Mebbe (Probably) Jumpin' Ship!
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Topic: Mebbe (Probably) Jumpin' Ship!
Posted By: Kickstart
Subject: Mebbe (Probably) Jumpin' Ship!
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2014 at 5:28pm
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Ok, I'm the guy who said the Pod was my last TT. Well, blame my grandkids, my wife and my cursed cousin. Our grandkids have outgrown the little couch in the 175, are too young to tent it outside, and we don't want to miss this quality time with them over the next few years.
My cousin and wife are conspiring against me. My cuz just got a beautiful new 31' Puma and my wife is swooning. "OK, honey, you pick out the new 3/4 ton or one ton tow rig." "And you, my wife, can do the towing now and back into the 18' Forest Service and NP sites." I'd prolly be satisfied with the RP 179 to solve the grandkid problem, but the wife is talkin' elbow room--Damn Puma! Damn cousin! Maybe she'll compromise at 20 to 23 feet--sumpthin' the Tundra could tow. I don't want to purchase and feed another 3/4 or 1 ton. I enjoy having enough money to eat, too much. Sorry, another Kickstart rant! ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2014 at 6:50pm
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I say compromise :) get a trailer that is a little bigger with some elbow room and then get a dressed out Harley ;) ------------- 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: 04 Apr 2014 at 7:03pm
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I know how you feel, I was content with our r-pod 171 but my wife was wanting more room. We looked at many campers but I stood firm that we were not getting another tow vehicle. We ended up with the Vibe 6503 and we are both happy and have only $12,100 in to it. It was well within our budget but I could of lived with the r-pod the low price is what changed my mind. ------------- 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: furpod
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2014 at 7:28pm
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We love our little pod, and the big 'ol Airstream.. But when we really get to our "last" TT, it's going to be a CampLite. They have a bunkhouse at 21 and 28 feet..We still owe a little bit on the pod.. My guess is, when we pay it off.. ------------- |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2014 at 9:58pm
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kickstart, what about adding a bunk in the pod?
------------- 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: Kickstart
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2014 at 11:36pm
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Well, TNT, a bunk would help with the grandkid problem, but exacerbate the wife's elbow room complaints. After 49.75 years of marriage, I know better than to go there! I don't think the Pod is gonna be part of any compromise. At that, I guess I can't complain too much. We've got a lot of great use out of our little pod. I checked the notebook the other day, and we've gone on 50 plus two to seven day camping trips in the Pod--interestingly enough every one within our state of Washington. ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: GrapeSoda
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2014 at 1:38pm
Prehaps the 26 pod?  |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2014 at 1:58pm
Great work, Photoshop. Does this model have a dry bath? 
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2014 at 6:12pm
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Just wondering. Would that be considered a 279? ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2014 at 7:05pm
Neat job, Soda. I would consider that! We're looking at a Kodiak 173 Which is about 21' long. It may take a little customization to satisfy the boss gal, but at least it would be towable w/the little v/8 Tundra. ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2014 at 7:09pm
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lol
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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