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 02:41:22 +0000 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:19:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6638 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Extended warranty : I opted for the Forest River second... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=80077#80077 Author: Mountainrev
Subject: 6638
Posted: 05 Aug 2016 at 4:19pm

I opted for the Forest River second year.  We have about one month left on it, but so far, haven't used it for anything.  No problems at all with our 177, after many trips and many thousands of miles.  But I still don't regret getting that second year bumper-to-bumper from FR.
]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:19:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=80077#80077 Extended warranty : We decided to pass on all the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=80039#80039 Author: jato
Subject: 6638
Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 4:45pm

We decided to pass on all the extended warranty "deals" when we purchased our 177 back in January 2011.  It was a good decision, really haven't had any problems outside of the self-inflicted ones that have been my fault.]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2016 16:45:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=80039#80039 Extended warranty : Originally posted by Mountainrev@NutPod:... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=80032#80032 Author: NutPod
Subject: 6638
Posted: 04 Aug 2016 at 1:55pm

Originally posted by Mountainrev

@NutPod:  Call or email Sheri Hill at Forest River:
574-534-3167
shill@forestriverinc.com


Thanks Mountainrey
Called the number and the contact info has changed.
Update: Protection Plan Dept
            Attn: Danielle Beer
                    574 534-3167
                     dlbeer@forestriverinc.Com
]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2016 13:55:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=80032#80032 Extended warranty : I also forgot to mention the $3300... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=80008#80008 Author: NutPod
Subject: 6638
Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 11:16pm

I also forgot to mention the $3300 was also including a $500 discount. When I refused the offer they conveniently said they could possibly give me an incentive of a $1000. Wow what a markup.
]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 23:16:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=80008#80008 Extended warranty : At $650, considering what it covers... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=79994#79994 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6638
Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 9:40pm

At $650, considering what it covers (pretty much everything, and towing) and for how long, the extended warranty I mentioned isn't a bad deal.  Probably for the same warranty for over $3k, that's a rip-off.]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 21:40:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=79994#79994 Extended warranty : Wow! Don't blame you for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=79991#79991 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6638
Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 9:31pm

Wow! Don't blame you for that!]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 21:31:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=79991#79991 Extended warranty : Originally posted by Mountainrev@NutPod:... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=79986#79986 Author: NutPod
Subject: 6638
Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 8:52pm

Originally posted by Mountainrev

@NutPod:  Call or email Sheri Hill at Forest River:
574-534-3167
shill@forestriverinc.com


@Mountainrey 
Many many thanks, I will call her and set this up.We just picked the r pod up today and the dealer wanted $3300.00 Ouch for the warranty to extend it to 7 years. I will pass on that.
]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 20:52:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=79986#79986 Extended warranty : Mountainrev, many thanks, I will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=79963#79963 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 6638
Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:33am

Mountainrev, many thanks, I will use this also.]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:33:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=79963#79963 Extended warranty : @NutPod: Call or email Sheri Hill... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=79961#79961 Author: Mountainrev
Subject: 6638
Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 10:22am

@NutPod:  Call or email Sheri Hill at Forest River:
574-534-3167
shill@forestriverinc.com
]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:22:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=79961#79961 Extended warranty : Originally posted by techntrekYou... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=79949#79949 Author: NutPod
Subject: 6638
Posted: 02 Aug 2016 at 11:28pm

Originally posted by techntrek

You can purchase a one year extension directly from Forest River for $150.  I never buy extended warranties, but for that small cost (relative to the purchase cost) I did get that.

If you want an all-inclusive 7 year warranty (roughly, I forget the exact time period) we've discussed the Protective Xtraride warranty here before, it is offered by a private company.  They've been around a long while so they aren't a fly-by-night operation.  Their cost is about $650.


Hi techntrek I will be picking up our 180 r pod tomorrow and would also Like to purchase the $150 extra year extension. How would I go about it,would I ask the dealer or would I have to contact Forest River directly and if so would you still have the contact info. I'm definitely not interested in the high dollar warranty the dealer offers.
 
]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2016 23:28:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=79949#79949 Extended warranty : You can purchase a one year extension... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=63448#63448 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6638
Posted: 15 Jul 2015 at 10:20pm

You can purchase a one year extension directly from Forest River for $150.  I never buy extended warranties, but for that small cost (relative to the purchase cost) I did get that.

If you want an all-inclusive 7 year warranty (roughly, I forget the exact time period) we've discussed the Protective Xtraride warranty here before, it is offered by a private company.  They've been around a long while so they aren't a fly-by-night operation.  Their cost is about $650.
]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:20:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=63448#63448 Extended warranty : I suppose it depends in part on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=63407#63407 Author: CFWARREN
Subject: 6638
Posted: 14 Jul 2015 at 8:54pm

I suppose it depends in part on what's covered, what isn't, and the cost.
I've found with most things, electronics for example, that if there's a problem it's going to be
there right off.  Problems that develop down the road are another matter.  You have a one-year warranty on the Rpod, so anything that comes up during that time is already covered. 
It's kind of redundant to buy an extended warranty that covers the same period of time.
 
My Rpod came with a "free" lifetime warranty.  I put that in quotes because it's anything but free. 
In order to stay in effect, I have to take the RV in once a year for an inspection/service, for which they will charge me $100.  (This is separate from winterizing and de-winterizing) 
If I miss a year, the warranty is over.  So if I keep the RV for 10 years, I will have paid $1,000 for a "free" warranty.  Good deal, huh?  :)
However, RV repairs are very expensive these days, one or two major repairs, and I might come out ahead, who knows.
]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:54:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=63407#63407 Extended warranty : Just purchased new 179 R-pod is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=63375#63375 Author: 5Bree414
Subject: 6638
Posted: 14 Jul 2015 at 8:06am

Just purchased new 179 R-pod is the extended  service contracts worth the money, I am retiring in 3 years and plan to travel the US and Canada ,  Thanks for advice. ]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:06:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6638&PID=63375#63375