R-pod Owners Forum : Close to buying an rpod 178 https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Close to buying an rpod 178 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:03:05 +0000 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 19:48:52 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9431 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Close to buying an rpod 178 : Good luck with your purchase!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=89437#89437 Author: birderdiane526
Subject: 9431
Posted: 18 Mar 2017 at 7:48pm

Good luck with your purchase! Sounds like purchasing in Houston makes good sense. Happy trails!]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2017 19:48:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=89437#89437 Close to buying an rpod 178 : There are two reasons to buy local... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=89426#89426 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 9431
Posted: 18 Mar 2017 at 5:50pm

There are two reasons to buy local and one has to consider the "risk" of savings thousands but not getting warranty work. 1.  The local dealer can refuse to do warranty work (or make you wait months for an appointment since they have their own customers to come first 2.  Second and most important FR has been known to reject warranty claims for RPODS that get transported long distances.  For example there are many stories of people who paid CouchNation for delivery and upon arrival had problems.  FR does not know if they were before it was delivered to Couch (FR makes good on it) or after it left Couch (your problem).  If buying from a distant dealer it is better to go pick it up yourself and test it out before traveling back home with it rather than having it shipped.]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2017 17:50:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=89426#89426 Close to buying an rpod 178 : bikella, Spot on - the comments... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=89422#89422 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9431
Posted: 18 Mar 2017 at 4:52pm

bikella,

Spot on - the comments about locally are linked to warranty.

From what I can tell, the "blues" and the "greens" is standard stuff:

15" tires, hard cover LP tank, the TV antenna, magnetic door latches, window in the door, power jack and the awning, which I see as optional.]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2017 16:52:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=89422#89422 Close to buying an rpod 178 : I just bought a new 2017 178 from... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=89419#89419 Author: bikeella
Subject: 9431
Posted: 18 Mar 2017 at 4:37pm

I just bought a new 2017 178 from a dealer in walcott iowa for 14699 total. I found it on ebay and they have the lowest prices that i have found. It is the green model and comes with all options including the tent awning. I found a shipper to tow it to me for 700. I live in Pueblo CO and that is 950 miles from Walcott IA. 
Why are there a lot of comments about buying locally? Does it have something to do with the warranty?
I wonder what the difference is btw the blue model and the green model besides the awning. 
]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2017 16:37:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=89419#89419 Close to buying an rpod 178 : Yep, that's a solid "buy"... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=89041#89041 Author: furpod
Subject: 9431
Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 9:21pm

Yep, that's a solid "buy" price..]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 21:21:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=89041#89041 Close to buying an rpod 178 : Thanks everyone. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=89039#89039 Author: Dhilbe
Subject: 9431
Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 7:57pm

Thanks everyone.   ]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:57:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=89039#89039 Close to buying an rpod 178 : I have a 2015 178. I happened... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88926#88926 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9431
Posted: 06 Mar 2017 at 6:49am

I have a 2015 178. I happened upon a "liquidation sale" site for 2017 178s over the weekend, they advertised 15,600. At a recent RV Show, they were closer to the price you posted. 100% agree, you should buy as close to home as possible within reason.]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2017 06:49:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88926#88926 Close to buying an rpod 178 : We paid 14600 for a 2017.5 180... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88925#88925 Author: Bama Pod
Subject: 9431
Posted: 06 Mar 2017 at 6:10am

We paid 14600 for a 2017.5 180 from CouchRV last November.
*Always* buy somewhat locally if price is within reason.
And that's not a bad price. 

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2017 06:10:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88925#88925 Close to buying an rpod 178 : Sounds like a really good deal... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88924#88924 Author: jojogun
Subject: 9431
Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 11:10pm

Sounds like a really good deal to me. I just purchased a 176 for 18,500 in California. It is a Hood River model with an electric tongue jack and every option available, but I think that is an excellent price.]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2017 23:10:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88924#88924 Close to buying an rpod 178 : Sounds like a pretty fair price... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88921#88921 Author: jato
Subject: 9431
Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 9:20pm

Sounds like a pretty fair price to me.  When we purchased our 2011  model 177 back in January 2011 we paid $ 12,500 with tax,  it was special ordered and  did NOT include A/C, microwave/convection oven, or the entertainment center.  Since we normally boondock, where no electricity is available we figured the above weren't necessary, and for the most part, even after 6 years we have had few regrets over our decision. I suppose you could call Couch's, the largest R-Pod dealer and see what they would charge for a a comparably equipped 178, then again, that would be a long way to travel to save $$$$$ unless it was a significant amount.
]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2017 21:20:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88921#88921 Close to buying an rpod 178 : Thank you!! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88920#88920 Author: Dhilbe
Subject: 9431
Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 9:19pm

Thank you!!]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2017 21:19:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88920#88920 Close to buying an rpod 178 : Welcome to the group!! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88917#88917 Author: Leo B
Subject: 9431
Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 8:37pm

Welcome to the group!!]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2017 20:37:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88917#88917 Close to buying an rpod 178 : Been reading the forum for quite... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88914#88914 Author: Dhilbe
Subject: 9431
Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 7:29pm

Been reading the forum for quite some time. Bought a tow vehicle about two months ago. Now ready to move on an rpod. Decided to go new.  I got a quote from a dealer near Houston. Rpod 178 ( not hood river). Quote is $14950 - before taxes,fees,etc.    it's one of the new blue color rpod - with awning, ac, tv.....I believe all options.  Any feedback on this price? Thanks in advance, Dave]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2017 19:29:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9431&PID=88914#88914