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sawyernlsn44 ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 26 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
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Exactly! Were any of my fellow r-Pod owners instructed to do monthly pressure tests and taught how to do it? They're making things up as they go. |
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offgrid ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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For FR to reasonably claim a hidden plumbing leak was discoverable in a pressure test a normal human needs first know there is a test that needs to be performed and also needs to be able to follow the test instructions and identify that there is a leak. None of that is in the manual that I could find.
Here is the manual from their website for rpod models 2015 and newer. I don't see anything about a monthly pressure test, only a vague reference that you should suspect a leak if the pump "is running" when the faucets are off. That is certainly not a scheduled maintenance inspection and requires you to be dry camping and to interpret what "is running" means. For how long and how often? My pump turns on every once in awhile for a short time either from a slightly leaky pump check valve or a slowly dripping faucet. I doubt it would run more for a tiny pinhole leak from a staple. Many folks always camp with city water and never use their water pumps. Then under monthly maintenance it says "check hoses, fittings, and connections for leaks and wear". That clearly reads like a visual inspection, nothing about running the pump for a pressure test. |
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6297 |
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Okay, How is one supposed to do a pressure test? I have not seen instructions on that in any of the literature or forums I have read. If we are expected to do this, it should be taught how to do so by Forest River.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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SC for Huskers ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 22 Feb 2017 Location: Goose Creek, SC Online Status: Offline Posts: 144 |
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Well, There you go, another case of "The Dog Did It" Hum.
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Happy Traveling,
Tom 2017 172pod 2011 F150 STX |
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sawyernlsn44 ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 26 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
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So this is what I received today:
We do have some panels that are removable but some water lines can’t be seen which is where a pressure test should be done which the manual states before every trip as well as monthly. I have reviewed all the information and gotten with... on this case. We will not participate in warranty coverage as it is the responsibility of the original owner to check the water lines which was not done in this case. Please let me know if I can help with anything else." |
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offgrid ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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Nope, gremlins would not be covered, even for the original owner. FR would certainly argue that allowing gremlins, gnomes, or Slenderman access to your trailer was misuse on your part. unless of course you could show that they were already in the trailer when it left the factory.... ![]() EVENTS DISCHARGING WARRANTOR FROM OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY: Misuse or neglect, including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, unauthorized alteration, accident, and improper loading, commercial use or leasing of the recreational vehicle, shall discharge Warrantor from any obligation under this Warranty When hunting for gremlins in your rpod you need to have a plan in place in case you actually find one, The proven method, albeit messy, is to be on shore power, microwave empty with the door open, and some bug spray in hand. |
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sawyernlsn44 ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 26 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6297 |
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Come on! Everyone knows it is gremlins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1xqrdtJs8w
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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offgrid ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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My apology for the use of the term “gnome” in my previous post. I did not intend to suggest anything derogatory toward the vertically challenged. Illicit staple damage could just as easily be perpetrated by fictional tall humanoids such as Slendernan. Please accept my apology for my inappropriate behavior.
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sawyernlsn44 ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 26 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
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You really can never be too careful. Rouge staplers can strike when you least expect it. |
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