Seam Seperation, any ideas?? - Event Date: 28 May 2021

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   Our 2016 RPOD 171 seems to be splitting at the seams, tried to screw it back in but the screws popped out and I can see some water damage.  this is both sides of the seams on the propane side where the rock guard is.  It also seems like the top has some type of breakage going on like it ran into something.  We bought is used and I never noticed it before.  Does anyone have any ideas how to repair?

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awags Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Jun 2020 Location: Ogden, UT Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Calendar Event: Seam Seperation, any ideas?? Posted: 28 May 2021 at 2:22pm
	Our 2016 RPOD 171 seems to be splitting at the seams, tried to screw it back in but the screws popped out and I can see some water damage. this is both sides of the seams on the propane side where the rock guard is. It also seems like the top has some type of breakage going on like it ran into something. We bought is used and I never noticed it before. Does anyone have any ideas how to repair?

fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Posted: 28 May 2021 at 2:52pm
	Been there, done that. Not nearly as bad what you are showing from the outside. Mine manifested itself inside front passenger side locker: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7904&KW=wall+repair&PID=90257&title=outer-side-seams#90257 I have since replaced all screws along seams (sides and bottom) with stainless and taped along bottom front edge with eternabond. I figure with that repair I could put an outboard mount instead of the spare tire, put some rod holders on the back and go fishing!! fred
	2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!

offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 28 May 2021 at 3:20pm
	Take a look at the construction video so you know what is and isn't in there before you make any repairs. Also, be sure it's dried out before you do anything else. Get a wood moisture meter (about $35 on Amazon) so you know what you have rpod construction
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold