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    Posted: 30 Jan 2016 at 1:45pm
I thought they have R Pods manufactured in Oregon.  There should be good deals close around there hopefully.  If not then look into Blue Dog RV.  I got a good deal on a 177 in Oct 14 in Post Falls.  I did my deal with Lydia, great to work with and everything was ready when I went to pick it up.  I looked at their site and there are 180s for $19200 or make an offer.    

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Originally posted by furpod

Also, if your dealer is asking near $22K for any model R-Pod.. shop around. Please.

looks to me like a 180 is around $21k, that's why I said like to stay <$22k. 

I'm in the Pac NW, if you know of dealers in my region that are selling at reasonable or better prices, I'd appreciate a heads up. Thx


Couch's in OH is about $6,000 less.. for $6,000, I could drive a long ways..
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I do know a good dealer in Post Falls, Id.  and other locations around the P>N>W.  Blue Dog RV.  Check out their web site and or call them.  They provided superb service and a great value on our 177 HRE a few years ago.  I would go with them again in a heartbeat.  I shopped around the western U.S. for a HRE for months before purchase, and no one even came close to their price, and their courtesy and follow up service has been perfect. 
I believe they also have a dealership in Portland, and they have one in Courdelane or however you spell it Idaho.  Hood River edition is what you will find there.   Have fun with it. 
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Originally posted by furpod

Also, if your dealer is asking near $22K for any model R-Pod.. shop around. Please.

looks to me like a 180 is around $21k, that's why I said like to stay <$22k. 

I'm in the Pac NW, if you know of dealers in my region that are selling at reasonable or better prices, I'd appreciate a heads up. Thx
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Also, if your dealer is asking near $22K for any model R-Pod.. shop around. Please.
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One think to consider is the fiberglass vs. aluminum construction.  Fiberglass is much more durable and ding resistant where the aluminum models can be dent magnets.  I also think the fiberglass trailers tend to hold their value better.  
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Posts: 37 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 6:40pm
Originally posted by dlbarr


Originally posted by Yanni

 There's a closed Facebook group about Rpods and not being an owner myself, I have posted a few questions to those guys.  We are trying to decide between an Rpod and a T@b ( I know not the same as what you guys are trying to decide)  but the group on Facebook has also been very helpful in getting this information, tips and tricks, and real life usage scenarios which are impossible for us to figure out without actually using the camper. Look for R-pod owners on Facebook 

It's a closed group, as you say. How does one pose a question then? I see no place to do so on that page...


You must request to be a member of the FB group. You will then be contacted requesting some information. If everything goes OK, you will be given access to the group.
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Originally posted by Yanni

 There's a closed Facebook group about Rpods and not being an owner myself, I have posted a few questions to those guys.  We are trying to decide between an Rpod and a T@b ( I know not the same as what you guys are trying to decide)  but the group on Facebook has also been very helpful in getting this information, tips and tricks, and real life usage scenarios which are impossible for us to figure out without actually using the camper. Look for R-pod owners on Facebook 

It's a closed group, as you say. How does one pose a question then? I see no place to do so on that page...
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Posts: 3 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jan 2016 at 1:14pm
 There's a closed Facebook group about Rpods and not being an owner myself, I have posted a few questions to those guys.  We are trying to decide between an Rpod and a T@b ( I know not the same as what you guys are trying to decide)  but the group on Facebook has also been very helpful in getting this information, tips and tricks, and real life usage scenarios which are impossible for us to figure out without actually using the camper. Look for R-pod owners on Facebook 
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