R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > R-pod Discussion Forums > Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Extended warranty
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedExtended warranty

 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
Author
Message Reverse Sort Order
Mountainrev View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 22 Jul 2014
Location: Eagle, Colorado
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 193
Direct Link To This Post Topic: Extended warranty
    Posted: 05 Aug 2016 at 4:19pm
I opted for the Forest River second year.  We have about one month left on it, but so far, haven't used it for anything.  No problems at all with our 177, after many trips and many thousands of miles.  But I still don't regret getting that second year bumper-to-bumper from FR.
2014 177
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbodiesel

"I lift my eyes to the hills."
Back to Top
jato View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Kewadin, MI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3227
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 4:45pm
We decided to pass on all the extended warranty "deals" when we purchased our 177 back in January 2011.  It was a good decision, really haven't had any problems outside of the self-inflicted ones that have been my fault.
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."
Back to Top
NutPod View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2016
Location: Canada
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 25
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 1:55pm
Originally posted by Mountainrev

@NutPod:  Call or email Sheri Hill at Forest River:
574-534-3167
shill@forestriverinc.com


Thanks Mountainrey
Called the number and the contact info has changed.
Update: Protection Plan Dept
            Attn: Danielle Beer
                    574 534-3167
                     dlbeer@forestriverinc.Com
Back to Top
NutPod View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2016
Location: Canada
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 25
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 11:16pm
I also forgot to mention the $3300 was also including a $500 discount. When I refused the offer they conveniently said they could possibly give me an incentive of a $1000. Wow what a markup.
Back to Top
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9059
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 9:40pm
At $650, considering what it covers (pretty much everything, and towing) and for how long, the extended warranty I mentioned isn't a bad deal.  Probably for the same warranty for over $3k, that's a rip-off.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
Leo B View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 13 Jan 2012
Location: Lyndonville, VT
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4508
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 9:31pm
Wow! Don't blame you for that!
Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
Back to Top
NutPod View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2016
Location: Canada
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 25
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 8:52pm
Originally posted by Mountainrev

@NutPod:  Call or email Sheri Hill at Forest River:
574-534-3167
shill@forestriverinc.com


@Mountainrey 
Many many thanks, I will call her and set this up.We just picked the r pod up today and the dealer wanted $3300.00 Ouch for the warranty to extend it to 7 years. I will pass on that.
Back to Top
MDPaddlersPod View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 06 Jul 2016
Location: Maryland
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 135
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:33am
Mountainrev, many thanks, I will use this also.
MDPaddlersPod
2017 RPod 179
2002 Silverado1500
Back to Top
Mountainrev View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 22 Jul 2014
Location: Eagle, Colorado
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 193
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:22am
@NutPod:  Call or email Sheri Hill at Forest River:
574-534-3167
shill@forestriverinc.com
2014 177
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbodiesel

"I lift my eyes to the hills."
Back to Top
NutPod View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2016
Location: Canada
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 25
Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 11:28pm
Originally posted by techntrek

You can purchase a one year extension directly from Forest River for $150.  I never buy extended warranties, but for that small cost (relative to the purchase cost) I did get that.

If you want an all-inclusive 7 year warranty (roughly, I forget the exact time period) we've discussed the Protective Xtraride warranty here before, it is offered by a private company.  They've been around a long while so they aren't a fly-by-night operation.  Their cost is about $650.


Hi techntrek I will be picking up our 180 r pod tomorrow and would also Like to purchase the $150 extra year extension. How would I go about it,would I ask the dealer or would I have to contact Forest River directly and if so would you still have the contact info. I'm definitely not interested in the high dollar warranty the dealer offers.
 
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz