R-pod Owners Forum : Used RPods https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Used RPods Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:14:29 +0000 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:38:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8901 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Used RPods : I have to put in a vote for "well... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8901&PID=83493#83493 Author: MoPod
Subject: 8901
Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 6:38pm

I have to put in a vote for "well loved" used units.  Our first unit was purchased from an individual on the forum.  I have no idea about the quality on the initial build, but when we purchased the unit it was absolutely perfect with many well thought out and well executed modifications.  Before I even saw the unit, I could follow it's history through this forum.  My second unit was also purchased used, but the prior owner only had it for a short period of time and was new to TT's,  so many things that could have been addressed were not.  We are talking minor fit and finish type issues.  With both units I experienced significant savings over the best available price on new.  As been said previously there are things that are better because of technology (antenna, radio/sound system) and better because they weren't available on older units (outside shower, outside speakers).  ]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:38:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8901&PID=83493#83493 Used RPods : Originally posted by DuerHello... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8901&PID=83487#83487 Author: furpod
Subject: 8901
Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 5:34pm

Originally posted by Duer

Hello Forum,

As you can see I'm new to this forum...
My quest for a used R-Pod continues and along this journey I've made the observation that the 'experienced' units appear to have better build quality.
Now, my intent is not to offend anyone that reads this and it's simply my own observation/opinion.
This is based on almost buying a used 2015 R178 slide out kitchen model with very poor trim quality.Ouch

Recently, I have seen two 2010 units, one with a slide out kitchen and one with out, opps not sure of the model numbers. I digress too muchSmile. So here are a few questions please.

1.) Have owners had experience with aging R-Pods with the slide outs having issues associated with aging?
2.) Is it true that older can sometimes be better, wrt 'experienced camping trailers'?
3.) Can someone help out with the list of models that were available back in the 2010  thru 2013 productions years?

Thanks for helping...
Cheers,

Duer


1) there have been no real issues with slides, new or used. there have been a couple that had loose wires, or the stop fell off, but I can only remember 2 actual "failures".

2) "sometimes.." leaves a lot of wriggle room. some things in the manufacturing have changed over the years, some things haven't. Anybody can get a 5 o'clock Friday build...

3) Model years don't work in RV's like they do cars.. so some years a floor plan may be available or maybe only for the first, or second half of the build cycle. But stopping in 2013.. over the course of the years you asked about, everything but 15X series, and the newer floor plans (179, 180, 183G). Which leaves the 171, 172, 172T, 173, 173T, 175, 176, 176T, 177, 178, 181G, and 182G. Theoretically, a person could also stumble upon the rare and unusual 265Q also, though with only 25 produced, and sold by only one or two dealers in 2012.. pretty rare.
]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2016 17:34:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8901&PID=83487#83487 Used RPods : We started with a 2010 model 171... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8901&PID=83479#83479 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8901
Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 4:48pm

We started with a 2010 model 171 and it seemed to be built a little bit better. It also did not have the slide out so it weighed less and towed a little easier.
Though I must say I really like the room that the slide out adds inside.
]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2016 16:48:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8901&PID=83479#83479 Used RPods : My 2013 177 has been problem... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8901&PID=83478#83478 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 8901
Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 4:20pm

 My 2013 177 has been problem free except for a defective water heater gasket that needed replacing. It was a very easy fix, but it took the Forest River servicing dealer two attempts to diagnose correctly and fix it.

 Otherwise it has not had any flaws, I have done as many other owners and installed some upgrades ( 2 batteries, 30 pound propane tank, electric jack, weight distributing hitch, 120VAC inverter, soap dispenser, bathroom mirror), things that increase it's functionality and ease of use for me.

 It is stored outdoors and uncovered since new, no leaks (yet).
]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2016 16:20:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8901&PID=83478#83478 Used RPods : If you look on the internet... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8901&PID=83477#83477 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 8901
Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 2:51pm

   If you look on the internet www.nadaguides.com and search for Forest River r-pods you will find the year and models. We owned a 2009 171 and in ways it was built better than the newer ones but I think in some ways the newer ones are built better. Technology changes for the better sometimes the older one had problems too. All rvs have their problems, but for the price of a r-pod they are better than the average rv in the same price range. I never owned a camper with a slide not able to answer that question. But as others many times have said with the r-pods you have this great owners forum.]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:51:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8901&PID=83477#83477 Used RPods : Hello Forum,As you can see I'm... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8901&PID=83461#83461 Author: Duer
Subject: 8901
Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 8:33am

Hello Forum,

As you can see I'm new to this forum...
My quest for a used R-Pod continues and along this journey I've made the observation that the 'experienced' units appear to have better build quality.
Now, my intent is not to offend anyone that reads this and it's simply my own observation/opinion.
This is based on almost buying a used 2015 R178 slide out kitchen model with very poor trim quality.Ouch

Recently, I have seen two 2010 units, one with a slide out kitchen and one with out, opps not sure of the model numbers. I digress too muchSmile. So here are a few questions please.

1.) Have owners had experience with aging R-Pods with the slide outs having issues associated with aging?
2.) Is it true that older can sometimes be better, wrt 'experienced camping trailers'?
3.) Can someone help out with the list of models that were available back in the 2010  thru 2013 productions years?

Thanks for helping...
Cheers,

Duer
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