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    Posted: 23 Feb 2018 at 4:31pm
I just loved the Ollie! But not the price.

Our choice for the 182g came from several choices, not just dollar (though it was a good part of it). The Rpod hit the 'needs' and most of the 'wants'. Rpod also has a good re-sale value.

Besides, you really can't beat the looks of an Rpod!

I never wanted a dry bath, so the wet bath is fine for me. Actually I never wanted the inside bath at all. But... Happy wife, Happy life. We have one.

First big improvement would be to add USB/12v charging stations around the unit.

Second would be more or larger windows. Let's get the outside view going! The 

Then: Better windows.. Don't like the slides. One of the few cons on our list. Would have preferred awning windows. This unit brought the outside inside and had the right windows: http://safaricondo.com/en/travel-trailers-alto-serie-r-1713/
Yes, Ollie was on the top of our list and until we went up to the factory this was number 2. You can't beat the amount of light in the unit! Came off the list after visiting and seeing cheaply built it was.. Real shame.

I like my floorplan! Non-issue for me. Option of twin beds or Queen. We choose the 182g for the garage and outside kitchen area. I was searching for something on this idea. But, when thinking of a buggy area camped at, well be be in the Dome and there's no Propane connection there. That I would like to see!

So as you see, floorplan as is, I like. Improvements go other directions.
But I'm weird.. I have a 182g! LOL

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Mar 2018 at 12:27am
A north/south bed, a dry bath and keep the 179 kitchen. And take the furnace out from under the bed. This would most likely require a longer box.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Mar 2018 at 5:49am
I'm no expert either, but my 171 has a spoiler in addition to the sloped rear. I assmume it must help with wind resistance. I like the streamlined look and I've put in an overhead shelf over the bed so I don't need more headroom.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Mar 2018 at 4:14pm
I saw a knockoff 179 this weekend but can't remember the make but it had switched the drawers under the sink with the cabinets to the right.  the top portion of the center was a smaller cabinet and the bottom was the heater!  It wasn't underneath the bed.  Where the old cabinet was is a three drawer with wider and deeper drawers.  Just long enough to open without hitting the slide.  Only problem was there was no immediate access to the plumbing under the sink.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 May 2018 at 1:51pm
our wishes too on the 179.  instead of a wrap around seating area, we need a couch (not bench seats) like the 189.  also a dry bath.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2018 at 7:21am
Couch was what sold us on the 189, that and the dry bath where one person can be on the toilet and the other taking a shower.

Ours should arrive this week, been a long wait.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Aug 2018 at 6:08pm
I'd love a reverse floor plan of the 179 - kitchen and door up front, bed in back. Why?  Because the back of the campground lot is usually quieter.  And the door would swing the right way to be out of the outdoor food prep area (I have a thing about doors swinging the right way.)  While at it, add more windows.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Aug 2018 at 5:44am
Just give it up and buy a 189!

I do have to agree, it was the sofa facing the tv instead of yet another dinette that swung us.

And it is a mighy comfortable sofa at that.

Just the right place to sit down with a cup of coffee and watch the wife make breakfast.

Table went out of ours as soon as we were home.

Replacing it is a folding ottoman, that gives us storage when we need it, takes up less floor space than the table, gives you a padded top to put feet up and relax. And will also serve as a table at need.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Aug 2018 at 12:04pm
Ghosthawk, 
Could you send me details on your folding ottoman? Our table came out as soon as we got home after picking it up.  We've been using a folding oversize TV tray we picked up at Walmart. But being able to put your feet up sounds good.  Thanks
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Oct 2020 at 2:42pm
I like the design of the 179 how do I tell Forest River.
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