Introducing the RPod 179 this February |
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Topic: Introducing the RPod 179 this February Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 3:14pm |
Rpod Birth Announcement, coming February 2014, the RP179, the newest member of our Rpod family!! "RP179 - 2800# - 20' long. (Same as 178 & "G" models) TON of storage. Coming to a |
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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1215 |
Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 4:47pm |
I like the kitchen counter space and it looks like it may have a place to hang clothes. David
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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Goose
Senior Member Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 672 |
Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 5:45pm |
I saw your post on FB, it looks like something that might get us to move up. Goose
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Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 5:56pm |
Interesting. Thanks kymooses.
Separating bed from galley was a good idea. That's a big galley now w/over six feet of counter space. Wonder what's below. Folding counter extensions can get the 178 pretty close. I like the 178 separation of dinette/lounge area from right now. She reads, I watch football or old submarine movies or debate with the cat! ;) Looks like the slide is a bit larger too, so floor space may be a few square feet larger? Also looks like it might be a tight squeeze to use the toilet without bumping the slide out. Can't wait for the RP200 w/dual slides and the convertible loft that puts itself away like the Volkswagon EOS roof. Thanks again! |
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 6:21pm |
Yup it's like the closet in the 181g. It's amazing!!!
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 6:23pm |
Didn't know you were over there with us on FB Goose! Cool! I know I would think of moving up, but the DW just 100% confirmed she loves our garage in the back. I know one thing that some will not like is the kitchen being in the curve on the back, some of the taller folks don't like that on say I think the 175 for example. But I love the thought of the kitchen with the window on the back like that! |
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 6:35pm |
Oh and the next bit of interesting news... All LED lighting and Solar Panel Ready |
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 7:23pm |
Have to throw a Shutterfly link. Way too man inside pics to upload.
And if you are interested I have the PDF manual about the Solar Panel Charger, but it's too big to upload here. It's on the FB page. Throw me an email if you want and I can bump it back to you if you're interested though. Rpod.Spotter@Gmail.com
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 7:24pm |
Interesting, I like that they are still being innovative with the line. Not sure I would want the smaller dinnette vs. the 178 but I do like the larger counter.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jul 2012 Location: Tarentum, PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 138 |
Posted: 03 Dec 2013 at 9:16pm |
Mr. & Mrs. Dingo aren't letting go of our 181G just yet either. Maybe if the 179 had a garage too, we would reconsider. Of course it would then have to be 23' long and weigh 4500#, and we would never be invited to another r-pod rally! (we're already pushing it at 20')
We like the extra counter space and the rear entry is appealing. The wardrobe is great, our 181G has a double one, it holds all our clothing, towels, and toiletries. Interior storage and a second bed are big pluses for a family. This might also a great unit for a "wet" weekend. Does anyone else think there just might a tendency to put too much weight behind the wheels? A pantry and under sink storage seem like they would "attract" canned goods and potable water. I would assume the rear tank would not be fresh water. Anyone care to guess how many watts the solar panel produces? |
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Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo
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