Floor raised up in 2018 roof 180 - R-pod Owners Forum

Hopefully it will be back on your driveway soon. Have they let you know about how long before they will have completed this job? Looks like great progress so far.

God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

My Rpod was returned to me this week. All fixed and looking pretty good except they didn't clean up their work mess. I had many dirty finger prints from the workers all over the inside and dirt on all the horizontal surfaces. Not that big of deal, I cleaned it all in an hour.

They replaced my axle, installed the outrigger brackets (only 2 on the slide out side), replaced the floor, the rear stabilizer jacks and they replaced both side walls. The floor feels much more solid. My stairs don't flex anymore, they're solid. I was surprised they didn't install the outrigger brackets on the right side of the camper. Everything looks straight, square and solid but I'll keep and eye on it. None of my modifications were an issue. I had modified the plywood under the mattress, adding a piano hinge to access the water pump and valves easier. When I lifted the mattress I found they hadn't installed any screws to reattach the plywood. This isn't an issue, I have screws I'll secure it with. They replaced the sides so they had to install the decals again but we didn't get the frog in the canoe decal. Not a big deal but I liked the Frog.

Overall I'm happy with all the work and can't wait to get out and camp in it.

2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4
2018 R-Pod 189
2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A

I have 2018 R-Pod 180 that appears to be having the same saggy floor issues, which appears to be getting worse.... It sounds as though FR is aware of this issue on certain model years and are willing to fix it, correct? Do you have a contact person at FR?

Thanks

2018 R-Pod 180

I also have a 2018 R-Pod 180 and over time I have noticed that the floor is dipping behind the axil.

based on previous posts on the forum, it sounds as though FR is aware of this issue with these models and is repairing them..?

2018 R-Pod 180

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ZuBrew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 11 Oct 2017 Location: Macedon, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 114	Post Options Post Reply Quote ZuBrew Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Floor raised up in 2018 roof 180 Posted: 22 Jun 2023 at 9:46pm
	I have an update on my Rpod; I received an email a week ago. The floor has been replaced and they have my driver’s side sidewall taken off and are working on getting that replaced. They're planning to start on the other side last Monday. I'm not sure if they're doing anything with the axle or not. They have a new service advisor, Hope Rowlison, 574-200-6329. She sent my some pictures;
	2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Online Posts: 3341	Post Options Post Reply Quote jato Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jun 2023 at 3:52am
	Hopefully it will be back on your driveway soon. Have they let you know about how long before they will have completed this job? Looks like great progress so far.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

ZuBrew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 11 Oct 2017 Location: Macedon, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 114	Post Options Post Reply Quote ZuBrew Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jun 2023 at 7:48am
	Several weeks ago they told me they were trying to get this back to me by the end of June. So I'm hopeful and anxious to camp in it again. I'll keep you all posted. I do hope they noted my updated brackets for the black and gray discharge pipes. Their version broke within the first 2 months.
	2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A

ZuBrew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 11 Oct 2017 Location: Macedon, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 114	Post Options Post Reply Quote ZuBrew Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2023 at 8:37am
	My Rpod was returned to me this week. All fixed and looking pretty good except they didn't clean up their work mess. I had many dirty finger prints from the workers all over the inside and dirt on all the horizontal surfaces. Not that big of deal, I cleaned it all in an hour. They replaced my axle, installed the outrigger brackets (only 2 on the slide out side), replaced the floor, the rear stabilizer jacks and they replaced both side walls. The floor feels much more solid. My stairs don't flex anymore, they're solid. I was surprised they didn't install the outrigger brackets on the right side of the camper. Everything looks straight, square and solid but I'll keep and eye on it. None of my modifications were an issue. I had modified the plywood under the mattress, adding a piano hinge to access the water pump and valves easier. When I lifted the mattress I found they hadn't installed any screws to reattach the plywood. This isn't an issue, I have screws I'll secure it with. They replaced the sides so they had to install the decals again but we didn't get the frog in the canoe decal. Not a big deal but I liked the Frog. Overall I'm happy with all the work and can't wait to get out and camp in it.
	2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A

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: 6422	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2023 at 4:24pm
	Congratulations on getting your R-Pod back. It would be interesting to see what the differences in construction are for the floor (if any). Perhaps it now has more cross-braces. Is the dry weight on the sticker the same as before?
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

PNW Camper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2024 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote PNW Camper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Oct 2024 at 3:27pm
	I have 2018 R-Pod 180 that appears to be having the same saggy floor issues, which appears to be getting worse.... It sounds as though FR is aware of this issue on certain model years and are willing to fix it, correct? Do you have a contact person at FR? Thanks
	2018 R-Pod 180

ZuBrew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 11 Oct 2017 Location: Macedon, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 114	Post Options Post Reply Quote ZuBrew Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Oct 2024 at 8:36pm
	Sorry to hear about your Rpod. I reached out to Forest River through an email contact on their website. It took about 2 - 3 weeks but they responded. They did a great job repairing it but it took several months.
	2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A

PNW Camper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2024 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote PNW Camper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Oct 2024 at 10:57am
	I also have a 2018 R-Pod 180 and over time I have noticed that the floor is dipping behind the axil. based on previous posts on the forum, it sounds as though FR is aware of this issue with these models and is repairing them..?
	2018 R-Pod 180