Newbie to r-pod

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   Hi!  I'm excited about picking up my new 177 tomorrow.  Dealer promised a 90 min. walk through....good since I'm not very handy. I have a ton of questions.  If he can't answer them I'll be back here.  Its nice to know there's a group. Hopefully, the modifications on my 2004 Toyota Sienna (transmission cooler, brake controller, hitch wiring modification) will be done today.  I've been reading a whole bunch on the internet and a book.  I would like to know your experience with getting service in locations other than the selling dealership since we're purchasing the unit in Richmond, MN & will be spending most of the year (8-9 mo) in coastal NC where the nearest dealerships are in northeastern NC & northern SC.  Thanks in advance.
Bob

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rshapiro126 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Jul 2010 Location: NC & MN Online Status: Offline Posts: 14	Topic: Newbie to r-pod Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 3:01pm
	Hi! I'm excited about picking up my new 177 tomorrow. Dealer promised a 90 min. walk through....good since I'm not very handy. I have a ton of questions. If he can't answer them I'll be back here. Its nice to know there's a group. Hopefully, the modifications on my 2004 Toyota Sienna (transmission cooler, brake controller, hitch wiring modification) will be done today. I've been reading a whole bunch on the internet and a book. I would like to know your experience with getting service in locations other than the selling dealership since we're purchasing the unit in Richmond, MN & will be spending most of the year (8-9 mo) in coastal NC where the nearest dealerships are in northeastern NC & northern SC. Thanks in advance. Bob
	Bob

splante Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 6:32pm
	We just money down on a 177 too! The walk through should be interesting. What book did you go through?

rshapiro126 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Jul 2010 Location: NC & MN Online Status: Offline Posts: 14	Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 8:09pm
	Its called "RVing Basics" by Bill & Jan Moeller. Its a bit old (published in 1995) but it gave me a good vocabulary & basic knowledge. There are also some good web sites, Bill's Hints: Great for learning how to use an RV, RV'ing My Way - The Beginner's Home, Introduction to Motor Homes \| eHow.com, & Safety Tips for Fifth Wheel & Travel Trailer Towing - RV Basics .com which were pretty good. Of course, there's nothing like direct experience.
	Bob

tdrace Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 133	Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 8:31pm
	I live in Bluffton sc and I get my r-pod serviced at Camping world. They sell Forest River rvs so they will do warranty work. We are having a Carolinas r-pod rally in September. Everybody's welcome. You can find out about it on the R-Pod Nations Forum. Best of Luck and hope you can come!!
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rshapiro126 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Jul 2010 Location: NC & MN Online Status: Offline Posts: 14	Posted: 19 Jul 2010 at 9:18pm
	Thanks for the information. If we're back in NC by then we'll try to come.
	Bob

VenturaDi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 17	Posted: 20 Jul 2010 at 12:32am
	Congrats Bob! I hope you enjoy your 177 as much as we do ours. My hubby gave me the "RV Basics" book for Christmas, and I love it....I've learned a lot. I like their info on maps.
	Diane 177 owner

TerryM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950	Posted: 20 Jul 2010 at 3:31am
	I'm pretty sure any Forest River dealer will work with you. Congrats of getting the Pod! Terry
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