Reconsidering purchase - shoddy workmanship

Hello everyone, I love my Rpod but I am seriously reconsidering the purchase. I don't want to be negative but I am just so overwhelmed and saddened by what seems to be the quality of workmanship. I bought a new 2015 179 in January and been having to work on it ever since. It just seems that the workmanship is just so shoddy. I guess I need to know if I have a lemon or if this is just how they are produced?

Here is a list of the main issues I have had since only January. I have attached photos.

1. Dinette 3 inches too low. Had to purchase a customized cushion to make high enough to use as bed. Yes, they know this is an issue and say that is just how it is.
2. Just noticed steps are already peeling paint and rusting.
3. Curtains in kitchen will not open, tore trying, as the screw heads are too large to get past. Yes, I have tried screwing them in further. Also tried purchasing screws with smaller heads, was unable to find them. Seriously, WTF.
4. Had to purchase and replace the entire city water intake as water squirted out when water pump used. A piece was completely missing.
5. R-Dome track is too wide in some areas so the dome just falls out.
6. Was dry camping and found a leak in the water system by water running out from under the bed. It was easily fixed as someone just didn't screw on a connection tight enough but I am oviously concerned if there is water damage.
7. Last but not least, my battery would not hold a charge so I took it in today and they said it was fine but that I have a "Dual purpose" battery instead of the "Deep Cell" that was shown on my purchase order. Per Interstate, big difference.

I realize that all of these things can be fixed but I bought this brand new to hopefully avoid these kind of issues. I love projects but I feel like every time I turn around, something else is broken. I have spent more time fixing than camping. Everyone seems so excited about heading out and I am almost dreading what I will find next. Is this typical or do I have a lemon???

Originally posted by Leighbeelu Is this typical or do I have a lemon???

We took delivery of our 2015 RD 178 in March. In early April, we did a 2,900 mile trip south from Michigan through Florida, Alabama and return to Michigan.   We have 4 problems with the Pod. First, the R - Dome is useless. The plastic track will NOT stay in the channel at multiple locations. Second, the refrigerator continually beeps when on AC power. I unplugged the interior light to deactivate the switch to silence that beast. Third, the dinette frame is very cheap pine stapled together.   I fixed that with 18 gauge finishing nailer but not sure if that is a long term fix. Fourth, the interior Fantastic Fan bezel is cracked in multiple places and needs replacement.   After paying top dollar for this RV

there is no way I am fixing it myself.

    It is difficult to except poor workmanship and the sad part the RV industry excepts it as normal and continue to build the campers as you described with shoddy workmanship. My personal thought it's mostly the hiring of unskilled labor that are not supervised and little management to over see the quality of work. Our 2009 r-pod I thought was built rather well compared to most other campers but our Vibe that easily fit the definition of shoddy workmanship. Do not expect the RV industry to have the quality of the automobile industry.

I understand your frustration. I also purchased a 179 and I had a lot of the same problems. I can't believe a lack of workmanship and pride.