Prospective r-pod owner

Jules

We have a 172 we are in our fifth season love the bunks, I would not trade my 172 for any other pod.

According to an old post 200 pounds on the top, 300 pounds on the bottom.

Back to the topic:  I hope no one is offended by me alluding to bunks as kids' beds.  To each his own.  If you're comfortable with them, go for it.  But have you gone into a 172 and actually lied on them?  I would be claustrophobic in them, not only because of the low headroom, but the lack of windows. 

It sounds like you are looking for a lighter R-pod, that is, one without a slideout.  Have you looked at the 171?  As I mentioned above, with the dinette set down, you could both have beds without having to crawl on top of each other.  The dinette is a bit small, but with just one person on it, you can go diagonal.  This would give you two windows and no claustrophobic lack of headroom.  The weight difference between the 171 and the 172 is only about 80 lbs., so that shouldn't be a determining factor.

Again, check out as many floorplans as possible before making a decision.  We were set on getting a 171 until we checked out the 177 and 178 with the slideout.  The slideout makes it feel much larger and open (although they weigh a couple hundred pounds more). 

Originally posted by CharlieM Note the National Forest sign, 10114 feet, in the picture.

I know where that is!  Were you camping at Silverjack?  We did that (in our popup) a few years back.  A bear ran down the road ahead of us as we coming down Owl Creek Pass to Ridgway.  Neat place. 

(Sorry for the thread hijack!)

Sounds like we are following in your footsteps.  The only thing I am not thrilled about with the pod is the bathroom but we really don't want a bigger vehicle at this point.  All the campers we have looked at with the walk around bed and full shower weigh a lot more although both items are appealing.  As newbies moving from a tent, I am thinking it will be quite luxurious at first.  And you are right, this is a great forum!  I am learning a lot.