176T question
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Topic: 176T question
Posted By: retiredtraveler
Subject: 176T question
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 7:06pm
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I have started looking at pods, online, until I can find a local dealer with a 176T. Would anyone be able to tell me some dimensions (actually, would anyone with time on their hands like to do some measuring?). I'm trying to find out if the bunk on the 176T is large enough for a small adult to get in and out of. How large is the opening (width of area in bottom bunk that is open), and how much space between the top of the bottom mattress and the bar for the top bunk? Has anyone removed the bar for the top bunk and modified it so that there is a half shelf up there giving more room to get into bottom bunk? Also, length and width of dining table? Thanks a lot if anyone cares to do the research. |
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 9:01pm
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There aren't many "T" owners here. It could be a while before one comes around.
I don't know how they compare to other Pods. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Bill-GA
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 9:09pm
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I've got. 176T but it's a 2010 and I think has dif. dimensions than the new ones. It's in storage right now but I'll be pulling it out for some cleaning later this week. I believe my bunks are smaller than current versions. I think someone has removed the top bunk and made shelves .... In the last 6 months. Try some searches. ------------- Bill & Bev 13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa' 2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out) 2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 9:25pm
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Welcome.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Bill-GA
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 9:36pm
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I should also note that I got rid of the large HEAVY table and use two sectioned pieces of wood to cover open area when traveling and only one piece when using the short queen mattress - I'm a big guy 250+ and there's plenty of room sleeping. It's only my wife and I and we use a light small folding table we got from BJ's. An ABSOLUTE MUST DO MOD on 176T is creating a backrest towards the tent and then folding mattress in half and storing in tent during the day. This creates a U shaped couch which is GREAT for watching TV, eating etc. Without this mod we would get neck cramps trying to watch TV. There are some discussions on how to do this. Also, an observation is that the 176T is not as sound (and temperature) insulated as other models ... But then I sleep well and I'm not big on winter camping. I have a small ceramic 120v heater which works great. If you want my (2010) dimensions, let me know. ------------- Bill & Bev 13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa' 2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out) 2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV |
Posted By: retiredtraveler
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2013 at 9:21am
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Sure. I'll take dimensions which would be a starting point, anyway. Thanks. The insulation factor is not a big deal as we're coming from a tent camping, and now, popup background (which, of course, is a tent on wheels). So, anything hard-sided is better insulated than the pup. Interesting comment on the "heavy" table. That's a common, pup complaint. We have that same complaint and if we decided to keep the pup, I will build a new table that weighs less than half using car siding (I just built one for our porch at home --- much larger than pup table would be. If we get the 't', could do same thing. I'm surprised that you say there are few 't' owners. It's the roomiest, largest, unit which makes it more desirable for us, at least, as we're used to a pup that opens up to 24 feet. Anyway, thanks for response. I'll try searching for bunk mods to see what others may have done. |
Posted By: retiredtraveler
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2013 at 9:31am
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2013 at 9:32am
We came from a 26 foot popup, but we specifically wanted to get away from wet tenting and the noise of neighbors that are up at 7 am. We like to sleep in.  ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: retiredtraveler
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2013 at 9:50am
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Found the bunk mod right off. That's puts a new perspective on looking at this model. With only a half bunk on top, bottom bunk becomes useful for an adult and top bunk (half) becomes storage. I guess that might be something to post in the thread on 'what we'd like to see' in a pod. |
Posted By: ToddLat
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2013 at 1:06pm
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We have a 2013 176T. Both the wife and I sleep in the tent end and have never had any issues with size of the tent. it also is stored at this moment but we may use it next weekend. if so, i can get some measurements for you at that time.
We agree that the 176T is the best of the best when it comes to our PODs. The tent end makes the pod seem so large! The U shaped mod is the best and makes the "dinning area" so much more user friendly. We also dumped the large heavy table and have a light weight fold up table in its place.
We have not done any mods to the bunks as we use them periodically. When not, the top bunk becomes all storage and the bottom is used by our son.
There are other mods that can be done to increase the amount of storage in the POD. You can find many of them here if you look. So many great ideas! Just need to put them to use!
Hope that you find one! We really enjoy ours and would do it again! ------------- Todd and Beth 2013 RP 176 T 2013 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: ToddLat
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2013 at 1:08pm
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Oh, BTW, our son is 18 and fits in the bunk just fine. I have had other adults sleep in the bunks also without any issues! ------------- Todd and Beth 2013 RP 176 T 2013 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Capt. Irk
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2013 at 3:18pm
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I have just the 176 (no T) and I prefer to sleep in the bottom bunk. I'm only 5'2" and I kind of like the cave-like-ness. My German Shepherd even squeezes in with me at my feet. I have thought about cutting the top bunk in half, but I sometimes have my 8 yr old niece with me and she likes the top bunk, so it stays as is for now.
------------- 2013 176HRE / 2017 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: The Principal
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2013 at 12:29am
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I also have a r-pod 176 no T. I am 5'10' 275 and sleep on the bottom bunk. you do have to be somewhat agile to get in and out. It does sleep great. ------------- The Principal R-176 Fish Pod |
Posted By: phil & sue & daisy
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 1:19pm
| No doubt the 176t with the tent open and the slide out seems much roomier and brighter, it makes the whole unit seem much bigger. We hung a curtain (on tension rod) across the upper bunk opening to act as a "closet door" and we use it as our store room, clothes containers, food etc.. Works great for the 2 of us. And yes, the backrest was a great mod., a piano hinge and piece of plywood can make a nice difference. Always liked sleeping in a tent and now we have a roof over our head. |
Posted By: Bill-GA
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2013 at 10:24pm
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176T with backrest installed and FR table replaced with 2x boards / Lite-Weight Table  With the single board, add the cushions and my short queen foam mattress for bedtime. Short cushion used on short board.  Shown with backrest up, without cushions  Angle of backrest. (I stow the 2x boards - not shown - behind backrest which gives added support)  Backrest installed with piano hinge about 1 3/4" from tent base  Cushions installed ...  Couch with lite-weight, folding table (BJs?). Ready for eating and/or TV viewing.  ------------- Bill & Bev 13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa' 2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out) 2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV |
Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2013 at 8:21am
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Nicely done Bill & Bev! ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |