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    Posted: 13 Sep 2015 at 1:37pm
I just removed the fabric-covered ends.  In addition to not staying on they were uncomfortable if you were sitting on the edge.  The plywood in mine had hinges so no issues with sliding.  I guess FR decided to save a buck on the hinges in later years.
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Follow up to the question about using Velcro to attach the seat ends to the bench in the dinette.

I found that the bench ends do indeed have a purpose; to keep the plywood under the cushions from sliding and keeping my ass from falling in the storage area.  Well that didn't happen, but I could see the possibility.

So I flipped the plywood over and added 1"X 1"'s at each end to keep the plywood from sliding either direction.  Since I was there, I also ran a piece vertically in the middle as an attempt to strengthen the seat.

I'll post a pic if I can remember.
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Here's the link to another post I did about that.
 
 
It's from Amazon and was $15.00.  The post has the link.  It took me a while to determine where I could install without having to drill a hole and still having access to 12v power.  It's mounted a little lower than I'd prefer, but will be convenient when in bed.  Otherwise I just need to bend over a bit 'cause it really needs to be seen direct on.  Also, it is bright.  The display can be blue or green.  Green is even brighter than the blue.
 
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Originally posted by Don Halas

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I think you are referring to the decorative fabric wrapped piece of wood at the end of the couch.  If so, ours began seperating the first night.  I realized this was going to be a problem if not remdied, so I removed the screws and used Velcro to attach them.
 
 
 


Yup to the seat end, now where did you get the voltmeter, thermometer and clock combo?
That would solve three of our curiosities and concerns all at once.
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SNO4ME
 
I think you are referring to the decorative fabric wrapped piece of wood at the end of the couch.  If so, ours began seperating the first night.  I realized this was going to be a problem if not remdied, so I removed the screws and used Velcro to attach them.
 
 
 
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Originally posted by RustynRhonda

Thanks Moe and Doug. I wasn't asking anyone to "fix" our problem. I am glad you guys saw my point. It was a buyer beware.  Bob Ledford dealership is going to make it right. I am just disappointed that we've only had it three weeks and this is happening.  I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. 


Our 2011 Pod has 44 known user nights. (don't know much about the Pods first couple years) Our cushions are in reasonably good condition. Our complaint along this line is the fabric covered strip that holds the cushion on the seat is breaking away. Noticed on here some one made new ones out of solid wood and fastened them more securely.
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Thanks Moe and Doug. I wasn't asking anyone to "fix" our problem. I am glad you guys saw my point. It was a buyer beware.  Bob Ledford dealership is going to make it right. I am just disappointed that we've only had it three weeks and this is happening.  I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. 
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Aug 2015 at 9:48pm
Good time to take advantage of that 12 month warranty. I do hate it for you though. We just reupholstered our cushions after 4 complete seasons, and they were not really in to bad of shape.  
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Welcome.  We don't hear about problems like that often here so hopefully it is just a bad batch of material.
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Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

Originally posted by RustynRhonda

We bought our 2016 R-pod 175t on July 19, 2015. We pointed out to the salesperson that the cushion that goes into the tent part was ripped at the seams on one side. They are going to make it good. But we have only camped twice and the cushion looks like we went dumpster diving for it. It is separating and fraying at every possible place. This is totally uncalled for. I worked for 16 years in a plant in North Carolina that made upholstery for RV's and home furniture.  I know we sold fabric from $23.00 a yard to about $2.15 yard. The fabric on this is in worse shape than any material I ever bought in the seconds section of the plant. I think it is a shame that the seams are wearing out like this. We have only used the bunks for storage and I noticed the top bunk fabric was looking bad. I am very unhappy with the shoddy construction of the Rpod. Oh how I wished we had never bought it. 


I would suggest that you make your dealer aware of your concern.  If they don't take care of it contact Forest River.  They can make it right.  We can't.

Sounded to like he wasn't asking anyone on the forum to do anything about it ,more like buyer be ware!!!!!
   Moe
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