Greasing the Grooves - R-pod Owners Forum

Funny. My husband said I need to suggest to Bear Creek that this be done, but his awning is so nicely made, such a pleasant man to work with, such Prompt service, I am a bit backward when it comes making suggestions of that sort.

I know for me, height challanged as I am, this works. If the pulling cord is too short I am pulling down instead of a straight shot out. So I just made it long enough. Dang thing works. Now I don't know if there are any such problems with the r-dome, have not worked with one. Those that have them seem to not complain about any one thing as I did. Maybe over kill, but I have the silicone spray and a rag with me and just apply a bit to the rubber insert, slides great.

'11 Forest River r.pod 171
'10 Ford Edge
ESCAPE POD
Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers
change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley

The husband said he could not believe how I set my mind to a working solution. It might not be normal path, but I needed to do it so I can do it alone. If I got up on that ladder one time I got up on it 50

And I am not the graduate engineer in this household!

'11 Forest River r.pod 171
'10 Ford Edge
ESCAPE POD
Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers
change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley

FINALLY, I can put the awning in the channel myself.

I reinforced the corners with some of the material that I had requested, then put grommets into them.

Then I got a length of rope to put through the grommet on the leading edge, get up on my small ladder at the back side of the Pod and PULL. Slides right in. When I need to pull it out I thread the rope in the opposite side and Pull. Slides right out.

Best ideas come just before I go to sleep

'11 Forest River r.pod 171
'10 Ford Edge
ESCAPE POD
Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers
change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley

Well, I have been shaving. Shaving the rubber runner on the awning. It works, so far as I have shaved. Then I rub some of the silicone spray on it.

As for shaving the screw head, I am challanged in that department. I would be afraid I would take it right down to the groove to screw it in. Don't know if that makes sense.

I plan to keep whittling away, then it should work.

And , No, I had not realized this had been an ongoing issue, but there are so many things to have issue with in the construction of these or any other RV unit.

pmjensen: As far as I can get it to slide in, it will be not so hard if I get it all sliding in. I am sure I would be able to put it up myself (and will have to since I will be camping alone, thus need to know how to do things for myself). Pod just has the flaw, and I am working to correct

The campgrounds here in G'burg are full to running over. Park ones too. With less to spend, looks like camping has grown fat. Makes a nice holiday for a lot of people, for me, I am holing up in my house!

'11 Forest River r.pod 171
'10 Ford Edge
ESCAPE POD
Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers
change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley

Sorry for your problems. As you well know, it seems until recently this has been an ongoing issue. I hope you can get yours working. It really is worth the effort.

Happy Podding

2011 R-176 Nuestro Pod
2014 Silverado

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mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Topic: Greasing the Grooves Posted: 05 Jul 2011 at 9:09am
	PS I will try a picture after I get home today. I guess all I need to photo is how I did the corners. Going camping tomorrow also, will a picture of some of the working, if I can.
	'11 Forest River r.pod 171 '10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley

mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 05 Jul 2011 at 9:07am
	Funny. My husband said I need to suggest to Bear Creek that this be done, but his awning is so nicely made, such a pleasant man to work with, such Prompt service, I am a bit backward when it comes making suggestions of that sort. I know for me, height challanged as I am, this works. If the pulling cord is too short I am pulling down instead of a straight shot out. So I just made it long enough. Dang thing works. Now I don't know if there are any such problems with the r-dome, have not worked with one. Those that have them seem to not complain about any one thing as I did. Maybe over kill, but I have the silicone spray and a rag with me and just apply a bit to the rubber insert, slides great.
	'11 Forest River r.pod 171 '10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 04 Jul 2011 at 10:54pm
	I like your solution, I think they should all have a pull cord like yours! Can you post a picture?
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 03 Jul 2011 at 8:56pm
	The husband said he could not believe how I set my mind to a working solution. It might not be normal path, but I needed to do it so I can do it alone. If I got up on that ladder one time I got up on it 50 And I am not the graduate engineer in this household!
	'11 Forest River r.pod 171 '10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley

Podsible Dream Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571	Posted: 03 Jul 2011 at 6:17pm
	I admire your fortitude, MM!!!
	Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8

mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 02 Jul 2011 at 9:36pm
	FINALLY, I can put the awning in the channel myself. I reinforced the corners with some of the material that I had requested, then put grommets into them. Then I got a length of rope to put through the grommet on the leading edge, get up on my small ladder at the back side of the Pod and PULL. Slides right in. When I need to pull it out I thread the rope in the opposite side and Pull. Slides right out. Best ideas come just before I go to sleep
	'11 Forest River r.pod 171 '10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley

Tri-Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 May 2011 Location: Liberty Hill Online Status: Offline Posts: 112	Posted: 01 Jul 2011 at 8:29pm
	When I first read how to do this I was scared I would screw something up, but after you do two or three you get the hang of it. I didn't use my Drimel tool, but just used very fine sand paper to take the rust off of the screw heads, then counter sunk the whole with a larger drill bit , added a drop of silicone and hand screwed the scews back in. Ours goes on so smooth now. Try a couple and get the hang of it. Clark
	2010 PR 176 sold 2012 replaced with 2013 SP 240 w outside kitchen 2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x2 5.7L V8 Me, My Honey, and Max our GSP

mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 01 Jul 2011 at 4:14pm
	Well, I have been shaving. Shaving the rubber runner on the awning. It works, so far as I have shaved. Then I rub some of the silicone spray on it. As for shaving the screw head, I am challanged in that department. I would be afraid I would take it right down to the groove to screw it in. Don't know if that makes sense. I plan to keep whittling away, then it should work. And , No, I had not realized this had been an ongoing issue, but there are so many things to have issue with in the construction of these or any other RV unit. pmjensen: As far as I can get it to slide in, it will be not so hard if I get it all sliding in. I am sure I would be able to put it up myself (and will have to since I will be camping alone, thus need to know how to do things for myself). Pod just has the flaw, and I am working to correct The campgrounds here in G'burg are full to running over. Park ones too. With less to spend, looks like camping has grown fat. Makes a nice holiday for a lot of people, for me, I am holing up in my house!
	'11 Forest River r.pod 171 '10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 01 Jul 2011 at 10:13am
	One option for a screw head or two that won't go in further, would be to shave off the top using a Dremel and a sanding disk.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

pmjensen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Aug 2010 Location: South Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 179	Posted: 01 Jul 2011 at 9:39am
	Sorry for your problems. As you well know, it seems until recently this has been an ongoing issue. I hope you can get yours working. It really is worth the effort. Happy Podding
	2011 R-176 Nuestro Pod 2014 Silverado