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    Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 9:33pm
Originally posted by tomeverard

HELLO..New member here...first post! I am 65 and retiring next year. I am in Michigan and want to go west. I can't decide between a Casita and an R Pod.  Gonna do some research here.
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Howdy, Tom.  Casita vs RPod:  that was our question, too.  Casitas are built less than 2 hours from us so we had a chance to look them over pretty carefully.  We like the way they're built but I guess we decided they're over-priced.  For the money, I like Camp-Lite.  But, it's a lot of $$.  The Pod seemed like the best all around compromise.  HTH & good luck with your search.
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well like some of earlier posts we started late. I am 65 and Donna is 62 and we bought a 2011 RP-172 new and due to still working some we have to do 1, 2, or 3 nighters. We have a blast, Hike, fishing, short day trips, cooking on the open fire, walking around the camp ground and then after a while setting around the fire we make up the bed and watch big bang theory , Andy Griffith , 2.5 men DVD's and its not long until the bobble head kicks in. I am not sure why, but I think the combination of fresh air, open fire cooking and hiking cant be beat for a great sleep. We always rest well and feel refreshed while camping. The Pod cant be beat on design, price, value and Looks. We still are doing tours when we camp.
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I'm almost 65 and this is my first. I joined a group called Sisters on the Fly and they have been super encouraging.i wanted something that I could haul on my own and I found this rpod through this group. I'm excited about this new chapter I'm going to start.yeah me!
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We got ours at age 62. We just got back from a long trip. We are thoroughly enjoying our 179.
Welcome, and enjoy your new adventures.
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Thanks! I am so looking forward to it!
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A lot of enjoyment has been had by us as well.  Giving tours at campgrounds, rest stops, gas stations of our 177.  Purchased in January 2011 when we were in our mid to late 50's after nearly 30 years of pop-up camping, a great move forward for us.
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I feel very fortunate to have found it via my sisters on the fly group. I originally wanted to find a vintage trailer but after seeing and researching the rpods I decided this would be the perfect fit for me and my husband.
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I am a 70 year old widow and bought my first camper this year, 180, and have already traveled 600 miles with it. Never to old to enjoy life ☺️
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Lol...I didn't know there were so many "late bloomers" like me out there!! Awesome!
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DawgLady & Rebecca, good for y'all! We like that 180, too. In fact, we started with the 171 and then, when the 180 came out (with its bigger bath), we were persuaded to trade up.  So glad we did!  And, you're right: never too old to enjoy life.  I saw someone's rule of thumb the other day that makes a lot of sense: Drive 300 miles or until 3 pm and then stop for the day.  Good luck & safe travels!
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