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    Posted: 20 Mar 2013 at 11:58am
Congratulations!

We have been fortunate, with the Florida "winter", to have been out once every month since we took
delivery in August of last year.  This month our 177 will sit idle in the barn because our business is such
a zoo !  But mid-April, like you, we will be on the road again !  Can't wait !

We are reserved at Silver River State Park, (not to be confused with "Silver Springs", although it is just
down-river), one of the many wonderful spots that Florida has preserved for the enjoyment of residents
and visitors.

Probably quite a road trip for you, but you are welcome any time !  Smile
Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels
RP 177 "Key Pod"
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Posts: 94 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Mar 2013 at 9:27pm
Originally posted by coopercdrkey

 

I would be interested in, if you choose to disclose, the difference in actual quoted price between the 177
and the 178.
About 16,900 for the 177 and 17,500 for the 178.

Thanks to all for the advice and suggestions....put the credit card down for a 178 mid April.  We will mess with it a few times and then take a week or two in July/August in Idaho/Montana for a real break in cruise. 
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We chose the 178 over the 177 without even a second thought, more room and more storage.
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Sounds right-  Thanks!

I would have most likely have paid the whole sticker price difference for a 178, which in no way should be
construed as any criticism of our 177, which we love!

I just think the 178 is a fine and desireable advancement, especially considering the negligable gross
and tongue weight differences.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Mar 2013 at 11:54am
Originally posted by coopercdrkey


I would be interested in, if you choose to disclose, the difference in actual quoted price between the 177
and the 178.




Here the window sticker difference is $800 or so, so my guess with our dealer it is $550 or so off the lot difference.
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From a 181g owner, trust me, that extra length you'll get with the 178 makes a big difference in a lot of ways!!
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When we ordered our 2013 171 HRE from our dealer, we had them delete the tv center and antenna.  No problem.  Just an FYI.  Safe Travels.
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   Wecome to Jdub.
     yellowstonestu you might look at Wal-Mart for the TV trays.  Goose
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Posts: 24 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Mar 2013 at 6:04pm

Our Jackpod is back in storage for a few days.  We'll be picking it up again on Friday to load up for our trip to Louisiana and I can measure and check the mfgr. of the table at that time.  I haven't seen those tables  on our last couple of trips to Costco but perhaps they'll get them back in stock for the summer season.  Will post info. on Friday.
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Posts: 43 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Mar 2013 at 5:49pm
Smaller, collapsable table?  Costco?  May be just what I've been trying to create on my own.  What are the dimensions of the table?  Manufacturer?
Any info that would save me scratching my head in the shop  would be greatly appreciated!
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