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Laurazala 
Newbie 
Joined: 18 Sep 2018 Location: Moab Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
 Calendar Event: New to Rpods 179Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 12:42pm |
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Hello all.This is our first time buying travel trailer. My husband and I are signing the papers for a new Rpod 179 on Thursday 9/20/18. We are buying from Bob Scott In Grand Junction, CO. We live part time in Moab.I need help. What should we ask for before we sign the papers? What should be included in price? Any ideas on how to get it tagged in Utah? Any ideas on insurance? We were offered advice that we should insure even though we are keeping the Rpod on the lot till April. We are going back to Philadelphia to work then returning.
Any and all help would be great. Thank you. I am so excited!
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Laura Margolies
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Ben Herman
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Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 356 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 12:53pm |
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Definitely recommend insurance, it wont cost you much (call your auto insurance agent) and will protect you. Bob Scott is a reputable dealership, but the most important thing (in my opinion) is to spend the time with them when you pick it up and make sure everything works as it should - fire up the fridge, heater, ac, all water systems. Especially because it will be sitting until April. One question - why buy it now when you don't plan on using it for 6-7 months? Seems like you'd be better off waiting and then being able to take full advantage of 12 months of warranty. If you read through the forum, many new purchasers have had issues that need to be addressed with a new unit, and this way you're shortening the window considerably in which to find out what might need fixing. If it were me, I'd wait and buy it in April then immediately get into camping season and make sure everything is ok.
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Laurazala
Newbie
Joined: 18 Sep 2018 Location: Moab Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 12:59pm |
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We are buying it now because the price was much lower. As a newbie -we did not think it all the way through. And we are in a transition state in life where we may get it earlier . I know it seems confusing.
Do you think we should take it out even for a short trip before heading back eat without it?
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Laura Margolies
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Ben Herman
Senior Member
Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 356 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 2:40pm |
Well, if you take it out (which I would definitely do - even if for 2-3 nights) then you will have to get it winterized. If you are firm on getting it this year, then I would consider that. At least you'd have a few days to check everything out. Have you owned a trailer before?
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 3:03pm |
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Welcome to the groups! Congrats on your 179!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Laurazala
Newbie
Joined: 18 Sep 2018 Location: Moab Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 4:02pm |
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Never owned one. Never owed anything like it. Always camped!
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Laura Margolies
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Ben Herman
Senior Member
Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 356 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 4:07pm |
You'll love the 179 - bought ours in May and have been out 8 times this summer. There are definitely things that you need to know about before extended trips. Are you all set up with tow vehicle, brake controller, etc?
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 5:21pm |
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We've been on a number of long trips and some short, local trips. We have thoroughly enjoyed it. Plus, when we are home, we have a very convenient guest cottage.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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ArenaBlanca
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Joined: 07 Sep 2016 Location: Alamogordo, NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 158 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 5:54pm |
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Ben Herman gave good advice on checking the systems. I would also try to video the walk through. I didn't notice what your tow vehicle was but if you are new to towing, you might need a weight distributing hitch and brake controller. These may be extra $$$ but the dealer might install them for you. Also, if you are leaving it on his lot, make sure they winterize it. The dealer we bought our 179 from, handled most of the paperwork needed for getting it licensed, However, ours had to be licensed in our state of residency. New mexico require an inspection of the VIN number so I had to go to the DMV. But the dealer supplied all the necessary paper so it took less than 1/2 hour.
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Enjoy Life!!
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PilotPodder
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Joined: 04 May 2016 Location: Portage, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 305 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 9:01pm |
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Congrats on the new 179! I've been happy with my 2017 for about a year and half. I have a bunch of 179 specific videos if interested (link below), including winterizing. All the best!
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Portage, MI — 2017 RPod 179 - sold / 2017 Toyota Tundra — My RPod YouTube Videos
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New to Rpods 179 - Event Date: 18 Sep 2018