Floor failure!!!

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   Hi all, I have this same issue with 2016 176 that has a wall/floor sagging on the left (slide) side.  Has anyone had any issues with their 176?  The sagging put stress on some wiring and plumbing fitting and caused a pinhole leak.  The dealer I took it to was trying to get it covered under warranty but after some back and forth with me thinking Forest River was going to step up and fix the problem, they finally said they weren't going to cover the claim.  How many of you watched the video below about the "superior construction" of the rpod before buying one?  I'm obviously disappointed Forest River hasn't remedied this issue despite me being the second owner, but I'm not planning to roll over.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMXneKc_fDo

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SkiPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Jan 2019 Location: TX - Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Topic: Floor failure!!! Posted: 17 Apr 2021 at 9:58am
	Hi all, I have this same issue with 2016 176 that has a wall/floor sagging on the left (slide) side. Has anyone had any issues with their 176? The sagging put stress on some wiring and plumbing fitting and caused a pinhole leak. The dealer I took it to was trying to get it covered under warranty but after some back and forth with me thinking Forest River was going to step up and fix the problem, they finally said they weren't going to cover the claim. How many of you watched the video below about the "superior construction" of the rpod before buying one? I'm obviously disappointed Forest River hasn't remedied this issue despite me being the second owner, but I'm not planning to roll over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMXneKc_fDo

Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Posted: 17 Apr 2021 at 2:34pm
	Many of us have gone over the video. Watch the first few minutes as they 'weld' the floor joists. I start with how quick it happens, then see only 'one side' is done. Adding outriggers is the best solution/protection I believe the group has found. With mine, the frame actually broke at the point of the Suspension bracket as well as the floor joists breaking loose. Outriggers were added and the frame was sistered with another 1.5" tubular steel placed under to stiffen up. I had the extended warranty (which I rarely do) and it was covered.
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