R-Pod 179 Defective Dinette

I've got the '14 179 HRE and the bed problem exists.  FRs response was the same then as now, remove the feet from the table.  They also sent me the cusion which fits in the space not covered by the existing cushions.  Of course removing the feet did not resolve the problem.  We're living with it!

A bigger problem has been our heater rattle. Took it back to our dealer and 3 weeks later (took that long to get approval for parts?!!) Of course it still rattles. Tried a different dealer same thing. 3 weeks still rattles. Took it back and after one week they have done nothing as they can't seem to replicate the rattle. Told us they have had running 8 hrs a day and periodically check for noise. I'm not kidding. Talked to a parts guy who told me privately that no one had even looked at it yet. Said common practice is to let trailer set for at least 3 weeks before checking since we didn't buy there. Sure would appreciate a phone # for forest river. Neither dealer would give it to me.

Sounds like the table + legs that came with the earlier models were better.

One thing that l have learned over the last 63 years is ( new or used there are always problems) and l have been more satisfied buying used. I usually pay a lot less for used which builds in a
cushion for possible repairs. I am very handy and can make most repairs on my own.

In addition, when l have bought new my expectations are higher. Expectations for new is perfection and as we should all know nothing is perfect.

You shouldn't have to do it, but a simple fix would be to replace the high cushion on the table with a piece of memory foam with a thickness that will bring everything to level. Even if what you did have from the factory did fit, I don't think that big ole slot in the cushions right in the middle of the area on the table would be very comfortable anyway.