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Just got a 172!

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Topic: Just got a 172!

Posted By: michaelbarth
Subject: Just got a 172!
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 8:10pm

So excited! Just bought a 2020 RP-172 - the wee one with he bunk beds. We are outside of Boston but are picking up in Burlington, Vermont.

I'm kinda ecstatic about central vacuum.

No R-Dome included - major bummer! Anyone know where I can find one for less than a bajillion dollars, please let me know! :)

Mike 508-314-6453

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Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 8:32pm

Welcome Mike!

I love the 172 but mine's older with no central vac. I do, however, have the rdome and its a major plus, a bit of a learning curve to put it up efficiently but a really nice addition. You'll love your rpod

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Julie

Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 9:05pm

Welcome and enjoy!

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2019 Traverse

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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 9:34pm

Originally posted by michaelbarth

So excited! Just bought a 2020 RP-172 - the wee one with he bunk beds. We are outside of Boston but are picking up in Burlington, Vermont.

I'm kinda ecstatic about central vacuum.

No R-Dome included - major bummer! Anyone know where I can find one for less than a bajillion dollars, please let me know! :)

Mike 508-314-6453

Welcome.

In lieu of an rdome, consider getting a Clam. There are several sizes and they don't cost a bazilion. Much easier to put up and take down, more flexible to locate, and more bug proof. Once I got one I never used the rdome again and ultimately sold it. Not trying to start a debate with all you rdome lovers. Just a different option.

https://quicksetshelters.com/ - https://quicksetshelters.com/

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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Posted By: michaelbarth
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2020 at 9:53pm

Cool - thank you! I will check it out!

Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2020 at 8:07am

Enjoy your 172. They are very comfortable trailers.

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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2020 at 10:54am

Welcome and congrats. I'm a former 172 owner, and I really enjoyed it. Easy to tow, and fits in a tent site most places. I'm also in mass, see you out there.

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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
I'll be rpodding