66357#66357 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7009
Posted: 24 Sep 2015 at 3:12pm

I just found it @  http://www.rvt.com/Winnebago-WINNIE-DROP-1780WD-Teardrop-2016-Colorado-Springs-CO-ID6548613-UX115430

Yes, looks identical to the 178 except for curved dinette cushions.

No, they did not have this at the Hershey show.

fred
]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:12:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66357#66357 Winnie Drop : No doubt, the Winnie Drop... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66356#66356 Author: Don Halas
Subject: 7009
Posted: 24 Sep 2015 at 3:04pm

No doubt, the Winnie Drop is oem'd from R-Pod.  Looks identical to my 178, inside and out!]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:04:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66356#66356 Winnie Drop : I am not talking about the micro... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66355#66355 Author: podvader
Subject: 7009
Posted: 24 Sep 2015 at 2:44pm

I am not talking about the micro minnie, i am talking about the new Winnie Drop.  Did you see that unit?  Was it identical to an r-pod from the outside?]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 14:44:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66355#66355 Winnie Drop : Ditto everything Bob said! We... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66339#66339 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7009
Posted: 23 Sep 2015 at 6:34pm

Ditto everything Bob said! We just saw it at Hershey RV show. We'll stick with our 178.

FWIW, we walked miles and looked at hundreds and have absolutely no buyer's remorse. One big disappointment was the Camplite. I know that it is a very well built small camper and was one of the main reasons I wanted to go to the show. I want one. I'm not gonna get one though. Wife was not impressed.

She's right. They just do/did not present themselves well. They could be appointed sooo much nicer inside. Kinda looked like cheap contact paper on the cabinetry to make it look like "wood". Diamond plate step up to slide out dinette really turned her off.  I tried pointing out the welded aluminum inside every cabinet and how strong everything was, but...

We will stick with our 178. She loves it.

fred
]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:34:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66339#66339 Winnie Drop : No. But just went to local RV... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66338#66338 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 7009
Posted: 23 Sep 2015 at 6:11pm

No.  But just went to local RV show to look at Micro Mini Winni.  A 17' trailer with dry bath.  The trailer weighs about 600 lbs. more than our 171.  They do not offer a convection microwave oven and the water heater is an instant heater.  You have hot water for about 20 seconds and then it has to heat more.  There is a vent for heat to the bathroom but not very effective according to the YOUTUBE video from an owner.  Not sure a shower would be pleasant.  The fit and finish is no better than FR and possibly worse.  The price is substantially more than a comparable Pod w/o slideout.   Did not make sense for us to trade our Pod in for a dry bath.  Also saw the Rpod 180.  The loss of storage space outside and under the bed was a deal killer for us.  Also, the flat finish on the cabinets, made them look cheap.   Staying with our 171.  Safe Travels.]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:11:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66338#66338 Winnie Drop : You guys heard anything about... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66337#66337 Author: podvader
Subject: 7009
Posted: 23 Sep 2015 at 5:49pm

You guys heard anything about this new model coming out from Winnebago?  I saw an exterior picture and it looked IDENTICAL to an r-pod...only painted like a minnie.  It even says it has a chuckwagon back end in some models (r-pod garage model knockoff).

Curious if there is any info...I struck out searching the web.
]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 17:49:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7009&PID=66337#66337