R-pod Owners Forum : 176 vs 176T http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : 176 vs 176T Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 08:33:56 +0000 Thu, 04 May 2017 22:35:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9870 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ 176 vs 176T : Forgot one thing... the 'lid"... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92656#92656 Author: computerfixitguy
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Posted: 04 May 2017 at 10:35pm

Forgot one thing... the 'lid" on the 176t shelters the tent from the rain so it doesn't get wet like a traditional popup.  No rain drop sounds.  I like it way better than a popup.  It doesn't really "put away wet" like a pop does.

Derek
]]> Thu, 04 May 2017 22:35:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92656#92656 176 vs 176T : After packing up my popup in the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92649#92649 Author: mjlrpod
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Posted: 04 May 2017 at 7:23pm

After packing up my popup in the pouring rain at the end of last year, i said never again, will i have canvass, or any type of open camper. I will quite possibly get a 176 next time around. Though i could just go with the 180. ]]> Thu, 04 May 2017 19:23:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92649#92649 176 vs 176T : Whip-poor-wills . just a cacophony... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92498#92498 Author: computerfixitguy
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Posted: 02 May 2017 at 6:19pm

Whip-poor-wills .   just a cacophony of them.   I'm used to the rockies where that just don't happen.. its wrong.

Derek 
]]> Tue, 02 May 2017 18:19:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92498#92498 176 vs 176T : Originally posted by computerfixitguyWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92493#92493 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9870
Posted: 02 May 2017 at 6:04pm

Originally posted by computerfixitguy

We learned there is a species of bird in Texas that when you are near a light, they warble all night long.  Bad use of a tent.


Side question: Do you know what species that is? I think we have one that camps outside our kitchen window at home.]]> Tue, 02 May 2017 18:04:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92493#92493 176 vs 176T : I have the T model.. although... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92491#92491 Author: computerfixitguy
Subject: 9870
Posted: 02 May 2017 at 5:53pm

I have the T model.. although I expect it, I have yet to encounter a park that does not want the softside.  However, i do not open the tent in 2 conditions:   1) aforementioned restrictions 2) too dang hot that the AC cant keep up.  We had a custom mattress made, which if I did again I would do just a couple inches narrower for this very reason.  I turn the mattress 90 degrees and sleep on the dinette.  

We learned there is a species of bird in Texas that when you are near a light, they warble all night long.  Bad use of a tent.

Another trip, to Arkansas, the AC was like a toy for some reason.. so I just closed the tent up.  Worked great.  When I go out by myself.. I don't open the tent.

I am pretty pleased actually.  Your right though.. I bought it sight unseen.   When I go to Yellowstone this year i expect to not be able to open it.  So I will sleep on the dinette.   My dog however might night like the floor as there will not be room.

Derek 
]]> Tue, 02 May 2017 17:53:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92491#92491 176 vs 176T : Almost everyone who buys T model... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92486#92486 Author: furpod
Subject: 9870
Posted: 02 May 2017 at 4:14pm

Almost everyone who buys T model does it sight unseen. They are rare. Most owners love them. Be aware, some parks/areas do not allow "soft sides" which a T model is. ]]> Tue, 02 May 2017 16:14:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92486#92486 176 vs 176T : Our maiden 'voyage'... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92479#92479 Author: twodues
Subject: 9870
Posted: 02 May 2017 at 2:42pm

Our maiden 'voyage' with our 178 was 10 days ago at Buffalo River in Arkansas (beginning of the torrential flooding rains). With four adults and two dogs, the r-dome tent was a great accessory (no awning would have kept us dry!). Quick to set up and weathered the storm fine. Not the 176 "T" but still nice to have the extra space.]]> Tue, 02 May 2017 14:42:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92479#92479 176 vs 176T : My husband and I are looking to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9870&PID=92474#92474 Author: karenthebuddy
Subject: 9870
Posted: 02 May 2017 at 1:19pm

My husband and I are looking to purchase our first R Pod. We really like the 176, but should we get the one with the tent? They are not readily available in the San Diego area, so we would have to buy the T site unseen. 

Anyone regret buying the 176T rather than the 176? We have two kids and a dog, so I think the extra space would be great. My husband is also on the tall side. 

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks. 
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