Big Daddy Rv - Event Date: 31 Jan 2014

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   Bought mine from Couch. Like you I found them very courteous and professional. Local dealer was a loser and neither my wife nor I wanted to deal with him. When I had a early warranty issue with the brakes, another  FR dealer took the Rpod in no questions asked, did the work, and handled all the paperwork. They're the ones who are going to get all my service work in the future. My advice: local is nice; but don't be afraid to buy online. Most questions about the Rpod can be found in this forum or other online sources.

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shroomer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Aug 2013 Location: New Haven, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 236	Calendar Event: Big Daddy Rv Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 9:41pm
	Bought mine from Couch. Like you I found them very courteous and professional. Local dealer was a loser and neither my wife nor I wanted to deal with him. When I had a early warranty issue with the brakes, another FR dealer took the Rpod in no questions asked, did the work, and handled all the paperwork. They're the ones who are going to get all my service work in the future. My advice: local is nice; but don't be afraid to buy online. Most questions about the Rpod can be found in this forum or other online sources.
	Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6 New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8

jj188 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 May 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 7:32pm
	Welcome from fellow Cartersville ga r pod owner I bought my 178 from threeway campers didn't want the Hassle or havering to tow it a long way to get any work done on it that gets old real quick been there done that that's why I stayed close to home

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 6:40pm
	I agree about using their price as a bargaining chip. When I bought mine from my "local" dealer it was priced well into the teens, I believe around $18k. After negotiating their best price was $14k. Then I pulled out a printout with my quote of just under $12k and suddenly their price fell within a few hundred dollars.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Camper Bob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913	Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 12:16pm
	Welcome. I think Outbound's advice is as good as you can get. He covered all the bases. However, use Couch's pricing to your advantage. No dealer wants to lose a sale, but they have to be competitive in price. Don't forget to replace that mattress before using. Check out all of the posts here on mattresses. Safe Travels.
	Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Outbound Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767	Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 11:44am
	My best advice is this: don't let price be your sole consideration. A relationship with a local dealer is also very important. Buying a new travel trailer (from any manufacturer) is not like buying a new car. Its more like buying a new house. Issues will crop up. Expect to return to your dealer for warranty work after 30 days, 6 months and 1 year. Forest River and the R-Pod are very good, quality products; in fact, they're far better built than many competitors. But, your new one won't be perfect and you will need a reputable dealer to fix these problems; you may also need add-ons like weight distribution and sway control which may require 2 or 3 visits back for adjustments. Its best if you go into your new purchase with these things in mind.
	Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150

Lee Burnup Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 9:12am
	Looking to purchase a 179. We live in Cartersville Ga., and are not opposed to making a drive to get a good price. Couch has given me a very competitive price and have been very straight forward and courteous to work with via phone and e-mail. However, Big Daddy RV in Kentucky about half the drive has repeatedly called...e-mailed trying to get my business. Anybody out there have any experience with this dealership? Furthermore, I am still trying to get a price out of my local dealership, Three Way Camper. They just shut down when I presented Couch's price and asked for there best price.
	Lee Burnup