R-pod Owners Forum : Trying to become a R-poder

R-pod Owners Forum : Trying to become a R-poder http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Trying to become a R-poder Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:16:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:02:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3633 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Trying to become a R-poder : Hey P&M. Thanks to N.C. and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35159#35159 Author: Kickstart
Subject: 3633
Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 4:02pm

Hey P&M. Thanks to N.C. and Wisconsin, too, for prepping Russell Wilson to be the Seahawks quarterback. What a great young man and family to have added to our region. "Go Hawks"]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:02:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35159#35159 Trying to become a R-poder : I agree with Kickstart in that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35142#35142 Author: P&M
Subject: 3633
Posted: 01 Jul 2013 at 8:13am

I agree with Kickstart in that geography has something to say about the type of TV you have. Having spent 37 years of my life growing up in the NW there is no way I would contemplate towing a Pod with my current TV due to the terrain, but down here in North & South Carolina it is enough to do the job.]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2013 08:13:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35142#35142 Trying to become a R-poder : Thanks, as always, for the quick... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35126#35126 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3633
Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 1:26pm

Thanks, as always, for the quick and informational reply.]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:26:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35126#35126 Trying to become a R-poder : Originally posted by GA_RPOD_178 Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35125#35125 Author: Kickstart
Subject: 3633
Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 12:20pm

Originally posted by GA_RPOD_178

Originally posted by Kickstart

[QUOTE=wooddl] Well its official!!! We picked up our 182g at Blue Dog RV yesterday and spent last night in it at Potholes, couldn't be happier..

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/wooddl/null_zpsd1e695b0.jpg

Nice looking outfit! I always worry about people from our region who try to tow with a marginal tow rig, as we have a lot of tough areas to pull. I don't think you're gonna have any problems

What are some of the "marginal tow rigs" that you have encountered?

There are a lot of areas here near the left coast that would pretty much require a 5000+ tow rig for the driver and anyone following him on the road to be comfortable. Here in Western Washington, for instance, we have a myriad of foothills, and 4 east/west passes. The problem being that only one pass is 4 lanes, and most of the foothills are two lanes with few passing areas. A marginal tow rig for this area might be just fine for somewhere else. It's all relative to where you're gonna tow, your expectations, how much stress you want to put on your tow rig, and how much you want to tick off those behind you.

P/S Met a guy from Florida last year out here on the Olympic coast. He had towed about a 22' something or other, was loaded up pretty well, and was happy with the job his Ridgeline had done

His trailer had to have been heavier than any Pod.

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2013 12:20:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35125#35125 Trying to become a R-poder : Originally posted by Kickstart Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35117#35117 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3633
Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 8:22am

Originally posted by Kickstart

Originally posted by wooddl

Well its official!!! We picked up our 182g at Blue Dog RV yesterday and spent last night in it at Potholes, couldn't be happier..

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/wooddl/null_zpsd1e695b0.jpg

Nice looking outfit! I always worry about people from our region who try to tow with a marginal tow rig, as we have a lot of tough areas to pull. I don't think you're gonna have any problems

What are some of the "marginal tow rigs" that you have encountered?

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2013 08:22:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35117#35117 Trying to become a R-poder : When we met with the local dealer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35116#35116 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3633
Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 8:20am

When we met with the local dealer in GA to discuss pricing, we had already gotten a quote from Couch's. The dealer ended up being within $300.00, adjusted for what it was going to cost us to have it delivered. I went with the local person because of future service issues, but it saved us over $2000. In today's electronic world, we could simply show him the email with the price and unit options and it was a great tool. Information is power!

Had he not gotten close I would have certainly done business out of state.

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2013 08:20:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35116#35116 Trying to become a R-poder : Originally posted by wooddlWell... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35113#35113 Author: Kickstart
Subject: 3633
Posted: 30 Jun 2013 at 12:15am

Nice looking outfit! I always worry about people from our region who try to tow with a marginal tow rig, as we have a lot of tough areas to pull. I don't think you're gonna have any problems

.]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2013 00:15:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35113#35113 Trying to become a R-poder : Congrats! I made your link clickable,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35100#35100 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3633
Posted: 29 Jun 2013 at 9:06pm

Congrats! I made your link clickable, by the way.]]> Sat, 29 Jun 2013 21:06:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35100#35100 Trying to become a R-poder : Well its official!!! We picked... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35068#35068 Author: wooddl
Subject: 3633
Posted: 29 Jun 2013 at 2:02am

Well its official!!! We picked up our 182g at Blue Dog RV yesterday and spent last night in it at Potholes, couldn't be happier..

