Newbie to r-pod
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Topic: Newbie to r-pod
Posted By: rshapiro126
Subject: Newbie to r-pod
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 3:01pm
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Hi! I'm excited about picking up my new 177 tomorrow. Dealer promised a 90 min. walk through....good since I'm not very handy. I have a ton of questions. If he can't answer them I'll be back here. Its nice to know there's a group. Hopefully, the modifications on my 2004 Toyota Sienna (transmission cooler, brake controller, hitch wiring modification) will be done today. I've been reading a whole bunch on the internet and a book. I would like to know your experience with getting service in locations other than the selling dealership since we're purchasing the unit in Richmond, MN & will be spending most of the year (8-9 mo) in coastal NC where the nearest dealerships are in northeastern NC & northern SC. Thanks in advance. Bob ------------- Bob |
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Posted By: splante
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 6:32pm
| We just money down on a 177 too! The walk through should be interesting. What book did you go through? |
Posted By: rshapiro126
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 8:09pm
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Its called "RVing Basics" by Bill & Jan Moeller. Its a bit old (published in 1995) but it gave me a good vocabulary & basic knowledge. There are also some good web sites, http://www.newrver.com/easy.shtml - Bill's Hints: Great for learning how to use an RV , http://www.rvingmyway.com/ - RV'ing My Way - The Beginner's Home , http://www.ehow.com/topic_3697_introduction-motor-homes.html - Introduction to Motor Homes | eHow.com , & http://rvbasics.com/techtips/travel-trailer-towing-safety-tips.html - Safety Tips for Fifth Wheel & Travel Trailer Towing - RV Basics .com which were pretty good. Of course, there's nothing like direct experience. ------------- Bob |
Posted By: tdrace
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 8:31pm
I live in Bluffton sc and I get my r-pod serviced at Camping world. They sell Forest River rvs so they will do warranty work. We are having a Carolinas r-pod rally in September. Everybody's welcome. You can find out about it on the R-Pod Nations Forum. Best of Luck and hope you can come!!------------- tdrace's 2018 180 2010 FORD F150 V-8 equalizer e-2 hitch Sisters on the Fly #1569 |
Posted By: rshapiro126
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 9:18pm
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Thanks for the information. If we're back in NC by then we'll try to come. ------------- Bob |
Posted By: VenturaDi
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2010 at 12:32am
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Congrats Bob! I hope you enjoy your 177 as much as we do ours. My hubby gave me the "RV Basics" book for Christmas, and I love it....I've learned a lot. I like their info on maps. ------------- Diane 177 owner |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2010 at 3:31am
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I'm pretty sure any Forest River dealer will work with you. Congrats of getting the Pod! Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |