Mattress Replacement
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Topic: Mattress Replacement
Posted By: Wepod
Subject: Mattress Replacement
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2018 at 7:52am
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When we took our 17' 179 in for service after owning it for one year we complained to the dealer about the mattress. They submitted the complaint to Forrest River and they are replacing the mattress for a new one free of charge. Likely it will be a similar mattress to the original one, but it is good to know that FR knows they have a problem with the some of the stuff they put in these campers and are willing to stand behind there product.
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2018 at 4:49pm
Good to know. That being said, IF they replace that POJ mattress with a similar one, are you any further ahead in your own creature comfort? This has been an issue even when we purchased our 177 back in January 2011. After 3 trips (all weekend ones) we found ourselves rolling towards a big depression in the middle of the mattress. We are not big people but the mattress was that bad. Solution, Eurotop mattress, a bit pricey back then (summer 2011) around 350 bucks which included shipping yet here we are 6 plus years later and that mattress is just as firm and comfortable now as it was then and yes it gets used a lot IMHO. We average 30 days/year camping. Still working so that is our limit at this point in our lives.
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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."
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Posted By: Wepod
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2018 at 8:26pm
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Well it is free. I will know tomorrow when i pick up the camper if FR has upgraded there mattress. I will keep you all postd
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Posted By: Wood River Pod
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2018 at 11:12pm
If they haven't, click on the link below. We got ours a year ago this month and love it. We ended up with the 8 inch so that it was still manageable. Some have opted for the 10 inch, but say its hard to move around if you need to get under the bed. Spent 10 nights in a row on it last spring on a trip to Zions. Lots of weekend getaways. Highly recommended.
Thanks
Jeff
http://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Deluxe-Memory-Trailer-Mattress/dp/B00JRHI05Y - http://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Deluxe-Memory-Trailer-Mattress/dp/B00JRHI05Y
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Smith's in Hailey
Early 2017 179 HRE
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9134&PN=1&title=wood-river-179-mods - Wood River Mods
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2018 at 9:50am
+1 on the 8 inch. We got the 10 inch and it is hard to maneuver around and heavy to lift when I need to get under the bed to access the valves and storage (modified areas). An 8 inch would have been easier to work with.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2018 at 11:52am
+2, made same decision, I have 10" and it is heavy.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2018 at 12:01pm
Good info guys! We will be upgrading this spring and will keep this in mind!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2018 at 4:55pm
When we got ours in 2011, we got the 8" thickness, no regrets and not a killer to lift up to access the 3 way valves.
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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."
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