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    Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 6:41pm
Since we're getting ready to take delivery of our 171, I've been trying to bone up on warranty options and costs.  Here's what I think I've learned, in case anyone's interested:
  • The first year is complete bumper-to-bumper protection at no additional cost.
  • Extended B2B coverages are available through the dealer for year 2 and later.  $712 for year 2 only up to $1241 for coverage in years 2 thru 5.  Personally, that seems pricey.
  • A one year parts only warranty is available from FR.  Since it didn't include labor, I didn't bother to note the cost.
I couldn't find anything on the FR site that related to FR warranties ("contact your dealer") so the above is from the dealer's finance dept.  BTW, the guy I spoke to didn't seem especially knowledgeable.  First, he said I had to make my decision when i actually make the purchase.  Then said I really had up to 30 days.  Then said I could make my decision anytime during the first year (but I'd have to pay an additional $250.). Does this inspire much confidence?  Me, neither. 

All things considered, I think I'm going to gamble that we'll find all the big things in the first year.  Anyway, that will be just that much more incentive to go camping! Big smile

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Hope you like your 171 as much as we did....had one for 5 years. Only traded it in for the extra room in the 179.Happy Podding
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Forest River offers a 2nd year warranty from themselves for $150 for new Pods.
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Originally posted by kymooses

Forest River offers a 2nd year warranty from themselves for $150 for new Pods.

If that's the parts-only warranty I mentioned, that doesn't sound like much of a warranty.  Is the one you're talking about parts and labor?
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I never buy extended warranties, but I did buy the $150 2nd year warranty for the pod.  The parts, especially for the imported fridge, can be way more than labor.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Originally posted by techntrek

I never buy extended warranties, but I did buy the $150 2nd year warranty for the pod.  The parts, especially for the imported fridge, can be way more than labor.

When I first read this, I thought "Well heck, if the dang fridge breaks, I'll just go buy a new one rather than fool around with repairs."  Then I went over to Amazon and priced some RV fridges like Dometic & Norcold.  Quite an eye-opener.  Dead They're proud of those things, aren't they?  Makes the $150 parts warranty look pretty good!

Thanks, Doug.

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We also purchased $150 extended warranty after pricing the frig. Unbelievable what that thing costs!!
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Sep 2014 at 8:04am
Yup, especially the one they put in the pods.
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Posts: 1807 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Sep 2014 at 9:14am
Originally posted by Luv2Q

Originally posted by kymooses

Forest River offers a 2nd year warranty from themselves for $150 for new Pods.

If that's the parts-only warranty I mentioned, that doesn't sound like much of a warranty.  Is the one you're talking about parts and labor?


it extends the initial 12 month warranty, it does not mention that it is only "parts" and it goes on to mention that repairs must be made by authorized Forest River repair centers etc.

i've never seen anyone complain who has bought and used it that it only covers parts but then again not many people know about it.  it's an often times lost piece of paper from dealers.
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And often we've read here that dealers only mention/push the more-expensive add-on warranties that are backed by private companies.  Which I can understand, they make money off of them.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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