loose light bar
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Topic: loose light bar
Posted By: Pod People
Subject: loose light bar
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2014 at 11:48am
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I was washing the pod and noticed that the factory installed light bar at the top rear is loose. I'm not worried about it falling off-it has 6 screws as well as the adhesive. I seem to remember that someone else had a similar problem. I searched, but didn't find the post. anyway, who had the other light bar issue? what happened? I will call Forest River on Monday to find out their suggestions. thanks Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2014 at 12:42pm
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Seeing how you have an '09 POD the rear light bar was added years later in a recall. You might try to find out what dealer did the recall work and contact them as well to correct the problem. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2014 at 7:00pm
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We had our lightbar resealed after Camping World brought it to my attention, that it looked like the seal had failed. Ours was delivered with it installed from the factory. After a year of ownership the seal was starting to fail. I contacted the factory and they said that even if it was after the one year warranty, they would authorize a warranty reinstallation, but it had to be at our original dealer. I took it to my delivering dealer and told them to contact the factory for a warranty install. They did and they did a better than factory reinstall. However, they wanted an additional $100 above what the factory would be paying them. I said under no circumstances was I going to pay an additional dime. They gave me my keys and I left. Some dealers just are out for any additional income they can get from the unsuspecting public. Goose, contact the factory and I am sure they will cover it. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2014 at 8:47pm
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Our light bar was actually factory installed. We were returning from the UP back to North Carolina with our pod. We stopped at the factory and they did the light bar and several other minor things. While we waited, We got a nice tour of the factory-unfortunately, they were not building pods at that particular time. They set up their assembly line for a specific model and make xxx number and then change to another model. It was a great tour and we got some nice Forest River and R Pod stuff. Anyway, I hope they can just tell me the name of the adhesive caulk-or send a tube -and I would be glad to try the fix myself. Its not in danger of falling off-it's got 3 screws on each side. Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9">
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 7:30am
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I would just get a tube of white or clear silicone. ------------- 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: kymooses
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2014 at 8:07am
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Forest River is actually investigating right now about the adhesive tape on these light bars and why it isn't holding up. IIRC it was a 3m product used and they are trying to see why it isn't holding up. If I hear anything else I'll mention it. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2014 at 4:35pm
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I noticed that our light bar is also pulling away from the bottom. It looks like the light bar is slowly warping and pulling away from the body of the rpod. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2014 at 7:01am
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actually my son just mentioned this to me last night (light bar pulling up on bottom). i noticed this last year, and the top was as well. siliconed the top side, but not bottom, just in case any water did get thru. its screwed down by 7 screws on each side and am assuming wires coming thru the hole is well sealed (i hope!). hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2023 F150 2017 HD Streetglide CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2014 at 11:44am
| I looked at my light bar this morning as I was leaving for work. It has warped and separated from the trailer. Appears one of the screws has pulled loose also. I will be doing a better check tonight. |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2014 at 11:26pm
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Kind of glad that I made my own. Used a two part marine epoxy and one screw at each end into the track at the edge to hold it down. No problems so far. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2014 at 1:53pm
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Checked on my unit last night. If it was to be taped down there was no tape. the heat and sun managed to warp the unit and pull out 2 screws. I filled in the screw holes for now and will look into what needs to be done. |
Posted By: RCU
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2014 at 3:49pm
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Went out and checked, the middle of the light bar is up about an inch & a half. This light bar was installed just recently on a delayed recall. What is the problem with Forrest River, would a visit from National Transportation & Safety get them interested in taking care of their clients. I see General Motors was forced to respond & really got spanked. I would like to see some activity toward the clients from this vendor. ------------- Recreational Care Unit (RCU) |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2014 at 12:03am
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I glanced at mine today at a rest stop, I don't see any bowing or gaps, crossing my fingers it stays that way. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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