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    Posted: 30 Jul 2012 at 10:32pm
WOW! Where at?
Steve, Nicole & family in Tampa FL

Purchasing a 2013 RP 176-T to be pulled by our 2006 Chrysler Town & Country

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We picked up our 2012 176T in June for $15K, fully prepped, and came with: 

Interior Luxury Package: Decorative shower curtain, raised panel cabinet doors w/residential hidden hinges, decorative window treatments w/mini blinds, 6 gal. G/E DSI water heater, 2 burner cooktop, 3 speed fantastic fan in bathroom, 4.2 cu.ft. 3 way refer, cargo plus netting w/detachable organizer, hanging vinyl bath shelving & battery/holding tank monitor panel.

Exterior Luxury Package: Dual battery rack, 20# LP bottle w/vinyl cover, rear stabilizer jacks, spare tire/carrier & cover, folding assist grab handle, patio light, tinted safety glass windows, independent torsion axle w/ultrulube hubs, aluminum split spoke rims, detachable 30 amp power cord, black tank flush & lamilux 1000 gel-coated fiberglass.

Convection microwave oven, 19" LCD Flat Screen TV, TV antenna with booster. CO detector, 13.5 Air Conditioner, R-Dome Awning with Screen Room, Axle Riser
"What happens in the POD, stays in the POD."
2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jul 2012 at 9:06pm

You definitely want to use the knowledge you now have as a bargaining tool to get your dealer down $2k.  My dealer (the same one as rpodcamper's) wanted something like $16,000 sticker price for ours, fully loaded.  Then after negotiating swore that $14,000 was their lowest price.  After pulling out proof that I could get the same model for $12,000, they immediately came down to match it.  Buying local is fine, but as I said, their price is high and you should get them to lower it.

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How did you get your picture in your signature? :-)
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Purchasing a 2013 RP 176-T to be pulled by our 2006 Chrysler Town & Country

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Posts: 3990 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jul 2012 at 8:28pm
Most of the bugs have been worked out in the new models. It's more like what mods do you want to do to make it work that much better for you. Enjoy camping with the family as my kids talk about all the times we had in a pop up camper. They are now 19-23 and not really wanting to camp with s anymore. 
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Posts: 17 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jul 2012 at 7:49pm
Not sure how old this model is but hopefully there aren't any bugs because this is the one that fits our family. We are veeerrrry excited, as we just decided to homeschool our children and do some traveling for lots of fun learning! :-)
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I jumped on the rpod wagon pretty early on and as new models have come out I have been tempted to jump in with a newer model.  But then I remember what I liked about the 171.  I liked the deal I was able to work out and got the bugs out and things working the way we want them to.  Enjoy the new camper and we live to see photos!
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Yes, they're taking care of everything! That's the way we like it :-)
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Direct from Forest River Website:
 
Forest River Encourages You to Buy Local It is the goal of Forest River, Inc. that all of our RV owners fully enjoy the RV experience and that customer satisfaction meets or exceeds their expectations!
Forest River, Inc. encourages our customers to purchase their Forest River products from a local dealership whenever possible for the following reasons:

1) Forest River, Inc. dealers are independently owned and operated businesses so priority service and scheduling is at their discretion and is often provided to customers that purchased their unit at that dealership.

2) Purchasing locally allows customers to establish meaningful relationships with a dealer, enhancing the RV experience through assistance with product questions, user tips or RV regulations for your state or country, and much more!

3) Canadian customers must meet requirements to bring an RV purchased out of the country to their home. These requirements may involve additional inspections and certifications, taxes and fees. Your local Canadian Dealer is a professional at meeting these requirements.

4) Scheduling timely warranty repairs and adjustments through a local dealership provides far greater flexibility and convenience to you, the customer!
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Posts: 3990 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jul 2012 at 5:31pm
From looking around online and also talking to my dealer in PA and 2 other dealers I know about the pricing is seeming to be about right.  It is very nice buying local as you help keep jobs local but then you also have a local place to get questions answered, adjustments made.  I have been dealing with the same Dealer for the last 18 years.  There is a big difference in the 2009 R-pod 171 Vs the 2013 176T Trailers.
 
Thats not to say you have a bit of haggle room with the dealer you are dealing with now.  Will they throw anything else in on the dealer?  Like making sure your TV is ready with the break controller, Hitch adjustment, ect........
 
 
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