New 182g owner

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   Hello,We are the proud new owners of a 2014 182g. We didn't  get an r-dome from our dealer mostly due to the sales person and the tech that did the delivery and walk thru telling us we didn't want one and that are more trouble than they are worth. Me personally have had no issues with setting up some of the most difficult tents in the past. And have an opinion that once I get the camper and campsite setup it would be just another task.
What is the majority opinion on this? The dealership says they have to contact Forest River and give them our vin for pricing. Has anyone here gone directly to the manufacture for an r-done is so what the contact number? Thanks in advance and looking forward to many new adventures. 

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Scubapod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 Mar 2014 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Topic: New 182g owner Posted: 26 Mar 2014 at 12:28pm
	Hello, We are the proud new owners of a 2014 182g. We didn't get an r-dome from our dealer mostly due to the sales person and the tech that did the delivery and walk thru telling us we didn't want one and that are more trouble than they are worth. Me personally have had no issues with setting up some of the most difficult tents in the past. And have an opinion that once I get the camper and campsite setup it would be just another task. What is the majority opinion on this? The dealership says they have to contact Forest River and give them our vin for pricing. Has anyone here gone directly to the manufacture for an r-done is so what the contact number? Thanks in advance and looking forward to many new adventures.

Scoul Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Jan 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Posted: 26 Mar 2014 at 6:04pm
	http://store.eurekatent.com/northern-breeze-screen-house This is what I use. It's movable. Any of the four sides can be an awning and two of the sides are doors. I usually set it up in the rear and put an awning over/under my garage door if it rains. Add a propane heater and it's very warm with three walls down. I bought a paha'que awning for the door side and again put an awning under it if the screen room is on that side. I also bought three adjustable awning polls if I want two sides up. All four walls roll up if u want just a screen room. It's all water proof. They sell a add on floor too, but I didn't bother. And welcome I'm sure you'll love yours as much as I love mine
	"Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm." Publilius Syrus 2015 GMC 1500 2014 182g 2009 Harley FXSTB

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: 26 Mar 2014 at 8:31pm
	Welcome. We've had several long discussions here - some love it, some hate it. Here is a list of contacts: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2747&title=misc-forest-river-contacts-and-other-info
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 8:06am
	Welcome to the group!!!
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kymooses Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807	Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 8:55am
	Welcome to the group. G models are the best, congrats on the perfect Pod. Domes are awesome and currently unless you dealer gives a nice deal on one they are cheapest from FR directly at this time. Parts Administrator 574-642-3119 Ext 209 Should be Kendra currently at that number. I think last person who bought one got it for $523 + shipping, which they will often try to help with that by sending it to a dealer who locally has something coming from them already.
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wingnut2312 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Aug 2013 Location: MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 231	Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 11:18am
	Just a question, why isn't the rdome included? Ours came with it. Found out after the fact that there are all kinds of options that don't always get mentioned. Mostly it's due to not having one on the lot with all available options.
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Scubapod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 Mar 2014 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 11:46am
	I was wondering why the r-dome wasn't included myself, since the dealer was doing all he could to discourage us from purchasing one maybe they have had some customers with a bad experience with them. My mistake for not negotiating one in the price. Looking over the brochure the r-dome and bike carrier are the only options it didn't come with other than the special edition.

Scubapod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 Mar 2014 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 11:50am
	I did speak with Kendra, the FR price quoted was $532

kymooses Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807	Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 1:41pm
	it's always been up to dealers whether they are included in their price or an option. same as the solar panels now on new pods. dealers who've sold a lot of pods often times will always order and have domes included in their price. there are plenty who don't like the dome though, and even more who wouldn't need or could use the new solar panel option.
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Cap-n-Cray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Feb 2014 Location: Bainbridge Is Online Status: Offline Posts: 121	Posted: 27 Mar 2014 at 3:31pm
	Kymoose, The new solar option really isn't an option, at least on my new Rpod 177. On the build sheet it is listed as 47-60011 Green Package (Led Lighting & Zamp Solar Port) (Mandatory Option) 1 $94.25. Not really an option if it is mandatory. The panels themselves are an option.
	Cary 2014 RP-177