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    Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 9:01pm
I looked at and researched the Starcraft, hummingbird and R-pod. Started out looking at A-Liners. Saw our first R-pod and said this is where we need to be. Not ready to pull the trigger we looked at the competition. Lots of blinking lights, but hey we just want to go camping again. Ended up purchasing a very slightly used 2014 179. The layout on the 179 fit our camping style. To be honest the support and information on this forum was a big deciding factor. You need to do what is right for you but the Rpod was spot on for my wife and me. We have owned 6 different campers from tent trailers to PU to 27' TT. The 179 is my favorite to date.

Good Luck and do what's right for you!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 8:34pm
Although I am not real familiar with the Starcraft Satellite I do know it is yet another R-Pod duplicate, wannabe, copy who has now followed others like the MPV, the Winnebago winnedrop, and the Jayco hummingbird, to name a few.  Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?  Not too sure in this case, yet Forest River has done something right to have so many in recent years make a near duplicate of their 179/180 not only in outward design/appearance but also to nearly duplicate floor plan and amenities.
I know there is no such thing as a perfect trailer yet IMHO i think my 2011  177 comes closeThumbs Up.
On this forum you will get seasoned owners who will talk about the positives as well as the shortcomings of their particular model of R-Pod.  The support from fellow owners is fantastic here as well as the R-Pod facebook page.  Does Starcraft offer a forum like this? Do they have their own Facebook group?  I did note that to join the Starcraft group you have to pay 15 bucks up front; to me that is rather cheesy!  FREE here on this forum.  To me support is a big deal, whether from the dealer or from other owners, but that is only my opinion.  As a golf course superintendent dealer support as well as support from other like minded superintendents will always steer me to make specific choices as related to the equipment I purchase.  You know what you will be in for after parking yourself here in this forum and reading the mountain of feedback both + and -.  Do the same with the competitor and see how they stack up, then make your decision.  Pray for wisdom and patience before pulling the trigger, I lack both so I need to do this daily anyway.  When you reach your decision please come back and let us know what you decided upon and why, so we can all learn.  Thank you.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 6:43pm
so i have been looking at these 2 brands 

the forest river Rpod 2015 179  ($14,995)

http://rv.campingworld.com/rv/1403078


this is in great shape,  and used ones are very hard to find.  I have only seen 2 in the 1 year or more i have been looking.  Biggest negative is the bathroom inside the shower.  


 
the starcraft satellite 17rb 2017   ($15,500)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gkkNGAMYis  


I like the star craft because of the full bathroom, big storage areas, WIFI upgrade, and not to mention the 2 year warranty. Also it is brand new 



these are the 2 TT i am looking at very hard.  I just dont want to make a bad choice, and regret my purchase.  I really would love some feedback on either of these 2 trailers.  I want to purchase this week if possible.  To me, both seem to be the same exact trailer, except the starcraft is brand new and has a full shower.  why is it so cheap new? not built as well? fall apart quicker than the rpod?  i would be buying a extended warranty with both anyway.  i am pulling with a 2007 titan Nissan so that is no problem either way. is there something i am missing?


input would be awesome thank you!
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