176T question

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   Sure. I'll take dimensions which would be a starting point, anyway. Thanks. The insulation factor is not a big deal as we're coming from a tent camping, and now, popup background (which, of course, is a tent on wheels). So, anything hard-sided is better insulated than the pup.

   Interesting comment on the "heavy" table. That's a common, pup complaint. We have that same complaint and if we decided to keep the pup, I will build a new table that weighs less than half using car siding (I just built one for our porch at home --- much larger than pup table would be. If we get the 't', could do same thing.  

   I'm surprised that you say there are few 't' owners. It's the roomiest, largest, unit which makes it more desirable for us, at least, as we're used to a pup that opens up to 24 feet.

   Anyway, thanks for response. I'll try searching for bunk mods to see what others may have done.

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retiredtraveler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Sep 2013 Location: Chicago burbs Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Topic: 176T question Posted: 01 Oct 2013 at 9:21am
	Sure. I'll take dimensions which would be a starting point, anyway. Thanks. The insulation factor is not a big deal as we're coming from a tent camping, and now, popup background (which, of course, is a tent on wheels). So, anything hard-sided is better insulated than the pup. Interesting comment on the "heavy" table. That's a common, pup complaint. We have that same complaint and if we decided to keep the pup, I will build a new table that weighs less than half using car siding (I just built one for our porch at home --- much larger than pup table would be. If we get the 't', could do same thing. I'm surprised that you say there are few 't' owners. It's the roomiest, largest, unit which makes it more desirable for us, at least, as we're used to a pup that opens up to 24 feet. Anyway, thanks for response. I'll try searching for bunk mods to see what others may have done.

Bill-GA Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Cumming, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 214	Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 9:36pm
	I should also note that I got rid of the large HEAVY table and use two sectioned pieces of wood to cover open area when traveling and only one piece when using the short queen mattress - I'm a big guy 250+ and there's plenty of room sleeping. It's only my wife and I and we use a light small folding table we got from BJ's. An ABSOLUTE MUST DO MOD on 176T is creating a backrest towards the tent and then folding mattress in half and storing in tent during the day. This creates a U shaped couch which is GREAT for watching TV, eating etc. Without this mod we would get neck cramps trying to watch TV. There are some discussions on how to do this. Also, an observation is that the 176T is not as sound (and temperature) insulated as other models ... But then I sleep well and I'm not big on winter camping. I have a small ceramic 120v heater which works great. If you want my (2010) dimensions, let me know.
	Bill & Bev 13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa' 2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out) 2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 9:25pm
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Bill-GA Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Cumming, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 214	Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 9:09pm
	I've got. 176T but it's a 2010 and I think has dif. dimensions than the new ones. It's in storage right now but I'll be pulling it out for some cleaning later this week. I believe my bunks are smaller than current versions. I think someone has removed the top bunk and made shelves .... In the last 6 months. Try some searches.
	Bill & Bev 13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa' 2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out) 2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV

Keith-N-Dar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 9:01pm
	There aren't many "T" owners here. It could be a while before one comes around. I don't know how they compare to other Pods.
	Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150

retiredtraveler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Sep 2013 Location: Chicago burbs Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 7:06pm
	I have started looking at pods, online, until I can find a local dealer with a 176T. Would anyone be able to tell me some dimensions (actually, would anyone with time on their hands like to do some measuring?). I'm trying to find out if the bunk on the 176T is large enough for a small adult to get in and out of. How large is the opening (width of area in bottom bunk that is open), and how much space between the top of the bottom mattress and the bar for the top bunk? Has anyone removed the bar for the top bunk and modified it so that there is a half shelf up there giving more room to get into bottom bunk? Also, length and width of dining table? Thanks a lot if anyone cares to do the research.