R-Pod vs. Vibe or something else

We were just out looking at RVs to get some modification ideas, and I really liked the Avenger by Prime Time. It is comparably priced to the rPod (local dealer had it priced ~$15,000) and I thought it had a nice look and feel. Note that it has aluminum siding rather than fiberglass like the rPod.

The Avenger can sleep 8, although is twice the dry weight for towing and is ~10 feet longer, but it has a larger fridge/freezer which I think you'll need to feed everyone.

Here's a walkthru video I found on youtube that shows the model I looked at (261LT or 26BH):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3jr3-hloL8

another model:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGM76uL6Y4o

I'm not trying to hawk any particular RV model, but I would really hesitate to take a family of 5 plus a dog out in the RV unless you plan to set up the RDome and spent the vast majority of time (including most folks sleeping) outdoors.

We chose the r-pod for several reasons:

CC wrote: BSA, I had no idea that site were limiting RV size...must be a California thing? I also read on a forum discussion where a canvas popout was in the rain when camping, but when the person got home, it rained for a week straight, and they never could get it out to dry. = mold/mildew/stinky. Yuck. I'm in Texas and I told my DH I wanted a fiberglass outside because it seemed "bear-proof" to me. Everyone laughs at that since we don't see many bears around these parts, but the point is we'll  be taking it to other parts for camping...parts where there ARE bears. I tried really hard not to laugh at "easy open snack packs."

About 25 years ago we were camping with our sons in Sequoia State Park in Northern California.  Had bear problems then, also.  I can remember the ranger trying to impress us about keeping our food inside.  He showed us a picture where a bear had gotten the scent of toothpaste inside a car.  The bear had taken his nails and inserted them in the fissure in the body of the car just in front of the front door.  He ripped the door right off the hinges.  It had been closed.  Don't take food anymore when camping.  Seriously, he certainly got my attention with that.  We have been back since to Sequoia and they now have steel boxes at each campsite for your cooler to reside in.  Probably 1/4" steel plate.  Gotta be aware.  Safe Travels.

I wasn't trying to mess with Cali, I was just thinking it might be a state mandate I haven't come across yet.

Sorry also for the thread derail re: Da Bears. My thought was that the fiberglass buys me more than a canvas tent. I was thinking in terms of buying me more protection, but you guys have shown me the error of my thinking. So, I'll think in terms of buying me more time.

If I have 2 extra minutes, I won't spend them screaming. I'll be taking the safety off the Texas version of Bear Spray.