Extended warranty
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Topic: Extended warranty
Posted By: 5Bree414
Subject: Extended warranty
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2015 at 8:06am
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Just purchased new 179 R-pod is the extended service contracts worth the money, I am retiring in 3 years and plan to travel the US and Canada , Thanks for advice. ------------- Bob K 2008 Honda Ridgeline 2016 179 |
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Posted By: CFWARREN
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2015 at 8:54pm
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I suppose it depends in part on what's covered, what isn't, and the cost. I've found with most things, electronics for example, that if there's a problem it's going to be there right off. Problems that develop down the road are another matter. You have a one-year warranty on the Rpod, so anything that comes up during that time is already covered. It's kind of redundant to buy an extended warranty that covers the same period of time. My Rpod came with a "free" lifetime warranty. I put that in quotes because it's anything but free. In order to stay in effect, I have to take the RV in once a year for an inspection/service, for which they will charge me $100. (This is separate from winterizing and de-winterizing) If I miss a year, the warranty is over. So if I keep the RV for 10 years, I will have paid $1,000 for a "free" warranty. Good deal, huh? :) However, RV repairs are very expensive these days, one or two major repairs, and I might come out ahead, who knows. ------------- 2016 179 - Hood River Edition 2008 Nissan Xterra |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2015 at 10:20pm
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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. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: NutPod
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 11:28pm
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. ------------- |
Posted By: Mountainrev
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:22am
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@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." 
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Posted By: MDPaddlersPod
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:33am
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Mountainrev, many thanks, I will use this also. ------------- MDPaddlersPod 2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500 |
Posted By: NutPod
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 8:52pm
@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  for the warranty to extend it to 7 years. I will pass on that.------------- |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 9:31pm
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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 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 9:40pm
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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 ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: NutPod
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 11:16pm
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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. ------------- |
Posted By: NutPod
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 1:55pm
Thanks Mountainrey Called the number and the contact info has changed. Update: Protection Plan Dept Attn: Danielle Beer 574 534-3167 dlbeer@forestriverinc.Com ------------- |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 4:45pm
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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." |
Posted By: Mountainrev
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2016 at 4:19pm
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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."
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