I need HELP!!!: Roof leaks window leaks etc

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Topic: Roof leaks window leaks etc

Posted By: Ifishlbj
Subject: Roof leaks window leaks etc
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 9:04am

Anybody having weather related water leaks? Do R Pod roofs need any special maintenance? We are about to purchase a new 179. Bring on any and all comments please!

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Posted By: Awchief
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 9:44am

19/189, all my outside basement doors leak when it rains. I keep rolled towels in the compartments until I can get it in for warranty work.

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Michael

Posted By: Awchief
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 9:48am

Go in with eyes wide open,

My R-Pod extra PDI inspection items to double check. It is based on my own experience, repeated post here and other forums.

___Seams properly screwed and caulked

___Insert trim properly installed and trimmed

___All Screws in hinges

___Switches all work

___Switch base plates straight and all wires safely and correctly installed

___Internal water line valves in proper positions for use

___All lights work

___Overhead bathroom vent functions properly

___Door and compartment locks properly installed and operation

___Thermostat operation

___Hot water heater, gas and electric proper operation

___Fridge, AC, DC and gas proper operation

___Slide out functions properly and emergency operation.

___Insure all panels on slide out are secure and properly attached

___Any signs of leaks or delamination

___ Deep Cycle Battery date, do not accept a starting battery

___Tires manufacture date and wheels properly torqued

___ Drain pipe security. Straps not broken or cracked and properly installed

___ A-frame coupler welds

___ Drawer slides for proper straight installation

___ Have them leak check outside compartment doors. Mine leak every time it rains. I keep folded up towels in the compartment to soak up the water until I take it in for warranty repairs.

___Take a close look at all water connections. Especially commode and under sink connections.

___Window seals for excessive shrinkage and separation.

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Michael

Posted By: Ifishlbj
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 10:56am

Thanks for the info, Awchief! Very helpful!

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 11:28am

Awchief,

My storage doors leaked too, until I tightened all the securing latches.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: Awchief
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 3:30pm

Thank you, that is not the case with my doors. The hinges are rivited in crooked on all three. The hinges are going to have to be drilled out and reset. The dealership is awaiting guidance from FR.

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Michael

Posted By: fischersinpa
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 9:32pm

We just camped a long weekend where it rained constantly late Friday night through Monday morning in SW PA from the latest gulf hurricane leftovers,to the sum of 8 to 10 inches (I didn't hear the exact amount or the area we were in) and didn't suffer a single leak. A lot of condensation due to not being able to open a window or the roof vent yes....but no leaks.

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2016 Toyota Tundra
2017 179 "The Hodge Pod"

Posted By: harrypodder
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2018 at 7:05am

Not any concern on the 179 but if you buy a model with a kitchen slide take off the lower face panel and the panel hiding the sink drain and water lines (just a few screws)move the slide in and out and see if your water, drain, and propane lines have enough slack in both positions . I had to extend my hot water line.

Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2018 at 7:20am

Leaks I think are very rare with a r-pod you don't hear of them very often. That is the big advantage of a fiberglass roof, though you still need to make sure the openings through the roof for vents etc, are sealed. Our Vibe has a fiberglass roof like the r-pods and around all the vents, antenna and sky light I sealed with Eternabond tape. I have been very busy and finally got around to washing our campers roof after over two years not being washed. After washing with a RV soap it looked new and the tape was just the way it looked when I first put it on. There is no sign of any detaching of tape from the fiberglass. The roof is almost maintenance free except for washing with soap and water. With the windows make sure they are shut tight I have made the mistake of not sliding the widow tightly closed and water leaking through. And like has been mentioned you may need to adjust latch for the storage compartment doors so that they latch tight.

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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019)
2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014)
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2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab