How do I fix this? (loose screws)
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Topic: How do I fix this? (loose screws)
Posted By: Pete_PDX
Subject: How do I fix this? (loose screws)
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2018 at 7:30pm
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So I have this brand new, 2019 RPOD 179 and I'm a bit disappointed in the workmanship, but from what I read it's supposedly better than the competition... I don't regret the purchase at all and love the camper, it's just the little things that are frustrating me.... Do you guys mind offering some guidance on what you would do to fix this situation? Shower stall anchor: http://imgur.com/NICmloo - https://imgur.com/NICmloo Window blinds anchor: http://imgur.com/f20f3LR - https://imgur.com/f20f3LR
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Posted By: Billy Bob
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2018 at 8:05pm
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great campers.....I'd do one of two things for both... possibly a 1" molly bolt for the shades and a plastic screw for the shower to fit the anchor. or... if you are in Portland, make a trip to the factory in Salem, OR. Short drive if indeed you are in Portland. Or talk with your dealer if they are local. Easy fixes Pete, but I know how you feel. ------------- 2019 RPOD 190 2017 Chev Colorado 4 X 4 Yellow Lab and English Springer Spaniel |
Posted By: Kup-Pod
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2018 at 8:15pm
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Congrats on your rpod, we are also very happy with ours although there were a few irritating things like you have that need addressing. I'm guessing your shower anchor is broken, the plunger that spreads out the inside portion is missing, so you should get a replacement product similar to this... AP Products 013-140 1" White Plastic RivetAs far as the wall anchors are concerned, you could use typical wall anchors but i would cut the tip off a bit so they only penetrate the wall by 1/2 or 3/4 inch... ITW Brands 25200 25PK#50 Plas Dry Anchor------------- 2017 RP-178 2021 F150 5.0l "Lead me on a level path" |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 5:47am
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+1
Had the blinds anchor problem once. the above fix worked perfect. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Ghosthawk
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 8:47am
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Agree with Kup pod. Broken fastener. How you replace depends on how fussy you are. In my 2018 R-pod 189 I have had pretty good luck with a variety of wall anchors. The ones that hold the most seem to be essentially a giant screw which grips the wall. The picture shows a plastic one with screw. But I have found the brass ones to take a normal 7/8ths inch screw like it was threaded for it. Failed at 130 pounds for the brass one.  And if I am concerned about it being a smidge long, I take a heavy pliers or cutter and clip a bit off the point. Trickiest part was finding the size drill that would allow it to start easily and as small as possible. Those go in nice and flush. Seem to hold a lot. I used a combination of those and VHB tape with inverted shelf brackets to hold up my shelf over the bed. |
Posted By: Pete_PDX
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 11:49pm
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Thanks for the suggestions, folks!
If the wall is hollow, should I spray some expanding foam or something in first to help the anchor? That wood seems awfully thin for an anchor... |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 8:03am
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The wall isn't hollow. The walls have foam insulation in them, between the aluminum framing.
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Posted By: Pete_PDX
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 9:50am
| Ok thanks! |
Posted By: Awchief
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 10:01am
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New trailer, hold the manufacturer responsibly by demanding they make it right. Be sure to notify FR directly. Forest River Warranty numbers The phone number is 574-642-3119 Option (2) Warranty Option (3) Service Option (4) Parts ------------- Michael |
Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 10:50am
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I agree with the workmanship being less than stellar. My 2017.5 177 has finger-shaped glue marks on the white paneling above the bed and the dinette. They do not come off. You'd do well to get a ladder and check the caulking of the plastic channel inserts on the roof as well. The plastic channel inserts on mine were cracked and the caulking didn't cover the cracks. These are little things but do not make me comfortable. That said, all my interactions with Forest River Support and Parts has been great. I needed more shower wall anchors (plastic blind rivets) since the plastic panels expanded in warm temps and popped the silicone caulking off. I got them direct from Forest River. I also had to get a replacement stainless steel sink since I dumped the contents of my dehumidifiers (DriZair) in the sink and left the fluid in there quite a while. As a result, I got several corrosion spots. ------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |