About to buy a 179
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Topic: About to buy a 179
Posted By: gkooris
Subject: About to buy a 179
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 2:21pm
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Hi, My name is Geoff, I'm in Connecticut. We're about to buy a 179 from a large dealer in the midwest. Savings are pretty substantial. I've heard talk about potential issues with the axle on the 179, and the R-dome having fitment issues. Does anyone here think those are something to worry about? Thanks, Geoff ------------- When in doubt, go strong and wrong |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 5:09pm
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We have a 179 and love it! The R-dome fits fine and the axles are fine , just don't overload it.
We are presently finish up a month stay at Cape Hatteras in our pod. I have nothing bad to say about the 179 ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: RescapePod
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 8:48pm
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Love our 179!! Been on two trips with no problems. Agree with Leo B. Don't overload is good rule for any liteRV. ------------- 2015 R-Pod 179 2013 Chevy K1500 |
Posted By: shroomer
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 11:12pm
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Can't comment on the 179, but we're also in CT and bought from Couch. We got great service, warranty included, from Long View in South Windsor. No questions or hassles. Quick service. None of the garbage that the local dealer was saying would come way happened. ------------- Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6 New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8 |
Posted By: gkooris
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 11:15pm
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That's really good news! Our present camper, a Serro Scotty, gets picked up on the 12th, and we're putting down a deposit after that. We'll be driving out to pick up ours up hopefully before Thanksgiving. ------------- When in doubt, go strong and wrong |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 1:00am
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Congratulations! Exciting times ahead! If you can work it out time-wise, staying an extra day near or at the dealer to test everything might not be a bad idea. Sure paid off for us. Good luck! ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: RescapePod
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 8:16am
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I ditto "Luv2Q" We were on our first trip and could not get hot water to heat up. HWH was running but at tap it was lukewarm at best. Found that the Hot Water tank bypass value was open allowing cold to mix with hot when it exited the tank. Dealer did not check this. it was a simple fix. Just turned the bypass value to off. :) ------------- 2015 R-Pod 179 2013 Chevy K1500 |
Posted By: rptoad warrior
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 11:01am
Also had a heating problem...because there is a small hidden on/off switch located in the heater's outside compartment, cold showers in the mountains are invigorating! ------------- On the Road Again......! |
Posted By: Trinityfly
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 11:16am
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Having the same problem with my water heater. Water was just Luke warm. Where is the water heater by pass? The switch in the water heater enclosure is for changing from gas to electric.
------------- Joe and Diane, pups Jenny and Tyke. RPod named Lilly. Alive and well deep in the toolies of Norther Calif |
Posted By: rptoad warrior
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 11:27am
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The switch is marked on/off.....gas or electric?? ------------- On the Road Again......! |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 11:28am
A) The switch isn't for "changing", just "using" the electrical side of the WH if you have full hook ups. You use gas when you don't, BUT you can use BOTH for faster recovery time, if both are available. B) The bypass valves are behind the WH, under whatever panel is above it. They have a summer or use setting, and a winter or bypass setting. Their purpose is so that when you winterize, you don't have to pump 6 gallons of anti freeze into the water heater before it starts to fill the rest of the plumbing. ------------- |
Posted By: Joe-n-Terri
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 11:11pm
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Congratulations, we just bought a 179 a week ago. I have only been able to camp one night in the driveway with the grandson but it was fun. Make sure you inquire about the extra year of warranty for $150, you only have 10 days to do it. Also while registering for warranty on the appliances dometic is offering 15% off their extended warranties and you can take them out 1,2, or 3 years on the A/C and frig. So you can get a total of 5 years on those pretty reasonable if your interested. I haven't tried my rdome yet, we have been busy personalizing but we hope to make the inaugural 1st trip next weekend at Ft Pickens Florida. Its the Blue angels Homecoming Air Show in Pensacola. Good Luck ------------- Joe & Terri 2015 179 2015 Ram 1500 crew cab/ eco diesel 2005 Ram 1500/ Tekonsha Controller Lovestarved Pom/Demanding Chihuahua |
Posted By: gkooris
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2014 at 12:42pm
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Thanks, everyone. I'm keeping this as a reference when we get to Couch! ------------- When in doubt, go strong and wrong |
Posted By: Trinityfly
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2014 at 12:57pm
About possible cold water intrusion to hot water stream. Contacted tech support because couldn't locate the hot water heater bypass. Bother, it is located behind the water heater and under the bed support on the 179. Not at all convenient. the bedding and mattress must be removed an then the bed support has to be unscrewed from the frame to access the bypass. When I asked why the heck would it be in such a ridiculously difficult to reach place the answer was, "because they don't want users to use the space as storage". Tech support said that it happens all the time. Ugh! Still haven't decided whether I should do it my self or require the dealer to do it. Really stupid to leave the valve opened on a brand new trailer.  ------------- Joe and Diane, pups Jenny and Tyke. RPod named Lilly. Alive and well deep in the toolies of Norther Calif |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2014 at 9:42pm
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It is like the 171. The solution I've used for years - unscrew the plywood and leave the screws out permanently. Then lift the mattress and support it with your back while you shift the plywood out of the way. Then you can reach down to turn the valves. ------------- 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: gkooris
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2014 at 11:35pm
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Update - placed our deposit with couch today for a new 179 with the Pebble interior. Hoping to drive from Connecticut to Ohio the first week in December. We're pumped! Thanks for all the info, Geoff ------------- When in doubt, go strong and wrong |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2014 at 6:51am
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Congratulations on the new 179! ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2014 at 7:32am
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Hope you enjoy your new 179 as much as we enjoys our!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: sullyd54
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2014 at 8:52am
| hi congrats on your purchase , was there anymore room for negotiation after the email quote ? thanks sullyd |
Posted By: gkooris
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2014 at 9:25am
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None, only if you got a lower quote. We shopped this trailer endlessly. I found their price impossible to beat. ------------- When in doubt, go strong and wrong |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2014 at 9:28am
If I may jump in here: We bought our 171 from Couch's on 9/30 and .. nope. At least not in our case. Maybe I'm not the best negotiator but my impression was/is that they know their price beats the pants off just about everyone else so they really don't need to sweeten their deal. And they do a pretty high level of volume so, if you don't buy, someone else will. Nevertheless, they were pleasant enough to deal with and their follow-up has been good, too. We found a damaged burner grate a few weeks after the sale, sent them some pix, and they replaced it right away. Biggest recommendation I can make: if you're driving any real distance to pick up your pod, plan on overnighting there at their lot so you can play with everything. (They provided us with water & electricity.) We found a bad entertainment center, bad connector board to the television and a water leak at the city water port. Their techs fixed everything first thing next morning. I would not have enjoyed discovering these things after getting back to TX. Hope this helps .. ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: sullyd54
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2014 at 1:37pm
| how does the tacoma tow i just purchased a 2015 w/ tow package , can't wait to get my 179 |
Posted By: gkooris
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2014 at 5:01pm
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The Tacoma is a home run. I installed a hitch on my 2006, and I towed my Scotty Hilander, roughly the same weight, without a problem. Best truck I've ever had. ------------- When in doubt, go strong and wrong |
Posted By: sullyd54
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2014 at 12:02am
| thanks |
Posted By: We3bPodding
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2014 at 11:08pm
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We love our 179, too!! Got it in May, but have only used twice, due toa couple issues...probably user error. But, I highly recommend the axle risers. One of the issues we corrected was replacing the back scissors jacks with ones that flatten against the frame. No more dragging at speed bumps. But so happy with all the storage! ------------- Ed, Lynn & Frankie the Pug 2015 179 Pod 2011 Nissan Pathfinder |