R-pod Owners Forum : Rpod 178 Purchase https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Rpod 178 Purchase Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:32:04 +0000 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 06:41:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3693 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Rpod 178 Purchase : Originally posted by uscirmoThat... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35509#35509 Author: Seanl
Subject: 3693
Posted: 11 Jul 2013 at 6:41am

Originally posted by uscirmo

That looks great.

I have a Honda Odyssey. That unit looks very similar to the one he recommending. You have been very helpful.


On an Odyssey the 2 in drop 4 in raise shank will probably work.]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2013 06:41:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35509#35509 Rpod 178 Purchase : We also paid $14500 for our 2014... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35508#35508 Author: Chops
Subject: 3693
Posted: 11 Jul 2013 at 2:31am

We also paid $14500 for our 2014 178. This included every available option including the axle risers, bigger AC, convection, and r-dome. I was very happy with the price. ]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2013 02:31:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35508#35508 Rpod 178 Purchase : That looks great. I have a Honda... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35339#35339 Author: uscirmo
Subject: 3693
Posted: 06 Jul 2013 at 12:16pm

That looks great.

I have a Honda Odyssey. That unit looks very similar to the one he recommending. You have been very helpful.]]> Sat, 06 Jul 2013 12:16:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35339#35339 Rpod 178 Purchase : KyMooses: We live in New Richmond... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35298#35298 Author: LindaP
Subject: 3693
Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 9:07pm

KyMooses: We live in New Richmond OH, about 25 miles east of Cincinnati along the river, but I work in Northern KY. We spend a lot of time in KY! Bought our pod at Delightful Days.
Would love to hear more about the mini mini!
]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2013 21:07:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35298#35298 Rpod 178 Purchase : Originally posted by uscirmoThank... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35294#35294 Author: Seanl
Subject: 3693
Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 2:52pm

Originally posted by uscirmo

Thank you.

Where did you buy yours?

I purchased a Fastway E2 Hitch at this site
 http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog/6k-e2-trunnion-hitch-14-5610.html. 
You would need to add a ball to it as it does not come with one. This ball fits the Pod 
http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog/2-equalizer-hitch-ball-8k-14-2977.html. 
Rvwholesalers also ships for free on orders over $124. This is a good deal as this is heavy and would cost a lot to ship.  
Etrailer.com also has it but is is a little bit more expensive. The hardest part about purchasing a WDH is figuring out what you need to get for a shank. What do you have as a Tow Vehicle?
]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:52:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35294#35294 Rpod 178 Purchase : We purchased ours in Macon, GA.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35293#35293 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3693
Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 2:41pm

We purchased ours in Macon, GA.  We ended up about $500 above the Couch quote when you factored in delivery charges, plus they did not have one in stock at the time. ]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:41:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35293#35293 Rpod 178 Purchase : Thank you. Where did you buy... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35290#35290 Author: uscirmo
Subject: 3693
Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 1:46pm

Thank you.

Where did you buy yours?
]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2013 13:46:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35290#35290 Rpod 178 Purchase : Originally posted by uscirmoThank... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35285#35285 Author: Seanl
Subject: 3693
Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 12:59pm

Originally posted by uscirmo

Thank you for everyone's input. He has two types of stabilizer bars, one is $600 with limited warranty, the other is $800 that I am told can be moved to other trailers in the future.

Is there something I should ask about this for more information?

Thank you again, we have tent camped with our kids for 7 years and are ready for the next step. I love reading all the comments on this forum.

Both of these prices seem expensive. I am assuming this is installed. I installed my own and I was under $500 for everything. The difference between the two will be the weight rating. The one I have on my Pod is rated for a 6000 lbs trailer and 600 lbs tongue weight. This is more than My Tow vehicle is rated for so I was comfortable with this rating. you will see them from 3500/350 to 10000/1000 the tongue weight rating is usually 10% of the trailer weight rating  
]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2013 12:59:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35285#35285 Rpod 178 Purchase : Thank you for everyone's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35277#35277 Author: uscirmo
Subject: 3693
Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 11:30am

Thank you for everyone's input. He has two types of stabilizer bars, one is $600 with limited warranty, the other is $800 that I am told can be moved to other trailers in the future.

Is there something I should ask about this for more information?

Thank you again, we have tent camped with our kids for 7 years and are ready for the next step. I love reading all the comments on this forum.]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2013 11:30:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35277#35277 Rpod 178 Purchase : Originally posted by LindaP We... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35275#35275 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3693
Posted: 04 Jul 2013 at 11:18am

Originally posted by LindaP

We just bought our 178 2 weeks ago and that is what we paid in northern KY. Couch had them for $500 less, but none in stock. They had no models in stock and were waiting for them from the manufacturer. But I was able to get the r dome and marine battery included, because Couch's does. But they wouldn't come down $500! I wanted it, didn't want to wait, so coughed it up.


Are you actually a Kentuckian LindaP?  Lots of us here in the bluegrass state are Podders, we'd love to meet up with you sometime.

The Ky Mini Mini in September is slowly starting to shape up if you are interested!
]]> Thu, 04 Jul 2013 11:18:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35275#35275 Rpod 178 Purchase : Welcome. Usually you can get your... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35255#35255 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3693
Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 9:11pm

Welcome.  Usually you can get your local dealer within a few hundred bucks with online pricing and included options in-hand.   Their excuse will be "shipping costs" or "that's what you'll spend driving to get it from the other dealer".  Fair enough in my opinion.  ]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 21:11:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35255#35255 Rpod 178 Purchase : We just bought our 178 2 weeks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35250#35250 Author: LindaP
Subject: 3693
Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 7:48pm

We just bought our 178 2 weeks ago and that is what we paid in northern KY. Couch had them for $500 less, but none in stock. They had no models in stock and were waiting for them from the manufacturer. But I was able to get the r dome and marine battery included, because Couch's does. But they wouldn't come down $500! I wanted it, didn't want to wait, so coughed it up.]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 19:48:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35250#35250 Rpod 178 Purchase : That is an excellent price. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35242#35242 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3693
Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:47pm

That is an excellent price.]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:47:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35242#35242 Rpod 178 Purchase : that would be a good deal if it's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35239#35239 Author: furpod
Subject: 3693
Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:34pm

that would be a good deal if it's fully equipped.. R Dome, A/C, Microwave..

And I agree.. Couch's just simply will have the best price.
]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:34:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35239#35239 Rpod 178 Purchase : I would say that is easily in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35236#35236 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3693
Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:22pm

I would say that is easily in the ballpark for a new 178.

Couches would be the only place I'd think would have a cheaper price.  Wherever it is you're looking to buy you might check out Couches price first.  Never hurts to have their quote for a little bargaining with a local dealer!

Good hunting.
]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:22:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35236#35236 Rpod 178 Purchase : What is a fair price range for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35233#35233 Author: uscirmo
Subject: 3693
Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 6:10pm

What is a fair price range for the 178 model?

$14,500 is the list at my dealer.

Thank you]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:10:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3693&PID=35233#35233