Looking into 2009 RP-151

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   A friend is looking to sell his 2009 151 R-Pod. He last winterized it
 in 2012 and it has sat ever since. I'm planning on taking it to the 
local dealer and having them give it a 40 point inspection to make sure 
everything is still in working order. Is there anything I need to 
specifically look at or any notorious problems I should address before 
hand? The decals are pealing, which I can tell is a common problem, but 
beyond that, it looks in great condition.

Also, is there any 
other place that sells the R Dome besides the dealer? The dealer wants 
$650 but it seems a little steep! Anyone selling one by chance? 

Hoping it all works out and we're a new owner of a R-Pod within the week!!

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nstinie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Aug 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Topic: Looking into 2009 RP-151 Posted: 26 Aug 2014 at 12:04pm
	A friend is looking to sell his 2009 151 R-Pod. He last winterized it in 2012 and it has sat ever since. I'm planning on taking it to the local dealer and having them give it a 40 point inspection to make sure everything is still in working order. Is there anything I need to specifically look at or any notorious problems I should address before hand? The decals are pealing, which I can tell is a common problem, but beyond that, it looks in great condition. Also, is there any other place that sells the R Dome besides the dealer? The dealer wants $650 but it seems a little steep! Anyone selling one by chance? Hoping it all works out and we're a new owner of a R-Pod within the week!!

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: 26 Aug 2014 at 2:50pm
	Just checking for water damage would be your only real thing to be certain to check for. As long as all the appliances fire on all the modes and all the switches and dohickeys work you're pretty much just looking again for possible water entry points that have occurred over the years. As far as a dome, I doubt the dealer has the dome sitting around that would with a 2009 151 any longer. The domes for those units have a smaller attachment point than the current domes and also back then they used smaller domes because of how small the 15x models were. Today a new dome from the dealer would be a 13' model with a large keder. You might have the best luck finding a true fit dome directly from Forest River. It would for sure cost less than what you dealer is saying and they might in fact still have the old Rdomes in their storage!
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Keith-N-Dar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Posted: 26 Aug 2014 at 7:30pm
	Rodent damage could be a problem depending on where and how it was stored.
	Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150

JStrube Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 11 Aug 2014 Location: Atwater, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 90	Posted: 27 Aug 2014 at 11:05am
	Call Forest River directly for a dome. I ordered mine for $535 plus tax & shipping.
	2012 181G

sailo25 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Mar 2013 Location: Michigan Online Status: Offline Posts: 37	Posted: 27 Aug 2014 at 9:49pm
	I have had a 09 151 for a couple of years, check water heater anode rod, the tires might be starting to weather check, I have done a few mods, one of which is a awning to use in addition to the dome. Any question you can contact me. I Don't think their are very many 151's on here
	Paul & Karie 2009 151 2013 Honda Pilot