Introduction

Welcome from another retired military member (Army)!The 195 is not yet on dealer lots as it is not projected to be available until sometime this coming spring. We have the 179 and have enjoyed it very much, especially with the modifications I have made. As we get older though, the walk-around bed of the upcoming 195 is mighty attractive. However, I would want to see it before making any decision about trading.

There is no difference in the floor plans.. a 195 is a 195, regardless of which plant builds it. 

You cannot "order" an HRE. You live east of the Mississippi.. They are manufactured and sold in the west,not the east. Only FR knows why. To purchase an HRE, you will have to work with a western dealer.. BUT.. other then he knobby tires and some stickers, there isn't enough difference to warrant it. And anything from the HRE package can be added later to an eastern pod.

WiFi and cell coverage is a crap shoot. My wife can also work from anywhere she has good internet, I am retired army.. we have experimented pretty strongly over the last couple years. With a wifi booster, a cell booster, and a verizon air card, we still find lots and lots of places with no, to not good enough, coverage.

Welcome Dave,

You may find it difficult to locate a HRE in FL, any pod without risers and 15" wheels can be modified, all the new pods have 15" tires.

As far as WIFI, several options available, major issue will be lack of service. You may need to stay out of those areas.

You are going to want a cell antenna/booster. Verizon sells their version with a rubber duck antenna but it actually works quite well. Wilson electronics makes several models and an exterior antenna is always better. Just make sure it operates on the current frequency Verizon is currently using( and that can change with each new generation of "G").

Oh, and if you are headed out West, consider a Hood River Edition R-Pod, 15" rims and 3.5" risers(lift above axle) for much needed ground clearance.