R-pod Owners Forum : Glad to be part of the Rpod community http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Glad to be part of the Rpod community Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 17:25:08 +0000 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:49:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11368 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Glad to be part of the Rpod community : Our 179 leaked one time when... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=107012#107012 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11368
Posted: 09 Apr 2018 at 4:49pm

Our 179 leaked one time when it was parked with the slide-out retracted. Wind was 50-60 MPH, and the slide-out was pointed toward the wind. When we extended the slide-out, we found a small puddle under the refrigerator (less than 1/8 cup, but I didn't measure it). We have since had big wind & rain in the same circumstance, but with the slide-out extended & did not have any leaks at all.

My point being that I think rain can come in through the refrigerator vents with sufficient wind in an inconvenient direction. Our experience has been when the slide-out is retracted, but I haven't examined how it happens.
]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:49:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=107012#107012 Glad to be part of the Rpod community : Congratulations Steve on your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=107010#107010 Author: jato
Subject: 11368
Posted: 09 Apr 2018 at 4:18pm

Congratulations Steve on your 190.  You have a better back than I, ours was replaced after our 3rd night as the mattress already collapsed, purchased a eurotop mattress.  Here we are nearly 7 years later and the mattress is still as comfortable as when we purchased it.  One other possible leak source that hasn't been mentioned yet is to get on a ladder and check the top gasket on your slide to make sure it seals and was correctly installed so that you do not see any gap under the gasket.  Probably coming from elsewhere but also good to rule out the obvious.
]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:18:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=107010#107010 Glad to be part of the Rpod community : Thanks for the advice. I'll... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106972#106972 Author: fixedwing2
Subject: 11368
Posted: 09 Apr 2018 at 8:33am

Thanks for the advice.  I'll check around the refrigerator, actually that makes some sense.  It could have leaked around the fridge, ran across on a board or something and down the corner of the slide.  The storage area had water in it too. 

The other modification we made was to change the mattress.  The mattress that came with the 190 was horrible.  We survived about 6 nights and then bought a short queen in Gulf Shores. That was a good investment.
]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:33:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106972#106972 Glad to be part of the Rpod community : In the vents. Had that happen... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106970#106970 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11368
Posted: 09 Apr 2018 at 8:27am

In the vents. Had that happen in Cape Hatteras once rain was coming across almost side ways.]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:27:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106970#106970 Glad to be part of the Rpod community : Depending on the wind angle it... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106969#106969 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11368
Posted: 09 Apr 2018 at 8:26am

Depending on the wind angle it can sometimes come in behind the fridge]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:26:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106969#106969 Glad to be part of the Rpod community : It only leaked when it rained,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106968#106968 Author: fixedwing2
Subject: 11368
Posted: 09 Apr 2018 at 8:05am

It only leaked when it rained, so I ruled out the plumbing.  I think you're right about the slide-out is a red herring, but I couldn't locate the source. Although it was running in on the left of the slideout, as you face it from the inside, I think it was coming from somewhere else.  The leak stopped when we lowered the left side of the camper a couple of inches.]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:05:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106968#106968 Glad to be part of the Rpod community : Congratulations on your 190.We... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106963#106963 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 11368
Posted: 08 Apr 2018 at 11:13pm

Congratulations on your 190.  

We picked ours up in January and are still waiting for our first outing.  Just our luck we've had the worst weather in April in a decade.  At least its given me time to do some mods.
]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2018 23:13:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106963#106963 Glad to be part of the Rpod community : Congratulations and welcome! Sorry... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106956#106956 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11368
Posted: 08 Apr 2018 at 8:45pm

Congratulations and welcome! Sorry to see you had problems. I you have many great adventures and make many great memories doing so, even if there is the occasional glitch.

Did you check the sink drain line? When we bought our 179, the sink fittings were not tight enough and it leaked.  If you lowered the slide-out side and the leak stopped, it might be that the water is now running toward the outer wall so it may still be leaking but you are not seeing it. If it is not any of the sink fittings or water draining from the refrigerator (another possibility), then by all means check the slide-out.

Take a good look at the seals around the slide-out. You should never have to duct tape it as there are multiple seals to prevent water intrusion. It could be that one of them is not in place, leaving a gap for water to enter. You did not say where you saw the water. Was it high up or low down? Try to trace back to possible points of entry from where you saw the water. The slide-out could be a red herring and it may have come from a completely unrelated place. While you are at it, check the fittings in the shower and for the sink also just to make sure the water did not come from one of those places.
]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:45:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106956#106956 Glad to be part of the Rpod community : Welcome to the group!! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106955#106955 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11368
Posted: 08 Apr 2018 at 8:35pm

Welcome to the group!!  ]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:35:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106955#106955 Glad to be part of the Rpod community : Purchased a new 2018 Rpod 190.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106954#106954 Author: fixedwing2
Subject: 11368
Posted: 08 Apr 2018 at 8:27pm

Purchased a new 2018 Rpod 190. Spent about 3 weeks in it. Really liked it, but we had a leak when it rained. We lowered the slide-out side and stopped it. Took it to the dealer, but they couldn’t duplicate the leak. I’ll have to find it myself. I don’t think the leak is from the slide-out because I duct taped around around it and still leaked. ]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:27:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11368&PID=106954#106954