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Topic: need tips on buying used

Posted By: wadevcamp
Subject: need tips on buying used
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2025 at 7:28pm

My wife and I ae retired and want a camping trailer to go fishing for 3-4 days at a time. We live in Boxeman MT and will likely spend most of our time camping in places accessed by forest service roads (i.e., dirt and sometimes somewhat rough).

We are drawn to the R-Pod trailers (or maybe No-Bo), and are wondering if anyone has a list of things to check on the RPODS before buying used (or new?).

I've looked at some posts on this forum, and watched some videos (e.g., by John Marucci) on RPOD problems, but if there is a more comprehensive list I'd like to have it. Any help is much appreciated.

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Wade

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Posted By: ppine
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2025 at 12:35pm

Bought a 2015 rPod yesterday 177'

Tires, batteries, solar, hitch, locks, condition of the interior.

Does everything work?

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Forester

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2025 at 2:43pm

If I were to choose between the two, I would choose the No-Bo. If I recall correctly, they are built with a bit more ground clearance and would be more suitable for the off-road camping you are describing. The R-Pod would be suitable for paved and well-maintained dirt roads. Forest Service roads are likely to be a challenge for the R-Pods to travel without damage.

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StephenH
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