R-pod Owners Forum : Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 16:23:43 +0000 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:20:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=925 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : The MPG des not have as pronounced... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8761#8761 Author: rpodadmin
Subject: 925
Posted: 24 Dec 2009 at 2:20pm

The MPG des not have as pronounced a round shape - it is 'flatter' on top 'longer' ... giving for more head room between 90% of the interior area.
]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:20:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8761#8761 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : I like the layout of the 182... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8750#8750 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 925
Posted: 23 Dec 2009 at 4:50pm

I like the layout of the 182 Heartland.  It has the Queen Bed in it and also no slide.  Wonder if they take trades? List price for the camper is about $18,150 and selling for $11,410 not bad at all.  I would want to see it in person to see how much head room is there as I'm 6'4"
]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:50:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8750#8750 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : Price will be very close .. www.wholesalervclub.com... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8749#8749 Author: rpodadmin
Subject: 925
Posted: 23 Dec 2009 at 4:04pm

Price will be very close .. www.wholesalervclub.com has them on pre-order...

It should be a good 'war' between the two companies to continue to improve their products...
]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:04:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8749#8749 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : I was searching the web for some... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8748#8748 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 925
Posted: 23 Dec 2009 at 3:42pm

    I was searching the web for some information on the MPG. The best I could find was from Trailer Hitch RV Center , they have a good discription and pictures. Looks like a good trailer, I think the price will be higher than the RPod.       David]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:42:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8748#8748 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : I noticed on the MPG that they... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8462#8462 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 925
Posted: 07 Dec 2009 at 9:51pm

I noticed on the MPG that they have white cabinets kind of like the kind Forest River stopped making.  I'm not a big fan of that model as I did not want Bunks but was looking for a Queen bed.]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:51:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8462#8462 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : Wow, I like 'em both. With... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8453#8453 Author: techntrek
Subject: 925
Posted: 07 Dec 2009 at 6:06pm

Wow, I like 'em both.  With add-ons I wouldn't want to pull the Visa with a 3500 pound tow-rated vehicle, but you might get away with it if you were really careful not to load it with junk.  And I still like the 'pod better than the mpg.]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:06:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8453#8453 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : Only one thing I see that I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8452#8452 Author: yizit
Subject: 925
Posted: 07 Dec 2009 at 6:03pm

Only one thing I see that I like better in the MPG is the vinyl flooring.  I love the look of wood.  I have it in my own house.  We tried to get it in the R-Pod but couldn't get it with the dark cabinetsAngry  Otherwise, I think it does look very similar to the R-Pod.  The lighter cabinets are nice, but not as rich looking as in the R-Pod.  The cabinets in the MPG looks just like all the other TT we looked at.   It does look like the ends are not as curved as in the R-Pod.  I like the looks of the R-Pod better. 

The Visa at 20' is bigger then what we wanted.  We wanted something that we could push around by hand.  At 20' there are "others" sold out there in that size that have the dual axles.  I definitely like the fiberglass walls in the shower.  I often thought the shower walls in the Pod wouldn't hold up as well, until I visited my Aunt & Uncle in MI and looked at their TT with the same type of walls and they still look good.  There TT is at least 20 yrs old.
]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:03:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8452#8452 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : MPG Interior Photos: ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8446#8446 Author: rpodadmin
Subject: 925
Posted: 07 Dec 2009 at 4:58pm

MPG Interior Photos:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:58:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8446#8446 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : Some Photos: ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8445#8445 Author: rpodadmin
Subject: 925
Posted: 07 Dec 2009 at 4:15pm

Some Photos:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:15:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8445#8445 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : I was in one last weekend at the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8444#8444 Author: rpodadmin
Subject: 925
Posted: 07 Dec 2009 at 4:04pm

I was in one last weekend at the Lousiville RV show... it is very nice, they made many improvments over the r-pod (granted they copied it verbatium) but in the RV world manufacturers are always copying 'floorplans' - that is nothing new there. The overall quality of the interior appliances, sink, floor covering etc is very high. Forest River would do well to up their quality as well and make a great product even better.
 
Of even more interest to me was the Gulf Stream VISA .. that was impressive. Under 2700lbs, 20ft, great exterior 'retro' styling and at least twice the interior space of the MPG and r-pod... and a real awning included
]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:04:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8444#8444 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : I did notice that he didn't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8440#8440 Author: TerryM
Subject: 925
Posted: 07 Dec 2009 at 12:38am

I did notice that he didn't have anything to say about stealing the design.  They are a company with a good reputation for quality products.

