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LS 
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Joined: 12 Jan 2021 Location: AR Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
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 Topic: Image Upload is BackPosted: 12 Jan 2021 at 9:32am |
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New here. Not so lucky when my metal support for black tank tube broke. The tube got sanded by the highway. Wondering if it is a warranty issue? Also, anybody replaced the tube from the valve out?
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 12 Jan 2021 at 10:33am |
Welcome to the club. This is something that we have mostly learned that it is not about if, but when it will happen. One of the first mods we did was to add a second support for both the black and grey tank drains. I think replacing just that part of the drain (where the cover goes?) would be difficult. I would replace from just inside the valve all the way to the end.
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2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
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Posted: 12 Jan 2021 at 5:55pm |
Of course, they did nothing for those of us who had this problem with older RPods but had to have this repaired (or repaired it ourselves). After it happened twice to me, I made sure that it would not happen again. You can check my mods for pictures and explanation. I have done so. Even if the valve is damaged, as long as the flange on the inside of the valve is intact, the parts from there out can be replaced. The parts are available on Amazon or other RV oriented places. You may prefer an extension for the output end. They are also available.
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StephenH
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LS
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Posted: 12 Jan 2021 at 6:42pm |
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Thanks for the very useful input!
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LS
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Posted: 12 Jan 2021 at 6:44pm |
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Yes, thanks... I need to replace from where the cap fits back to where the valve part connects to the tube from the black tank. I won’t know the full extent of the damage until the weather is warmer so I can look.
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StephenH
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Posted: 12 Jan 2021 at 9:18pm |
What model and year is your RPod? As I said, if it is a recent model, it is covered under warranty. If not, it is cheaper to replace it yourself than to take it to a place that will charge you an arm and a leg for labor.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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LS
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Posted: 13 Jan 2021 at 4:34am |
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2020 RPod 190. Do I contact Forest River? Or should I contact a local dealer that sells RPods even though I found and bought my model in another state?
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StephenH
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Posted: 13 Jan 2021 at 2:12pm |
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That is one reason Forest River recommends purchasing local. In this case, you may have to contact Forest River and ask them if there is a service department to which you can take it for the recall.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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readd5030
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Posted: 27 Feb 2021 at 1:05pm |
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Hey there TCJ,
My wife and I just purchased a 2018 RPod 180 and just returned from a first trial trip. The trip was great but two items that need some resolution are: 1 - the unit came with a single Lippert 24" step (26 1/8" mount width) We notice the yours has the aluminum 2 step. Can you post any Manufacturer info on the steps? 2 - the unit came with the Thule 5200 Omnistor Manual Crank Awning. the Support Leg adjustment locking clips, to lock the two sections, do not work on either support leg pole. (Terrible Design) Do you have any idea where we can get replacement parts in US for the Thule Awning? I may just design my own clamp system 3 - Any other helpful hints on the 180 Model would be greatly appreciated!! thanks for any help !! DSR
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StephenH
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Posted: 27 Feb 2021 at 2:56pm |
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StephenH
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