R-pod Owners Forum : 190 Awning Missing. https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : 190 Awning Missing. Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:05:49 +0000 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:14:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13051 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ 190 Awning Missing. : +1. Somebody could be seriously... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125902#125902 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13051
Posted: 23 Jul 2019 at 5:14pm

+1. Somebody could be seriously injured or worse. A loose awning could act kinda like a javelin being tossed at a following vehicle at 60 mph FR needs to do better. ]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:14:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125902#125902 190 Awning Missing. : Good for you. I didn't appreciate... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125900#125900 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13051
Posted: 23 Jul 2019 at 4:37pm

Good for you. I didn't appreciate the reply you got on another forum. I realize it is a warranty issue, but it is bigger than that. This is a real safety issue. Not just for you but others on the road. If I got hit by an unsecured awning I'd be PO'd. Best of luck.          ]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:37:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125900#125900 190 Awning Missing. : Just found out that Forest River... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125898#125898 Author: lbjpiano
Subject: 13051
Posted: 23 Jul 2019 at 4:23pm

Just found out that Forest River is going to cover this mishap. 

Word to the wise - if you are buying a new/and or used RPOD with an awning, make sure to check that it was mounted correctly and actually attached to the trailer. We just watched the demonstration on how to extend it but didn't look for mounting screws underneath it. Apparently, Forest River or our dealer didn't either.

After doing some research, this has happened to owners before. I am not the first (or probably last) person this has happened to. Bad quality control at the factory. One owner lost theirs on the drive home from the dealer!!!

Such an odd thing to have happened to us.
]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:23:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125898#125898 190 Awning Missing. : I am the missing awning person... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125893#125893 Author: lbjpiano
Subject: 13051
Posted: 22 Jul 2019 at 11:19pm

I am the missing awning person off my 190. Just found this site.

No evidence of any screws attached on the underside. I agree - someone just forgot to insert them for whatever reason.

We took pictures and are just waiting to hear back. I’ll send updates when I hear back from FR.

This is a real bummer. Yes - could have caused a serious accident.

Check your awnings folks. This too could happen to you!!]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:19:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125893#125893 190 Awning Missing. : Just speculation but someone perhaps... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125860#125860 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13051
Posted: 21 Jul 2019 at 4:56pm

Just speculation but someone perhaps came back from a chemically induced mood adjustment session during lunch break and forgot to install the screws in that awning. ]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 16:56:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125860#125860 190 Awning Missing. : FB R-Pod Owners forum reports... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125856#125856 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13051
Posted: 21 Jul 2019 at 4:36pm

FB R-Pod Owners forum reports two other instances of awnings falling off, or so reported. I am not a FB user, if one of you are and are interested, might check.]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 16:36:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125856#125856 190 Awning Missing. : Offgrid - They posted they backtracked... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125853#125853 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13051
Posted: 21 Jul 2019 at 4:21pm

Offgrid - They posted they backtracked and couldn't find the awning. AND - they said there was no evidence of any attaching hardware.]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 16:21:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125853#125853 190 Awning Missing. : TCJ - The Forest River Forum,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125852#125852 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13051
Posted: 21 Jul 2019 at 4:18pm

TCJ - The Forest River Forum, under "R-PODS". Poster says there was no indication awning was ever secured to trailer side.]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 16:18:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125852#125852 190 Awning Missing. : Wow.That should be covered. I'd... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125846#125846 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 13051
Posted: 21 Jul 2019 at 1:10pm

Wow.

That should be covered. I'd take pictures of the mounting holes or slots....it should be obvious if something broke or signs of no bolts or screws ever having been there. 
]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 13:10:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125846#125846 190 Awning Missing. : Our manual Thule Awning is secured... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125840#125840 Author: tcj
Subject: 13051
Posted: 21 Jul 2019 at 12:43pm

Our manual Thule Awning is secured to the mounting rail by 6 screws from the underside.

Where might one find the original postings about the lost awning?  Enqueuing mind wants know the outcome.
]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 12:43:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125840#125840 190 Awning Missing. : Wow. I took a quick look at the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125834#125834 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13051
Posted: 21 Jul 2019 at 6:11am

Wow. I took a quick look at the Thule manual and it appears that the awning rotates down into wall brackets and then a screw is inserted upward on the underside to hold it in place. I'd speculate that the screws were either never inserted or not tightened.   Anyone with one of these awnings want to comment? 

That would make it a workmanship error, which FR should be expected to cover, but of course the dealer can't commit to that without hearing from them first. 

That's a really big thing to fall on the road, sure hope it didn't cause an accident. 
]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 06:11:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125834#125834 190 Awning Missing. : Anyone see this? Posted on another... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125830#125830 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13051
Posted: 20 Jul 2019 at 4:33pm

Anyone see this? Posted on another forum, interesting, interested me on how this could happen.

"My brand new RPOD 190 (used 4 nights) was missing its awning when we pulled in the driveway last night. The electric Thule awning was extended and stowed once.

The dealer isn't sure this is covered by Forest River which I just can't believe. The awning was completely stowed while we were traveling but must have slid off on the drive home. We backtracked a bit but never found it by the side of the highway.

My husband thinks it was not screwed in at all - just sitting in the railing.

This has sure taken the joy of owning a shiny new RPOD - something I've wanted to buy for 5 years. UGH! I actually miss my pop up now....we never used the awning on it because it was too hard to assemble. But at least it never came off. "]]> Sat, 20 Jul 2019 16:33:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13051&PID=125830#125830