Shall I buy an Rpod?

    Carol I would not worry about warranty problems. There is another rpod owner that tows with a Ford Edge and I believe he traveled to Alaska with out a problem. Check out the rpodnation forum and use the search feature for Ford Edge. You could send him a private message and ask any specific questions you may have. Couch's is a good place to purchase your Rpod he is you might say a wholesale rv dealer.     David and Danette

Originally posted by Carol Sawka After reading about the warrantee problems, I am wondering if I really want one???  Do things go wrong all of the time?  I will be driving by myself in a Ford Edge, front wheel drive.  The book says that with a Class 2 hitch, I can pull up to 3500 pounds.  Has anyone had success pulling a 175 with that small of an auto?  Couch's RV is SO much less expensive than our dealer in Conroe, TX.  Are they for real?

Welcome to the group!  It is good that you have been reading and learning about your potential purchase.  Please understand that anything I say is just MY opinion.

Like others have described, we went to a local dealer and negotiated a price that was very close to those-that-have-already-been-named, with all the same options (just about everything).  Definitely worth a try.

I wouldn't worry about issues - most campers no matter the maker or model need something fixed out of the gate, no different than a new house when you do the checkout walk-through with the builder.

Welcome!

There is a great dealer in Corpus Christi TX.  Would probably be closer than Ohio.  We bought our 176 there a month or so ago. The do a good job of making sure everything works when it rolls off the lot. They are on the internet and sell only Forest River Trailers.  You might check with them too. 

AMEN to home dealers. You must do your home work to figure out what is a fair price then go to work with a dealer. I did what pop did i sat down with my dealer and said let's not insult each other this is what i want and what i will pay what is your thought cause i got things to do and hands to shake. He looked at me did the old got to talk to boss thing and i said hurry cause i have to eat lunch with my insulin. He came back in 5 minutes and said where is the check, which the wife already started to write. Home town dealers need support to also and i did not have to drive 600 miles to get it. You are doing the best thing ask questions and do your home work and then you are your own expert. You will also notice that a great number of podders here did not buy from Mr. C.