Water Leaks
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Topic: Water Leaks
Posted By: TeeBrock
Subject: Water Leaks
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 10:00pm
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I have had my RP 180 for 8 weeks and have had multiple water leaks. Does anyone know what the Manufacturer actually does vs. what the dealership prep involves? Tee
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 7:41am
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Water leaks? Pluming or shell integrity? All dealers should be using a predetermined prep and delivery checklist under the Pre-Delivery Inspection (DPI) program. You may have a copy in your purchase packet. If not, ask you dealer for a copy. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: TeeBrock
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 8:04am
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I have a copy of the checklist with VIN, my information and dealer info. This is my second RV (I purchased a WolfPup last Aug., but did not like it) in 8 months from the same dealer. Apparently, this form is not used as I, too expected. There has never been 1 box of either checklist, checked off. I asked about it with the previous one, but it was not addressed as that was the last packet given to me as I was out the door.
(Both were 2017 models with the RP 180 being the 2017 1/2)
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 10:36am
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again, what kind of leaks, and where? we can't help you with dealer issues, BUT we can help you battle leaks if needed. Since the pod is surely still under warranty, have you talked with your dealer? ------------- |
Posted By: TeeBrock
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 3:14pm
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I have been working on the leaks. The major problem was probably from a fitting that was loose in the exterior shower. I re-leveled the unit to run to the exterior if something else would leak. On Monday the water heater wouldn't work. I did some troubleshooting and tapped on regulator, then changed out LP tanks. I believe it's the ignitor as the burner fails to light on the 3 consecutive starts. I have an appointment at a dealership tomorrow. One really irritating thing is the inconsiderate placing of the warning stickers. One was stuck (partially) to my door and it caused the graphic to rip. Very unappealing.
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Posted By: Bugout
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 3:40pm
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Open the water heater relief valve to see if it's got water in it .if not onen the bypass valve ------------- Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 3:57pm
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The burner may take more then 3 cycles to start if the lines need to be purged.. and to be clear.. these are PLUMBING leaks, not roof, vent, etc leaks? Plumbing tightening is an ongoing maintenance item for travel trailers. They move and shift while going down the road. ------------- |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 5:50pm
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Warning stickers are a pain. I had a new garage door installed and they put warning stickers everywhere! I took them off. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: TeeBrock
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 6:14pm
| There's so many on this thing that they overshadow the graphics. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 7:03pm
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Somebody once said, if we got rid of warning stickers, we would could reduce the number of stupid people. I don't know. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: TeeBrock
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 9:23pm
| I tend to believe that stupid puts them on 😊 |
Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2017 at 3:31pm
Forest River is a Warren Buffet Company and I am sure to reduce or avoid lawsuits he has his lawyers check for whatever warning stickers they can add. Remember the days when styrofoam coffee cups did not warn about containing hot coffee, and dry cleaner plastic bags did not warn about suffocating if you put them on your head. I am amazed nothing ever happend to me. So glad I am now warned about everything  ------------- OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2017 at 5:35pm
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How did the human race exist this long w/o warning stickers?
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2017 at 7:40pm
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Unfortunately, what used to be common sense is no longer common but unusual. We have to put up with ridiculous warning labels for everything because many people are lawsuit crazy and don't want to take any personal responsibility for their actions. It is too easy to sue those with "deep pockets" and hope they will settle for a large amount rather than go to court and risk a jury give someone who should have known better a large judgment out of sympathy for the "little guy" because the corporation "can afford it."
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: TeeBrock
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2017 at 7:50pm
Mike, I love it !!!! That is so true......lol ------------- Tee and Sadie (Chocolate Lab) 2017.5 RP 180 2006 Kia Sorento 2002 BMW R1150RS |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2017 at 9:47am
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Before I retired I defended personal injury lawsuits, including warning label cases. I made this comment in another post, but it is apropos here: I recall an industrial safety study that suggested there is an inverse relationship between the number of warning stickers and the effectiveness of the warnings. The more you flood people with silly warnings about the obvious, the less they pay attention to any, even the serious ones. The reason there are so many stickers is that there are a bunch of corporate lawyers, who are irrationally frightened of any risk and overreact by demanding that a warning label be put on for every conceivable danger, even the obvious ones. Winning warning label cases is very hard. Few jurors are sympathetic to the plaintiff and there are very few cases where the claimant actually wins. Corporate lawyers want these cases settled because they don't want to get in trouble with the higher ups if the case "goes south." They'll offer money even though the case is defensible just to eliminate the "risk exposure" and defense costs. [No, defense lawyers don't work for free.] It is not a problem with a pretty good legal system, but with "office" lawyers who are trying to cover their butts and keep off the corporate radar. In the long run, we all pay for their timidity. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: TeeBrock
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2017 at 9:59am
I find myself thinking "How stupid do you have to be...." but then, I'm reminded of the fact that I, too, could have had 13 million dollars if only, I would have spilled coffee in my lap  ------------- Tee and Sadie (Chocolate Lab) 2017.5 RP 180 2006 Kia Sorento 2002 BMW R1150RS |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2017 at 10:31am
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Tee, the case you are talking about is Liebeck v. McDonalds. There is an incredible amount of mis-information about that case and it has become an urban legend of the so called "frivolous" lawsuit. But like most urban legends, there is little that is based on fact. The Ms. Liebeck, who sustained 3d degree burns, didn't get $13M. The judge reduced the verdict to $640K and it ultimately settled for less than $600K. Wiki has a nice summary of the case: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liebeck_v._McDonald%27s_Restaurants Unfortunately, many use these truly out of the ordinary lawsuits to argue that the tort system is broken, and yes, every so often it doesn't work so well; but these cases are aberrations, not the norm. What our tort system needs to work well are more courtrooms and judges to allow prompt trials and less chicken corporate attorneys and insurance executives who would rather settle than try cases because it's easier to pass the cost on to their customers. The overwhelming majority of accident cases that are tried are "defensed" [i.e. won by the defendant]. People can file lawsuits for pretty much anything, but they don't go far in court. I recall once defending a case brought by a distraught widow because she claimed that her recently interred husband was decomposing in his grave. When I got the case, I practically fell out of my chair laughing. The judge did too when he granted summary judgment. Like all things in life, the more we know and the deeper we dig into the details, the more we find out that things are not as simple as they may seem at first. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |