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Camper Bob 
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
 Topic: Pod ProdPosted: 05 Oct 2013 at 5:32pm |
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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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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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Sleepless
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Joined: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Titusville, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 556 |
Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 5:48pm |
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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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
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Paige
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 23 Jul 2012 Location: Upstate NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 216 |
Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 9:16pm |
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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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Paige and Pete
2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents 
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Sleepless
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Joined: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Titusville, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 556 |
Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 10:37pm |
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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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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
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shroomer
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Joined: 24 Aug 2013 Location: New Haven, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 236 |
Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 11:03pm |
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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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Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6
New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 11:16pm |
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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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fwunder
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Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 11:30pm |
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. fred
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fwunder
Senior Member
Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 08 Oct 2013 at 7:11pm |
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Weather really sucked around here yesterday. (Meteorological term)
So we had our first Pod visit today! The dealer was very laid back and friendly. In fact, we explored several Pods before anyone approached. That was very welcome. When we did speak with salesperson (who was aware we were coming), he was polite and patient. I've never seen so many RV's in one place! I should tell you about this RV we walked through that looked like Tony Saprono's (RIP) clubhouse! Complete with a kitchen island and one heckuva Badda Bing, Badda Boom sofa!! Probaly had a pole somewhere. Sorry, I diverged. OK folks! We like them. We really like them. Damnit. We particularly liked the 2014 178. It fits us. The 178 feels considerably larger to me than the 177. Larger than the 16" length difference suggests. I think part of the perception is the removal of the "entertainment center" over the queen. Personally, I think it shouldn't be there. The wrap around dinette also adds to the illusion, I think. Of course, only a small child or otherwise adorable little person could possibly sit at the tabvle without neck bending posture. I did picture myself sitting lengthwise with a beer, watching the game while wife prepared sgetti. Erhhh, I meant I pictured wife lounging across the dinette with a '83 Bordeaux whilst I prepared the the catch-of-the-day. Whew! Yeah, we are (.) that close. BTW, I talked with Couch today. Lessee. Went online, filled in what I wanted (built 178), submitted. Within 30 seconds I got a *very good* email quote. Within five minutes I got a call from a very pleasant rep from his car who saw my quote request (I hope he pulled over). He was great! Very helpful. This RV shopping thing is kinda fun. But, I need a cocktail (or three) right now to digest all this stuff. Thanks for all your help! fred P.S. I can see some great fishing adventures and writing. Podcasting. |
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fwunder
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Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 10 Oct 2013 at 12:01pm |
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We did it!
2014 178 loaded w/crown package axle risers and r-dome. Java interior. Pick it up next Friday! Now I just gotto figure out where to park it! fred
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 10 Oct 2013 at 12:47pm |
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Congrats! In front of your house, where you are guaranteed lots of questions from the neighbors.
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