New to Rpods
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Topic: New to Rpods
Posted By: nosework63
Subject: New to Rpods
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2014 at 10:09am
Hello
I'm new to Rpods and would like to purchase one in the near future. Looking at the 179. Like the kitchen area! Any thoughts on this model? Pros/ Cons? Thanks all! Kate
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Kate
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2014 at 7:06pm
We just bought one, having traded in our 171 that we hadfor 5 years. we really love the added room and kitchen on the 179
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2025 Ford Transit Camper van
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: nosework63
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2014 at 10:13pm
did you buy it in Vermont? Where?
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Kate
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Posted By: psikes
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2014 at 10:31pm
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It was between the 179 and the 178 for us and we both liked the dinette in the 178 a bit better. I liked the kitchen I the 179 quite a bit myself.
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Posted By: nosework63
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2014 at 9:02am
I guess it depends what it is more important for you...the dinette or kitchen.
Are you happy with the the 178?
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Kate
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Posted By: psikes
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2014 at 5:17pm
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We love our 178. Unfortunately we have not had the time or opportunity to take it out yet. We have been busy trying out packing arrangements and measuring for storage containers. I did like that the 179 had a small wardrobe as well as the kitchen layout. We are stepping down from a full size 23 foot travel trailer and trying to reconcile that we do not need to take everything with us that we used to travel with. Our long 3 month trips are done and the R Pod seems like the ideal short haul TT for us. Enjoy whichever one you decide on.
Phil
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2015 178 TV 2014 Honda Pilot Touring
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2014 at 5:24pm
Yes we bought it at Mekkelsen's in East Montpelier,VT
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2025 Ford Transit Camper van
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: nosework63
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2014 at 10:53am
I went to college in Montpelier! My brother lives in Stowe! Have fun with your new Rpod 179!
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Kate
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Posted By: Marx
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2014 at 8:31pm
Welcome aboard, good luck with a tough choice!
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2014 R-POD 177
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2014 at 8:53pm
I used to work at our HQ in Waterbury before I retired and then worked part-time in Lamoille County covering Stowe and the surrounding towns........really nice area!!!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2025 Ford Transit Camper van
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: nosework63
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 10:10am
Yes...it is a beautiful area! Any good areas to camp with your Rpod around Stowe and surrounding areas?
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Kate
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 11:36am
There are a couple nice ones Golden Brook campground in Stowe and Mountain View in Morrisville. Both are along rivers
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2025 Ford Transit Camper van
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: nosework63
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 11:40am
Thanks! When I get my Rpod I want to drive up from Atlanta and tour around the Adirondacks and visit my brother in Stowe! I wonder if you could drive around the Notch with the Rpod?
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Kate
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