Hi, Pod people! + Repair ques
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Topic: Hi, Pod people! + Repair ques
Posted By: Mr. Scott
Subject: Hi, Pod people! + Repair ques
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 7:46pm
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Hello, r-Poders! My wife and I are new owners of a 2014 178, and we're pretty excited about taking it out. We've been cleaning it up, fixing loose bits, etc. These trailers always seem to need something. Anyway, I'm Scott, and I'll be poking around here looking for tips and ideas for our rig. First off, I don't know how it happened, but the front edges of the rock protection plate have separated from the frame--the curved strips on the very front outside edges that meet the bottom edge. You can see a definite gap, and the screws have stripped clean out--well, a few anyway, and the bottom strip has dropped a little as well. I can post a pic later, but does anyone have suggestions on the best way to repair? I'm pretty bummed as we haven't even camped in it one night! It seems like the plate and whatever it's attached to are under some tension, so that's a concern. Right now, I can only imagine bigger, longer, fatter screws and then some sealant when I'm done. Has anyone dealt with this problem? Thanks! I look forward to lurking and posting. Scott |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 7:59pm
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Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 178!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Mr. Scott
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2017 at 10:32pm
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Thanks, Leo! Here's a pic of my problem. I'll post on another category, too:  |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2017 at 8:51am
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Looks like some sort of impact damage. If there is a Forrest River repair station anywhere around they could at least give you advice on the repair and/or fix it for you. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |