Hi from WA...Price?

Originally posted by Boomertype When I saw the Couch's RV listing today, I went to their website.  For some reason I thought they were in Portland, OR, nope, Ohio.  The had a really good price on a 178, but listed they wouldn't list the real price.  So I filled out the paperwork, not much and I immediately received a price in my email.  The price was $13,670 picked up in Ohio. In 10 minutes their was followup email from a sales guy.  I let him know I was a bit too far away.  He replied within 2 minutes that he would ship it.  I responded with my zip code and the shipping was $3200.  Their website clearly state they are a wholesale distributer.  Their prices are great if you don't have to drive3/4's the way across the country. But the $13,670 is definitely the price I will start dickering with when I buy our 178 this summer.

Thanks for all the replies...

I did get a quote from Couch's. I am glad I was sitting down. Although the Rpod 177 was not a Hood River Edition, it had everything we wanted and more, $13,360.

Now I am wandering if I can buy it from them and get factory delivery at The Dalles factory. I understand that the Hood River Edition is only available at that factory.

I got your PM Boomertype and I will be in touch.

 

Originally posted by Boomertype Couch's is only 2350 miles from my driveway.  I'll buy locally, at least willing to drive 295 miles.

That means that for less than $800 in gas money, you can save $3-5000 on a pod, AND get to throw in a cross country vacation to boot.

This is assuming you get 15 or so mpg on the way out an 10 or so coming back.. (have no clue what you are going to tow with.)

Cap'n - I've seen posts by people wanting to take delivery, but haven't seen anyone say they actually have done it.

I will be picking up our new 177 Rpod on Saturday. I probably pay a little to much, but we got everything we wanted. All the whistles and bells except for the Rdome and bike rack. It also comes with two batteries and a full tank of propane.

We did not want the Rdome yet. I want to see if I would really use it or would it just be stored. Our tent trailer has a awning which rides everywhere the trailer goes and I have set it up maybe twice. I may work on making some kind of Rpod awning. I am just not sure about needing a room. As far as the bike rack I can easily weld one up.

Lydia at Blue Dog RV was great and we will meet her on Saturday. She did not push me at all. Just gave me the information I wanted. There is no factory pick up, so that answers that question.

I know, bottom line. Lydia priced the 177 at $15,400. I offered $14,500. They said sold the next day. I probably could have gone lower, but they need to make a living too. I was hoping to get below 15K.

I will let you know how the delivery works out.

Thanks,

Cary