I may be wrong..but?

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We had our F-150 prior to the R-pod, so that was not part of our decision. We live in the country, and need a truck like the F-150 just to do some of the things we do around home.

The R-pod was a different matter. We'd been camping for all the time we've been together, including backpacking. As we get older, the easier camping experience we get from the R-pod is something that we thought we would (and we do) enjoy.

I don't know that I would advise you to go in "cold turkey". Only you can answer that question. Good luck.

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GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2630	Topic: I may be wrong..but? Posted: 18 Apr 2018 at 12:49am
	We had our F-150 prior to the R-pod, so that was not part of our decision. We live in the country, and need a truck like the F-150 just to do some of the things we do around home. The R-pod was a different matter. We'd been camping for all the time we've been together, including backpacking. As we get older, the easier camping experience we get from the R-pod is something that we thought we would (and we do) enjoy. I don't know that I would advise you to go in "cold turkey". Only you can answer that question. Good luck.
	bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1067	Posted: 17 Apr 2018 at 11:21pm
	We are using our second rpod and our second tow vehicle. Our original rpod was purchased used and about half the price of a new one. We used it for almost 6 years and loved it. We travelled cross country east to west and north to south. We put over 35.000 miles on it. We finally figured out we like that kind of travel!!! So we bought our second rpod late last fall on the way back from our 3 month trip. It also was used. Both rpods that we bought were so lightly used that they could almost be new. In one case, people bought them and decided they didn’t like rving and it was too much trouble. The newer rpod was sold because the people immediately loved rving, but bought a huge Our first tow vehicle was a daily driver, chevy astro van. Used it for 2 years and decided we like long distance travel so bought a ford expedition el. Bought it used(30,000 miles). Still going strong at 85,000. My point is you don’t have to invest in all new - try the rv thing with a good condition used unit and a good used tow vehicle. See if you like it and then one at a time replace the rpod with a newer model and ma ybe a different floor plan. Same thing with the the tow vehicle. Spread the cash outlay out a little. You may not like it as much as you think. Then the “mistake cost” is much lower. But, you probably will like it. So a trial period will also show you more of what you really like and dislike about whatever you initially buy. Good luck Vann
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

wooleeman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 01 Sep 2017 Location: Southeastern PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Posted: 17 Apr 2018 at 10:17pm
	Like Tars Tarkas my tow vehicle was already being used as my personal vehicle along with various hauling. I purchased my RP-179 used because I was not sure how much I would travel with it. I would never have invested 40 grand prior to seeing if I would like the experience.
	2022 RP-202 2016 RP-179 (Sold 9/2020) 2014 Silverado Crew Cab. 6-1/2' Bed Golden Retriever (DOB 6/16/2020) English Bulldog (RIP 6/15/2020)

John4TA Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 2018 Location: N.J. Online Status: Offline Posts: 23	Posted: 17 Apr 2018 at 10:13pm
	Thanks Tars..Seeing more of this investment as worth it. Keep them coming folks.

Tars Tarkas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1446	Posted: 17 Apr 2018 at 9:22pm
	As for $40,000, I suspect most people don't see their tow vehicle as nothing but a tow vehicle. Mine is my daily commuter too. I'd have it or something else probably capable of towing at least 5000 pounds regardless of whether I had an RPod. I've had that kind of vehicle for decades and a camper trailer for about 6 years. I like flying some places but if I understand you right, you are very correct. There is no substitute to having your feet on the ground as you travel. TT
	2010 176 FJ Cruiser

John4TA Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 2018 Location: N.J. Online Status: Offline Posts: 23	Posted: 17 Apr 2018 at 8:54pm
	ok post here or move for more views? We are now looking at $20,000 on a vehicle, Nissan Frontier, used with 17,000 miles. Have a dealer in N.J. 2 hours away set at $16,500 on a 2019 R pod 180. We need to include all taxes, insurance and so on. My question is ...for $40,000..Do you all enjoy the TV experience that much to invest so much money? I see it as getting to places I will only see on the ground. Fly there and add the expenses. Me? meet America as I will never see from flying over it! Thoughts please...I need to know!! Looking for the max input.