4X4Dodger wrote:
djgarcia wrote:
OHdad wrote:
Looking at a new 2014 R-Pod 182G, and based on my research I guess I'm fine with the price ~$14,750. This is our first trailer and after a lot of research this is the plan and mfg. that works for us.
Question, dealer prep seems really high to me at close to $1,000, anyone or dealers know what a more realistic prep fee is? $300?
And the R-Dome is quoted at $600.00 which seems expensive for a tent. I'm inclined to have them include that for "free".
Lastly, I should demand the trailer comes with a full propane tank and marine battery correct? What else: hoses of some sort? a second battery? anything regarding the tires?
What does the dealer prep include? A reputable dealer would give you a free "start up kit" to include:
1. 20' sewer hose with all attachments
2. 40' of water hose(white)
3. A water pressure regulator
4. Out side water filter
5. waste basket & toilet paper
6. Lynxx levelers
6. 1 pkg. of bacterial tablets
I think thats a bit much to expect from the dealer. And these items are not worth making a fuss over on the deal. I agree with the sewer hose it should be included however.
I saw one of these trailers at Monument Valley and got a tour by the owner and they are really very nice. A very cool setup that appears very well built.
Thanks for the info and thoughts. All around this is the travel trailer we decided upon after looking at several mfg. and models. These R-Pods are a bit expensive to start with, but appear to hold their value too, so once it comes time to sell or trade in / trade up we can recoup a lot of our investment. The price around $14K seems to be about where all of them are "new" (2014). There aren't too many within a few hundred miles of where we're at, and we like to buy local so we've got a dealer to go back to for maintenance or repairs.
