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    Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 5:36pm
Thought so. They are best in nation for volume sales. Can't speak to warranty, RVs not like cars.
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Originally posted by mcarter

I would say so if you compare to Couchs, BTW the jack and awning are pretty much standard. Nothing free there.

Oh thats cool...I thought those were options.  That price is Couchs....Worried though about warranty in FLA....LazyDayz may put me on the back burner if I need warranty service.

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I would say so if you compare to Couchs, BTW the jack and awning are pretty much standard. Nothing free there.
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Guys is $16K a good deal for a new 190?  Comes with Power tongue jack and Thule Awning.

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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 5:06pm
+1 - makes a difference if you know what you're doing, even if you don't, if you have gumption to try.
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Posts: 359 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 5:04pm
Originally posted by mcarter

Ajardina,

I bought used and got a heck of a deal. BUT - I am an experienced RVer, I think some especially those new to the RV community really need and want that warranty and dealer help. I would say if you are a used buyer you have to be able and capable to do the work yourself or financial prepared to pay for it. Mine (knock on wood) has never been in a shop, but I also have done every repair and maintenance task.

Same here - I bought my 2016 179 for about $5K less than new, but I've owned several trailers and have a reasonable foundation. But that $5k could buy alot of troubleshooting/repair work if needed. And the guy I bought it from took good care of it.
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Ajardina,

I bought used and got a heck of a deal. BUT - I am an experienced RVer, I think some especially those new to the RV community really need and want that warranty and dealer help. I would say if you are a used buyer you have to be able and capable to do the work yourself or financial prepared to pay for it. Mine (knock on wood) has never been in a shop, but I also have done every repair and maintenance task.
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Why not consider buying used? I live in Florida and have a 2012 R-Pod 181 for sale. It is in top condition, with new tires plus the spare and comes with the the the dome tent for the Pod. Feel free to reply.
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You might want to check the specifications on that Mopar brake controller. Is it time delay or proportional? The one you want is proportional as it will react to the intensity of braking in proportion to your application of the TV's brakes. If the Mopar is time delay, it will work, but won't be as good.
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Posts: 128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 7:16am
Mine is a 6 and has the factory trailer package.

I have the original Mopar electric brake controller I need to install one of these days.

In Theory we should have an R-pod to play with in 2 weeks. In theory.

If it don't happen I'm going to be demanding money back and file some paperwork.

They have them on the lots down in Minneapolis.  Its only some 250 miles away. Not like the other guy is that much closer.
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