http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Dealer Reviews and Comments : Pete's RV - Indiana Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 05 May 2026 21:25:14 +0000 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:52:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10436 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10436&PID=98414#98414 Author: bruce
Subject: 10436
Posted: 24 Aug 2017 at 12:52am

Hi folks.   I purchased a 2018 r-pod 179 from Pacific R-Pod in Lompoc, Ca.   The people in sales were very positive and helpful.   Then... the promises began to come through.   Mainly the trailer would arrive in a week, then in another week. and so on for 2 months.    Not a disaster---really a third world problem.   So, after a week in the E. Sierra for a shakedown, we returned home.   The 110V functions didn't work, but most other things did.   ---A pretty nice trip overall.   And then, after arriving at home, a young lady augered into the R-Pod on the street at our house at about 2:30 AM, tearing the axle off, the wheel well, electrical harnesses and so forth.   
An interesting point--insurers don't really understand how to handle travel trailer trailers.   Without an axle, they are a heavy b read box...  So, the estimate has been fairly interminable (no one apparently knows how to fix a trailer).  The insurers don't understand that a gap without a trailer ruins significant vacation plans, and should be a part of recompense.     The saga continues.   Hope you are all enjoying a wonderful summer, and I hope that nature is treating you exceptionally well.    "what a long, long strange trip it's been...."     All the best, Bruce.     













]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:52:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10436&PID=98414#98414 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10436&PID=97293#97293 Author: Don&Amy
Subject: 10436
Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 10:46am

I purchased my 2018 178 from Pete's on May 23, 2017. As I live in Virginia, all communications regarding the purchase were done via telephone or email. My overall experience was positive with the exception of a hitch or two in the process.

I arrived at my scheduled time (9:35 am) and was promptly greeted at the door. The receptionist let my salesperson, Steve, know I was there and he greeted me and called the gentleman performing the walkthrough.

The walkthrough was rather abbreviated. Had I not been on this site and gotten to know about the operation of the different systems, I would have been lost. The Pod was cleaned and well-prepped. Everything worked and I saw no QC issues whatsoever.

The one minor issue I did experience was with the brake controller installation. They took my vehicle (2016 Ford Escape Titanium) before 10:00 am. After several hours, I asked the technicians how it was going and they said they were having a difficult time placing the controller. I had ordered a Tekonsha IQ. I told them there was a video on E-Trailer which clearly showed where to mount the Controller in an Escape. Long story short, they finally finished with the installation at about 3:30 pm. Roughly 5.5/6 hours! And to top it off, they didn't install the Tekonsha but rather a very cheap Curtis (non-proportional)controller. Needless to say, I was not a very happy camper!

I spoke with both my salesman and the manager about the discrepancy. They were very apologetic and understanding. I agreed to take the cheap controller as I really didn't know much about them up to that point. I can say that the trip from Indiana to Virginia quickly convinced me I needed a different brake controller.

When I got home, I contacted Pete's and told them the brake controller they installed wasn't going to work. They sent me a check to cover the cost of a new controller. Outstanding! I appreciate things do go wrong however, it's all in how it's handled. They handled it very well I thought.

At any rate, I would not hesitate to recommend Pete's RV to any of my friends. Good price and outstanding follow-through. ]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:46:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10436&PID=97293#97293