Black tank fell from r-pod - Event Date: 03 Nov 2016

You would think fr corrected this problem that has been identified years ago.l think it first showed up in 2010 models. I corrected mine on my 2011. It is like they made the bracket to short and mounted it any. I installed washers on each side and used larger screws. I checked all the bracket's holding fresh water tank & holding tanks. Obviously all owners (new or used) need to check these bracket's for proper installation. Especially if you still are under warranty.

Originally posted by StephenH If I lived near the dealer, I would be taking it there today. I have to drive about 2 hours to get there. I will be traveling quite a bit this spring and summer. I would not want to have the same thing happen while we are on the road.

Stephen,

I understand the dealer accessibility problem; I had the same situation. From your picture it looks like the bracket is not square with the frame. You cannot fix that with washers. If it were me I would remove the whole support and check for squareness. If the support is square and the welds look good I would remount the support in new holes (both ends) with #14 sheetmetal screws. If necessary fill gaps with large washers or flat metal stock.

If you get FR's OK to have a dealer repair your Pod I caution you to understand the underlying problem and carefully checkout the fix. Keep in mind a full tank can weigh in excess of 250 pounds while you're bouncing down the highway. The alignment of the brackets must be corrected, all welds checked, all gaps fully filled, and larger screws installed. Many dealers will just apply the fastest, cheapest bandaid and declare victory. You'll only get one shot at a warranty fix. 

Well, the problem does not seem to be only in older models. Mine is a 2016 179.



I intend to contact Forest River to see what they say about this. Mine is still under warranty. I hope they will fix this shoddy work. I appreciate the warning to check. I also noticed significant rust spots on the frame that I will be touching up before taking it out again.

Your not the only one with that problem. I have a 179 and I had to remove the small screws on the one side of the bracket holding the tanks and shim them with 14 ga. steel. I replaced the small screws with larger screws.  I hope every owner takes the time to get under the pod and check it out.