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    Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 6:22pm
Who do I call at FR to find the closest dealer with a new 179 in stock so we can have a good look at one?
Or if an RV Show will have one?
Thanks!
Chris and Walt
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Posts: 72 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 6:56pm
I would go to forest river's website and pull up rpods. From their click on dealer locator to see the dealers in your area that sell rpods. I would think all rpod dealers will sell this floor plan. It's very popular. I even have one on order. 
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Hey Chris and Walt!  Thinking of upgrading, huh?  Smile

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2747&title=misc-forest-river-contacts-and-other-info
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posts: 571 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Feb 2014 at 8:29pm
Yeah, Doug, look it all that room!  Chris took one look and said "That's it- that is the one we want!"  
More power you and your family in the 171 on that long trip you have planned, but us older folks like a little room, not to mention an easier way to get out of bed! Plus she wants to get a Doberman  - not a small critter...
Also like the kitchen area with room to work, do dishes, etc. and room for a dog bed!
Not too much added weight for the TV with its 7500 lb capacity, too.
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I'd get a 178 now if I could, would love the extra room for the big trips, but too many other plans right now to spare the cash.  All new kitchen for the house, new tires for the TV, possibly a new generator, etc. etc.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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We're looking at the pod as our 'shore' cottage.  So with a little help from a parent's estate and our retirement nest egg, we should be able to swing it.
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To any one who may have an answer. We have the 171 2011 & I am in the process of adding a generator tower like the one shown in r pod mods. My question has to do with weight limits on the tongue. I have moved the spare there for a bike rack behind the pod. I would also like to add a second battery & a second propane tank. I am also using a weight distribution with sway bar on my set up.
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The weight limit is stamped onto the tongue, on mine it reads 700 pounds max tongue weight.  However, you'll probably run into your max TV's tongue weight as your limiting factor.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Hmmm..interesting- mine has nothing stamped on the tongue except the serial number. 
It is a pretty lightweight frame, stamping the serial number actually dented the frame tubing a little!
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On mine it is near the hitch socket, on top.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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