Unstable Microwave/Convection Oven
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Topic: Unstable Microwave/Convection Oven
Posted By: Goody2Shz
Subject: Unstable Microwave/Convection Oven
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2013 at 5:34pm
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Don't know if anyone else has had this problem, but thought I would post the problem...and the solution. We picked up our 177HRE in Montana earlier this month. On the way home, all the screws on the right side of the microwave/convection oven had vibrated out, with the unit sliding out of its little home. Left side held strong, but right side was out a couple of inches and actually broke a piece of trim. My husband used some longer screws to secure the oven. Done and good. Right? Wrong. We went on a very short trip to a nearby state park. Maybe 30 miles from home round trip. Guess what? Right side screws had vibrated out AGAIN. My husband said he was going to take the unit out and reinforce all the wood that is used for the screws. I told him to let me call Forest River first to see if the issue was a known problem, and/or did they have any suggestions. I talked to the manager, Jim. Great guy. Well...Jim said it is NOT a known problem and recommended ... well, he recommended exactly what my husband was planning. Ha! Anyway, Eric is judiciously making the repairs as I type. If it happens again, I will certainly let everyone know. I have a feeling, though, that all will be good and right in our little r-Pod world now. ------------- Eric and Donna 2012 177HRE 2012 RAV4 Sequim, WA |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2013 at 5:48pm
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Interesting, thanks for the info.
------------- 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: Paulipod
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2013 at 7:08pm
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We just had our first trip out this year with our 176 and our Advent would light up and fan would work but it would not cook. Figured the safety switch on door latch was not catching so pushed on door and viola, it worked. Now figuring next best course of action. I am not patient enough to hold door in another mm to heat up frozen breakfast burritos!!! But if I have to remove to access one of the safety switches I will check and reinforce that baby. ------------- 2012 Rpod 176 HRE 2005 Trailblazer EXT 2004 2007 Daughters Ageless Wife oh and a awesome dog |
Posted By: Kokopod
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2013 at 7:18pm
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Regarding the screws in the microwave/convection, the same thing happened to us - right after we picked up our 177 from the dealer last fall. We hadn't even gone down any bumpy roads. We reinforced the screw holes and added longer screws. After that we went on a two-week trip and this spring have taken a trip with absolutely no problems. ------------- 2017 Jayco Melbourne 24k 2013 Premier 19FBPR Formerly-2013 R-pod 177HRE 2011 Dodge Durango Love a good road trip |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2013 at 9:02pm
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Something similar happened to mine; the microwave actually broke the trim piece off at the screws. I just used some toggle bolts to screw the bottom of microwave to the mounting bracket it sits on and then epoxy-ed the trim back together. It hasn't moved again in the past 4 years. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: Goody2Shz
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2013 at 9:10pm
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I find it interesting that there have been a number of us that have experienced the issue. Maybe Forest River should be made aware that it IS a known problem. ------------- Eric and Donna 2012 177HRE 2012 RAV4 Sequim, WA |