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/wooddl/null_zpsd1e695b0.jpg
]]> Sat, 29 Jun 2013 02:02:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=35068#35068 Trying to become a R-poder : Congrats. Let me know if you are... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34726#34726 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 3633
Posted: 23 Jun 2013 at 8:07am

Congrats. Let me know if you are coming as I have to add you to the dinner on Friday. Safe Travels.]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2013 08:07:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34726#34726 Trying to become a R-poder : We will be at a camp in Oregon... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34722#34722 Author: wooddl
Subject: 3633
Posted: 23 Jun 2013 at 12:37am

We will be at a camp in Oregon that week and are thinking about cutting our vacation a day short to come visit the roundup.. ]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2013 00:37:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34722#34722 Trying to become a R-poder : Congrats. Coming to Seaside? Safe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34721#34721 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 3633
Posted: 23 Jun 2013 at 12:08am

Congrats. Coming to Seaside? Safe Travels.]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2013 00:08:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34721#34721 Trying to become a R-poder : Glad you found a good deal on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34718#34718 Author: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Subject: 3633
Posted: 22 Jun 2013 at 11:44pm

Glad you found a good deal on a Pod. Enjoy all the good times!]]> Sat, 22 Jun 2013 23:44:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34718#34718 Trying to become a R-poder : Thank you to all for your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34717#34717 Author: wooddl
Subject: 3633
Posted: 22 Jun 2013 at 11:35pm

Thank you to all for your help and offers for help through this process.. We struck a deal with Blue Dog for our 182g and are looking forward to picking it up on Thursday..

]]> Sat, 22 Jun 2013 23:35:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34717#34717 Trying to become a R-poder : Thank you for the offer, we... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34716#34716 Author: wooddl
Subject: 3633
Posted: 22 Jun 2013 at 11:32pm

Thank you for the offer, we found the perfect one for us today...]]> Sat, 22 Jun 2013 23:32:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34716#34716 Trying to become a R-poder : Originally posted by wooddlTalked... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34674#34674 Author: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Subject: 3633
Posted: 21 Jun 2013 at 2:34pm

Originally posted by wooddl

Talked with Broadmoor today.. The next 182g they have coming in is a few weeks out but they do seem willing to talk pricing..

We have our 182G for sale right now. Check out this link:
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3638&title=2011-182g-hood-river-edition-for-sale
]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:34:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34674#34674 Trying to become a R-poder : Having been in sales my entire... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34660#34660 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 3633
Posted: 21 Jun 2013 at 6:59am

Having been in sales my entire adult life, I will share some thoughts. Selling is a numbers game. The more prospects you see, the better chance of a sale. As P.T. Barnum (who was one of the best hucksters ever) said, "There is a sucker born every minute." For you youngsters, he was one of the creators of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Check Google. I was directed away from Poulsbo as not a place to waste time at, last year, when we were shopping. Do your due diligence, as you have done so far, and when you walk into a new dealer, ask immediately for the sales manager. Bypass any salesman. The sales manager has greater leeway on discounts, and is able to make a "better deal" than the salesmen. I did send you a private message. Check that. Hope to see you in Seaside. Safe Travels. ]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2013 06:59:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34660#34660 Trying to become a R-poder : It's funny that there are... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34658#34658 Author: wooddl
Subject: 3633
Posted: 21 Jun 2013 at 12:19am

It's funny that there are still sales people operating this way in any business. The amount of information that is available to the consumer has never been greater, they should expect to see people show up informed on the price and product. Most of the time I felt like I was teaching the salesman about the R-pod..
]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:19:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34658#34658 Trying to become a R-poder : Originally posted by wooddlWell....... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34657#34657 Author: bhamster
Subject: 3633
Posted: 20 Jun 2013 at 11:58pm

Originally posted by wooddl

Well.... Poulsbo RV (Fife) didn't go so well.

Sorry about that. I probably could have saved you the time, but I didn't want to go insulting them in case our experience was an exception. I guess now it's confirmed.

This sounds just like our experience and we did walk out. We came prepared with prices and were willing to pay them slightly more because of the distance, but they didn't even come close.

Here's a funny story for you: The pod we settled on was in Everett and the salesman we started with was in Burlington, so he met us down there. After we walked out of "negotiations" we sat out front talking with some friends that had watched our daughter. The salesman actually stayed in the parking lot and watched us. He even got back out of his car when another salesman came by to "claim" us. What I should have done is asked the other salesman if he could strike a deal. Oh well... we got what we wanted somewhere else. I think the Poulsbo guy even called us a couple weeks later saying he could take off another $300... woopty doo...

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:58:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34657#34657 Trying to become a R-poder : Well.... Poulsbo RV (Fife) didn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34656#34656 Author: Kickstart
Subject: 3633
Posted: 20 Jun 2013 at 11:19pm

[QUOTE=wooddl]Well.... Poulsbo RV (Fife) didn't go so well. Archaic selling practices at its best..

We bought our Pod 3 years ago from Poulsbo (Auburn). They were the only dealer within a great distance to carry Pods at that time. You are correct. They are pretty old school with their tactics. We didn't walk out on them, but it was close. Guess they haven't changed much. Sales manager really knew how to take liberties with the truth. Oh well, the Pod has been great so far, but with many more local dealers now , I wouldn't run back to Poulsbo if I was buying.

