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ilmor
Newbie Joined: 09 Dec 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Topic: Future Owner? Posted: 12 Dec 2014 at 6:51am |
Hello everyone,
I'm really more of a lurker at this point. Currently I own a Forest River Solera motorhome, a 2010 model. My plan is to downsize back to a small trailer next fall. The R-pod 171 is currently my first choice. So, we'll see how this all shakes out! Anyway, glad to be here and thankful for all the good information.
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 12 Dec 2014 at 8:42am |
Once nice thing about a TT over a MH is that you can drop, set up camp and then use your TV to hit the road site seeing or visiting friends, etc...
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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Mountainrev
Senior Member Joined: 22 Jul 2014 Location: Eagle, Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 193 |
Posted: 12 Dec 2014 at 1:33pm |
Have you been inside of a 171 yet? The reason I ask is that we thought that was the model we wanted, too, until we set foot in a 177 and than a 178. The slide-out, while it adds a bit of weight, really makes a difference in making the camper feel much more spacious. If you're downsizing from a MH, you might feel a bit claustrophobic in a 171.
We ended up buying a 177, by the way. |
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2014 177
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbodiesel "I lift my eyes to the hills." |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 12 Dec 2014 at 1:35pm |
Welcome. I'm with Podster, I've considered both sides of the equation and I'd rather have one drivetrain to maintain instead of 2. That may change if we do some full-timing in the future like we currently plan. Seems to be more MH than 5ers for full-timers.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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ilmor
Newbie Joined: 09 Dec 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Posted: 14 Dec 2014 at 7:11pm |
No, and I will be checking out these small trailers at the next RV show. My plan is to make a 2 person small trailer work for me, one way or the other, since it will be just me using it for the most part. Also, it will only get used maybe 3 or 4 weekends a year (I take it to certain race tracks).
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ilmor
Newbie Joined: 09 Dec 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Posted: 14 Dec 2014 at 7:13pm |
Having also owned a popup and a trailer in the past, I understand!
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ilmor
Newbie Joined: 09 Dec 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2015 at 6:11am |
Well, it appears we've decided to hold on to the motorhome for a few more years!
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2015 at 9:24am |
OK, well that works too, especially with the current price of oil! Good luck and Happy Camping!
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2015 at 12:41pm |
You are welcome to stay. We have many post-podders and even a few that have never owned a pod that drop by now and then.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Jcnapkin
Newbie Joined: 05 Feb 2015 Location: Napa Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Posted: 05 Feb 2015 at 9:35pm |
Hi all, we just got the word our new 182g is on its way! We are looking forward to the new adventures!
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Cheers
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