Terry ]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:38:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8440#8440 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : Yeah, Terry...a person knows where... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8436#8436 Author: Tusten Traveler
Subject: 925
Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 8:08pm

Yeah, Terry...a person knows where they stand with you, eh?? LOL
 
The only thing on that list that really interests me are the shades instead of the dang blinds. Other than that, no WOWs. And where are the interior pictures, Hearland??
]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:08:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8436#8436 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : Ouch. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8434#8434 Author: techntrek
Subject: 925
Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 7:50pm

Ouch.]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:50:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8434#8434 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : Originally posted by Butterfly_LeeTerryMSo... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8432#8432 Author: TerryM
Subject: 925
Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 6:10pm

Originally posted by Butterfly_Lee

TerryM

So did they just go down our wishlist and pick the mods we wanted?

Did you tell them you had an R-pod?  

I agree RF is probably going to have to step up.  That's what America is about  building the better mouse trap (with rv'ers as the mice).


It would be kind kool, as they made improvements to offer UPGRADES to existing owners.  With owner loyalty discounts, i.e. hand sink upgrade kit.

LeeClap 




It is possible they read the forum and see what the comments were.  Good and bad.  Actually, that isn't a bad idea at all.

Below is what I sent them.  So no I didn't tell them I have a R-Pod.

From: @earthlink.net [mailto:@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 10:46 PM
To: Info
Subject: New Heartland RV Contact Message

nameTerry McGee
address
city
state
zip
phone555-555-5555
emailXXXXXX@earthlink.net
product
commentI see that you are copying the R-Pod by Forest River with your MPG. What is the matter, no imagination of your own? I am disappointed in you. Terry

]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:10:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8432#8432 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : TerryMSo did they just go down... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8428#8428 Author: Butterfly_Lee
Subject: 925
Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 5:08pm

TerryM

So did they just go down our wishlist and pick the mods we wanted?

Did you tell them you had an R-pod?  

I agree RF is probably going to have to step up.  That's what America is about  building the better mouse trap (with rv'ers as the mice).


It would be kind kool, as they made improvements to offer UPGRADES to existing owners.  With owner loyalty discounts, i.e. hand sink upgrade kit.

LeeClap 


]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:08:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8428#8428 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : I can't tell if it was just... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8425#8425 Author: TerryM
Subject: 925
Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 2:39pm

I can't tell if it was just moved either.

Terry
]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:39:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8425#8425 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : Looks like its back, but now under... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8424#8424 Author: techntrek
Subject: 925
Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 11:49am

Looks like its back, but now under the Maintenance section.  It originally was under the Misc. section.  So the question now is - did it disappear for a while, or was it just moved from the start and we missed it?]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:49:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8424#8424 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : I think the compitition has been... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8423#8423 Author: Retired Roxy
Subject: 925
Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 11:46am

I think the compitition has been reading about all of the mods or at least looking at the r-pod and thinking 'what can we do better? and 'what do the people want?' Many of the 'improvements' are what we have been doing to our pods! How much do you wanna bet that forest river will doing many of these options real soon???? ]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:46:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8423#8423 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : So it begins. Wonder how many... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8420#8420 Author: yizit
Subject: 925
Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 12:41am

So it begins.  Wonder how many other posts were deleted.]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:41:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8420#8420 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : It would appear that it is gone.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8415#8415 Author: TerryM
Subject: 925
Posted: 05 Dec 2009 at 7:17pm

It would appear that it is gone.  I posted a statement about it.  I wonder how long that will last.

Terry
]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:17:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8415#8415 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : Am I missing something, or has... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8413#8413 Author: techntrek
Subject: 925
Posted: 05 Dec 2009 at 6:02pm

Am I missing something, or has the MPG thread been DELETED from the other forum?!?]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:02:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8413#8413 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : The MPG sounds good would like... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8403#8403 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 925
Posted: 05 Dec 2009 at 3:04pm

    The MPG sounds good would like to see it at a local dealer or RV show. The bath sounds like it is a improvement over the RPod. I am curious what the specifications are, the height, width, weight, tongue weight, etc. The finders I think I would rather have the metal as on the RPod.    David]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:04:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8403#8403 Heartland RV: the Pod Copy Cat : I just received this from Heartland... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=925&PID=8395#8395 Author: TerryM
Subject: 925
Posted: 04 Dec 2009 at 11:21pm

I just received this from Heartland RV.  Followed by my original e-mail to them:

Thank you for your interest in the MPG, and to ensure that you have all your information correct, I will provide you with a list of improvements / feature that the MPG has over all competitors
 
1) Gel-coat fiberglass
2) 15" tires not 14"
3) 2 20lb LP tanks  not 1
4) Night shade not blinds
5) shower surround----not just a shower pan with unprotected bathroom walls
6) a sink in the bath room to wash your hands  versus no sink in the bath room
7) black tank flush  versus  N/A
8) Matching aluminum spare tire versus plain steel wheel
9) ABS molded fender skirts versus raw metal
10) larger Refer
11) a larger sewer hose holder vs. a very small sewer hose holder
 
 
I hope this helps you in the future
 
Mike Creech
 

 

From:Email addy removed by Terry for security
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 10:46 PM
To: Info
Subject: New Heartland RV Contact Message

nameTerry McGee
address
city
state
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