R-pod Owners Forum : Extended Warranty? Worth it? http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Extended Warranty? Worth it? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 20:12:57 +0000 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 22:05:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6681 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Thanks for the info on the extended... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=85813#85813 Author: Neserk
Subject: 6681
Posted: 10 Dec 2016 at 10:05pm

Thanks for the info on the extended warranty.   We purchased 4 new appliances when we bought our house almost 4 years ago and bought the extended warranties.   We have used it once which paid for itself with piece of mind.  I have no idea what the actual repair would have cost but I do know that knowing we had the warranty was worth it (hence paying for itself).   When we get our R-Pod we will get the extended warranty, through Forrest River.  ]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2016 22:05:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=85813#85813 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : That was supposed to link to KY... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84919#84919 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 6681
Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 11:56am

That was supposed to link to KY Mooses, guess I didn't get that right.]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:56:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84919#84919 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Where in KY do you guys live?... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84918#84918 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 6681
Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 11:55am

Where in KY do you guys live? I live in Maryland now but, was born and raised in Louisville.]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:55:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84918#84918 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : I have a 2017 179 and bought the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84917#84917 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 6681
Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 11:54am

I have a 2017 179 and bought the one year warranty extension from Forest River, at $150.00 it's a no-brainer.
]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:54:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84917#84917 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Thanks techntrek....something... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84915#84915 Author: ParPod
Subject: 6681
Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 10:40am

Thanks techntrek....something I'll check further into.]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:40:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84915#84915 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Ditto!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84908#84908 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6681
Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 6:55am

Ditto!!]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 06:55:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84908#84908 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Originally posted by mjlrpodi... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84894#84894 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6681
Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 9:41pm

Originally posted by mjlrpod

i may have chosen poorly 

With everything they cover and for the length of the warranty I think it is a good deal - but not for the markup that dealers add for the same plan, only if you buy it direct.
]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:41:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84894#84894 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Originally posted by ParPod FR... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84893#84893 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6681
Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 9:40pm

Originally posted by ParPod

FR doesn't extend their additional warranty up here so you guys are living large being able to get it for $150. (seems to be the average)  Our choice was what the dealer offered and it was just south of really outrageous!  Spoke with one of the Mechanics in the back when we were doing our walk through and according to him they don't get many of the Pods coming back.  Sure hope he's right because we took a pass on the Dealer offering.

The Xtraride warranty can be purchased north and south of the border from what I've read before.
]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:40:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84893#84893 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Originally posted by Bama... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84892#84892 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6681
Posted: 15 Nov 2016 at 9:39pm

Originally posted by Bama Pod

Where do I find info on the additional year from FR for $150?  If on their website I must have missed it. 

Call FR, the number is posted elsewhere on the forum.
]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:39:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84892#84892 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : i may have chosen poorly http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84762#84762 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 6681
Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 6:01pm

i may have chosen poorly ]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2016 18:01:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84762#84762 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Most everything significant should... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84753#84753 Author: StephenH
Subject: 6681
Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 2:33pm

Most everything significant should show up within the first year. You can always bank the amount you would have paid for an extended warranty to cover any contingencies. The dealer warranty is just an expensive insurance policy that makes a lot of money for them with low risk of actually having to pay out.]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:33:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84753#84753 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : FR doesn't extend their... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84735#84735 Author: ParPod
Subject: 6681
Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 9:53am

FR doesn't extend their additional warranty up here so you guys are living large being able to get it for $150. (seems to be the average)  Our choice was what the dealer offered and it was just south of really outrageous!  Spoke with one of the Mechanics in the back when we were doing our walk through and according to him they don't get many of the Pods coming back.  Sure hope he's right because we took a pass on the Dealer offering.]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:53:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84735#84735 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : i bought the xtraride plan as... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84725#84725 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 6681
Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 8:41am

i bought the xtraride plan as well. i didnt want to, but with all the extra protection they offer, things like paying your hotel bill if your trailer becomes unusable while your on vacation, or some of the other things,i thought i'd take a chance. 7 years of coverage with a max 50 dollar cost to repair or replace any factory unit sounded pretty good. maybe it isnt a great deal, i hope i never need it honestly.

]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2016 08:41:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84725#84725 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Where do I find info on the additional... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84697#84697 Author: Bama Pod
Subject: 6681
Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 7:12pm

Where do I find info on the additional year from FR for $150?  If on their website I must have missed it. ]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2016 19:12:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=84697#84697 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Originally posted by techntrek It... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=76997#76997 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 6681
Posted: 10 Jun 2016 at 5:45am

Originally posted by techntrek

It kills me every time I read about yet another dealer pushing their $2000-3000 add-on warranty, most of which is just profit.  For $150 (US) you can add a whole other year of warranty right from Forest River.  I've said here many times that I never buy extended warranties, but I bought that one.

