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   Really appreciate this thread.  I'm picking up my 180 next week.  Will take all the necessary equipment to caulk window etc.  Thanks for the input since the 180 will be stored outside. Maybe I should buy the cover!

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par49 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 Aug 2016 Location: KS Online Status: Offline Posts: 15	Topic: Check Your Windows! Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 10:15pm
	Really appreciate this thread. I'm picking up my 180 next week. Will take all the necessary equipment to caulk window etc. Thanks for the input since the 180 will be stored outside. Maybe I should buy the cover!
	par

bjk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 23 May 2016 Location: Hillsboro, OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Posted: 11 Jun 2016 at 12:28am
	I'll add positive to this thread. I picked up an early 2016 R-179 back in March and have taken it out 3 times since. My first and second trips I experienced both a deluge (Astoria OR) or snow (Spokane WA -- beautiful sunny 70º trip up, over an inch of unexpected snow overnight--learned in a hurry I need to have a ladder and something to remove snow from the slide). Had to drive in the rain on the first trip home (I live in Portland OR). I haven't seen leak in either case. Now because this was an early 2016 model (mid to late 2015 production), it did sit on the lot for a few months so I do have some rust to attend to , but that's about it. I've got a warranty appointment on Tuesday to take care of a few little things I've discovered but after lurking on this forum for a couple weeks, I see my issues are minor (and I've been taking lots of notes on what to check on for my list when I take it in!) I'd be interested in knowing what is the recommended rubber seal condition to use on the seals.
	2016 HRE R-179 "CapPODccino" 2011 F-150 SLX

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Posted: 10 Jun 2016 at 10:35pm
	They are talking about seals, not seams. The rubber seals around the slide-out (if your R-Pod has one), windows, and the door are what should be inspected. Rubber seal conditioner is good for those seals you can reach.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Jewel59 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Posted: 10 Jun 2016 at 9:37pm
	I have a new 2016 180. First time out we had severe storms for the duration of the night. I didn't notice any leaks. I also drove with the trailer in the rain and no leaks. Like other new owners, this is a frightening thread. Mine is being stored in covered storage. I can see how exposure to the elements would be very hard on seams. Mine has a sticker by the door that says per manufacturer recommendation the seams should be inspected once every three months. I'm not sure what seams they are talking about?????

les olvera Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Jan 2016 Location: fresno ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 34	Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 11:30pm
	I like to see more positive comments, I have a 2012 R-171 and thoroughly enjoy it, I do the basic maintenance religiously and I haven't had any problems. You know something, I'm glad I drank the cool-aid. I'm new to rving so if there's any problems I should have experienced a long time ago. So come on you cool-aid drinkers if you have anything constructive to say about your R-pod let's hear it.
	Les

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 7:26pm
	The edge trim is just thin vinyl. Remove the screw at the bottom edge and it will just peel up. http://www.walmart.com/ip/46529858?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227034048109&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=88146586008&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=122345344848&veh=sem
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Westgl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Jun 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 35	Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 2:44pm
	I have searched to see if I could find a video or pi ture of the roof seam strips removed for reseal in as I want to see how they come off and how the seals look under them I don't have any problem doing my own repairs and actually look forward to it as long as it isn't a delamination issue
	2010 RAV4 V6 2017 RPOD 179 Hood River Edition Dual 6 volt Batts Dual propane Tanks Batt Disconnect Bed leg extension Dinette modification Renogy 100w solar Motorcycles several currently

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 1:25pm
	Keep the faith......................we have a 179, and love it! No water or leak problems!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Westgl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Jun 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 35	Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 1:13pm
	uh oh, I just bought a 2017' 179 rpod, Looks like majority of owners do not have leaks, and searching for leaks is part of the routine or daily during and after rain maintenance. I have looked at used Trailers and have seen the Majority of the ones I have looked at had sealant on the each side, around the windows, and usually the rubber tops were cracked on at least the 5 I looked at, and they all had Mold in them to varying degrees. I had looked at the casita and scamp seamless roof all Fiberglass TT the wood in them is all sealed and incased in the fiberglass, so rotten wood would Not be an issue. I did not like that the casita had carpeting through out them and even on the ceiling. I decided to take a chance on the rpod.
	2010 RAV4 V6 2017 RPOD 179 Hood River Edition Dual 6 volt Batts Dual propane Tanks Batt Disconnect Bed leg extension Dinette modification Renogy 100w solar Motorcycles several currently

ron/roscoe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 May 2016 Location: Hanahan, SC Online Status: Offline Posts: 84	Posted: 07 Jun 2016 at 6:45pm
	On my first trip in our pod 178, 2016 model, I noticed that the final floor was floating with air after about 100 miles in the entire camper, dealer had to fix that. Also the back back pass through storage had water in it after a heavy rain. This still needs repair, may be the back window. Anybody have a problem like that?
	Ron Rowland