Making A List

I forgot the name of the manufacturer, but it is the same as in other RVs. The one for the R-pod is special made for the POD because of the size. The replacement took about 2 weeks to be manufactured, and it was just the bottom half. I have had no problems with the replacement. If you look at the bottom of the middle seat it could use an extra piece of support. I may have a sofa upholsterer put an extra piece of the medal support in the middle. I think it would hold up for years with the extra support. I sleep on my sofa as well as sit on it most of the time. The 173 was a great choice for me,very pleased! 

I have the 173 and I had my couch replaced and it is much better. Luv My POD!! I got mine from Couch's and really have not had any problems except the couch. Hope everything works out!!

Theresa

Our fit and finish was very good, but ours was from one of the first production runs.  I wonder if FR was rushing on later runs to catch up to the demand.

The only time we've had a breaker trip, the 30 amp breaker on the power pole tripped when we had the A/C, water heater element and microwave going at the same time.  I've done tests on the amperages of the things in the 'pod (don't have the numbers with me, on another thread here somewhere) and those 3 do add up above 30 amps so no surprize.  Were you tripping a breaker inside the 'pod or the one on the pole outside?

Sorry to hear about all of the little "problems." We just got back from our "maiden voyage" in our 174. Happy to say that almost everything worked the way it was supposed to on the 30 amp park power. We have not used our city water line yet though. The one problem we had was I don't think the water sensors were working correctly. Everything seem to be screwed on tight and locking correctly, etc. We got ours from Couch's and I had checked quite a few things (what I'd read about on here) while going through the walk through. Dealer prep was excellent I must say:) Hope you get everything resolved quickly.

Do you have the folding handle bar next to the door?  If so, just fold it over the door.  That will keep it closed.  I lock the door but put the bar/handle over the door as an extra security measure.

Terry