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Shadow
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Topic: new 179 owner from Canada with ext warranty ques Posted: 21 Jul 2016 at 6:18pm |
Hi David Yippee, another Rendezvous! Really enjoyed the last one. Do you have dates yet?
Carol & Shirley, R-Pod 179, previously a 151
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S&C
2015 R-POD 179
2010 Toyota Highlander
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Twix
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Location: Ontario
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016 at 5:03pm |
Thanks, Jato - we're ready to be done with the snow too (fortunately the dumping we're getting today is all melting as it falls). Our daughter just finished 4 years of school & softball in Spring Arbor, MI ... so we're not completely missing watching spring ball in our mittens and touques lol.
It's reassuring to know others with more experience are thinking we're making the right choice, too, with the warranties.
K&M
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jato
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Location: Kewadin, MI
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016 at 4:26pm |
Great decision, we are 1 year ahead of Ron with our 177. No complaints, a great travel trailer. Hoping today will be our last big snow of the spring so we can get on with camping.
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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."
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Twix
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016 at 4:14pm |
We are certainly feeling welcomed into the POD with all the welcomes and
tips. AND, we are likely going to pass on the extended warranty
offered through our dealership (although, it is the Protective Xtraride - so we
will 'negotiate' to see if the will offer a reduction in price as Up the
Pitt mentioned in the other post (thanks for the link to it, Doug). AND AND, sounds like the extra year
for
$150 might just be available to us (THANKS RON!).
SO much to plan and think about .... so exciting ... retirement needs to come sooner!!!
Thanks again everyone.
K&M
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ron_whitt
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Posted: 02 Apr 2016 at 9:05am |
Welcome Trix (K&M)from Ottawa close to David W. We are on year #5 with our 177 and as was mentioned, for $150 you get an extra year of warranty from FR that's not a bad deal. Save you money on that extra warranty. Hope to see you at Arrowhead in Sept 2017.
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Ron & Shirley
2020 Tacoma
2012 177 rpod
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jato
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Posted: 01 Apr 2016 at 9:36pm |
We have had our 177 now for 5 plus years. As Leo said above, "save your money." We have had zero issues with ours in regards to warranty problems.
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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."
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techntrek
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Posted: 01 Apr 2016 at 9:19pm |
Welcome. See this post about getting a good extended warranty.
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Twix
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Posted: 01 Apr 2016 at 8:18pm |
Thanks so much, Dave. We'll look into that!
K & M
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DaveC3
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 8:40am |
Here in the states you can get an extra year of factory warranty for $150.00. If available in Canada, your dealer should have the form. You need to send it to FR within 10 days of purchase (i think). Give Forest River a call.
Good luck with your future adventures.
Dave
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2016 R-Pod 180
2015 Ford Explorer Limited
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Twix
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Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 6:32am |
Thanks Camper Bob - I'm happy to hear that you don't anticipate 2K in repairs/problems over 5 years of ownership and use. We appreciate the input.
K & M
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