Poor Quality Cushions
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Topic: Poor Quality Cushions
Posted By: RustynRhonda
Subject: Poor Quality Cushions
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2015 at 5:56pm
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We bought our 2016 R-pod 176t on July 19, 2015. We pointed out to the salesperson that the cushion that goes into the tent part was ripped at the seams on one side. They are going to make it good. But we have only camped twice and the cushion looks like we went dumpster diving for it. It is separating and fraying at every possible place. This is totally uncalled for. I think it is a shame that the seams are wearing out like this. We have only used the bunks for storage and I noticed the top bunk fabric was looking bad. I am very unhappy with the shoddy construction of the Rpod. ------------- RustynRhonda 2016 Rpod 176T 1996 Toyota Tacoma 1998 Ford F150 2005 Toyota Avalon 1998 Honda Shadow 1100 |
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2015 at 6:29pm
I would suggest that you make your dealer aware of your concern. If they don't take care of it contact Forest River. They can make it right. We can't. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2015 at 7:12pm
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Ditto! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Craneman
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2015 at 8:46pm
Sounded to like he wasn't asking anyone on the forum to do anything about it ,more like buyer be ware!!!!! Moe ------------- Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150 
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2015 at 9:27pm
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Welcome. We don't hear about problems like that often here so hopefully it is just a bad batch of material. ------------- 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: 09 Aug 2015 at 9:48pm
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Good time to take advantage of that 12 month warranty. I do hate it for you though. We just reupholstered our cushions after 4 complete seasons, and they were not really in to bad of shape.
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Posted By: RustynRhonda
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2015 at 5:55am
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Thanks Moe and Doug. I wasn't asking anyone to "fix" our problem. I am glad you guys saw my point. It was a buyer beware. Bob Ledford dealership is going to make it right. I am just disappointed that we've only had it three weeks and this is happening. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. ------------- RustynRhonda 2016 Rpod 176T 1996 Toyota Tacoma 1998 Ford F150 2005 Toyota Avalon 1998 Honda Shadow 1100 |
Posted By: SNO4ME
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2015 at 8:52am
Our 2011 Pod has 44 known user nights. (don't know much about the Pods first couple years) Our cushions are in reasonably good condition. Our complaint along this line is the fabric covered strip that holds the cushion on the seat is breaking away. Noticed on here some one made new ones out of solid wood and fastened them more securely. ------------- Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod (and Brewer too) 2011 RP 177 |
Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2015 at 11:45am
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SNO4ME I think you are referring to the decorative fabric wrapped piece of wood at the end of the couch. If so, ours began seperating the first night. I realized this was going to be a problem if not remdied, so I removed the screws and used Velcro to attach them. See my post: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6622&PN=4&title=new-rp178-owner - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6622&PN=4&title=new-rp178-owner |
Posted By: SNO4ME
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2015 at 2:45pm
Yup to the seat end, now where did you get the voltmeter, thermometer and clock combo? That would solve three of our curiosities and concerns all at once. ------------- Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod (and Brewer too) 2011 RP 177 |
Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2015 at 3:16pm
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Here's the link to another post I did about that. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6690&title=thinking-about-installing-this - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6690&title=thinking-about-installing-this It's from Amazon and was $15.00. The post has the link. It took me a while to determine where I could install without having to drill a hole and still having access to 12v power. It's mounted a little lower than I'd prefer, but will be convenient when in bed. Otherwise I just need to bend over a bit 'cause it really needs to be seen direct on. Also, it is bright. The display can be blue or green. Green is even brighter than the blue. |
Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2015 at 8:27am
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Follow up to the question about using Velcro to attach the seat ends to the bench in the dinette. I found that the bench ends do indeed have a purpose; to keep the plywood under the cushions from sliding and keeping my ass from falling in the storage area. Well that didn't happen, but I could see the possibility. So I flipped the plywood over and added 1"X 1"'s at each end to keep the plywood from sliding either direction. Since I was there, I also ran a piece vertically in the middle as an attempt to strengthen the seat. I'll post a pic if I can remember. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2015 at 1:37pm
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I just removed the fabric-covered ends. In addition to not staying on they were uncomfortable if you were sitting on the edge. The plywood in mine had hinges so no issues with sliding. I guess FR decided to save a buck on the hinges in later years. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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