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    Posted: 05 Sep 2012 at 11:11pm
Yes it is very tight and a clean install. It looks like it was always there.
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Is your lightbar totally tight to the camper all the way across? Ours has a gap in the middle and the company did not respond to our question about the gap.
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Finally got my letter after 2 or 3 calls and emails to Forest River, Susan was very helpful, an r v dealer that is much closer to me than the selling dealer took my information and is going to order the parts and take care of it for us. Now that is service, they will be getting any future business from me, I like problem solvers not problem makers.
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I picked up the pod yesterday after having the recall done.They did a great job at Bullyans Rv putting the lights on. I also had them install the axel risers as long as it was there.It looks taller and safer with the lights on. Thanks Forest River.
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I got my recall letter today after contacting Forest River about 4 times during ordering a part, after i talked to Susan in Northern Indiana everything was alright.
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 4:31pm
Look for a switch on the water heater itself in the lower-left corner.  While the gas on/off is mounted inside, the AC on/off is on the heater (some have moved the wiring inside and put a switch next to the gas switch).
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Thanks for the tip.  I'll make sure the refrigerator is on gas when I power up the generator.  I don't think the water heater in mine has a 110 option and always heats with gas.  I had the impression that the extra load that tripped the generator's breaker was the power unit/switch box that was charging the batteries.  I'll experiment because, as in your case, the generator ought to do fine under the full load.
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I started this string on June 29.  Now I have the final chapter.  The company did send the parts directly to me (my dealer refuse to receive them directly).  The work was done in one day and seems well installed.  I think I have noticed a 1 mpg improvement but need a truer test on a longer haul.  I am reconciled to the fact that there is no proven fix to the design drag properties of the R-Pod, so I’ll move on and continue to thoroughly enjoy it.  I did buy a 3200/5000 watt generator for power when needed in unimproved areas.  It worked well without the AC on and would trip the 26 amp fuse when AC was turned on.  I shut off the breakers for temporarily unneeded accessories, and the generator ran the AC fine.  Minor disappointment!  Thumbs Up


My Generator is a 3000/4000 watt and it runs everything in the pod fine. I Almost stalled the Generator when I once when the AC compressor kicked in  and the convection oven was on but I did not trip the breaker. I do run the fridge and the water heater on gas when I am using the generator. 
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I started this string on June 29.  Now I have the final chapter.  The company did send the parts directly to me (my dealer refuse to receive them directly).  The work was done in one day and seems well installed.  I think I have noticed a 1 mpg improvement but need a truer test on a longer haul.  I am reconciled to the fact that there is no proven fix to the design drag properties of the R-Pod, so I’ll move on and continue to thoroughly enjoy it.  I did buy a 3200/5000 watt generator for power when needed in unimproved areas.  It worked well without the AC on and would trip the 26 amp fuse when AC was turned on.  I shut off the breakers for temporarily unneeded accessories, and the generator ran the AC fine.  Minor disappointment!  Thumbs Up
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It takes about 2 1/2 hrs to install the spoiler and fender lights if the technician has previously installed a unit.  My dealer had me in at 8AM and out by noon and did a very good, clean job.
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