Hoping to soon own a 2015 R-Pod 178 |
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Frenchie pod
Newbie Joined: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Topic: Hoping to soon own a 2015 R-Pod 178 Posted: 03 Sep 2014 at 9:28pm |
We paid close to that price for a 178 hr. Here on the west coast there is only a very few dealers that have the r-pod. Ours is fully stocked, r-dome ac ect. I think it all depends on if you feel it was worth the money. I love my r-pod and smile everytime I see it, so it was worth the large amount we spent.. We've had many people stop and ask about it the 2 weeks we've had it. Enjoy your new toy...
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Dan & Fawn
French bulldogs Buggaboo, 3 Bob 1 2015-178HR |
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Puck Podders
Newbie Joined: 14 Jun 2014 Location: Baltimore Ont Online Status: Offline Posts: 38 |
Posted: 29 Aug 2014 at 6:16pm |
We purchased our 2015 178 in June. Prices are higher here in Ontario but we love the Pod. We have a WDH with sway bars and it is perfect. Had the lift kit put on and think they should all come at this height. We have the Dome and it is relatively easy to assemble. Our walk thru was extensive and they even had the Dome set up. Campkins RV is our dealer and I would recommend them to people in our area. I hope your experience is equal to ours. Rick
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Rick & Wilma
'Hairy' Gracie 2015 178 GMC Sierra |
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Hairy Podders
Senior Member Joined: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 217 |
Posted: 29 Aug 2014 at 5:56pm |
No it does not need to be a dealer that sells Rpods. Actually the dealers that sell Rpods get a bit whiney when you bring them a Pod that they didn't sell. Our closest Forest River dealer blew me off for an emergency problem that cropped up 2 months into ownership(defective regulator)& they don't sells Rpods. They couldn't look at it for a month & "probably couldn't get the part for 3 weeks". I called Brannon at Couch's & had one in my hand the next day. The offensive dealer will never sell me anything. We have new Camping World that opened nearby, so I'll get any warranty work performed there.
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Darryl, Julie & Lindsey
Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
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2dogseniors
Newbie Joined: 06 Jun 2014 Location: Hixson, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 9:14am |
Okay, here's another question. When you all have purchased R-pods at a distance from home, where did you take them to be serviced? We have been told that we can take it to any Forest River Dealer, but does it have to be one who carries the R-Pod models?
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2dogSeniors
2004 Ford Expedition 2015 R-Pod 178 with risers |
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2dogseniors
Newbie Joined: 06 Jun 2014 Location: Hixson, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 3:21am |
Thanks all. Good advice all around. We have done more phone shopping and will not buy from Chilhowee. Looks like Crouch's is our best choice in terms of cost. We will continue with our reading on the Forum before we drive up to pick up our Pod. Have privately sent Kymooses our email for his checklist for walk through.
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2dogSeniors
2004 Ford Expedition 2015 R-Pod 178 with risers |
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Blue's Pod
Groupie Joined: 25 Aug 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 61 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2014 at 8:32pm |
I agree with Kymooses and Sleepless that the price is high. We just got a 171 which I know is a little less than a 178 but not that much less. We ended up buying an r-pod 171 from Couch's RV Nation. They are selling the 178 for $13,835 fully loaded. I believe they also do financing. And they deliver for a small fee that depends on the miles they have to bring it. Ours should be here tomorrow morning. It has the risers, tv, microwave/convection, r-dome, battery & box, full propane, the green package which is set up for solar, the interior package and the exterior package which includes the exterior shower. We personally had a bad experience with Chilhowee RV and we won't go back there ever.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2014 at 8:16pm |
Welcome. I agree that the price seems to be high.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Lillypad178
Newbie Joined: 24 Aug 2014 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2014 at 8:14pm |
I purchased my 2013 178 hood river edition for 17,500. A fair price in my book, although it didn't come with sway bars or the r dome, love the trailer, hope you love yours as much as we do:))
P.s. Torque the lug nuts before every trip, have read some people have lost their wheels, better to be safe Than sorry, happy podding!! |
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Glen and michaels lillypad
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Sleepless
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Titusville, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 556 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2014 at 8:08pm |
For that price, it should include all or most of the accessories available, such as axle risers, R-Dome, etc. Shipping costs can add considerably to the price of a pod, but even here in Florida I paid less and all accessories except for the bike rack were included in the price. If financing charges, title and registration fees, and similar other costs are included, the disparity may not be all that great.
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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2014 at 5:58pm |
Welcome to Podding and to the forums. Not familiar with that dealer but the price seems just a bit high in my opinion. As far as what to look out for when you do your walk through, if you'd like to send me a message with your email I can send you a file of everything you can and should check there at the dealer. It's a comprehensive checklist of things to look for and test out. Welcome to the local Podding area as well. Lot of us in the surrounding area get together a few times a year for Rallies!
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