Abandoned by FR and dealer - Event Date: 16 Mar 2017

Originally posted by furpod Originally posted by R-Podessy OMGosh!!! We are to pick up our new R-Pod 180 on the 18th.  Now I'm terrified!!!   Is there a checklist of things WE should check before bringing it home? The dealer is 90 miles, one way, from us so it's not like we're going to be hauling it back up there for things that go wrong. Plus, I know my husband, he mechanics for a living and does NOT want to have to do big repairs on something just to use and enjoy it, especially when it's brand new.My heart goes out to you for experiencing this!  Literally THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS of new owners have had NO ISSUES at all. Don't let one reactionary rant harsh your mellow.

+1.   Personally, I would put the Pod up against anything in it's class. Occasionally, someone will have an issue but, there is a warranty. If you do not want to drive to your selling dealer, any Forest River dealer could likely help. Odds are, yours will be just fine.

OMGosh!!! We are to pick up our new R-Pod 180 on the 18th.  Now I'm terrified!!!   Is there a checklist of things WE should check before bringing it home? The dealer is 90 miles, one way, from us so it's not like we're going to be hauling it back up there for things that go wrong. Plus, I know my husband, he mechanics for a living and does NOT want to have to do big repairs on something just to use and enjoy it, especially when it's brand new.
My heart goes out to you for experiencing this! 

Bill-J, wow! I am so sorry for all of your troubles. I would have driven that pod right up to FR'S front door and make so much noise until the top dog came out to see the product they are sending out for purchase. Then I would have demanded a full refund or a perfect replacement plus reimbursement for my travel expenses to their HQ'S. AND FR should drop that awful dealer. This aggravates the heck out of me. We lucked out and the gently used R-pod 179 we bought in a private sale has only had a couple of minor issues. The original owner's said they hadn't had any issues. I know the forum typically hears only the negative issues and rarely do you see a post espousing happiness. Well, we are happy with our POD, but no one should have the number of issues that you experienced. (Yes, I know rv's always have some maintenance problems, but your extent is unacceptable.) There...got that off my chest! Again, sorry for your bad luck. BTW, the Facebook Rpod group is also a great resource for info, advice and more! I recommend that you and forum members consider joining that group. Good luck to you.

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