New member introduction - Event Date: 05 Oct 2014

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   I got the 178 and love it.  Also really loved the space in the 179 but did not like the sofa/dinette for some reason.  The hybrid is a little like a pop-up...if you put the ends in wet, you will need to open up when you get home to let them get dry.  You won't want to keep them put up wet for very long.By the way.....I am in year 31 as a public educator.  Seriously thinking about pulling the plug at the end of this year!

Good Luck,
Take care.
Mary

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M3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 20 Jul 2014 Location: NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Calendar Event: New member introduction Posted: 08 Oct 2014 at 7:50pm
	I got the 178 and love it. Also really loved the space in the 179 but did not like the sofa/dinette for some reason. The hybrid is a little like a pop-up...if you put the ends in wet, you will need to open up when you get home to let them get dry. You won't want to keep them put up wet for very long. By the way.....I am in year 31 as a public educator. Seriously thinking about pulling the plug at the end of this year! Good Luck, Take care. Mary
	Mary and Tucker (my sheltie) 2015 r-pod 178 (lilypod) 2013 Toyota Tacoma

bearclaw68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Location: Modesto Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 10:10pm
	Thanks for answering. Man is there a ton of information on this site. Yes we are looking at 179 also. We didn't like the dinette area for some reason but loved the rear kitchen. We've looked at so many were going cross-eyed. The dealer is pressuring us to put a deposit to hold the 2014 178. Then swap out if we like the 176t better. He says they have 2 coming In about 3 weeks. About a 1000.00 difference.

RescapePod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 14 Sep 2014 Location: Charleston WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 6:20pm
	Also the 179 is same size.
	2015 R-Pod 179 2013 Chevy K1500

RescapePod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 14 Sep 2014 Location: Charleston WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 6:11pm
	Have you looked at 179? We love ours and the storage space vs 178 is great.
	2015 R-Pod 179 2013 Chevy K1500

Podster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108	Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 3:50pm
	My 2¢... Hello and congratulations on your retirement! I have a 178, just got it about two weeks ago. I ruled out any hybrids based on the idea that when it's cold the tent is going to be cold and when its hot the tent is going to be hot. I felt that the 178 would provide more comfort and protection in extreme weather situations. Have fun in Alaska!

bearclaw68 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Location: Modesto Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Posted: 05 Oct 2014 at 2:57pm
	Hello, just wanted to introduce ourselves. John and Dolly (bearclaw68) a couple of retired teachers making our move up from tent camping to an rpod. Trying to decide between the 178 or the 176t. We're liking the tent feature on the 176t but keep getting feedback (salespeople) that they leak or the tent canvas doesn't stay put when closed. Any suggestions would be helpful Heading to Alaska for a long trip this summer.