Decision help, long time reader first post.

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   Hello all, I'm a long time lurker but first time poster.  I would like to reach out for opinions/guidance...I have decided on the 176 model for my family, however I am still struggling with the Hood River Edition (HRE) or the standard East coast model.  From what I can tell the only difference is the axle risers, larger rims, and aggressive tires.  I have a received a quote for the East coast model with the axle risers that is about $3000-$3500 cheaper than any HRE 176 edition quote, are there any other benefits of the HRE and paying the $3K+?  I live on the western side of Colorado in the mountains, I figured worst case I buy larger rims, tires and poof I have a HRE.  The driving distance is about the same to pick up the HRE or the East coast model.

I have price Blue Dog and Nelsons RV for the HRE....

Thanks,

CM

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chrismic1995 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Apr 2015 Location: Eagle, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Topic: Decision help, long time reader first post. Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 8:15pm
	Hello all, I'm a long time lurker but first time poster. I would like to reach out for opinions/guidance... I have decided on the 176 model for my family, however I am still struggling with the Hood River Edition (HRE) or the standard East coast model. From what I can tell the only difference is the axle risers, larger rims, and aggressive tires. I have a received a quote for the East coast model with the axle risers that is about $3000-$3500 cheaper than any HRE 176 edition quote, are there any other benefits of the HRE and paying the $3K+? I live on the western side of Colorado in the mountains, I figured worst case I buy larger rims, tires and poof I have a HRE. The driving distance is about the same to pick up the HRE or the East coast model. I have price Blue Dog and Nelsons RV for the HRE.... Thanks, CM

CharlieM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797	Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 8:38pm
	You've got it. The main difference is place of manufacture and west coast higher prices. As long as you get the axle risers you're good. They are important. The HRE wheels and tires look good, but that's about it.
	Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

kymooses Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807	Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 8:46pm
	And diamond plating inside the wheel wells.
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chrismic1995 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Apr 2015 Location: Eagle, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 9:31pm
	Thanks!! Do you know if you can upgrade the 14" rim to a 15" rim and larger tires on the standard R-Pod, if I decided to at a later time? Has anybody heard of any good/bad of the two manufacturing locations? The dealers love to play the opposite coast bad card.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 15 Apr 2015 at 7:28pm
	Some here have moved up to larger rims and tires.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual