Looking at an RPOD...new owner

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   I am thinking of buying an R-POD...was all set on it when I started reading some real negative issues on another forum from those who had some major problems.  Could this be isolated, or are you guys just overcoming issues with the RPOD's.  Please let me know as we are looking to purchase soon.  Appreciate any comments.

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mford4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Mar 2018 Location: Macungie PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 14	Topic: Looking at an RPOD...new owner Posted: 15 Mar 2018 at 5:37pm
	I am thinking of buying an R-POD...was all set on it when I started reading some real negative issues on another forum from those who had some major problems. Could this be isolated, or are you guys just overcoming issues with the RPOD's. Please let me know as we are looking to purchase soon. Appreciate any comments.
	Marlene & David Adventure is our game!

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 15 Mar 2018 at 5:57pm
	Welcome to the forum! The straight scoop - It's possible to get a "bad one" of anybody's brand of RV. Personally, I think the Pod can go "toe to toe" with anything in it's class. Most have few or no problems however, they don't tend to yell as loud. It is important to buy from a dealer who will give good warranty service, if issues are encountered.

Keith-N-Dar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Posted: 15 Mar 2018 at 6:02pm
	We have had our pod since 2011, and the only issues have been normal maintenance and one repair I caused the first time out when I backed into a tree. I can't speak for others but I know some of the complaints I have seen are caused by unrealistic expectations and some by poor dealers that didn't prepare the units well before delivery. I would buy another in a heartbeat, but I have no need to.
	Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 15 Mar 2018 at 6:12pm
	We are the folks that own them, I'm not a fan of other forums that don't. If you buy a RV you have to be prepared to overcome issues. Suggest you also see reviews of those RVs. I have owned numerous RVs and believe me I always had issues I had to "overcome". Not a perfect world my friend. My Pod has been dependable, affordable and reliable. That doesn't mean I didn't have to maintain the trailer, I did. End of the day best RV I have owned, bang for the buck, across the board. My 2 cents.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

DavMar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Aug 2017 Location: Lexington, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 592	Posted: 15 Mar 2018 at 9:38pm
	When looking at buying an RV's I hope your comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges? That your looking at similar single axle campers in comparable price ranges? If you do that I believe you'll see why the members of this forum are big Rpod fans. I don't care the make you can buy they all can have "issues" but from my experience the issues I've encountered with my Rpod have been negligible that I've easily been able to handle with no issues.
	Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC

mford4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Mar 2018 Location: Macungie PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 14	Posted: 15 Mar 2018 at 9:40pm
	Thank you for your responses. We are hoping by this weekend to have one in our hands. We have been looking for a good used one and have two lined up to see on Saturday. Your responses have been reassuring. Thank you. Marlene
	Marlene & David Adventure is our game!

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3257	Posted: 15 Mar 2018 at 10:08pm
	Another rpod owner since January 2011. Excellent dealer, purchased in Escanaba, Michigan , the U.P. Have to agree that the dealer can be a deal maker or breaker. Haven't had any issues at all with our 177. In fact a year and a half ago we had our first 'repair' as the tires, even though they only had about 20,000 miles on, were past their expiration date by over a year, so they were finally replaced. This is our first travel trailer, having had Jayco and Rockwood pop-ups over that past 20 years, and had a fair amount of repair work to do on both of them. Can't say enough about our R-Pod, a great unit IMHO.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 16 Mar 2018 at 8:40am
	As far as dealer, I bought used, so the negotiation was price, the warranty was 90 days. UNLESS I purchased an extended warranty which I did not. The trailer was basically brand new, and they did have some paperwork that indicated warranty work had been done by original owners.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

TheBum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407	Posted: 16 Mar 2018 at 10:49am
	My general rule of thumb on the Internet: Take the number of people reporting major issues and multiply by 10 to get the number of people with minor or no issues.
	Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 16 Mar 2018 at 11:02am
	Always keep in mind.. for some owners.. "I found a loose screw/dropped screw in this closed compartment, the Pod is crap" and for others... "Another trip, the roof didn't blow off and I was dry in the rain, the Pod is fantastic". The truth is, you ARE buying the, or nearly the, (I don't keep up with the clones pricing) least expensive, fully featured, TT in it's class. If you expect Airstream, Lance, Arctic Fox, Oliver, etc quality for R-Pod money, you WILL be disappointed. Most pods are trouble free. Ours was. I have been active in the community since '09, when we saw our first Pod. On here since the day after we bought our Pod. That said, yes just like anything, Pods can have problems, both construction and actual issues, and they can have user issues.. just like anything else, Even Rolls Royce has a warranty department.. I for one, would be interested to know which sites you see these bad reviews on..