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duder
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seems like a pop up to me, losing out on the quiet, snug and dryness of the POD!
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Chuck and Bev
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techntrek
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Same for us, we've done popups all along and this was an intentional move into something quieter and less drafty. BUT, I love this concept and am all for it. It will make for a very roomy hypod. Add the slide-out too, and you won't know what to do with all the room.
Oh, and now I see they are keeping the curves by using a curved piece and using it as a roof and not the base. Cool. That will keep the roof from pooling/puddling like many hybrids/popups do, but that also means more weight for a slide-out base. I wonder if it will be usable for "turtling", where hybrid owners can sleep inside w/o opening it up (good for quick overnighters). Possibly not. When closed it will have to cover the dinette, or be sandwiched between upper and lower cabinets, probably covering the sink/stove in the process. Still good for loading up before a trip but not turtling. Completely guessing of course... can't wait to see the floor plans.
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'10 Forest River R-pod 171
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TerryM
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There had better be a very durable seal where the canvas meets the body. All the rain water from that hard top is going to run right down to that seal.
It does look interesting though. Terry |
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You can see that its held up by bunk-end supports, much like a popup. It doesn't look like there's anything in the back end of the r-pod (cabinets, etc), at least as far as the rear streetside window. I wonder if the bunk stays horizontal and just slides out? Would FR slide out the rear bunk just for a few extra feet of maneuvering room?
Is that an air mattress in there? And... it looks like the spare tire is on the "roof"? Why put that weight up there? |
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Craig :: 2008 Mazda Tribute :: 2009 r-pod 171, The Johnnie Ray
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That was not an r-pod photo.. it was a new v-cross super lite - wait until you see this super lite camper .. it is under 4,000 pounds... very nice. |
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Is that half a R-dome or a new awning setup.
Lee
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Still a work in progress, lots of pictures.
http://podterfly.blogspot.com/ |
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techntrek
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Looks like the same r-dome to me. Its just all unzipped and rolled up. Also looks like the supports attach to the stabs, so if you rip one off you have a problem, Houston. |
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'10 Forest River R-pod 171
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