Leak Under Wind Spoiler

BendPod:  What year and model?

BendPod why did you fix the problem rather than let a dealer see the issue and fix it?

Didn't I read somewhere that on the older models that were recalled, the light bar (spoiler)  has its wires running to the left trim channel and then is routed down under the vinyl trim to the rear of the trailer?  Then it was connected to the license plate wiring.  I had no idea that FR would penetrate the fiberglass to run the wiring on the newer models. 

This is a warning for the owner's of newer R-pods that have the rear wind spoiler with the LED lights. During a heavy rain storm we noticed a bad leak coming inside the R-pod rear wall (between the ceiling and rear internal panel). I could not find the problem until I noticed some cracking, in the caulk, along the top edge of the wind spoiler. I removed the entire spoiler and found that Forest River had cut a 3" diameter hole through the outside of the R-pod to allow for the passage of the two small electrical wires. The hole was not filled or covered in any way. The caulk at the top of the spoiler failed, while the caulk at the bottom held. This allowed water to fill the inside of the spoiler until it started pouring into the 3" hole. Also, Forest River used regular metal, pan head screws to secure the spoiler. All the screws had rusted and the screw holes had stripped due to water damage.