New members - Event Date: 15 May 2016

The Pod is our fourth trailer.  So we knew what we wanted in a trailer.  The first one we purchased in 1993 after having a child and trying to tent camp in Alaska. Made it so we could do much more camping.  It had bunks in the back and table in the front folded down to a bed.  After a couple of years we realized we wanted a bed we did not have to make every night and a table with easy access.  So we then bought a 26 foot bumper hitch bunkhouse with a slide.  Worked great with three small kids.  We did learn about watching tow weights after destroying clutches.  Last night I was reading a journal form our trips, I laughed at my documentation of water leaks and issues, goes with RV ownership.  Best to figure out how to fix things yourself.

When we moved to Utah we sold the trailer and bought a huge 5th wheel with two slides and a V10 truck.  Very comfortable when parked, but hard to park in most state campgrounds.  We found that we did not need as big of trailer in Utah because we spend much more time outside, no need to spend all day in the trailer baking cookies while it poured rain outside. Also, the 5 miles per gallon was ridiculous.   When bought a family cabin we sold the trailer in the early 2000's.  So now the cabin is gone and the kids are grown, last one is 18 and will prefer to sleep in a tent rather then in the trailer with us.  

We looked at Casita's, Skamps and R-Pods, even though the Pod's are heavier the space is great and the deal was right.  We chose the 179 because we like to cook the kitchen setup is great for both of us to cook together.  The pantry space and storage are important to me as I do not like clutter, so everything can be put away out of sight.  We are not big people so the bathroom works for us.  I like that it is easy to clean, wipe down with a microfiber cloth after showering is all the cleaning it has needed so far.  The fixed bed is great and the dinette is comfortable for chatting while cooking or watching tv.  We do have a pouf foot stool under the table that is great.  I would like to figure out a different leg system for the table, as it is a toe stubber and shin biter. Also it is great having the narrower trailer and not having to use tow mirrors, but with the slide you get the interior space.  We have made several additions thinks to suggestion from this site.  The only thing I think FR should add is a 12 volt outlet, but we do like to get away from the crowds and dry camp mostly.