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Leo B

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Joined: 13 Jan 2012
Location: Lyndonville, VT
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Topic: Taking The Plunge
Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 6:24am

Welcome to the group!!

Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

bob-Pod

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Joined: 25 Sep 2016
Location: Bremerton, WA
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Posts: 16

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 12:13am

Good Luck with Poulsbo RV. It seems that instead of selling a lot for a little markup, that they want to make big money on any they sell.

I actually traveled to Couches in Ohio in 2009 to get our first RPod (2010 171). A couple of years back (2014 or 2015) we looked at trading in the 171 for a 178 at Poulsbo RV. With the trade in they still wanted $12000-$14000 from us. We passed.

Because Poulsbo keeps their prices high we were lucky when we sold our 171. We got more than twice what they offered us for the 171 and found a very slightly used 178 in Tualatin, Oregon.

I had to use the Poulsbo RV service department for the recall work (upper and fender lights). They told me a time. And did not update me when it was going to be another day. Luckily I spoke to them while I was on my way and did not yet get across The Narrows bridge.

Warranty work would be inconvenient if you didn't by from Poulsbo RV, but there are more choices in Eastern WA or in the Portland area. I would look online at Blue Dog RV and Broadmoor Rv in Washington and Funtime RV near Portland. Get a feel for prices, call them, and see if a 3 to 5 hour drive is worth the distance.

Good Luck.

We have loved both our RPods.

bob

2015 RPOD 178 HRE (2015- ) 2010 RPOD 171 (2009-2015)
2010 Toyota Tacoma Quad Cab

Wildspirit View Drop Down

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Joined: 04 Aug 2017
Location: Seattle
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Posted: 06 Aug 2017 at 11:04pm

After camping with an Aliner camper for the last five years we have decided it is time to get a different setup. We are not getting any younger and need to have storage more accessible then below waist level and/or under cushions. We still wanted a smaller trailer and after doing our research we settled on an R-Pod 179. We like the rear kitchen layout and the inside storage. We just camped the last time in our Aliner and now have it up for sale. Once sold we will purchase out 179. As we live in Washington, we will be dealing with Poulsbo RV if we buy new. I would appreciate any help with how to approach negotiations would be appreciated. Does anyone have an idea of what the MSRP markup is over invoice? I am just trying to figure out what would be a fair price for the R-Pod.

Thanks in advance.

Keith

Soon to own a 179

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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	Topic: Taking The Plunge Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 6:24am
	Welcome to the group!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

bob-Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Sep 2016 Location: Bremerton, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 16	Posted: 07 Aug 2017 at 12:13am
	Good Luck with Poulsbo RV. It seems that instead of selling a lot for a little markup, that they want to make big money on any they sell. I actually traveled to Couches in Ohio in 2009 to get our first RPod (2010 171). A couple of years back (2014 or 2015) we looked at trading in the 171 for a 178 at Poulsbo RV. With the trade in they still wanted $12000-$14000 from us. We passed. Because Poulsbo keeps their prices high we were lucky when we sold our 171. We got more than twice what they offered us for the 171 and found a very slightly used 178 in Tualatin, Oregon. I had to use the Poulsbo RV service department for the recall work (upper and fender lights). They told me a time. And did not update me when it was going to be another day. Luckily I spoke to them while I was on my way and did not yet get across The Narrows bridge. Warranty work would be inconvenient if you didn't by from Poulsbo RV, but there are more choices in Eastern WA or in the Portland area. I would look online at Blue Dog RV and Broadmoor Rv in Washington and Funtime RV near Portland. Get a feel for prices, call them, and see if a 3 to 5 hour drive is worth the distance. Good Luck. We have loved both our RPods. bob
	2015 RPOD 178 HRE (2015- ) 2010 RPOD 171 (2009-2015) 2010 Toyota Tacoma Quad Cab

Wildspirit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Aug 2017 Location: Seattle Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 06 Aug 2017 at 11:04pm
	After camping with an Aliner camper for the last five years we have decided it is time to get a different setup. We are not getting any younger and need to have storage more accessible then below waist level and/or under cushions. We still wanted a smaller trailer and after doing our research we settled on an R-Pod 179. We like the rear kitchen layout and the inside storage. We just camped the last time in our Aliner and now have it up for sale. Once sold we will purchase out 179. As we live in Washington, we will be dealing with Poulsbo RV if we buy new. I would appreciate any help with how to approach negotiations would be appreciated. Does anyone have an idea of what the MSRP markup is over invoice? I am just trying to figure out what would be a fair price for the R-Pod. Thanks in advance. Keith
	Soon to own a 179