Monkey Business
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Topic: Monkey Business
Posted By: henryv
Subject: Monkey Business
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 9:18am
Yesterday, I washed my 2016 171. On the roof I was surprised to see such a sloppy job of caulking. That sealant (What is that, a rubberized material?) was slopped around, some on the bathroom vent extension. It looks like they just threw it out of a bucket. I blind man could have done a better job. Also, it's a good thing I'm a seasoned painter. Much of the caulking is being replaced on the interior ceiling. All of this reminds me of the movie The General's Daughter, when the Captain says, "This looks like the work of ten Chimpanzees" ! 
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 10:26am
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The roof is sealed with Dicor, a "lap sealant" It's on the ROOF.. most owners never see or go up there in the first place. No matter how well it gets put on, it settles and moves over time anyways, and goes on with the viscosity of wet mud. Gloop or Gloping it on is about the only method. I would much rather they did a better more careful job on the parts that show and owners see regularly.. like your interior caulking, although, as a "seasoned painter" you may have a more critical eye than many.. ------------- |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 11:58am
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We check our once a year and have redone a few areas over the years.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 12:32pm
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henryv, Coming from a yachting background, I was a bit surprised when I first saw the generous amount of lap sealant used on the roof - actually, most all RV roofs. Now, after a few years and many thousands of miles in some pretty nasty weather, I'm glad it's up there. 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: henryv
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 12:56pm
Thanks for your faithful, accurate input folks! Guess only God sees the top of R-pods! 
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 1:08pm
Not true. We have photographic proof that Doug, Techntrek, saw his at least once while washing it!  ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 1:19pm
Once, Charlie. Once.  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: Leo B
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 1:47pm
 It was quite a sight------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: blimey
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 1:55pm
| Mine is the same.Its even slopped on top of the plumbing vent caps,like the guy was carrying a full brush along the roof. Although unsightly and surprising sloppy it doesn't bother me unless I'm on the ladder doing maintence(although you can see the globs on the caps from the ground) |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 5:02pm
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TechnTrek, we await your reply.
------------- 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: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 06 May 2017 at 7:04pm
You can see mine on google earth. It's embarrassing how sloppy my roof looks.  ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 07 May 2017 at 8:12am
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We also have a spot of sealant on both air vents. With others reporting the same it cannot be sloppy spilling but there must be a reason for it. Maybe its a signal to the builders that the roofs were sealed and tested.
------------- OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 07 May 2017 at 4:24pm
Thankfully, a big oak tree shields us from prying spaceman eyes.. ------------- |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 07 May 2017 at 7:43pm
The way the blob on top is applied, I think it might be an extra way to hold the vent cover on to the pipe. Forest River is just trying to help us not lose the vent covers. ------------- 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: Subzilla
Date Posted: 08 May 2017 at 9:39am
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I was much surprised, too, when I first saw it. AND my glop of caulking even has speckles of sawdust embedded in it! Also have the sealant spots on top of the air vents...can't figure that one out. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |