The "Crown" option package
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Topic: The "Crown" option package
Posted By: Bones
Subject: The "Crown" option package
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2015 at 8:28pm
I have been shopping around for a R-Pod 179 and the first time I came across one was several weeks back at a local RV show. When I toured the unit, it had a nice pull down sprayer faucet on the kitchen sink. I later found out that this was part of an option package called the crown package, which also included keyless entry and a couple other items. When I recently went to purchase a R-Pod 179, I was involved with two dealers and both their models have plain faucets on the kitchten sink, and when I asked if those units did not have the crown package, I was told that the crown package does not exist anymore and that keyless entry is a thing of the past as well, since too many users had problems with them... I know I can get an aftermarket sprayer for the sink, but I was a little dissappointed since I thought the sprayer faucet looked great.  But I thought I would point out that the "Crown" option package seems to be history. Not sure if the Wish list is the right place to file this but that faucet is on my "wishlist" I guess ------------- TV = 2011 Toyota 4Runner POD = coming soon R-POD 179 |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2015 at 8:59pm
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I was told the same thing by my dealer. We got the newer version of the 2015 and really enjoy it. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: retireclose
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2015 at 8:01am
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Hi Bones, We have the earlier version of the 2015-179 and it has the pull down sprayer faucet and keyless entry system. The color is also different. We are selling our 2015-179 in mid April. If your interested send me a private message. Gary ------------- Gary and Jill Winters Bella Golden Retriever 2014 Silverado 1500 2015 R-Pod 179 -(SOLD) 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2015 at 9:37am
The Crown package is history, some of the features of the package were rotated into all of the R-Pod line and remain. The different faucet and the keyless entry were removed from the product line though. The other items that were originally introduced as Crown options still exist though. ------------- 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: 2rsinapod
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2015 at 10:42am
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Interesting that those 2 options have been discontinued. Our early 2015 R-178 has them both and they are both broke. The spray nozzle has split and sprays everywhere when you use it and I have had no luck programing the keypad. Warranty work for next month. ------------- '15 r-pod 178 '17 F150 2.7L ecoboost |
Posted By: Leslie
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2015 at 9:59pm
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yikes I just bought a brand new 178 and it has those features. Is this what I have to look forward too? ------------- realizing a lifelong dream! Leslie and Paul |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2015 at 5:13am
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It gives you something to keep an eye on. Not everyone went bad. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2015 at 7:52am
Lots of owners had no issues.. several did.. Several of us upgraded to the keypad entry, hate to say it, but most of us have had to replace them. As far as I know, the replacements have been fine.. (mine has) No one has had any issue just using it as a keyed lock. ------------- |
Posted By: Suzanne
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2015 at 12:25pm
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My husband and I are in the market for a 2015 179. Is there a reason that you are selling it? We would be very interested in talking. ------------- Suzanne |
Posted By: Webstas
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2015 at 3:08pm
| i have a crown 172 with the keyless and faucet and i haven't had any trouble i LOVE the keyless |
Posted By: CoastalCal
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2015 at 10:06am
We just ordered a keyless lock for our 2015 178 after our deadbolt disintegrated our second trip out and we had to call a mobile locksmith to the campground at a cost of $120. Another plodder posted that he travels with his cordless drill so when his lock fails he can drill it out - so apparently there are issues with both, we just didn't feel confident replacing the failed unit with the same product. ------------- 2015 178 R-Pod Ford F-250 4x4 Diesel 2014 Indian Vintage 2010 HD Ultra Classic |