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:19:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34656#34656 Trying to become a R-poder : Well.... Poulsbo RV (Fife) didn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34650#34650 Author: wooddl
Subject: 3633
Posted: 20 Jun 2013 at 9:42pm

Well.... Poulsbo RV (Fife) didn't go so well. Archaic selling practices at its best.. tried getting my SSN before we had started negotiating, "lets get the credit app going to save some time" when I refused they wanted a credit card so they could "make sure you're serious" as though I just thought this would be a great way to spend my day.. I was waiting for the sales manager to offer me a free undercoating.

The sales manager didn't have a reply when I asked him if he did anything different when buying large items for his family.

I showed them other dealers prices and I heard everything from "that doesn't have the hood river package" worth several thousand dollars, to "Oh that one doesn't have mini blinds"... mini blinds are they kidding me? :)

The hood river package is about $550.. best I can find

Onward and upward I talked to a couple other dealers out of state that are be much more reasonable.. kind of looking forward to a little road trip..

still trying to figure out how to make that Seeside camp-out.

thanks again for all the responses..

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2013 21:42:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34650#34650 Trying to become a R-poder : Originally posted by wooddlTalked... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34604#34604 Author: bhamster
Subject: 3633
Posted: 20 Jun 2013 at 12:03am

Originally posted by wooddl

Talked with Broadmoor today.. The next 182g they have coming in is a few weeks out but they do seem willing to talk pricing..

I would definitely do business with them again. We did everything over the phone and I just showed up with a check for the amount that we agreed on and there wasn't any surprises. I was worried since it was a significant drive for me (and car dealers love pulling last minute stuff), but it went smoothly. The only variable was what ball mount to use, but they helped me find one that would ride level and we were off. I do all the servicing myself, so the distance wasn't an issue there.

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:03:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34604#34604 Trying to become a R-poder : Talked with Broadmoor today..... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34602#34602 Author: wooddl
Subject: 3633
Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 11:29pm

Talked with Broadmoor today.. The next 182g they have coming in is a few weeks out but they do seem willing to talk pricing.. ]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:29:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34602#34602 Trying to become a R-poder : I got a price from Broadmoor... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34601#34601 Author: LarryK
Subject: 3633
Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 11:24pm

I got a price from Broadmoor in Tri-Cities, then Blue Dog in Post Falls, ID matched it. I think its easier for service to be closer, but to each his own. We live in Spokane.

Sure do love our 2012 HRE177!

We paid $15,000.00 and they through in the brake controller. Probably a bit high, but were pleased. I am not real good at dealing.

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:24:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34601#34601 Trying to become a R-poder : Yeah, the point of the trailer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34600#34600 Author: wooddl
Subject: 3633
Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 11:20pm

Yeah, the point of the trailer is to show my kids the country so might as well start with buying the trailer Smile

I'm going to a dealer tomorrow with my pricing in hand to start the process..
]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:20:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34600#34600 Trying to become a R-poder : If you are not able to get a low... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34598#34598 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 3633
Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 10:28pm

If you are not able to get a low price near by travel to Couch's and make a vacation out of it. I was born in Hamilton and have family in the area worked out great for us. We traveled from south Florida, a good thing is you would only need to tow the camper one direction. David]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:28:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34598#34598 Trying to become a R-poder : Another thought. Save yourself... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34569#34569 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 3633
Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 12:23pm

Another thought. Save yourself some travel time. Fax a copy of your lowest price to each of the sales managers of the dealers. Don't forget Oregon. Tell them you are ready to write a check and who is willing to take the least. Give them 24 hours and list all of the items that you want on your trailer. That is also the way to purchase a new vehicle, after you get their cost in the internet.  Let us know your progress. Safe Travels. ]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:23:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34569#34569 Trying to become a R-poder : Now take that bid and show it... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34568#34568 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 3633
Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 12:19pm

Now take that bid and show it to all the dealers and see who will deal the best. Don't be bashful, it's your money. Better in your pocket than theirs. My own experience was just as I told you. Got a price on my 171 so low, that I'm not able to share it. I also had them throw in a pair of LP tanks and autochangeover, a much better AGM size 27 battery and install some accessories that I purchased separately. Such as removing the jack and replacing it with a swivel jack with wheel, and some other items. WORK 'EM. Safe Travels.]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:19:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34568#34568 Trying to become a R-poder : Wow! Couch's RV is really... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34565#34565 Author: wooddl
Subject: 3633
Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 11:49am

Wow! Couch's RV is really cheap. RP-182g for 15K..   Thanks for all the input everyone. A cool community of campers is another reason pushing us to the R-Pod...
]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:49:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34565#34565 Trying to become a R-poder : Check out Broadmoor RV in Pasco.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34563#34563 Author: bhamster
Subject: 3633
Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 11:28am

Check out Broadmoor RV in Pasco. They beat Poulsbo by $3k. Another dealer that beat Poulsbo by a lot was Sutton RV, but Broadmoor was a little cheaper and closer (plus no OR/WA issues to deal with).]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:28:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3633&PID=34563#34563