rpod Trailer

[ghosthunter]

Any one own a r pod Trailer? Wife and I are considering buying one next year.

[JDHasty]

A scamp looks to have more usable space to me. 

[ghosthunter]

Ummm

Will check that out.

[DRobnsn]

I'm not much help but this summer while on the road and at campgrounds we seen those Rpods EVERYWHERE!

[Boss .300 winmag]

This might help. 



http://www.rpod-owners.com/

[JDHasty]

They may be all that their owners claim them to be... or they may be a flash in the pan.  I just don't know what to think about them.  You can ask owners, but almost every single one we see when we are in our RV in the summer months, and there a LOT of the RPods that have been sold and are in use, are first time RV owners (hell, I would say a full 50% of them are on their maiden voyage) and I am not so certain that they are capable of actually giving an informed opinion regarding rPod vs . 

That is all I know about them, I couldn't begin to even speculate on what one costs.  They are between the wheels and impress me as being pretty narrow though.   

[Special T]

There are 2 other manufacturers similar  to the Scamp. The Casita and there is another outfit in Chilliwack BC. With the power of the dollar buying one up there may be a great deal.

[ghosthunter]

They may be all that their owners claim them to be... or they may be a flash in the pan.  I just don't know what to think about them.  You can ask owners, but almost every single one we see when we are in our RV in the summer months, and there a LOT of the RPods that have been sold and are in use, are first time RV owners (hell, I would say a full 50% of them are on their maiden voyage) and I am not so certain that they are capable of actually giving an informed opinion regarding rPod vs . 

That is all I know about them, I couldn't begin to even speculate on what one costs.  They are between the wheels and impress me as being pretty narrow though.

I checked out the Scamp reviews and found several bad reviews or guys who had done their own repairs.
I have two buddies who each have a Rpod. One went from a truck and camper to the Rpod. The other went from a cab over motor home to the Rpod. Both experienced RV ears, both retired. They both like their Rpods,

They run in the $14k range for new depending on options you choose.

14 ft,16 ft, or a 21 ft 5 th wheel model.

I would rather use my wall tent. But the wife wants one because she likes simple and easy. Guess that's why been married 32 years.

[Jason]

They may be all that their owners claim them to be... or they may be a flash in the pan.  I just don't know what to think about them.  You can ask owners, but almost every single one we see when we are in our RV in the summer months, and there a LOT of the RPods that have been sold and are in use, are first time RV owners (hell, I would say a full 50% of them are on their maiden voyage) and I am not so certain that they are capable of actually giving an informed opinion regarding rPod vs . 

That is all I know about them, I couldn't begin to even speculate on what one costs.  They are between the wheels and impress me as being pretty narrow though.

I checked out the Scamp reviews and found several bad reviews or guys who had done their own repairs.
I have two buddies who each have a Rpod. One went from a truck and camper to the Rpod. The other went from a cab over motor home to the Rpod. Both experienced RV ears, both retired. They both like their Rpods,

They run in the $14k range for new depending on options you choose.

14 ft,16 ft, or a 21 ft 5 th wheel model.

I would rather use my wall tent. But the wife wants one because she likes simple and easy. Guess that's why been married 32 years.

At least you have it figured out that a happy wife is a happy life!!

[JDHasty]

They may be all that their owners claim them to be... or they may be a flash in the pan.  I just don't know what to think about them.  You can ask owners, but almost every single one we see when we are in our RV in the summer months, and there a LOT of the RPods that have been sold and are in use, are first time RV owners (hell, I would say a full 50% of them are on their maiden voyage) and I am not so certain that they are capable of actually giving an informed opinion regarding rPod vs . 

That is all I know about them, I couldn't begin to even speculate on what one costs.  They are between the wheels and impress me as being pretty narrow though.

I checked out the Scamp reviews and found several bad reviews or guys who had done their own repairs.
I have two buddies who each have a Rpod. One went from a truck and camper to the Rpod. The other went from a cab over motor home to the Rpod. Both experienced RV ears, both retired. They both like their Rpods,

They run in the $14k range for new depending on options you choose.

14 ft,16 ft, or a 21 ft 5 th wheel model.

I would rather use my wall tent. But the wife wants one because she likes simple and easy. Guess that's why been married 32 years.

That seems a pretty darn reasonable price.   

[jackelope]

I looked at some Winnebago trailers that were real similar to the R-Pods. They're all really nice but none were big enough for us. I could see the appeal though if there was only 2 of you. Throw a kid into the mix and their appeal goes out the window.

https://winnebagoind.com/products/travel-trailer/2016/winnie-drop/overview

[Tjv28]

My buddy has one and likes it. However, his kids are 3 and 5. I asked if we could take to deer camp and he said it would be too cramped for more than 2 adults.

[ghosthunter]

Ya just the two of us.

Not planning to use it hunting. I love my wall tent.

This is just for the wife and I to go off for a weekend or week.

Plus she would be able to tow it herself if she wanted.

[Eburg fisher]

My wife works at a dealership that sells them and says they are very popular. However lots of folks come back looking for something just a little bigger.

[JDHasty]

My wife works at a dealership that sells them and says they are very popular. However lots of folks come back looking for something just a little bigger.

That is kinda what I was thinking.  Perhaps getting a gently used one can be had at a bargain. 

I say that as a guy that owns a Compact II by Hunter and knows all about too small.   The Compact II was fine for just me and the wife and is fine for just me and Bridget on short junkets, but it certainly is not at all comfortable for more than two or for longer trips.  It's just a bit too small. 

We have a Stealth 2216 Toy Hauler too

 

[Happy Gilmore]

My soon to be future wife brought a Casita to our relationship. At first, I was not a huge fan. After two years, I love it. I've grown up with trailers and camping on family trips. I bought my F 350 specifically to haul a 9.5' camper. I did not like the camper. It beat the hell out of the truck off road. I wouldn't get one again. I really love the little Casita. I pull it over all the passes doing 80mph. I just did a frame lift and gave it 15" tires. Ive looked at the rpods. They are good for a Toyota sized pulling rig. Casitas aren't very good for winter use. All plumbing is exposed. I don't hang out inside a camper even when weather is bad. I guess it really depends more on your need for family sleeping space.

[ghosthunter]

Yeah they look ok too.