Decals Coming Off
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Topic: Decals Coming Off
Posted By: TerryM
Subject: Decals Coming Off
Date Posted: 02 May 2013 at 3:40am
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My front and rear decals are coming off. So I sent an email to Forest River asking if I got a new set and then had some clear coat sprayed on them would that stop them from curling up. I got an answer back right away explaining that the problem is the curvature of the body. She went into a lot of detail about it. Then she forwarded it to someone else in the Warranty Department. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 02 May 2013 at 9:23am
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Terry our 171 the decals this last year are forming bubbles under the decals. I have been using a pin to puncture a hole and work the air pocket out. I was just up your way yesterday at Dick Gores RV looking at a Evergreen ever-lite camper. I have learned to appreciate more the construction of the Rpods. David ------------- 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: barbanjoe
Date Posted: 02 May 2013 at 9:43am
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During the winter season our pod decals curled on the driver side ,which is flat, in 2 places, I removed them and wont replace them. ------------- BarbanJoe 010 Rpod 171 02 Jeep 4x4 12 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 02 May 2013 at 10:43am
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why is it that the decals that Forest River uses on the R-PODS are prone to removing themselves while decals placed on other cars, trucks and/or trailers are in place for decades, fading long before they ever let go. When not in use r'POD is always under the cover but last year I noticed one spot that was loose at the end, I think that I may try a small spot of super glue to keep it down when I take the cover off. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: LarryK
Date Posted: 03 May 2013 at 12:04am
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We removed our front decals just a few months after purchasing our 177 last year.So far the rest of the decals are ok. I don't miss the ones on the front. The POD looks fine without them It would look rather barren if all the decals were removed. If that happens I will be tempted to pay an artist I know to paint a mural on the POD, or perhaps a design similar to the decals. ------------- 2012 R Pod 177 2006 Toyota Tundra Access Cab 4.7 Liter V8 |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 03 May 2013 at 6:55am
I don't know for sure but it might be the surface. I think the pod has a jell coat finish. I have see the decals on fibreglass boats come off too. Cars and aluminum sided trailers have baked enamel finishes. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 03 May 2013 at 3:44pm
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I've gone through two sets of decals on my 2009 RPOD (replaced under warranty). The decals on the curves have split and then started to peel off. The decals on the straight sides are original and still in mint condition. This spring, they're looking very bad once again. Frankly, I've had enough and am just going to take the decals on the curves off once the weather warms up. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 05 May 2013 at 4:56pm
Can't wait for my decals.. which still look perfect  , to peel.. we already have the new paint scheme drawn out. Going vintage style,
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 05 May 2013 at 7:22pm
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So far I have had no problem with Decals peeling. Ours is a 2011 RP-172. The build date is 10/2010. The only thing I do is wax it twice a year with Magauries Carnubra wax. I don't think the wax makes any difference, my guess is the bad old Sun. I also talked to Susan and got an additional "Frog peeking around the corner " and put it on the upper right corner on the rear glass. It's kinda different and only cost 20 or so bucks. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 05 May 2013 at 7:23pm
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Oh P.S. the Pod is covered with a Forest River Pod cover from November to late April. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 6:57pm
While you're waiting for your decals to peel, you can watch my SECOND set of decals self distruct:      After four hours of work with a heat gun on Sunday afternoon, they're now gone, leaving a very difficult to remove sticky residue. GooGone is working, but with a lot of elbow grease. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 May 2013 at 10:15pm
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Try denatured alcohol.
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