2015 Models
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Topic: 2015 Models
Posted By: CasaJack
Subject: 2015 Models
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2014 at 11:52am
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Hello R-Pod owners. I have been looking at the R-pod for a few years now and I am close to taking the plunge and buying one. Since I live in CA I would be buying the West Coast version and I will be towing it with my Expedition. It would be myself, my wife our 4 soon to be 5 year old son using it. Does anyone know when the 2015 models will be available? Will there be any big changes from the 2014 models? I am trying to decide whether to go ahead and buy the 2014 177 model or wait to see what the 2015 model has to offer. ------------- Jackdaddy |
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2014 at 3:55pm
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You can save a lot of money if you buy the previous model year after the new models start showing up on the dealers lot. I doubt there will be many changes from the 2014 models to the 2015 models. It would be a personal decision perhaps someone may have some information on possible changes for the 2015's. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2014 at 5:00pm
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Travel trailers have 2 "dates" so to speak.. model years, and model changes. It's pretty hard to know what's coming up.. But history has shown that it's best to buy a pod that has what you want, when you want, and not get to wrapped up about "model year". We have camped with other "2011 177's" and they are not all the same. Because they are all the same model year but not all the same build series. The SOONEST any rumors will start coming out about changes, will PROBABLY be no sooner than the International Rally in August. ------------- |
Posted By: Boomertype
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2014 at 12:38am
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I'd guess the 179 is a 2014 model, and it's just now being delivered. Why wait? |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2014 at 2:18am
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The mid-model year seems to me to be the best time to purchase an R-Pod. I waited until October 2014 to order mine, which was after several improvements were made in the 178. These "newer releases" of the 278 and others included the fabric blinds, pull-out rinser in the the kitchen faucet, keyless entry, risers, entertainment center and a host of other goodies not available in the earlier 2014 models. I also waited until I was sure all the "bugs" were eliminated in the earlier models, including correcting the ever-present leaks in the clearance light spoiler. I love the added features in my later run of the 178's. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2014 at 8:01am
Wow, that is a very long pod!  ------------- 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: Sleepless
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2014 at 8:24am
I am not the best typist, especially after 2 in the morning. Thanks for catching the error, Doug. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: CasaJack
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2014 at 11:00am
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Thank you all for your advice!! I will let you all know what we decide to do.
------------- Jackdaddy |
Posted By: level62
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2014 at 2:29pm
| I have spoken with a dealer recently. A mid-April 'sale' on their lot will reduce 2014 inventory to make room for 2015 models arriving in May. He said there would be no price increase on 2015 models, which seems to indicate that there are no new features--it's simply a model year changeover. R-Pod manufacturers tend to incorporate improvements during the model year whenever they wish, so in that sense it makes no difference to wait. I suppose from a re-sale standpoint, having a newer model year unit might pay off better down the road, but note that the 179 was released a couple of months ago as a 2014 model and it's selling extremely well. |
Posted By: 2rsinapod
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 6:48pm
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we ordered a '14 r-p 178 at a feb '14 rv show and they delivered a 2015 model. we pick it up May 7th. Not sure yet about any changes but can't wait!
new owners we are and will formally introduce ourselves when we can post a pic. Mike ------------- '15 r-pod 178 '17 F150 2.7L ecoboost |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 8:39pm
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Congrats! ------------- 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: Newsguy12
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 9:30pm
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CasaJack: The R-pod models being sold in the Cincinnati area are 2015 models. When I first started looking at Pods a month ago, they were listed as 2014 models. Not sure what, if any changes there are on the 2015 model. I pick up my 2015 179 on Friday.
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Posted By: Cap-n-Cray
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2014 at 12:50am
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One change that we waited for in the 2014 (model change) was the entertainment center. The first 2014 177 had the entertainment center above the main bed. The later 2014 177 the entertainment center was move to the side. That is what we wanted. On the road in our 177 Rpod... ------------- Cary 2014 RP-177 |
Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 01 May 2014 at 2:07pm
We hated the entertainment center over the bed- probably the main reason we went with the 179. It was the only model in stock without it
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Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 01 May 2014 at 6:10pm
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Wow. Our 2014 178 has the entertainment center just inside the entry door. That dealer must have had some old stock.... ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |