Back Of Refrigerator
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Topic: Back Of Refrigerator
Posted By: David and Danette
Subject: Back Of Refrigerator
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2010 at 12:30pm
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I have noticed after it rains when I remove the exterior access covers to the back of the refrigerator there is a puddle of water. The base is plywood and it looks like Forest River applied a preservative on the plywood to keep it from rotting. I thought for a little more protection after the wood dried, I applied a coat of exterior varnish to seal the wood better. Another thing I am going to do is place a board under the wheel on the oppisite side to tilt the trailer for better drainage. David ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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Posted By: psaman
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2010 at 1:28pm
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I don't know if this is problem with the 177, but I will check also as we have inundated with rain lately. Thanks for the insight.
------------- 2011 R-177 "Sponge-Pod" 2011 F-150 XLT "Texas Edition" |
Posted By: cane2
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2010 at 2:55pm
| Mine also leaks down on right side of fridg on my 177 had a bunch of rain here in Mn. when we were out last week end and it leaked a bunch in fact you can see day lite out thru the lower right hand corner. So it goes into dealer on the 14 of Oct. for fix and to check on LP ping. Was told by dealer that after you fill the LP tank the second time it does not ping anymore. True OR False?? The ping was so bad i kept looking out side to see if someone was backing up to hit me,it sounds like a back up alarm. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2010 at 3:43pm
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False - they need to replace your regulator, it was a bad batch on all the 'pods. Mine was replaced under warranty and that solved the problem.
Hmmm, they are calling for torrential rains tonight (5"), I might have to open mine up tomorrow when I get home and take a look. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: cane2
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2010 at 7:19pm
| Open it up befpore rain but be sure to put down a towel first. Ok so i will replace the tank BEFORE i go back to dealer as i have a full one here. Then we will see what they say. Like they say i was born at nite but not last nite. THANKS |
Posted By: psaman
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2010 at 12:23pm
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I just checked the back of the fridge on our 177 and saw no evidence of water, after the heavy rains we had here. Now there are trailers parked on either side and that may preclude blowing rain coming in, don't know.
------------- 2011 R-177 "Sponge-Pod" 2011 F-150 XLT "Texas Edition" |
Posted By: cane2
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2010 at 2:24pm
| psaman did you have the slide opened up cause mine did not leak when closed. |
Posted By: psaman
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2010 at 2:51pm
No, it is in storage and closed. The original post refers to a 171, which has no slideout. But now that I read your post again, I do remember seeing daylight at the lower right hand corner, last time the slide was out. ------------- 2011 R-177 "Sponge-Pod" 2011 F-150 XLT "Texas Edition" |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2010 at 5:06pm
------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2010 at 9:35am
| Checked mine this morning and there is no water sitting. I do have the drainage hole that are not blocked. |