End of an era!
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Topic: End of an era!
Posted By: Leo B
Subject: End of an era!
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 4:30pm
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Sadly after 11 year of owning our Rpod 171 and our Rpod 179, we have moved on to a new camper. We traded our 179 for a Vista Cruiser 19 CSK, which we were able to get fully loaded and it had just arrived from the factory, we were the first to look at it. The pod served us well and it was sad to trade her in.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 5:06pm
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Grats! The Vista and Vintage Cruisers have some great floor plans. Enjoy! ------------- |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 5:19pm
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Very nice, I like the features and I think a step up. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 5:34pm
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Thanks guys! Yeah I think it should fit the bill. Going to try it out in the yard for now. First trip with it will be down to Assateague this May. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Ricktoon
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 10:49pm
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It may be just me, but the Vista Cruiser looks a lot like the new R-pod 196 we just bought. The separate shower and walk around bed is a big selling point. Enjoy your new travel trailer |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 5:56am
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Hi Ricktoon,
It is very similar. We were looking at the 195, but our local dealer didnt have any on their lot so we could walk thru it and the 3 that they had coming in were already spoken for so we couldnt view them, and told us it would be roughly 12 weeks or so if we ordered one from the factory. So when we found the Vista Cruiser we figure we would grab it. definitely the big selling points. We also liked the bigger refrigerator and the 3 burner stove with the oven. thanks, you too. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 6:10am
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Congratulations Leo! Please don't leave the forum and keep us informed of your travels with your new toy. Always a good thing to stay connected. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 7:50am
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Thank you Jato!! Will definitely stay connected and get back to being active.
Take cae and stay safe!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 8:26am
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Leo, the question is -"can you fish from a vista cruiser?" Safe travels with your new rig Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 9:10am
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Hope you enjoy your new Vista Cruiser we have the discontinued 19BFD they seem to be well built as far as RV's are built. There are some differences from the r-rpods one is the water tank is located inside the camper and the axle has springs not a torsion axle as the r-pods have. The newer Vistas have the slide windows not the the awning windows and they have a larger single bowl sink and the frames are different I think the newer frames are stronger. We had the smaller r-pod 171 so the Vista 19 foots are quite a bit larger with width and length being larger. We love the extra space especially traveling with two dogs. There is not much of a owners forum compared to the r-pod owners forum. The big thing I think that the r-pods and Vista cruisers are similar is the one piece fiberglass roof. All and all both campers are good campers with the r-pod being the most popular.
------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 11:30am
And here I was thinking you bought an Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Station Wagon.... ------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 3:09pm
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Leo, we hope you enjoy your Vista Cruiser. When we sold our 172, the Vista Cruiser was our first choice for a replacement, but getting one out west for a doable price proved impossible. We settled for a FR Sonoma made in CA which had very similar layouts and weight. The walk around bed and full bath were a big improvement. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 3:59pm
 Hi Vann,
Definitely!! I already had my rod's in the pass thru..........fit perfect! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 4:07pm
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Dave and Dannette
We are real happy with the dry bath, walk around bed, and the extra room. The extra rooms is really nice. We cant wait to use it, we have reservations in May at Assateague Island to give it a good checking out! I see what you meant about their forum, joined a couple days ago and havent heard from anyone yet. Really enjoying it so far! Thanks!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 4:16pm
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Hey Podwertz................ ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 4:21pm
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Thank you Lostagain! Those were definitely our first to must have on our list when we were looking. Also the bigger frig and this one has a good sized oven.
It tows really smooth and handles well. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2020 at 6:32pm
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Leo I found your post on the Gulf Stream owners forum I think if you place your post in the travel trailer section you are more likely to get a response. There are few other posts there from Vista Cruiser owners but not many.
------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2020 at 1:22pm
Wow Leo!! Good for you! Doesn't mean you have to move away, ya know. You need to remember your humble beginnings! BTW, hope you made your reservations @ Assateague or will do as soon as reservation window opens. We were down there first week of November and the place was packed (Bayside). Never seen it that crowded. Usually we are the only ones there 'cept for a few. Rangers said it's been crazy busy. A14 is our site. Congrats again !! fred   ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2020 at 2:51pm
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Thanks Fred!! We are definitely not moving away!! Going to get active here again. We went to the State Park this fall (Sept 27-30) site A-8. Loved it caught 42 Bluefish, a flounder, a whiting and 2 4 ft sharks!! Had a great time!
We have reservations at the State Park A-8 for 4 days and the National Park oceanside 12 for 4 day this coming May. Really enjoy the area. We will then head down to First Landing State Park for a bit more fishing! Take care! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2020 at 9:59am
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Speaking of Vista Cruisers, for anyone interested C&D recently posted this retrospective on a 68 with a 455 engine swap. Just shows how much drive trains have changed as a garden variety current gen Buick Enclave (Buick is the closest thing as Olds is long gone) weighs about the same or more and is about a second faster to 60 and clocks about the same time in the quarter. That's with less than half the engine displacement, but with 3x as many speeds in the auto tranny. The Vista Cruiser was 15 inches longer but 12 inches shorter and surprisingly was 2 inches narrower. https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15142239/oldsmobile-vista-cruiser-455-road-test-archived-review/ - https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15142239/oldsmobile-vista-cruiser-455-road-test-archived-review/ ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2020 at 1:21pm
Not interested I prefer a vehicle with seat belts and head rests but I think it would have no problem towing a r-pod. 
------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: wooleeman
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2021 at 10:28am
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I too have sold the RP-179. I had purchased it to follow my grandsons on their sports travel trips and I had a great time and it performed well but due to COVID there were no trips in 2020. After things settle a little bit I may be back. I particularly like the RP-202 but need to check it out personally. I want to thank those who contribute to the forum, especially the ones that took their time to share their expertise. Chuck ------------- 2022 RP-202 2016 RP-179 (Sold 9/2020) 2014 Silverado Crew Cab. 6-1/2' Bed Golden Retriever (DOB 6/16/2020) English Bulldog (RIP 6/15/2020) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2021 at 2:15pm
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We were lucky, covid didnt mess with our 2020fall trip. our last trip in the 179, started at the end of Sept Clarksboro KOA in NJ, then Assateague State Park, then Oregon Inlet campground on Cape Hatteras, then onto Cliff at the Neuse in NC, Myrtle Beach State Park, then back to Cliff at the Neuse, First Landing State Park in VA, Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware, last night in the Pod was at New York City North/Newburgh KOA before ending up back home and trading her on Dec 1.
All the campgrounds were great, Only one took your temperature. There were plenty of restaurants open . And the fishing was excellent!! Hoping to plan a trip for 2022 to go back out west to Yellowstone area, we had a great trip out there in 2019. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |