Trading my 171 for a 178
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Topic: Trading my 171 for a 178
Posted By: GlibGuy
Subject: Trading my 171 for a 178
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 6:59am
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I've only made one camping trip in my 2010 171 but I'm considering a trade for a 2015 178. The reason(s) are: 1) the 178 has the raised axle for additional ground clearance (and I'm going to be in some "gnarly" places occassionally), and 2) my dealer is offering a fair trade. I wonder if any Pod owners would care to comment about the pluses and minuses? I'm aware that the 178 is slightly longer, has the slide-out and weighs about 300 lbs more than the 171. I'm towing with a Silverado so that shouldn't be an issue. I would appreciate any input. ------------- MICK |
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Posted By: Fly Pod
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 7:02am
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My only comment is that you can put the axle risers on the 171. I have a 178 so I'm kind of biased there.
------------- 2015 R178 R-Pod 1998 Chevy Silverado 1500 2005 Ford Escape |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 8:39am
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I had a 2010 rpod 171 and traded it in towards out 2015 179. I have seen and been in a 178 and you will definitely gain more room and area to move around in. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 10:40am
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We love our 177.. but had the 178 been out when we bought, we would probably have one of those. I think you really covered the important stuff.. It's a little bigger and heavier and newer.. While the one you are looking at already has risers, risers can be added to your current 171, no problem. It's 4 bolts. Now.. I wouldn't for a moment take a Pod anywhere "gnarly".. it's just not made for that, risers or not.. ------------- |
Posted By: GlibGuy
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 11:59am
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It's not that "gnarly". It's a rocky designated camping area near Silverton, CO. And my driveway has an incline and I drag the rear when I pull out. I haven't damaged anything as far as I can tell but I'm sure I'd be better off with the risers. ------------- MICK |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 12:25pm
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Couple hundred bucks if you have someone else do it. Less if you can do it. Adding risers isn't hard, it just takes time and equipment. ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 2:19pm
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All pods should really have risers. Some of those pipes are pretty low and speed bumps, pot holes and bad angles driveways and parking lots could do a lot of damage. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Plantguy
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 7:40pm
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The sale and told me raising the pod would void some of the warranties...😕😕 ------------- Life is too important to be taken seriously!i |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 9:39pm
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Risers won't void a thing. The salesman wants to sell you a new pod, not a $150 part. ------------- |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 9:44pm
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Ditto, we added riser to our 171 a few years back and it did not void anything. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 May 2015 at 10:52pm
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yeah, that salesman is full of it. ------------- 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: NormanHill
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2015 at 11:39pm
| Well, regardless of whether you want risers or not; I have the 2014 178 and like it. But if I was buying a new one now I'd look at the 179 too. It's longer and has better storage. Looked at one at a campsite next to ours. |