Poor Forest River quality control

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On Balance, I'd say our 2016 POD 178 is average to slightly above average in terms of quality control. Granted, we have owned boats and RV's for many years and we have realistic expectations when it comes to machines that survive in harsh environments, like boats and RV's. In addition, if you're gonna get into RVing or boating, it just pays to learn how to fix things on your own. It's not hard, especially with resources like this and the plethora of you-tube videos available. Two problems have occurred so far in the 178...the water hose fittings under the sink were loose and I needed to tighten them; and the c-channel for the Dome was a little too wide and I needed to crimp it a little to hold the Dome in place. That's really not bad given all the things that could go wrong in a trailer or a boat. Fixing stuff that breaks and improving things that were not done so well the first time is simply one of the pleasures we get from RVing and boating. My advice is to reset your expectations about stuff in general. Expect it to be imperfect...inspect carefully before you take it off the dealer's lot and inspect again when you get it home. Learn how things work. See if you can make things a little better. Read about RVing. And above all, just enjoy the pleasure of being able to get out in the world in your own little RV. Its a privilege not available to many.    

Originally posted by techntrek I am NOT looking forward to the car insurance bill coming soon!

It could have been worse. You could have had boys!

Originally posted by techntrek Thanks, David.  I was offline all weekend preparing and enjoying my daughter's 16th birthday party so I didn't see this.  Where did 16 years go? [DIV

You are getting into the "expensive" years....car of their own, college, weddings....... I had 2 step daughters, back when I was married. I predict - you will have no money of your own for at least the next 10 years!

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