R-pod Owners Forum : Extended Warranty? http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins : Extended Warranty? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 08:09:44 +0000 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:46:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3809 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Extended Warranty? : drjim, pass on the warranty and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38380#38380 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 3809
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 9:46pm

drjim, pass on the warranty and put the two grand in a separate savings account. after 3 or 4 years you will be 2k ahead of the game. most small problems can be fixed with a screwdriver , pliars and a good dose of common sense. I did take a 3 year extended warranty from dometic on the the 3 way fridge, it was reasonable and I knew the cost to replace it would be pretty high. Donna and I are on our third season with the pod with no failures, break downs , etc. it is a quality unit.]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:46:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38380#38380 Extended Warranty? : drjim, welcome. The existing factory... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38353#38353 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3809
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 2:42pm

drjim, welcome.  The existing factory warranty will work through any major problems - as others said, if its going to break its going to break early.  If you really want a warranty get the factory extension for $150, also already mentioned.  Other than that stick your $2k in the bank and hold on to it in case something breaks after that.  Odds are in your favor you'll come out ahead.
 
My response when asked if I want the extended warranty for anything is "if your company is willing to make the bet that it won't break, I'm willing to take that bet too".  The factory extension for the pod is the only exception, I did buy that.
]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:42:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38353#38353 Extended Warranty? : sammycamper....what do you really... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38343#38343 Author: drjim
Subject: 3809
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 12:25pm

sammycamper....what do you really think??
just kidding...thanks for the input....

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:25:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38343#38343 Extended Warranty? : Originally posted by drjimI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38342#38342 Author: sammycamper
Subject: 3809
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 12:13pm

Originally posted by drjim

I pick up an rpod 178 on friday and the dealer has suggested a seven year extended warranty that costs $1999...has anyone done this...it seems to be way out of line for the unit.
Am looking forward to getting answers and support from this forum.
Jim
I can only think of one word for this: "RIDICULOUS!"]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:13:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38342#38342 Extended Warranty? : Originally posted by drjimI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38338#38338 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3809
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 11:15am

Originally posted by drjim

I pick up an rpod 178 on friday and the dealer has suggested a seven year extended warranty that costs $1999...has anyone done this...it seems to be way out of line for the unit.
Am looking forward to getting answers and support from this forum.
Jim

Have never once heard of a 7 years warranty from any Pod owner or dealer ever in 4 years.  The only warranty that is commonly offered is the additional 1 year warranty that can be bought for $150.

People rarely get the warranties.  Thing is in most people's opinions is that if it doesn't break in the first year then it's probably not going to in the 2nd year.  A good first year of camping and using your Pod will work out all the kinks and/or issues.
]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:15:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38338#38338 Extended Warranty? : Not familiar with this offer.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38335#38335 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3809
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 10:08am

Not familiar with this offer.  Was not presented as an option.]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:08:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38335#38335 Extended Warranty? : I pick up an rpod 178 on friday... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38333#38333 Author: drjim
Subject: 3809
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 9:48am

I pick up an rpod 178 on friday and the dealer has suggested a seven year extended warranty that costs $1999...has anyone done this...it seems to be way out of line for the unit.
Am looking forward to getting answers and support from this forum.
Jim
]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 09:48:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=38333#38333 Extended Warranty? : I'm a big believer in that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36592#36592 Author: kymooses
Subject: 3809
Posted: 10 Aug 2013 at 10:35pm

I'm a big believer in that if it doesn't break in the first 90 days, it is likely that it won't and you have a good unit.  IMO anything that goes bad after the first year is a maintenance task for me or just crummy luck.

It really is a nice price for the peace of mind though.  Lots have been happy to get it!
]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:35:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36592#36592 Extended Warranty? : I never buy extended warranties,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36564#36564 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 3809
Posted: 09 Aug 2013 at 9:34pm

I never buy extended warranties, but I did buy one on the 3 way fridge as it was reasonable and my dealer said they were expensive to replace. I hope I didn't waste my green stamps. ]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:34:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36564#36564 Extended Warranty? : The only warranty our dealer spoke... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36534#36534 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3809
Posted: 09 Aug 2013 at 12:20pm

The only warranty our dealer spoke of was expensive so I passed. As it turned out we didn't need it, but easily could have.]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:20:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36534#36534 Extended Warranty? : Yeah, many dealers don't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36528#36528 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3809
Posted: 09 Aug 2013 at 8:54am

