Potential R-Pod Owner with a Question

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   Hello.
I've been reading the forum for a couple of days because we are looking at buying a used 2011 R-Pod 172.

I live next to the Atlantic Ocean, and while the trailer has been well cared for, there is salt in our very air, so it is showing some rust and flaking paint on the steel support beams.  That is to be expected here.  The problem I'm seeing is that there is a lot of give in the floor directly in front of the sink/stove area, and when you look underneath, you can see that large panel bow as someone walks across.  There is no support beam in this large area, directly in front of the wheels.  There are some cables/pipes running across in the area.

My question is, has anyone else experienced a problem with this?  If so what was the solution?  And how involved was the fix?

Thank you for your help.  We are reaching retirement age, and while we tested out our compatibility before we married by packing up the motorcycle and tenting for 2 weeks at a time, we are not willing to go back to sleeping on the ground.  But we travel well together and love to explore.  I think the R-Pod would be a good solution.

Mimo

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Mimo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2018 Location: Newfoundland Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Topic: Potential R-Pod Owner with a Question Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 4:51pm
	Hello. I've been reading the forum for a couple of days because we are looking at buying a used 2011 R-Pod 172. I live next to the Atlantic Ocean, and while the trailer has been well cared for, there is salt in our very air, so it is showing some rust and flaking paint on the steel support beams. That is to be expected here. The problem I'm seeing is that there is a lot of give in the floor directly in front of the sink/stove area, and when you look underneath, you can see that large panel bow as someone walks across. There is no support beam in this large area, directly in front of the wheels. There are some cables/pipes running across in the area. My question is, has anyone else experienced a problem with this? If so what was the solution? And how involved was the fix? Thank you for your help. We are reaching retirement age, and while we tested out our compatibility before we married by packing up the motorcycle and tenting for 2 weeks at a time, we are not willing to go back to sleeping on the ground. But we travel well together and love to explore. I think the R-Pod would be a good solution. Mimo
	Monika....Potential Owner....in the Canadian Far East

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 4:57pm
	Welcome to the group! There have been some mentions of soft spoke on the floors. There are various repair that members have done. If you go to the search window, you can pull up some that might address your issue/model! We have had some had some rust spots appear on the underneath area. I have sanded it down an used rustoleum on it.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Mimo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2018 Location: Newfoundland Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 5:00pm
	Thank you, Leo and Melissa. How silly of me not to think of the search engine. Will go have a look. And thank you for your suggestion on the Rustoleum. Mimo
	Monika....Potential Owner....in the Canadian Far East

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 5:03pm
	If you go to the top corner of the page , you will see a search window. If you type in your topic there, it will search all the past post in the forum and should give you all the post that are on that topic.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 5:04pm
	Personally I would not buy and RV with soft floors. The repair can be extensive. Leaks and water intrusion are a killer to RVs, move on. If the price is really low and you have the time to fix, I say it's a project.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Mimo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2018 Location: Newfoundland Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 5:05pm
	In the process of doing so, Leo B. Thank you.
	Monika....Potential Owner....in the Canadian Far East

Mimo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2018 Location: Newfoundland Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 5:07pm
	Thanks mcarter. It's just one spot and we are trying to figure it out. Not the price is not really low. Up here an R-Pod is less common than a visitor from outer space. But you may well be the voice of reason here. Monika
	Monika....Potential Owner....in the Canadian Far East

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 5:14pm
	That's the low spot. I had a Class C that got caught in a Nor'easter in NJ that caused delamination, insurance didn't cover and I lost a ton when I let it go. When they get soft the lamination is gone. You have to remove the bad spot and rebuild the area. Not sure what your capability is but could easily cost you a year of camping.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Mimo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2018 Location: Newfoundland Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 5:18pm
	Thank you. I'll pass that on to the husband. Mimo
	Monika....Potential Owner....in the Canadian Far East