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    Posted: 15 May 2016 at 3:24pm
Originally posted by Gavin

Furpod, same price and 24 foot long... but4300 lbs, you would eventually burn up that expedition transmission and probably with the r-pod too! LOL the rpod was ok in size for me but when I found out you could get far more size for the same dollar, with no leaks, then why not??? Sure Diesel is the way to go, but if you ask around while sipping the rpod koolaid you might find out that diesels are used a LOT to PULL campers, ask them if you dare and you will see most folks went from a gasser to a diesel after they overheated the transmission a few times and burned up the bands in them ( automatic) but Im sure you know all thatConfused
However I really doubt you really have a clue about much of anything, you called it a COACHMAN ,when I said it was made by DUTCHMAN....so you drinking the Flint Michigan water too? Whats next...you saw Bigfoot riding a Unicorn?
So in one post you berate it as cheap junk, yet in another post you essentially say it is far more expensive than an R-pod, so what is it? If its cheap junk but more expensive than an Rpod, where does that leave the rpod...is it a first-rate, second-rate camper?LOL
Thank you for the lesson in Schizophrenia

 


Again.. LOL, just LOL.. unless.. well.. no ROFL.
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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?
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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.
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Keep the faith......................we have a 179, and love it! No water or leak problems!
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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
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The edge trim is just thin vinyl.  Remove the screw at the bottom edge and it will just peel up.
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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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.
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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?????
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