R-pod Owners Forum : R-Pod Problems http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins : R-Pod Problems Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:39 +0000 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:19:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1305 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ R-Pod Problems : I didn't experience that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=16307#16307 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1305
Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 5:19pm

I didn't experience that until this year, but it definitely happens on long hauls.  Somehow there is a way for air to get forced in from the front which blows the vinyl covering up like a balloon.  I wouldn't care much - it goes back to normal quickly - except that also means water can get blown in there.]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:19:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=16307#16307 R-Pod Problems : Does anyone know why the floor... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=16290#16290 Author: g4royce
Subject: 1305
Posted: 03 Jun 2011 at 12:45pm

Does anyone know why the floor blows up after traveling?  Ours did that a few times but we can't see anything when we crawl under the pod.]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:45:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=16290#16290 R-Pod Problems : The dealer replaced the flimsly... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11887#11887 Author: tma-333
Subject: 1305
Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 5:25pm

The dealer replaced the flimsly narrow band of white soft plastic like material with a wider band of taped putty like material around the windows.  they also removed the bottom moulding-rails on the located at the lower portion of the tip out. They also replaced the water diverters that had been improperly installed facing inwards instead of outwards on the rain gutter just above the tip out. So now the water diverts away from tip out instead of towards.  So far, so good but still anxious and watchfull of addionnal leaks. I expect more of a NEW trailer marketed as a luxury unit!]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:25:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11887#11887 R-Pod Problems : *Knocks on wood* I haven't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11828#11828 Author: Runebane
Subject: 1305
Posted: 12 Sep 2010 at 10:00am

*Knocks on wood*  I haven't seen a leak yet, and I washed the camper myself just before taking it out for Laborday weekend.  Also, when I picked up the 'Pod it was windy and raining out and there were no leaks that I could see.   I will definitely check behind the fridge for evidence of a leak.  


]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:00:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11828#11828 R-Pod Problems : I had a leak by my door when I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11813#11813 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 1305
Posted: 10 Sep 2010 at 9:36am

I had a leak by my door when I first got it but found that the problem was that they missed a small area near the top with caulk.  I cleaned it all out around the door frame and caulked it up really good.  Never leaked again in over 1 1/2 years we have had the camper.  ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:36:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11813#11813 R-Pod Problems : We have a 177 we bought in July.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11811#11811 Author: PackeR-Pod
Subject: 1305
Posted: 09 Sep 2010 at 9:27pm

We have a 177 we bought in July. It leaked during towing on a very windy, rainy trip (about 120 miles). There were puddles of water on the floor (the bed or anywhere near windows were not wet). We haven't noticed a problem in the rain when it's parked. We did notice that we could see daylight through the slide-out seals above and below where the fridge is. Talked to the dealership and they want us to bring it in (it's about 80 miles away). We want to use it more before we turn it over to them. Have you brought your's to the dealer yet? I'd be interested to hear what is discovered.

Cari
]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:27:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11811#11811 R-Pod Problems : Originally posted by tma-333 Anyone... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11804#11804 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1305
Posted: 09 Sep 2010 at 10:36am

Originally posted by tma-333

Anyone else similar leaks or leaks of any kind
We had an issue with a horrible leak in the non-opening back window of our 2009 172. Some of the dinette cushions got soaking wet, and the table got so wet it started to delaminate. The dealer replaced the table, and made an attempt to fix the existing window, but eventually it too had to be replaced completely. (The cushions dried out and were fine.) All warranty work.
 
The replacement window had apparently gone an "engineering change" from the original equipment. The seals between the frame and glass looked much more robust and better designed than the original window, and while the original back window had  no weep holes, the new window did, in the bottom outside of the frame.
 
The new back window cured the problem.
]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:36:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11804#11804 R-Pod Problems :   Welcome, tma.  I believe several... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11799#11799 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1305
Posted: 08 Sep 2010 at 9:34pm

  Welcome, tma.  I believe several people have experienced problems with the rear window - mostly with models made the first year - but I haven't heard of any problems with the slide-out.  ]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:34:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11799#11799 R-Pod Problems : When we first purchased our 171... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11798#11798 Author: Guests
Subject: 1305
Posted: 08 Sep 2010 at 6:00pm

When we first purchased our 171 the brakes were a major problem had it in and out of the shop half a dozen times.  Finally we found a dealer that knew what they were doing and they replaced the axle brakes everything . haven't had a problem since.  Hope all turns out well for you good luck.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:00:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11798#11798 R-Pod Problems : I just purchased a 177 in August.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11797#11797 Author: tma-333
Subject: 1305
Posted: 08 Sep 2010 at 5:45pm

I just purchased a 177 in August. First big rain, three leak points, both windows on the tip-out side, as well as the tip-out.
 
