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Topic: Cost without options?

Posted By: kylekai
Subject: Cost without options?
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2014 at 4:09pm

I'm almost ready to put my order in for a new 177. I see a lot of 177s for sale with the microwave, A/C, and entertainment system already included. I want to oder a new 177 without those items, but unsure what those items cost in order to make a reasonable offer to the dealer. In other words, if I see a new 177 loaded with those 3 items and the total cost is $18,000, what would I expect the cost to be without those 3 items? Thanks!

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Posted By: wildfire305
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2014 at 11:29am

I paid $15,500 for a fully loaded 179 in Walton, KY. Every option available in the largest pod.

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2005 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8
OLD Tow Vehicle 2004 Honda Odyssey
2015 RP179 "73b"
OLD 2005 Viking Saga 2480ST popup

Posted By: kylekai
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2014 at 12:26pm

Every option except the Hood River Edition? That would have brought it closer to $16K probably.

Posted By: wildfire305
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2014 at 12:28pm

Hood River not available in KY. Also - the ONLY difference with that one now is tire tread, and a few colors on some stuff.

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2005 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8
OLD Tow Vehicle 2004 Honda Odyssey
2015 RP179 "73b"
OLD 2005 Viking Saga 2480ST popup

Posted By: wildfire305
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2014 at 12:31pm

Whatever you get, be sure to get the axle risers. These things sit low and are easy to drag without them. Our dealer orders all of them with the risers because they had to do so many repairs on the ones without. It also brings the step to a more normal height.

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2005 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8
OLD Tow Vehicle 2004 Honda Odyssey
2015 RP179 "73b"
OLD 2005 Viking Saga 2480ST popup

Posted By: kylekai
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2014 at 12:31pm

Originally posted by wildfire305

I paid $15,500 for a fully loaded 179 in Walton, KY. Every option available in the largest pod.

I thought the longest pod was 20 feet, and there are about 5 models at 20 feet. How can the 179 be the largest? In what way is it larger? I think it's the newest? I do like the 179. Thanks.

Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2014 at 2:39pm

The slide on a 179 is wider and deeper, making it the largest pod. Check the floor plans on the R-Pod web site.

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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

Posted By: wildfire305
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2014 at 2:44pm

The 179 doesn't slope at the back. It is a longer amount of headroom which allows the kitchen to be at the back. Also the amount of storage space is amazing.

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2005 Dodge Durango 4.7 V8
OLD Tow Vehicle 2004 Honda Odyssey
2015 RP179 "73b"
OLD 2005 Viking Saga 2480ST popup

Posted By: lucky2
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2014 at 9:02pm

Not sure where to post this question...but I think it fits here so here goes! Oh and if it should be some place different Please feel free to move it to the right place.

Does anyone know the price of the R-Dome for the 2015 179 ? ? We looked at one today,but the dealer did not know the price of the dome.

Thanks and Happy Camping to all

Posted By: JStrube
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2014 at 12:17pm

R-dome is $535 plus tax directly from Forest River. Anything more is just that, more. Took 2 weeks to get, as it was on back order. Just got it last week.

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2012 181G

Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2014 at 5:12pm

Shipping cost on a R-Dome is normally high on items ordered directly from FR. Is it included in the $535.00?

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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

Posted By: lucky2
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2014 at 10:52pm

Originally posted by JStrube

R-dome is $535 plus tax directly from Forest River. Anything more is just that, more. Took 2 weeks to get, as it was on back order. Just got it last week.

We are looking at getting the 2015 R-179. r-Dome is extra but dealer did not have a price for it. I have looked for a phone number to call FR but can not find one. How did you can in touch with them,could you post a name and number for me?

Thank You and Happy Camping

Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2014 at 11:21pm

Have your dealer order it with the pod, otherwise you will be paying for separate shipping.

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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche