R-Pod vs. Vibe or something else

leckert wrote: Hello to everyone, We are a family of five (mom, dad, 12G, 6B and 5yr yellow M lab).  I grew up in a pop-up and my better half grew up in a cabin/hotel for vacations.  We've been looking at RV's for a couple years ("browsing") and recently I had an epiphany (I'm told it takes a while for me...lol) a pop-up will never happen, a hybrid is possibility but a 4 sided no canvas would be the best option.  I would like to know the cons, dislikes, problems, maintenance and anything else owners of R-pods can provide us to make an educated buying decision.  At this point we're looking at a R-pod182G or a Vibe 6405.  Also any information on the Vibe would be great. The manufacturer and sales reps are going to provide the good and not the bad information I'm looking for factual information and not BS!  If I want the latter any salesman will be more then willing to provide that! Thank you,  Lee

Check out the other forum and ask your same set of questions. There are several families active there that can provide some insight as they have similar demographics.

If you grew up in a tent with at least one other youngster, you should be able to handle living in a pod. The r-dome adds a lot of living space and is remarkably weather tight. The units with a slide out and a set of bunks would seem to be ideal for a family of your size. Your TV should be good for any number of campers.

Enjoy the search for your ideal small camper!

Thanks.  I'll have to check it out.

My family of 4, my wife and I and our 2 girls, Love our 172T.  The pop out makes the camper feel ginormous when the weather is nice, or close it up when its not so nice.  We all get along just fine and love our pod!