Introduce Yourself: Want to be rp171 owner-new to forum

Want to be rp171 owner-new to forum

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Topic: Want to be rp171 owner-new to forum

Posted By: Gary63
Subject: Want to be rp171 owner-new to forum
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2026 at 1:45pm

Hello All,

New to this forum, but not campers. Currently have a 2010 Cassita Spirit Deluxe (17 feet). I have it all set up and working great, but for personal reasons would like to sell it and get an RP171 Hood River. Trouble is I haven't been able to find any newer (2022-2025) used 171's for sale in the Northern Colorado area. So, have been looking at pictures of ones for sale farther away than I would like to drive. I have a few questions about these little guys though and figured go straight to an owners forum. So,

These look like they have much less storage, and no closet, than the cassita. How do folks handle the reduced storage or do they not have any issues with the storage?

I've seen listings for an R Dome. I believe that is an awning/wall system, but can someone explain or provide some pictures?

Does anyone ever use the central vac and if so does it work well?

What about the electronics for solar panel/inverter/"shore power" management? Any issues to watch out for?

Any good and/or bad issues with these guys that a newbie should know?

Thanks for listening and for any answers in advance.

Gary

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Thanks,
Gary