Yeah, many dealers don't let people know about FR's warranty since they can make more money selling the aftermarket warranties.  Angry]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:54:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36528#36528 Extended Warranty? : Yes it is from FR. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36522#36522 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3809
Posted: 08 Aug 2013 at 10:43pm

Yes it is from FR.]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2013 22:43:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36522#36522 Extended Warranty? : If there is a $150 extended warranty... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36519#36519 Author: sammycamper
Subject: 3809
Posted: 08 Aug 2013 at 10:16pm

If there is a $150 extended warranty available, my dealer didn't let me know. Is that directly from the manufacturer? The only extended warranties they talked about were for 3 and 5 years, and they were several hundred dollars. I would go for a 2nd year at $150. I think one year is too skimpy.]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2013 22:16:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36519#36519 Extended Warranty? : I normally do not buy extended... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36482#36482 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 3809
Posted: 06 Aug 2013 at 8:43pm

I normally do not buy extended warranties. I did buy what I thought was a reasonable 3 year warranty on the 3 way fridge, as it is expensive to replace. the rest I will fix it myself.]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2013 20:43:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36482#36482 Extended Warranty? : Bought the R-Pod FR ext. ends... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36476#36476 Author: Racer|X|
Subject: 3809
Posted: 06 Aug 2013 at 7:45pm

Bought the R-Pod FR ext.  ends next Spring.]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:45:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36476#36476 Extended Warranty? : I have had,and used the Good Sam... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36466#36466 Author: asreichler
Subject: 3809
Posted: 06 Aug 2013 at 7:14pm

I have had,and used the Good Sam extended warranty on a few of my rigs. They will let you start them at almost any time. You can take your unit any place that fixes rigs and they only have to get approval before they start the work. You pay a year at a time and they will set up a payment schedule.
Allen
]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:14:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36466#36466 Extended Warranty? : Originally posted by techntrekI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36440#36440 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3809
Posted: 06 Aug 2013 at 11:43am

Originally posted by techntrek

I don't usually buy them - if a multi-million dollar company can make that bet, I can too.  However, I paid the $150 for the pod's extended warranty.  Too cheap not to do it IMO.


Totally agree.
]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:43:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36440#36440 Extended Warranty? : I don't usually buy them... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36438#36438 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3809
Posted: 06 Aug 2013 at 11:28am

I don't usually buy them - if a multi-million dollar company can make that bet, I can too.  However, I paid the $150 for the pod's extended warranty.  Too cheap not to do it IMO.

]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:28:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36438#36438 Extended Warranty? : We purchased an extended warranty... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36434#36434 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 3809
Posted: 06 Aug 2013 at 8:54am

We purchased an extended warranty in 2001 when we bought a new motor home with multiple slides and loaded with state-0f-the-art features.  Otherwise, we have never purchased one for new cars, travel trailers, appliances, etc. 

Bob
]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2013 08:54:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36434#36434 Extended Warranty? : We paid the 150 for the extended... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36430#36430 Author: GA_RPOD_178
Subject: 3809
Posted: 06 Aug 2013 at 8:23am

We paid the 150 for the extended warranty.  The 178 is still a fairly new model for FR and it was worth the expense, in our minds, given that bugs tend to show up after a while.


]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2013 08:23:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36430#36430 Extended Warranty? : Nope, they are not for us. We... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36426#36426 Author: P&M
Subject: 3809
Posted: 06 Aug 2013 at 6:43am

Nope, they are not for us. We always try to do our homework and make sure we buy quality products, and I trust in my negotiating skills should an issue ever arise after the "standard" warranty has expired. Never had a problem with any of our major purchases, and it would have cost me a lot of $$ over the years if I had bought the extended warranties on everything that they were offered on.]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2013 06:43:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36426#36426 Extended Warranty? : I just had warranty repairs that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3809&PID=36421#36421 Author: Robwid
Subject: 3809
Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 10:02pm

I just had warranty repairs that would have cost over $1200 on my 2012 model 177.  Luckily, when I bought my trailer the dealer included an extended warranty covering the trailer for an additional year over the Forest River warranty.  I'm wondering how many of you carry extended warranties.  I've never been a fan of them on other consumer goods but this is the first RV I've owned.  I would have been bummed to pay for this repair on my 1.5 year old rig.  

What say you?  Extended maintenance warranties or no?


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