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    Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 11:30pm
Originally posted by techntrek

Overall weight could be the deciding factor.  My over-3000 pound popup could push my 18 hp John Deere down a slight incline with the tractor's wheels locked up.  So I stopped using it.

You didn't consider wife holding rope tied to back of camper? 

But seriously folks, thanks for all the great advice, insights and education.

I have no problem with any dealer making a living, but I do think the best buyer is an educated buyer. I would imagine most reputable dealers think the same.

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Overall weight could be the deciding factor.  My over-3000 pound popup could push my 18 hp John Deere down a slight incline with the tractor's wheels locked up.  So I stopped using it.
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Posts: 236 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 11:03pm
Don't forget to factor in "dealer prep" charges. Couch's were included in my quote. My local dealer wanted another $400 or so. Got my 177 from Couch and had it delivered. Saved a bunch.

On another note - I would think a 22hp tractor should have enough guts to move the trailer. Only other caveat is how much tongue weight you can put on your tractor without doing a wheelie (as my friend did when he tried to move his boat that way).

Good to see you're doing your research. It'll be worth it.
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Paige, you are right about the amount of wiggle room in new R-Pod prices.  Just as an example, my (on order) 178 has a MSRP of over $22,000 and Couch's RV in Ohio shows a price of a little over $17,000, but advises you to contact them for their low price which is too low to show on the Internet.  I emailed them, and right away they came up with a price slightly over $13,500.  I probably could have negotiated an even lower price with them, but it would have been almost a 2000 mile round trip to pick it up.  I used that price to negotiate with Lazy Days in Tampa, FL and ended up with an equivalent price if you take into account my travel costs to Ohio and back.  So, disregarding their transportation costs, it appears that many dealers have around a 40% markup if they sell at the MSRP.  But, no one would ever pay the MSRP.

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When we were looking for our rPod, we had a new salesperson who wasn't willing to go to bat for us and wouldn't give us a decent deal on our truck/camper trailer trade in.  We walked out...the dealers have wiggle room.  We ended up buying a two year old rPod for $10,000 off of craigslist  with all the bells and whistles. And we sold our truck and camper on our own. Shortly after we left that dealership, the salesperson was fired!
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Originally posted by fwunder

This may help others. Did help me. Sticker on 2014 177.
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That sticker raises some questions.  Tuscany is not a 2014 color scheme.  It is my understanding that the only 2014 choices are Saddle, Pebble and Java, which are shown on the Forest River R-Pod order form for 2014.

I also did not catch  the word "new" 2013 in your initial post. 

Prices will vary tremendously, depending on where you live.  The Florida dealers wanted about $2000 more than the one in Ohio, largely because of the higher transportation costs to Florida. 

The 2014 models have some nice added features.  If I were you, I would try to get at least another price quote.  I received "best" offers from 6 different dealers before I bought. 
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When I was shopping for ours, I was shown a price list that indicated that the Deluxe Interior and Exterior was extra.  I called FR and they confirmed that all Pods come with that as a standard.  Don't let them try and charge you extra for that.  Good luck.  Safe Travels.
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This may help others. Did help me. Sticker on 2014 177.


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What's new in the 2014s?

It takes some digging, but I did find this listing which I think is the unit I discussed with dealer over the phone. Anyway, with all this, you still think 13.5 sounds a bit high?

2013 Forest River RV R Pod RP 177
Single Slide R-Pod Travel Trailer
Rear Queen Bed w/Overhead Ent. Center
Bath w/Toilet
Slideout Single Galley Sink/2 Burner Range and Refrig.
Overhead Cab.
Front Booth Dinette and Much More.
Front Living Area Rear Bedroom
INTERIOR LUXURY PACKAGE
EXTERIOR LUXURY PACKAGE
LAMILUX 4000 COOL VANILLA GEL-COATED FBG
13.5BTU A/C
CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN
DOLBY DIGITAL AM/FM/CD/DVD/TV COMBO
R-DOME AWNING W/SCREENROOM
AXLE RISER

You guys are great! 

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Welcome.  Definitely get the anchor option, it is useful in hurricanes and tornadoes.  I agree the price you quoted is a little high for a year-old model, but it can't hurt to go and see it in person and take a printout of a lower quote for a current model as leverage.  I got my local dealer within a few hundred dollars after pulling out the quote where they wouldn't come within a few thousand before that moment.
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