Almost there ...
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Topic: Almost there ...
Posted By: Footslogger03
Subject: Almost there ...
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 8:29pm
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Located the dealer closest to us (northern Colorado) and they have a 177 model (Hood River Edition) onnthe lot. All over now but the haggling :-)
MJ ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 8:50pm
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Hey Foot S, I think I read that Hood River had higher clearance to get into rough areas, is that correct ? My wife and I just took delivery of a 11 RP-172 and have made a one day trial run, we love it and cant wait for the next outing, let us know how you come out, good luck, Dane and Donna ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: sfish
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2011 at 9:18pm
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Good luck with the haggling and enjoy your new pod. ------------- sjf |
Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2011 at 7:57pm
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Haggling has begun. Indicated what I was willing to pay and the only "extra" I asked for was double batteries. Waiting for the return call.
MJ ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2011 at 8:26pm
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dsmiths, the HR comes with the risers installed so it is higher by 3-4 inches. You can order the risers from FR (directly) and add them if you don't have them yet. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2011 at 8:51am
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You already have the axle risers, so get them to throw in the R-Dome as part of the purchase.
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2011 at 9:47am
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According to my local dealer, the Hood River Edition has the 4" risers, diamond plate on front of trailer and larger 15" wheels and tires. After doing a lot of reading on the Forums, I might suggest adding a second LP bottle and an auto cutover to the second bottle. No running out of gas in the middle of camping or worse in the middle of the night. Also might consider a longer sewer holder to accomodate a longer drain pipe. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2011 at 11:20am
==================== I've seen the 177 HRE close up and personal. Pretty sure that the axle riser adds 3" and the larger tires push it closer to 4" ...but it probably really doesn't matter. MJ ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2011 at 8:13pm
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Sooo, has the haggling been fruitful? Are you an owner now? ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |