Shower Surround in new 179 Loose
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Topic: Shower Surround in new 179 Loose
Posted By: PilotPodder
Subject: Shower Surround in new 179 Loose
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 5:48pm
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The new 179 has so many nice upgrades, one of which is the new shower surround in the wet bath. We've already used it for showers way more times this year vs the wallpaper version in the 171 I used to own. Unfortunately, the surround is coming loose near the door. I did talk to another new 179 owner, when at Yankee Spring in Michigan recently, and they had the same issue. I think it is due to the heat and that our trailers were made (and caulk applied) in the dead of winter. Is anyone else experiencing this problem, and if so, what are you doing with it if anything?
------------- Portage, MI — 2017 RPod 179 - sold / 2017 Toyota Tundra — https://johnmarucci.com/r-pod-video-list/ - My RPod YouTube Videos |
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Posted By: Kup-Pod
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 8:26pm
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Check out "bathroom walls deforming" on his site,I have the same thing with my 178 and so have others... it has to do with the new shower surround materials they're using. ------------- 2017 RP-178 2021 F150 5.0l "Lead me on a level path" |
Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2017 at 9:23am
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Where's his site? Mine came off at the door too. ------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2017 at 10:23am
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http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10226&KW=bathroom+wall&PID=95471&title=bathroom-walls-deforming#95471
------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2017 at 2:32pm
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I did an experiment today on the shower surround. I turned on the AC and set it to 68F. The current outside temp is 85F. Once the R-Pod cooled down to about 73 or so, the shower surround near the door jamb and behind the mesh holder contracted enough that I could get the self-adhesive tape to restick and it looks normal. Forest River is kindly sending me more adhesive tape and plastic rivets. I hope they fix the issue when the interior is hot. ------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
Posted By: Carolavan
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2017 at 9:47am
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What does this new shower surround look like? How is it different from the old one? ------------- 2015 R-Pod 179 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum "It's a good thing we are going slowly because we might be going in the wrong direction." Ashliegh Brilliant |
Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 9:24am
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I believe it's thin ABS plastic. Similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/Lippert-209461-Better-Surround-Parchment/dp/B00JMHG7A4 - http://www.amazon.com/Lippert-209461-Better-Surround-Parchment/dp/B00JMHG7A4 ------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 9:26am
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who did you talk to at Forest River to get the rivets and tapw? I had an email discussion with the warranty folks last month and they pretty much said they hadn't heard of the problem, therefore, they won't worry about it yet. And didn't offer anything to me. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 9:46am
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I talked with Diana Norris, Customer Service. ------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
Posted By: PilotPodder
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 3:43pm
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I would appreciate the phone number to FR customer service and Diana Norris' extension if possible? I too would like to do as mentioned above. Thx J.M. ------------- Portage, MI — 2017 RPod 179 - sold / 2017 Toyota Tundra — https://johnmarucci.com/r-pod-video-list/ - My RPod YouTube Videos |
Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 7:01pm
My new 2018 started buckling by the door and pulled loose from the wall when I had 100 miles on it, but it didn't do it all the time it sat in the high heat in AR before I got it. I think bouncing down the road had some affect? Anyway, the water pump was never hooked up nor tested at the factory or the dealer and the first night I needed it, it didn't work, so I turned around and went back to the dealer the next day. The fixed the water pump (hoses hadn't been connected) and put a plastic rivet at the buckle area and re-siliconed it. Seems fine now. ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi 
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Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 9:30am
I emailed Forest River about my issues. Diana Norris <dnorris@forestriverinc.com>I received the rivets and double-sided tape yesterday and plan to add more rivets along the area where it's buckling up. ------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
Posted By: PilotPodder
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2017 at 10:51am
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Many thanks! I appreciate the effort and information. Time to send an email. ------------- Portage, MI — 2017 RPod 179 - sold / 2017 Toyota Tundra — https://johnmarucci.com/r-pod-video-list/ - My RPod YouTube Videos |
Posted By: gooddogcome
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2021 at 9:15am
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Does anyone know what kind of sticky tape to buy for this fix? Mine is separating behind the toilet on the left corner. I'm not sure how I'll get the tape in there but I wondered if there was an industrial or camper tape that would work or if anyone has a better idea I'd love to hear it. Thanks! ------------- Shelley |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2021 at 6:40pm
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For double sided tape you could use the kind that is used to install grips on golf clubs, that is extremely sticky. One side has a plastic coating that is peeled off once the sticky side is installed. Two problems however: 1) this stuff is 2 inches wide - would you have enough room to install it and 2) getting the product - you probably don't have it laying around the house as I do so you would have to go on ebay and order it - last time I bought a roll (2 months ago) it was $ 14.99 with free shipping. ------------- 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." |
Posted By: gooddogcome
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2021 at 9:20pm
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Thank you! ------------- Shelley |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2021 at 9:32pm
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/373384156571?hash=item56ef6e159b:g:dnkAAOSwB65f0G1l this is the link. ------------- 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." |
Posted By: gooddogcome
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2021 at 9:42pm
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Awesome thanks! ------------- Shelley |