U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ

    A while back when we were trying to sell our 2009 Rpod, and asked Camping World if they would sell it on consignment, their answer was no. There reason they told us, was that the Rpods do not sell well. I wonder that the trailer not having proper lighting did not have something to do with it. Several months later there was a Rpod on there lot, I did not look to see if it was a newer Rpod built with the proper lighting. Perhaps the reason that dealers are adding the lights to the Rpods they are now selling is because of legal issues. If they sell a Rpod that does not have the proper lighting and it is involved in a accident where the inproper lighting could be the blame, they could be held responsible. I think by what is all happening in time Forest River will be recalling their trailers built without the proper lighting to avoid law suits, I don't think they will have much choice. Time will tell but to me it looks like this will be the outcome.

I emailed my selling dealer to inquire about the "recall" they emailed me and said it only applies to R Pods sold in Canada.

Good news for owners of 2009-2010 R-Pods.

Forest Rivers petition has been denied. 
See the article below for the details.  Some times the little guys win.  Thanks to all that submitted comments to the NHTSA concerning this issue.  The NHTSA made note that several people commented and none of the people agreed with Forest River. 
This means Forest River must notify the owners of the recall and perform the work to fix the problem at no cost to the owners.

http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=NHTSA-2011-0040-0038


Edited to correct link.

Welcome Sandpiper!

I certainly understand your anger toward FR.  Just by way of explanation, today publicly held corporations are beholden more to their stockholders than to their customers.  The bean counters and attorneys are constantly looking to keep the most profits inhouse.  Therefore its cheaper for them to fight litigation then to pay for corrections.  Look what Ford did years ago with the Pinto.  They wouldn't fix the gas tanks with  a 50 cent fix.  Would rather risk paying millions of dollars in damages to people who were burned to death when their vehicles caught on fire when their car was rearended.  This unfortunately is corporate america today.  Anyway, you won and congratulations.  Wouldn't blame FR totally.  I think you would be very lucky to find a large company today that would make the fix rather than fight it.  Anyway, thats my opinion.  I would hate for you to cut off your nose, to spite your face.  They still make a very fine product.  Safe Travels.