Considering how much dealers charge folks just to winterize a unit or to do anything I can only imagine how much that annual stuff would cost.  And that list are all things that should already be on your own Spring maintenance inspection.  None of those things take more than a few seconds a piece to inspect or clean.  Maybe to know what that dealer actually charges to do that yearly maintenance inspection would be a decision maker.

So many of the Pod plug and play parts have their own extended warranties form their respective manufacturers.  Granted that's not covering labor for anything so I suppose that's a nice checkmark into that warranty option.

I've always been of the opinion that if it doesn't break in the first year that the curve for whether or not you'll have a true "mechanical" failure of most any system or device falls off so dramatically that a warranty of any type just isn't worth it.

Just a personal opinion but as it is the way of everything in the world, if the dealer stood to not make a profit from offering that warranty then it wouldn't exist.  I can totally see the appeal of that peace of mind offered though.

Definitely a game changer when it comes to warranties.

There is no deductible.  It pays 100% of parts and labor costs.  No maximum ownership term.

Covers everything my expensive extended warranty did on my LONG trailer.

Suspension components; brake components; water system components; air conditioning components; kitchen components; Gas System and heating components; Door handles, latches, springs and other interior and exterior components; and the leveling jacks.   There is no towing or roadside assistance.

The required annual maintenance is:

Inspect roof and seal roof where necessary.

Axle and Hub lube.

Furnace - inspect and clean blower, combustion chamber, control compartment (remove any dust, lint obstructions), test gas line for leaks.

Hot water heater - flush holding tank, manually operate pressure temperature relief valve, clean burner tube.

This must be performed by a professional repair facility.  

You may obtain repairs and maintenance service at ANY professional repair facility.  

Hope this info is useful.

Globetrotter

What is the "simple annual maintenance"?

I spoke to them and they told me they were the only dealer to offer this.  Just curious, what the maintenance is, and do they have to perform the annual maintenance?

I've heard great thing about this dealer.

Congrats on your new Pod!

Amazing the differences between dealers, isn't it?

The Forever Warranty sounds interesting and pretty innovative. 

I'm looking at buying a 178, and have been reading this forum to bone up on Rpods and the issues people encounter.  The first thing I'm struck with is the extreme variability of prices for the same unit! I read Terry2Cents post about his no-hassle experience buying a 178 at Blue Dog in Post Falls, ID.  That's not far from me here in Bozeman, MT, and $14,500 for a Forest River 178 with the options is a much cheaper sales price than the local dealer is offering.  Other dealers elsewhere ask even more - $22,000 +.  And used ones seem to sell at dealers for almost as much as new.  There doesnt seem to be the equivalent of a blue book where you can easily find out how much you ought to be paying, or is there?  And do used rpods really hold their value this well?

I've asked Blue Dog if they'll extend to me the same deal they gave Terry2Cent 2 months ago. They're out of stock of 178s right now, but will be getting more in.  Of course the salesman on the phone said the new crop will sell for more, 'as they always do', possibly $2500 more.  Is this reasonable?  Also, is it typical to get a better price if you initiate contact via the web, versus the phone?

I'm not really clear on how best to use this forum to get responses.  I'd like to hear what people have to say about pricing.  I'd also like to figure out how to send a private message.  Terry2Cent, if you're willing, I'd like to speak or email with you directly about your experience with Blue Dog.  Hope this request doesnt violate any forum rules -