R-pod Owners Forum : Rpod 180 https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Rpod 180 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:40:32 +0000 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:22:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6899 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Rpod 180 : You are correct. I did say this... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65530#65530 Author: Camper Bob
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Posted: 03 Sep 2015 at 4:22pm

You are correct. I did say this is negotiating advice. A few hundred dollars difference is fine, a few thousand is another story. Safe Travels. ]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:22:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65530#65530 Rpod 180 : 7. If Couches can make money... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65524#65524 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 03 Sep 2015 at 3:03pm

7. If Couches can make money at the quoted price that they have provided, so can your local dealer.

Couch's relies on sales volume to make their profit, where most small dealers can't do that so they may not be able to get that low. That said, the dealer I bought mine from had no problem coming within a few hundred dollars and I don't feel they are that big.]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:03:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65524#65524 Rpod 180 : Well here is my idea of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65505#65505 Author: Camper Bob
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Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 10:26pm

Well here is my idea of a primer for all who are looking to purchase a new Rpod.
1.  Decide exactly what options you want by looking on line at Forest River and review the floor plans before moving to step two.  If you need to go to a dealer, do not hook up with any salesman.  Just tell them you are looking and if you have any questions, you will ask.  Narrow down exactly what you want.
2.Contact Couch's with a list of exactly what you want and ask for a quote.  They will be happy to email you one.
3. Go to your dealer of choice, and DO NOT talk to any salesman.  Ask for the Sales Manager.  Typically the Sales Manager is not on commission.  Explain to him or her that you are there to purchase an Rv today if you can agree on an acceptable price.  They usually are on salary and an override on all the sales made at the dealership.  Finally, they have more discretion on the final sale price.    Do not waste their time if you are not ready. 
4.  Explain exactly what options you want on your Pod.  If they don't have one in stock, they can order exactly what you want.  Show him or her your quotation from Couches and explain that is what you will use as a starting point in negotiations.   Since a salesman commissions is not part of the purchase price they can usually be more flexible.  
5.  Be firm when negotiating and make sure they know that are ready to walk away to another dealer, if they will not negotiate.  Remember the dealership is in business to make money, but they are loath to lose a deal if it is profitable.  The percentage of profit is what you are are negotiating.  
6.  Have a list of other dealers and mention their names as other places where you are  considering purchasing from.
7.  If Couches can make money at the quoted price that they have provided, so can your local dealer.  
8.  Make sure that anything negotiated is in writing.  
9.  Before finalizing the purchase, now is the time to ask for additional items, better, larger, battery, dual LP tanks with auto switchover, battery disconnect, etc.
10. Before taking delivery, go over every item that you ordered and make sure it is included before signing the final papers.  
My background is sales and I have successfully used these and other practices whether buying a car, boat, RV or any other large purchase, for many years.
Good luck and have fun!!
]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:26:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65505#65505 Rpod 180 : I may have posted this before,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65490#65490 Author: Unclewillis
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Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 1:04pm

I may have posted this before, but we live in Nevada and spent a long time looking for a camper. It ended up between an Rpod in California for 18,900 2014 never used or a 2015 for 14,500 brand new at Couch's RV. The one out west wouldn't budge on price.
Shipping was 2200$, so we still saved ordering and having it shipped all the way out west.
Couch's was overall a good experience but you have to really watch out when dealing with them remotely like that.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:04:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65490#65490 Rpod 180 : Couchs never sold hood river editions.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65483#65483 Author: Florida
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Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 11:57am

Couchs never sold hood river editions. West cost prices are vastly different than Midwest prices. ]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:57:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65483#65483 Rpod 180 : Got an update from Couch's.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65478#65478 Author: Camper Bob
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Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 10:27am

Got an update from Couch's.  They no longer offer the HRE on units built in the midwest. ]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:27:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65478#65478 Rpod 180 : If I told you what I paid for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65476#65476 Author: Camper Bob
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Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 8:25am

If I told you what I paid for my 171, you wouldn't say that. Safe Travels.]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 08:25:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65476#65476 Rpod 180 : You live in the PNW, you know... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65474#65474 Author: vtwin
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Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 2:04am

You live in the PNW, you know there's no way itll be even close to that price...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 02:04:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65474#65474 Rpod 180 : sorry to mention our Pod is a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65454#65454 Author: kindell
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Posted: 01 Sep 2015 at 6:06pm

sorry to mention our Pod is a 2015 179 with the new colors and we tow with a 2015 Nissan Frontier 6 cyl.  






Art & Kindell
Cooper the super dog

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2015 18:06:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65454#65454 Rpod 180 : thats a fantastic price Camper... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65453#65453 Author: kindell
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Posted: 01 Sep 2015 at 6:03pm

thats a fantastic price Camper Bob.  We paid $23,995 (tow pkg w/sway bay, TV, A/C and microwave/convection oven,  Of course, we have sales tax here in CA.]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2015 18:03:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65453#65453 Rpod 180 : Just spoke with Couch's regarding... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65450#65450 Author: Camper Bob
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Posted: 01 Sep 2015 at 10:31am

Just spoke with Couch's regarding a new 180.  They are currently in production and all are now Hood River Editions.  They are quoting a price including the A/C and microwave for $13,810.  The separate bath is quite enticing, so we are contemplating selling our 2013 171 and upgrading.  There is a local RV show here in town in Oct. so will view one before making any final plans to purchase.  Curious how our local dealer will respond to Couch's terrific price.  Safe Travels.]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2015 10:31:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6899&PID=65450#65450