2017 179 slide out warning
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Topic: 2017 179 slide out warning
Posted By: rkreeves
Subject: 2017 179 slide out warning
Date Posted: 16 May 2017 at 1:55pm
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Hi all. New member here. If this has already been covered I apologize. Just went on the first trip in our new 2017 model 179 Hood River Edition. Got to campsite and the slide out would not operate. The reason: The power AND ground wires on the control module vibrated their way off the spade connectors due to installers failing to sufficiently crimp the female portion of the connector. To compound the problem the control module is NOT ACCESSIBLE when the slide out is in the retracted position. I will make another (more detailed) thread about the Ridiculous Modification I had to perform with pictures soon. In the meantime: 179 OWNERS: PLEASE ACCESS YOUR CONTROL MODULE WHILE YOU STILL CAN AND CHECK-ADJUST-TIGHTEN THE SPADE CONNECTIONS ON THE CONTROL MODULE! It's located (at least on my unit)under the ottoman cushion next to the refrigerator. You might want to wrap them in electrical tape while you are in there as they are both unshielded AND in very close proximity to each other. I love our new R-pod, but oh man do I have issues with the build quality! Best, Richard ------------- 2017.5 RPOD 179 2017 Tacoma 6,400# tow limit |
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Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 16 May 2017 at 2:36pm
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Wow....thanks for the info. Will slide it out and check the connectors, for sure! They seem to have a wire crimping problem (my speakers) along with other quality issues. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: bigbearcraig
Date Posted: 16 May 2017 at 3:10pm
| Good info and thanksď |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 16 May 2017 at 3:49pm
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Is this an early model year, or late model year? The reason I ask, is because ours is an early model year 2017 R179 that we got last July (2016). Ours is still the 2016 colors. I don't think they switched to blue until later in the 2017 model year. May not make any difference, but I've heard that they make changes all year long. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: rkreeves
Date Posted: 16 May 2017 at 4:15pm
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Our build date states " 12-14-2016" and it's a blue one. Richard ------------- 2017.5 RPOD 179 2017 Tacoma 6,400# tow limit |
Posted By: rkreeves
Date Posted: 16 May 2017 at 4:19pm
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And yes, I would guess every pod coming out of the factory is at least slightly different from the ones before or after. Richard ------------- 2017.5 RPOD 179 2017 Tacoma 6,400# tow limit |
Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 16 May 2017 at 7:24pm
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My slide trim catches on the cushion. Taking it in tomorrow for several warranty items. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. 
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Posted By: Dave & Donna
Date Posted: 17 May 2017 at 5:57am
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Thanks for the information! It's nice to be ready for it than having a BIG Surprise at the camp site!!
D. ------------- D&D plus Rusty 2017.5 R-pod 179 |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 17 May 2017 at 11:26am
Our catches on the ottoman compartment cover in our 179. We've started removing the cover and throwing it on the bed before we retract the slide. |
Posted By: SDTrialer
Date Posted: 18 May 2017 at 4:15pm
| Our was catching also and we now do the same - put the cover on the bed with the coushions. My husband got out the finishing gun and reinforced all the trim which worked great. |
Posted By: Dirty Harry Podder
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2018 at 11:23am
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Hi there, The exact same thing happened to our slide out. We have a 2016 179 HRE and we cannot access the controller because it's under the ottoman. How did you get the slide out to slide out? Do you have pictures or solutions? Going to try disengage the motors from the inside to push out. Thank you in advance for your post, Dirty Harry Podder  ------------- Dirty Harry Podder 2016 R-Pod 179 Ford F250 |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2018 at 12:11pm
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The controller for our RP-179 is behind the panel under the refrigerator.
------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: Dirty Harry Podder
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2018 at 12:23pm
Thank you for your post. We have looked under the fridge several times and the controller wasn't there. I believe it's under the ottoman. We do not have anything under the fridge that looks like... ------------- Dirty Harry Podder 2016 R-Pod 179 Ford F250 |
Posted By: Dirty Harry Podder
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2018 at 9:27am
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Hi there, Went under the fridge again. This is the only thing that is under there. How do you get to the motor retention screw if it's on the outside of the trailer slide out and the slide out is stuck in? ------------- Dirty Harry Podder 2016 R-Pod 179 Ford F250 |