Light recall issue
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Topic: Light recall issue
Posted By: trampdogg1
Subject: Light recall issue
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2014 at 10:48pm
i been readin alot on this recall thing and i know the recall was 2 or more yrs ago.....but i was just wondering if its not to late to get the lights on mine ------2009 rp171------
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 12:28am
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Welcome trampdogg1. If your trailer was not refitted with the fender lights and the 3 identification lights on the upper rear of the trailer then you should contact the local Forest River dealer in your area to have the recall work done. Hopefully one the other Podders that are north of the border can help you with this issue. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 4:56am
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Personally if I did not have the problematic and ugly spoiler I'd count myself fortunate! NO way would I let them add one....I'm sure I could come up with a more elegant solution if I had to have the lights. My pod looks like crap with the wavy edge of the spoiler and the sloppy sealant work.... The fender lights could also be done in a different way- for one I'd like them on the very edge of the fenders to gauge width in a tight spot instead of in from the edge a few inches like FR does.... ------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 10:02am
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This summer at the, International Rally, the 'pod next to us had a spoiler and new fenders installed so his lighting could comply with federal standards. The installation was done by Forest River at no charge, on his 5 year old 2009 model pod, which he had bought used. FR made the installation a priority for his safety on the trip home, I would think any FR dealer should too. (It's not like they have to do it for free!) If not, contact FR. ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 10:17am
Yup, as the Dingo's said you'll have no problem getting this done still. ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 11:01am
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Budward, I've had no problems with the recall light bar on mine. I agree about the fender lights. Personally I would prefer this surface-mount solution (link below). The wires that run under the fender will get ripped off some day by road debris, for starters. http://www.etrailer.com/p-BA44FNR.html - http://www.etrailer.com/p-BA44FNR.html ------------- 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: Outbound
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 11:24am
There's no time limit on recalls. As techntrek said, contact your dealer and setup an appointment. But, make sure its a shop you trust to do the work. As you can see from this thread, others have had issues with sloppy work. Personally, I'm very happy with the retrofit done on mine. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 11:44am
I like those lights too, one of my enclosed trailers uses them. But- they won't work on my 179 as the slide out only clears the fender by about a half inch.  ------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 2:05pm
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Well that sucks. At the very least I would want the wiring run on the outer surface using a wiring race/cover like that other model has. ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 2:06pm
Actually that was Goose.  ------------- 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: Goose
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 8:13pm
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I made my own light bar because I did not like what I saw that Forest River came up with and it has none of the issues that seem to plague those that have them. I placed the fender lights close to the edge of the fender and ran the wires on the inside in a flexible hose, I may redo that part in the future. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2014 at 10:46pm
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Stinnet R.V. in Clarksville Indiana did my 2011 RP-172 under the recall and did an outstanding job. It looks factory , no sloppy job here. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: trampdogg1
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2014 at 4:43am
 thanks for all the input guys ..........i called my dealer who sold me the rv ..(traveland rv .in langley B.C. ) ....and he told me he'd get back to me cause he wasent sure the recall was still in affect...lol.........i told him of coarse its still in effect ,its a recall to fix lights ...and mine ARE NOT FIXED... .......he did mention a recall letter from FR, am i gonna need that to get the work done ??.....i may call them anyway just to see ......but i do have till spring cause my pod is in storage and the place i have it i cant take it out till march  ....oh well ....i dont mind thats the price i pay for indoor storage...lol............great price too ($110) a month
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2014 at 7:44am
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Can't take it out? Is that because they pack them in with no aisles? Can you even walk in to it if you need to get something? ------------- 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: furpod
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2014 at 8:45am
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Yes you need the letter, all you have to do is call or email FR. Ours was done, with no issues yet, by our local dealer. $110 a month?? In a couple winters you could have paid for a simple enclosure.. ------------- |
Posted By: trampdogg1
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2014 at 2:16pm
FR is gonna fax my letter today ....and yes i do have access to my rv ..........and to furpod ...i manage and live in a apt building so id have no place for a enclosure...except on the street ,,,then the crackheads would be livin in it .......id have to charge them rent
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2014 at 2:37pm
Awesome, glad your letter is on it's digital way to you! ------------- 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: Outbound
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2014 at 3:14pm
No. Your dealer should be working closely enough with Forest River that you don't need it. The only thing they'll need is your VIN. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: 3ofUs
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2014 at 8:40am
| What is this light issue about? Appears older model. Travis, is that a concern on 2011 182G? |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2014 at 9:13am
Depends on when your 182g was actually manufactured. You' need a spoiler bar with 3 red Leds on the back at the top of the curve on the rear end, and yellow/red Fender lights on the your wheel fenders. My 2011 181g had the spoiler direct from factory, but I as an example did not have the fender lights, and got mine put on at a local dealer. ------------- 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: 3ofUs
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2014 at 4:23pm
| Travis we do have a light bar at the top. There is also I recall on fender, but I thought they were reflectors. Don't know if they are wired. Pod is in storage, so we will stop by tomorrow when we go out. We pass storage going and coming from town. Very convenient to say "hello." :) |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2014 at 8:24pm
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My 2011 came without spoiler and lights, and no fender lights. All were added under the recall. ------------- |
Posted By: 3ofUs
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2014 at 8:41pm
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We are taking Pod in on the 5th for warranty work (electric water heater). Guess we will have to look into lights on fenders. Jim said they are only reflectors.
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2014 at 7:00am
No, they are wired lights. Mine had reflective stickers on them previously but actual lights were put on under warranty. ------------- 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: 3ofUs
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2014 at 7:55am
| Thanks, Travis. 81 yesterday, 62 this morning, and I'm thinking what a wasted day. We could have been camping, but I have oral surgery this morning. :( |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2014 at 8:41am
Best of luck with that! ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2014 at 1:50pm
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We were just camping last weekend and my wife said this morning she wants to get out again. I may have to put off winterizing... ------------- 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: 3ofUs
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2014 at 5:29pm
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All went well yesterday. A 7-10 day wait for results. C-Scan showed no abnormalities, so surgeon feels this is a systemic issue, i.e. auto-immune issue with all my growing list of food allergies and prescription drugs.
Barb |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2014 at 6:57pm
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Sending a prayer for you. ------------- 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: 3ofUs
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2014 at 6:17am
| Thanks for prayers. |