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    Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 10:05pm
We don't get delivery until the end of April, but we can't wait!  We've got big plans when we retire and the next few years with our 'pod' will be our practice sessions for a BIG western trip.

Our dealership (Can-Am RV Centre just outside London, ON) talked about XtraRide Towable Coverage.  Ball park figure was over $2000 CDN (if I remember correctly) for North American protection, that is actually transferable to the new owner should you sell your trailer. 

What are typical things that can go wrong and we can decide if the coverage is warranted?

Thanks for having lots of awesome posts here!  We made our purchase and are planning modifications based on input from this forum.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 10:46pm
Save your money.  Use the 2K to fund your trip.  Safe Travels.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 11:06pm
Welcome!
Hope to see you at our Rendez-vous in September 2017 at Arrowhead Prov. Pk. near Huntsville. (See the Campout/Events listing).
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Thanks Dave - I noticed that post yesterday as well!  We have a cabin, for now, just north of Arrowhead so we know the area.  We'll definitely keep it in mind and will likely be in touch for more information.

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Thanks Camper Bob - I'm happy to hear that you don't anticipate 2K in repairs/problems over 5 years of ownership and use.  We appreciate the input.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 8:40am
Here in the states you can get an extra year of factory warranty for $150.00.  If available in Canada, your dealer should have the form.  You need to send it to FR within 10 days of purchase (i think). Give Forest River a call.

Good luck with your future adventures.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Apr 2016 at 8:18pm
Thanks so much, Dave.  We'll look into that!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Apr 2016 at 9:36pm
We have had our 177 now for 5 plus years.  As Leo said above, "save your money."  We have had zero issues with ours in regards to warranty problems.
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