Peeling decals on the 'pod
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Topic: Peeling decals on the 'pod
Posted By: techntrek
Subject: Peeling decals on the 'pod
Date Posted: 18 Dec 2009 at 7:25pm
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I noticed this was being discussed on the other site - someone posted pictures and it looked to me like damage due to powerwashing although the person claimed they didn't do that. Today I took a look at my 'pod as I was stocking up on wood before our big snowstorm. Almost all of the decals - ovals and letters - on the curved part of my 'pod are peeling!!! It looks horrible. And it didn't look like this just a few weeks ago, so I'm thinking that the recent cold is the culprit. I've never powerwashed it or rubbed it, just sprayed it with a hose. None of the decals on the straight sides are peeling. Time to make an appointment with my dealer... once we get the 'pod dug out in a few weeks. ------------- 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 18 Dec 2009 at 10:38pm
| Add my 2009 R-pod 171 to the list of peeling. It was fine last weekend as I was winter camping in it. |
Posted By: Scooby's Shack
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2014 at 3:13pm
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I just found your post about peeling decals. After our very long, intense, winter here in NW Indiana (2013/14) I found that the decals on the front and driver's side of the trailer were peeling. (Where I store the trailer the front faces north without protection from another trailer, and the driver's side west however it was protected by another trailer.) I have always relied on the dealer to wash my trailer in the spring, and they have never used a power washer on it. I called Forest River, and because the trailer was well out of warranty, they couldn't do anything about it. Did you ever find out what was causing the peeling? ------------- Scooby's Shack 2010 R-Pod 151 2005 Jeep Liberty Tow Vehicle Co-Pilot - Scooby the Terrier |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2014 at 3:31pm
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Hahaha! In five years of ownership, I've gone through three sets of decals. Only the ones of the curved front (and to a lesser extend the "r-pod" decal on the back) have ever cracked/peeled. Decals on the sides are as good as new. Honestly, I think the curve is the problem. As outside temperatures fall, the glue holds quite well. But the vinyl decals are stretched past the breaking point and begin to crack. Cracking leads to moisture getting under the decals and then they peel. At this point, I've removed all the long, curved decals and only have the "r-pod by Forest River" decals on the front and the back. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: Scooby's Shack
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2014 at 3:39pm
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Did you get the new decals from Forest River? Did they install them for you or did you install them yourself? ------------- Scooby's Shack 2010 R-Pod 151 2005 Jeep Liberty Tow Vehicle Co-Pilot - Scooby the Terrier |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2014 at 3:44pm
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We had our peeling decals on our 171 replaced under warranty, but it happened towards the end of the first year we bought it. They lasted about another year and we finally said the heck with it and took the decals off of the front. The rest seemed fine. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Lefty
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2014 at 4:11pm
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Outbound,
How did you remove the decals? |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2014 at 6:20pm
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After our 2nd set failed (front and back, sides are still fine) I had our dealer remove ours. Pics here: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2007 - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2007 ------------- 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: fwunder
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2014 at 6:28pm
This might help. http://www.signwarehouse.com/blog/a-basic-guide-to-vinyl-removal-options/ - http://www.signwarehouse.com/blog/a-basic-guide-to-vinyl-removal-options/ 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: Outbound
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 7:33am
Yes, all my replacement decals were from Forest River.
The first two sets were replaced under warranty and installed by my dealer. The third set, I did myself.
With a heat gun and a plastic scraper. And patience. It wasn't too difficult. To clean up the glue residue, I used a lot of http://googone.com/Home.aspx - Goo Gone and paper towels. It took about 4 hours to remove the decals and clean up the surface. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 7:43am
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I've used De-Solv-It citrus solution to remove glue residue on lots of things- amazing stuff and non-toxic, can even be used on skin and hair.
------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 8:48am
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Even after you get them off, you'll see a ghost in certain light conditions. ------------- 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: Marx
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 5:39pm
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I don't expect it would hold, most things with any kind of adhesive didn't hold up well while living in the upper peninsula of Michigan. When mine go, as long as the warranty is gone, they will be gone permanently too.
------------- 2014 R-POD 177 |
Posted By: Scooby's Shack
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 11:37am
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Thanks to everyone for sharing their insights. I guess I'll be removing the decals on the front of the trailer, because they look the worst, and I won't be replacing them. The decals on the driver's side - I'll leave those on until they look bad. ------------- Scooby's Shack 2010 R-Pod 151 2005 Jeep Liberty Tow Vehicle Co-Pilot - Scooby the Terrier |