Love the unit, hate to get such a serious problem so early after purchasing.  Evidently, warranty work but I hoping it is also minor and isolated.
 
Anyone else similar leaks or leaks of any kind
]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:45:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=11797#11797 R-Pod Problems : Wow!!! That is unusual. Sorry... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10901#10901 Author: yizit
Subject: 1305
Posted: 06 Jul 2010 at 9:53pm

Wow!!!  That is unusual.  Sorry you are having so many problems.  We bought ours from Horn's and they were great to work with.  I hope you get things worked out.  Since you bought in WI, are you from WI? If so, where?
]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:53:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10901#10901 R-Pod Problems : Thanks for the update. Feel free... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10883#10883 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1305
Posted: 05 Jul 2010 at 12:39pm

Thanks for the update.  Feel free to post a review of your dealer in our Dealer Review section, and let us know what happens next.]]> Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:39:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10883#10883 R-Pod Problems : Thanks for the feedback. We have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10877#10877 Author: mark
Subject: 1305
Posted: 04 Jul 2010 at 12:01pm

Thanks for the feedback.  We have requested (along with Horn's RV) a new camper due to the problems.   FR has stated they want the camper back to Horn's RV for the 3rd time for "evaluation".  Horn's RV has offered to pick up our camper and provide a new loaner during the time our camper is "evaluated" (unsure what this means / timeframe etc..) so we do not have to cancel camping plans (FR did not make this offer).  
 
Horn's RV has been good to work with during this process. 
 
Updates to follow.
]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:01:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10877#10877 R-Pod Problems : With all that you have wrong with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10842#10842 Author: joe & vickie
Subject: 1305
Posted: 28 Jun 2010 at 8:59pm

         With all that you have  wrong with your R-POD, you would think that Forest River would give you a new one as a replacement?]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:59:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10842#10842 R-Pod Problems : Yep, sounds like you got a lemon.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10839#10839 Author: sylviablue
Subject: 1305
Posted: 28 Jun 2010 at 8:12pm

Yep, sounds like you got a lemon.  Hope they get this straightened out for and I'm sorry for you bad experience.  Ours has been almost perfect to date with only water in the tail lights which were replaced.]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:12:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10839#10839 R-Pod Problems : Welcome, Mark.  Very sorry to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10838#10838 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1305
Posted: 28 Jun 2010 at 6:23pm

Welcome, Mark.  Very sorry to hear about all the problems you have experienced.  I haven't heard of anyone with that many problems.  Personally we had almost nothing wrong at the beginning.  We have had a half-dozen problems recently fixed under warranty (see another thread around here describing our recent trip to the dealer), but none prevented normal use of the camper.

]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:23:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10838#10838 R-Pod Problems : WOW! You got a lemon for sure.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10830#10830 Author: TerryM
Subject: 1305
Posted: 28 Jun 2010 at 4:37am

WOW!  You got a lemon for sure.  I haven't had any of those problems.  Good luck!

Terry
]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:37:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10830#10830 R-Pod Problems : My Family purchased a new R-Pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1305&PID=10827#10827 Author: mark
Subject: 1305
Posted: 27 Jun 2010 at 8:17pm

My Family purchased a new R-Pod 172 from Horn's RV in Sheboygan Wisconsin.  The R-Pod has had many problems including the heater, inverter, cabinet door latches, latch for fridge, poor quality of the center hub cover on the wheels (can not remove the end cap to access the grease fitting withouth the ruining the cover), and propane support (cracked).  All the issues caused problems when camping but have been corrected for the most part.
 
The bigger concern that has been a problem since last year and will require a third trip to the dealer - The whole floor inflates like a giant balloon during travel.  After pressurizing the camper approx 4 air leaks were identified and sealed.  The problem still continues and makes the floor unable to be walked on with out doing damage  (if air is getting under the floor, so is water - unsure what damage has been done).  On top of that, water continues to pool on the floor behind the heater and fridge.  You can tell its been a problem for a while as the saw dust is "clumped" together.  In addition, our camping equipment / tools in the back pass through compartment are getting wet (doors are locked).    All service advisories have also been followed to no avail.  The camper is stored indoors and is well taken care of.
 
My family is not happy about the poor quality of this camper. 
 
Additional post will follow detailing what type of job Forest River does to correct problems that should never have happened in the first place.  Customer service has been marginal at best up to this point.  I would recommend everyone goes through their R-Pod carefully........
 
 
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