new 179 owner from Canada with ext warranty ques
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Topic: new 179 owner from Canada with ext warranty ques
Posted By: Twix
Subject: new 179 owner from Canada with ext warranty ques
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 10:05pm
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We don't get delivery until the end of April, but we can't wait! We've got big plans when we retire and the next few years with our 'pod' will be our practice sessions for a BIG western trip. Our dealership (Can-Am RV Centre just outside London, ON) talked about XtraRide Towable Coverage. Ball park figure was over $2000 CDN (if I remember correctly) for North American protection, that is actually transferable to the new owner should you sell your trailer. What are typical things that can go wrong and we can decide if the coverage is warranted? Thanks for having lots of awesome posts here! We made our purchase and are planning modifications based on input from this forum. K & M |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 10:43pm
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Welcome to the group!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 10:46pm
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Save your money. Use the 2K to fund your trip. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 11:06pm
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Welcome!
Hope to see you at our Rendez-vous in September 2017 at Arrowhead Prov. Pk. near Huntsville. (See the Campout/Events listing). Cheers, David ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden) 
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Posted By: Twix
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 6:30am
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Thanks Dave - I noticed that post yesterday as well! We have a cabin, for now, just north of Arrowhead so we know the area. We'll definitely keep it in mind and will likely be in touch for more information. K & M |
Posted By: Twix
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 6:32am
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Thanks Camper Bob - I'm happy to hear that you don't anticipate 2K in repairs/problems over 5 years of ownership and use. We appreciate the input. K & M |
Posted By: DaveC3
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2016 at 8:40am
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Here in the states you can get an extra year of factory warranty for $150.00. If available in Canada, your dealer should have the form. You need to send it to FR within 10 days of purchase (i think). Give Forest River a call. Good luck with your future adventures. Dave ------------- 2016 R-Pod 180 2015 Ford Explorer Limited |
Posted By: Twix
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2016 at 8:18pm
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Thanks so much, Dave. We'll look into that! K & M |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2016 at 9:19pm
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Welcome. See this post about getting a good extended warranty. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63763&title=extended-warranty-worth-it#63763 - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63763&title=extended- - warranty-worth-it#63763
------------- 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: jato
Date Posted: 01 Apr 2016 at 9:36pm
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We have had our 177 now for 5 plus years. As Leo said above, "save your money." We have had zero issues with ours in regards to warranty problems.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2016 at 9:05am
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Welcome Trix (K&M)from Ottawa close to David W. We are on year #5 with our 177 and as was mentioned, for $150 you get an extra year of warranty from FR that's not a bad deal. Save you money on that extra warranty. Hope to see you at Arrowhead in Sept 2017. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: Twix
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2016 at 4:14pm
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We are certainly feeling welcomed into the POD with all the welcomes and
tips. AND, we are likely going to pass on the extended warranty
offered through our dealership (although, it is the Protective Xtraride - so we
will 'negotiate' to see if the will offer a reduction in price as Up the
Pitt mentioned in the other post (thanks for the link to it, Doug). AND AND, sounds like the extra year
for
$150 might just be available to us (THANKS RON!). SO much to plan and think about .... so exciting ... retirement needs to come sooner!!! Thanks again everyone. K&M |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2016 at 4:26pm
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Great decision, we are 1 year ahead of Ron with our 177. No complaints, a great travel trailer. Hoping today will be our last big snow of the spring so we can get on with camping.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: Twix
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2016 at 5:03pm
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Thanks, Jato - we're ready to be done with the snow too (fortunately the dumping we're getting today is all melting as it falls). Our daughter just finished 4 years of school & softball in Spring Arbor, MI ... so we're not completely missing watching spring ball in our mittens and touques lol. It's reassuring to know others with more experience are thinking we're making the right choice, too, with the warranties. K&M |
Posted By: Shadow
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2016 at 6:18pm
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Hi David Yippee, another Rendezvous! Really enjoyed the last one. Do you have dates yet? Carol & Shirley, R-Pod 179, previously a 151 ------------- S&C 2015 R-POD 179 2010 Toyota Highlander |