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The West Virginians
Newbie Joined: 06 Aug 2013 Location: Ripley, WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Topic: New from West Virginia without an r-pod Posted: 21 Aug 2013 at 8:10am |
kymooses - I am really torn between the 172 and 178. The bunks are pretty neat on the 172 and DD really wants them. Also, the 172 comes in just over 500 pounds less than the 178. That's pretty significant. The 178, however, has the permanent bed and big front dinette. Slides tend to worry me due to possible mechanical issues, but there is no doubt it really opens up the living space. Also, the price difference between the two models seems to be fairly minimal. With all that being said I am no closer to making a decision. Sigh. I just sent a join request to the Facebook page.
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The West Virginians
Newbie Joined: 06 Aug 2013 Location: Ripley, WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2013 at 8:15am |
techntrek - The Ridgeline packs a 5000 pound tow limit, and we have never traveled with anything in the freshwater tank in the Westlake. I am still leery, however, of the weight of the 178. Of the two models I am considering it is my favorite, but saving 500 pounds by going with the 172 may be the better option for now.
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GA_RPOD_178
Senior Member Joined: 06 Jun 2013 Location: Newborn, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 118 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2013 at 8:18am |
I have had no issues pulling a 178 with my Ridgeline. I use WDH and trailer brake package and of course no extra water weight.
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The West Virginians
Newbie Joined: 06 Aug 2013 Location: Ripley, WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2013 at 8:22am |
GA_RPOD_178 - I am jealous of you, I swear. You have the same TV as we do, and have the pod I'm most interested in. We're hoping to be down in GA next spring as we're wanting to try Jekyll Island. By any chance have you visited there? If so, what do think of it?
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GA_RPOD_178
Senior Member Joined: 06 Jun 2013 Location: Newborn, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 118 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2013 at 8:34am |
Great, come on by. Techntrek, who has already posted on this subject, stayed there during his recent cross country vacation tour. He is very helpful about all things Rpod, and I'm sure he can give you a lot more details on the campground on the north end of the Island. Jekyll is more of a throw back to "old beach" settings. It is owned by the state of Georgia and does not have the hi rise condo look of some many beach communities. We enjoy the extra space the slide out gives us (we usually have a couple of grand kids with us) and while there are always potential issues with slide outs, they are so common now that its not like you are a guinea pig for the concept. So far, no issues. |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2013 at 5:07pm |
Yes, we were there for 2 nights in July. The sites are a bit close, and the ones that are along the road are right on the road. Not a big deal, most of the traffic is people and bicyclists. Decent amount of trees around but not all shaded, and the pool is acceptable. Laundry room if you need it. I forget if we were told there or by someone here that the city is working to upgrade most/all of the sites to full hookups. 10 minute walk to the beach and we were told its the same to the river going the other direction. We loved the area and would love to go back, but with a 12 hour drive its a bit far for a yearly visit. Which we would do if it were closer. We didn't even get the chance to explore the rest of the island since we spent our full day there exploring Savannah which is 20 minute away.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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GA_RPOD_178
Senior Member Joined: 06 Jun 2013 Location: Newborn, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 118 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2013 at 7:15pm |
Doug, I was always "geographically challenged" in school. I told WV that you stayed on Jekyll Island, which is what he was asking about. I forgot that you stayed on Tybee Island, not Jekyll. I was just reading your review until I got to the part about Savannah being "20 minutes away". My bad. WV, sorry for my error. Jekyll is a nice place to camp. But based on Doug's comments, you should surely also check out Tybee Island.
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The West Virginians
Newbie Joined: 06 Aug 2013 Location: Ripley, WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2013 at 8:00pm |
Thank you for the insight, CharlieM. The bulk of our excursions will be on the east coast with a few trips to TN thrown in. With our current schedules heading west isn't an easy trip to plan. I'm going back and forth on the WDH. Honda doesn't recommend, but I know of several folks towing with a WDH and the Ridgeline. It's yet another conundrum I find myself in. Sway control is a definite, however. |
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The West Virginians
Newbie Joined: 06 Aug 2013 Location: Ripley, WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2013 at 8:05pm |
Ah, there's a question, P&M. I know she doesn't like the appearance, and she worries about the thing being ripped off by who knows what. Beyond that I'm not sure, but she truly does seem to detest an antennae on any trailer. Truly, I am not fond of it either. It's not a deal breaker for me, but if I can get a pod without I will definitely go that route. |
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The West Virginians
Newbie Joined: 06 Aug 2013 Location: Ripley, WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2013 at 8:10pm |
GA_RPOD_178 and techntrek, thank you for the thoughts on Jekyll and Tybee. I confess I am not familiar with Tybee, but it sounds like a place worth visiting. I think the family would enjoy a tour of Savannah.
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