Hello,

We're shopping for our first RV for weekends in the parks or short road trips.  We have 2 boys currently 3 and 5.   I think I've read everything on the internet that google can find in regards to these 3 RV's so I'm looking for owner feedback on what will work best for us.

I tow with a lifted Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (rated 3500#).  I've wired it for 7 pin and brake controller is installed.  It pulls really well- I had a 6x12 uhaul stuffed to the gills last weekend- must have been around 4000# and it pulled it just fine on the highways and I was purposely speeding and checking how it handled bumps in corners, etc- solid as a rock.  The stiffer springs and shocks must really help.

I think we want bunks for the boys- or at least a wide bed for them.

Scamp:  front convertible bunks, smaller(?) dinette that we would sleep on.  7 month wait to order one right now.

Casita dlx 16: Side bunks with a bigger front bath.  4 month wait.  I like that I can get a 3" axle lift and bigger 14" wheels which might do better behind my jeep that's on 35" tires.

Rpods: They have them in stock locally.  Same price.  Roomier, but stick built.  The 2 layouts we're looking at have a small slide for kitchen and external storage is nice, bigger holding tanks.  The 176T let you sleep on the dinette, kids in front bunks, and there's a queen sized pop out tent if the weather is nice and then the dinette remains set up.  The 178 is a queen bed in back, and the dinette is up front- the kids could sleep side by side on that.

We have plans to look at all three next month, but owner input is more valuable than the salesmans!