Rpod 178 Purchase
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Topic: Rpod 178 Purchase
Posted By: uscirmo
Subject: Rpod 178 Purchase
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:10pm
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What is a fair price range for the 178 model?
$14,500 is the list at my dealer. Thank you |
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:22pm
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I would say that is easily in the ballpark for a new 178. Couches would be the only place I'd think would have a cheaper price. Wherever it is you're looking to buy you might check out Couches price first. Never hurts to have their quote for a little bargaining with a local dealer! Good hunting. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:34pm
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that would be a good deal if it's fully equipped.. R Dome, A/C, Microwave.. And I agree.. Couch's just simply will have the best price. ------------- |
Posted By: GA_RPOD_178
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:47pm
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That is an excellent price. -------------  [/URL]
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Posted By: LindaP
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 7:48pm
| We just bought our 178 2 weeks ago and that is what we paid in northern KY. Couch had them for $500 less, but none in stock. They had no models in stock and were waiting for them from the manufacturer. But I was able to get the r dome and marine battery included, because Couch's does. But they wouldn't come down $500! I wanted it, didn't want to wait, so coughed it up. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 9:11pm
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Welcome. Usually you can get your local dealer within a few hundred bucks with online pricing and included options in-hand. Their excuse will be "shipping costs" or "that's what you'll spend driving to get it from the other dealer". Fair enough in my opinion.
------------- 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: kymooses
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 11:18am
Are you actually a Kentuckian LindaP? Lots of us here in the bluegrass state are Podders, we'd love to meet up with you sometime. The Ky Mini Mini in September is slowly starting to shape up if you are interested! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: uscirmo
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 11:30am
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Thank you for everyone's input. He has two types of stabilizer bars, one is $600 with limited warranty, the other is $800 that I am told can be moved to other trailers in the future.
Is there something I should ask about this for more information? Thank you again, we have tent camped with our kids for 7 years and are ready for the next step. I love reading all the comments on this forum. |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 12:59pm
Both of these prices seem expensive. I am assuming this is installed. I installed my own and I was under $500 for everything. The difference between the two will be the weight rating. The one I have on my Pod is rated for a 6000 lbs trailer and 600 lbs tongue weight. This is more than My Tow vehicle is rated for so I was comfortable with this rating. you will see them from 3500/350 to 10000/1000 the tongue weight rating is usually 10% of the trailer weight rating
------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: uscirmo
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 1:46pm
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Thank you.
Where did you buy yours? |
Posted By: GA_RPOD_178
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 2:41pm
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We purchased ours in Macon, GA. We ended up about $500 above the Couch quote when you factored in delivery charges, plus they did not have one in stock at the time. ------------- [/URL]
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 2:52pm
I purchased a Fastway E2 Hitch at this site http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog/6k-e2-trunnion-hitch-14-5610.html - http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog/6k-e2-trunnion-hitch-14-5610.html . You would need to add a ball to it as it does not come with one. This ball fits the Pod http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog/2-equalizer-hitch-ball-8k-14-2977.html - http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog/2-equalizer-hitch-ball-8k-14-2977.html . Rvwholesalers also ships for free on orders over $124. This is a good deal as this is heavy and would cost a lot to ship. Etrailer.com also has it but is is a little bit more expensive. The hardest part about purchasing a WDH is figuring out what you need to get for a shank. What do you have as a Tow Vehicle? ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: LindaP
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 9:07pm
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KyMooses: We live in New Richmond OH, about 25 miles east of Cincinnati along the river, but I work in Northern KY. We spend a lot of time in KY! Bought our pod at Delightful Days. Would love to hear more about the mini mini!
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Posted By: uscirmo
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2013 at 12:16pm
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That looks great.
I have a Honda Odyssey. That unit looks very similar to the one he recommending. You have been very helpful. |
Posted By: Chops
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2013 at 2:31am
| We also paid $14500 for our 2014 178. This included every available option including the axle risers, bigger AC, convection, and r-dome. I was very happy with the price. |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2013 at 6:41am
On an Odyssey the 2 in drop 4 in raise shank will probably work. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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