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    Posted: 17 Jan 2021 at 7:01pm
Adding a player is easy. I bought a DVD/CD player on Amazon that is powered through a USB connection - the one on the sound system control unit is able to supply the power, and that cleans up the number of cables.

The HDMI connection feeds through to the existing TV connection from the control unit, or can go directly to the TV if preferred. The one time I tried the CD player function, it played through as well. Light and easy to mount on the wall, affordably priced.
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Love it! Need to add some lifts to the under bed storage lid and maybe some shelves to the bedside cabinets. I wish it had a cd/dvd player built in but I know that is so "old school".   
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Whatta ya think? Roomy? dry bath, etc.. 
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I took the Rpod 196 out for it's maiden voyage to Cheyenne Mountain State Park at the south end of Colorado Springs. It's a great campground with full hookups and right up against the foothills.
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Posts: 1067 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Jan 2021 at 4:40pm
I think almost all of the original pods had separate discharge tubes for gray and black.  I've had a 173 and now a 179 and both have separate tubes.  It is not a big deal.  dump the black tank first and then the gray water ( a little cleaner)  can start the washout the hose phase.

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Congrats, you will love it. The 4 extra feet, large fridge, huge pantry, dry bath, and north and south bed are going to be great. A lot more storage than your used to also. The one drawback, separate discharge tubes for black and grey water. There's always something. 
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Thanks for all of the information everyone, I just put a deposit on a 2021 Rpod196 and hope to pick it up next week. Trading in my 2010 172 and definitely going to like the extra room.
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We are down to considering the 195 and 196, and feel the 195 might be a better choice for teleworking if we need to do any from the road, but both the dinette and the sofa seem comfortable enough.
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I went from a 172 to a 195 and it was amazing. At times I wish I had the couch instead of the dinette, but, I like having the dinette set as a bed, and my wife and I play games if it's raining or windy outside. The couch wouldn't work as good for that. I don't think you'll be unhappy either way. 
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Thanks, that's what I was hoping to hear.
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