If you really want a good extended warranty (6-7 years I forget which), look up the Protective Xtraride warranty.  It covers everything and costs about $675 (US).  They cover north of the border, too.  They've been around for decades.


I too paid the $150 to get the 2nd year on my new 180.
]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2016 05:45:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=76997#76997 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Here is a link to the PDF that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=76994#76994 Author: CoosBayRPodder
Subject: 6681
Posted: 10 Jun 2016 at 1:26am

Here is a link to the PDF that explains the coverage for the extraride plan in case you were considering it.

http://www.protectiveassetprotection.com/Portals/0/Highlight-Sheets/Towables.pdf]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2016 01:26:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=76994#76994 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Yeah, what he said! I did buy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63766#63766 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6681
Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 9:12pm

Yeah, what he said! I did buy the Protective XtraRide platinum plan just because I could and it really is a great plan for the money. I usually don't buy extended warranties. This was an exception.

fred
]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 21:12:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63766#63766 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : It kills me every time I read... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63763#63763 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6681
Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 9:06pm

It kills me every time I read about yet another dealer pushing their $2000-3000 add-on warranty, most of which is just profit.  For $150 (US) you can add a whole other year of warranty right from Forest River.  I've said here many times that I never buy extended warranties, but I bought that one.

If you really want a good extended warranty (6-7 years I forget which), look up the Protective Xtraride warranty.  It covers everything and costs about $675 (US).  They cover north of the border, too.  They've been around for decades.

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 21:06:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63763#63763 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Congrats on your 179! Good choice.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63756#63756 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6681
Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 6:29pm

Congrats on your 179! Good choice. A lot of the folks here can talk you through most things that could happen.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:29:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63756#63756 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : We just picked up our new RP 179... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63754#63754 Author: Up the Pitt
Subject: 6681
Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 6:09pm

We just picked up our new RP 179 yesterday, and we declined the extended warranty. Up here in Canada, they were asking $3500 CDN for it. When we declined it, they lowered the price to $2500, at which point we bit our lips a bit but still ultimately declined. It seemed like an awful lot of money - more than 10% of full purchase cost. We too are reasonably handy, so we decided to take our chances. I think it was the right choice. ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:09:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63754#63754 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Ditto! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63749#63749 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6681
Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 5:46pm

Ditto!]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:46:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63749#63749 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Originally posted by kymoosesThere... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63748#63748 Author: Outbound
Subject: 6681
Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 5:36pm

Originally posted by kymooses

There is an optional 2nd year Forest River warranty available that some owners choose to grab up.  It is not often that we see anyone take those dealer offered warranties.

Get the second year Forest River warranty.  Its hitch-to-bumper coverage, very cheap, and there are a few problems which may not crop up until after your second winter (e.g. decals peeling, caulking around windows/door, fibreglass delamination, and the odd appliance failure).
]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:36:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63748#63748 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : Thanks for your view. I was thinking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63736#63736 Author: ahollon
Subject: 6681
Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 1:47pm

Thanks for your view.  I was thinking the same thing, most things will fail in the first year if they are going to fail.  I am a handy guy and plan on doing some mods.  If you know of any must do or ideas, my ears are open! 
We are so excited to be R-pod owners.
Cheers,
Adam

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:47:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63736#63736 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : If you make it past the first... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63720#63720 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6681
Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 7:36am

If you make it past the first year with everything in tact or have your first year things warranty fixed you're usually in the clear and the rest is just normal maintenance after that.

There is an optional 2nd year Forest River warranty available that some owners choose to grab up.  It is not often that we see anyone take those dealer offered warranties.

Most repairs and fixes are easy enough if you're even remotely handy and the other stuff if it's going to fail it will certainly fail in the first year's warranty.
]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 07:36:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63720#63720 Extended Warranty? Worth it? : We are buying a new 2016 182G... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6681&PID=63719#63719 Author: ahollon
Subject: 6681
Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 3:52am

We are buying a new 2016 182G this week and they are pushing the 5 year extended warranty, $2000 and other warranty packages on us.  They seem to be more geared to the larger trailers and motorhomes.  Has anyone else passed on the warranty wished they would had purchased the extended warranty or vice versa, purchase the extended warranty and felt it was a waste of money? 

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