retiredtraveler
Woodstock Il --- GO HIKING!!!!
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GWolfe wrote:
This isn't bad looking. I wonder how well the A/C works in these?
That unit you posted is on my short list too. I think you're probably in the same market I am --- 17-19 foot long with a slide-out and should be in the 3000 pound range, loaded. There are only 4-5 models out there, in total, for that size and weight (unless I've missed them).
Have fun looking.
Pup: 2007 Jayco 1206 w/slide-out + shower
surge brakes, 54w solar panel
TV: 2005 Nissan Xterra 4X4, manual trans
25 years tent camping, 4000+ miles of hiking, lots of biking
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lnesmith
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Posted a long-ish reply that doesn't seem to have gone through - so I'll post the condensed version 
I have an F-150 and we were looking for our 1st travel trailer -- recently bought an R-Pod 172 for the size and weight. We've enjoyed it! One woman alone can handle it and set up in 15 minutes or less. Typically we weekend camp with my mother, myself, my 7 yr-old daughter, and 2 small dogs. We spend most of our time outside the R-pod -- it's fine for sleeping, breakfast, etc. The bathroom is tight but works -- we shower in it. Have slept as many as 6 people in it with myself and my daughter sharing the bottom bunk (cozy! but I slept well). For our needs, our budget, our tow vehicle, it is perfect. I wouldn't want to full-time in it, but it's a big step up from our tent!
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Leanne
The "Chatterpod" r-pod 172
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GWolfe
Kansas
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Leanne, wow 6 people in an R-Pod. Thanks for your response, that is just what I was looking for.
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Comet Camper 1963
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U.P. BLDR
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This thread has been helpful. I just sold my diesel and fifth wheel and bought an 03 Tundra with the 4.7 v8. Now I need to find a small, used light weight TT. Lots of cool stuff out there by the looks of it just not sure if anythings old enough to fit my budget of $5,000 or less.
1981 Sunline 17 1/2SB - under construction
2003 Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD 4x4 4.7lt
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Davidm357
Texas
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I have a 2010 R-pod 177
I bought it to get away from the rubber roof and to save gas. It's a pretty solid trailer, but not much storage inside. A few modifications and you can make more storage. But it pulls like a parachute, On the highway it's no differant then the 5000+ lb trailer I replaced. Note, they have lift kits available so they dont drag the ground.
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'68Monaco440HP
Corpus Christi, Texas
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As an alternative to the above, consider also:
A older Airstream in the smaller sizes, or even a small vintage Streamline will only increase in value given proper maintenance. Fuel economy can be into the mid-20s with the correctly-matched tow vehicle. High teens is very easy to achieve.
There are a load of assumptions on this website which are belied elsewhere through long experience. New versus old; finance, depreciation and repair costs (not just maintenance) unaccounted for; TV spec, etc.
A trailer that lasts more than forty years before needing some replacements and updates is peace of mind. Ton's of good used ones needing minimal work, if that.
Nice as the threads' two brands shown appear to be, neither is truly aerodynamic in shape. Aero considerations are far more important than weight when it comes to horsepower demand (fuel economy).
It's easy to sell a house that has been cosmetically updated. I never had anyone ask me about the 80-year old plumbing and 65-year old wiring. How it's designed and built is more important, but not to the vast majority of buyers.
Whatever the new TT's have, the older ones can generally be fitted with.
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[Sold] 1983 [34'] Model 3411 Silver Streak
1976 32' Continental Supreme Silver Streak at present
2004 DODGE 305/555 ISB, QC SRW LB NV-5600, 7,400-lbs & Hensley Arrow
Combination is above 15,000-lbs. 15-cpm solo, 25-cpm towing
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unimogdave
Ontario
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We looked at all the big tear drops at several RV shows. We were moving up from a Tent Trailer and did not want tent ends or a bed we had to teardown daily. The kids are growing up so I bought a regular cab pickup so since it only seats three, we only need to sleep three. I did not want a slide out either. I too thought these trailers would get some good mileage but after reading an article where with a Toyota 4runner they only got 12MPG I started to look some more. So 18 months ago at an auto show we saw this Crossover, aluminum frame, double kitchen sinks,dry bath with sink(no teeth brushing in the kitchen sink anymore, dual propane tanks, queen bed, hanging closet, single axle and many thousands less then the MPG, we were sold. Our trailer is also 90 inches wide which makes up for no slide. A TAB would be nice if you have a 6 cyl car but I need a truck for the farm. In Quebec Canada, they are building a superlight trailer series called PROLITE. They are areo and superlite so should yield good fuel mileage number.
http://www.roulottesprolite.com/english/2012/0105-rv-trailer-2012.htm
Again, they are pricey for the size.
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