Shall I buy an Rpod?

 

Do things go wrong all of the time?  A definate maybe.  The RV industry isn't quite like others.  The Pod that I purchased was, for the most part, good out of the box.  There were a couple of caulking issues that I fixed myself in the driveway.  Some have had more issues.  Most all RVs are not designed to be "lived in".  They have lighter weight, less durable materials materials in them.  For instance, most would agree that the matresses they use are a bad joke.  However, like your car, home, etc. there are things that require periodic maintenance, also.  RV because you WANT to RV.  It's kind of like marriage; you take the bitter with the sweet.

 

Regarding towing; this is a subject of periodic and sometimes heated debate.  My best advise is to get with a Ford dealer and let them tell you what your vehicle is capable of.  There is a big difference between weight capacity and what I call "towing resistance".  Wind resistance is HUGE with any travel trailer.  Last year, I was towing with a 3200lbs capacity vehicle - I hated it (though my Pod weighed only about 25-2600lbs.) 

 

Is Couch's for real?  Yes.  I purchased from them last year.  I drove to look at the Pods one weekend.  The following week, I bought one via the internet and phone.  The salesman was great to work with but, the one I worked with is no longer there.  They will sell you a Pod for the price + taxes, etc.  Forest River encourages you to "buy local" as only the selling dealer is OBLIGATED to provide warranty work.  However, most FR dealers seem to be receptive to doing work on units purchased elsewhere (they like the $$$).  A tactic some have used is to negotiate a price with a local dealer - using the Couch's price as leverage.  In this regard, you'll just have to decide what is best for you and who you want to do business with.

 

You are doing a good thing buy just being here, reading and asking questions.  Keep it up.