R-pod Owners Forum : Bad roof ???? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Bad roof ???? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:45:16 +0000 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:29:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13957 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Bad roof ???? : Pods have a one piece roof. Sealed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=140042#140042 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13957
Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 6:29pm

Pods have a one piece roof.  Sealed around items mounted on roof.  As long as you have no leaks and seals are good, I would say your OK.  Some delamination is acceptable.  Where you do not want delamination is around side walls to roof, which could be a sign of a leak at sidewall.]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:29:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=140042#140042 Bad roof ???? : I recently purchased a new to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=140039#140039 Author: tttrules
Subject: 13957
Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 4:57pm

I recently purchased a new to me 2018 RP179.  While cleaning the roof I also noticed a couple "air" pockets of deflection.  I am certain there is no delamination going on and after watching a couple videos of how the R-Pods are made the roof structure is not solid so some deflection seems likely.  

At first I was nervous but not so much after watching the videos and reading through the forum.  No signs of leakage and seals look great.  All appears very solid around penetrations.

Should I be worried or this a pretty common condition?  
]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:57:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=140039#140039 Bad roof ???? : Yes, they can come loose. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136918#136918 Author: Toyanvil
Subject: 13957
Posted: 06 Oct 2020 at 8:10am

Yes, they can come loose.

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2020 08:10:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136918#136918 Bad roof ???? : Originally posted by ToyanvilI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136915#136915 Author: BigJones
Subject: 13957
Posted: 06 Oct 2020 at 12:39am

Originally posted by Toyanvil

I would also check the AC mounting bolts under the inside cover.

Toyanvil, do you mean check to the bolts to see if they are loose?
]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:39:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136915#136915 Bad roof ???? : I would also check the AC mounting... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136888#136888 Author: Toyanvil
Subject: 13957
Posted: 05 Oct 2020 at 8:53am

I would also check the AC mounting bolts under the inside cover.]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2020 08:53:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136888#136888 Bad roof ???? : Originally posted by offgridI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136884#136884 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13957
Posted: 05 Oct 2020 at 7:58am

Originally posted by offgrid

 I don't trust VHB tape even if the surface isn't flexing. Pressure sensitive adhesive is a hit or miss method. I had a customer with a 100 kilowatt solar array he attached to a structure with that tape. Half of it came off in the first windstorm, the other half was rock solid. Never could determine why. We added clamping screws, problem solved. 

Use a mechanical fastening system, its more certain and secure. 

Sorry, the solar array we used vhb tape on was on racks. We used clamps similar to these. very common in the solar industry.

https://www.prosolar.com/clamps

I wasn't meaning to suggest that you use them directly to the roof of your rpod, although you could if you could find the roof structure to attach them to. For fastening to the roof surface many folks use the technique in the Renogy manual. 

https://www.renogy.com/content/Manual/MTS-ZB.pdf

In your case if your roof fiberglass is very loose then it might be that nothing attaching to the roof surface will work. You might want to consider running a couple of pieces of rail across the roof side to side and then attach the solar module(s) to that with the top down clamps. The rails can then be solidly mounted to the wall structure at the top corners. The top down clamps slide in the rails so that you could place them wherever you want The other benefits of  this approach are that there are no holes in the roof itself and the solar modules get cooling air under them. 

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:58:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136884#136884 Bad roof ???? : Mine is a 2017, 172, and has stayed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136875#136875 Author: SC for Huskers
Subject: 13957
Posted: 04 Oct 2020 at 3:50pm

Mine is a 2017, 172, and has stayed outside since I got it.  Most of my roof has about 1/4-3/8" springy air gap.  What I worry about is, How thick the fiberglass skin is and when should I look for cracks.  It is snug around all the components extending through the roof.
]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 15:50:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136875#136875 Bad roof ???? : ... also, same question, is the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136868#136868 Author: BigJones
Subject: 13957
Posted: 04 Oct 2020 at 12:14pm

... also, same question, is the air gap between the fiberglass and whatever is below an issue with mechanical fasteners such as the clamping screws mentioned by offgrid or expanding rubber nuts (rivnuts?) used by other forum members?]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 12:14:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136868#136868 Bad roof ???? : Thanks, offgrid. What are clamping... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136867#136867 Author: BigJones
Subject: 13957
Posted: 04 Oct 2020 at 12:12pm

Thanks, offgrid. What are clamping screws? I googled them and got lots of different results.]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 12:12:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136867#136867 Bad roof ???? : I don't trust VHB tape even... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136854#136854 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13957
Posted: 04 Oct 2020 at 6:43am

 I don't trust VHB tape even if the surface isn't flexing. Pressure sensitive adhesive is a hit or miss method. I had a customer with a 100 kilowatt solar array he attached to a structure with that tape. Half of it came off in the first windstorm, the other half was rock solid. Never could determine why. We added clamping screws, problem solved. 

Use a mechanical fastening system, its more certain and secure. 
]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 06:43:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136854#136854 Bad roof ???? : I just noticed the same issue... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136850#136850 Author: BigJones
Subject: 13957
Posted: 04 Oct 2020 at 1:19am

I just noticed the same issue on the roof of my 2017 178. The area of the roof on the driver's side of the AC unit flexes at least 1/2" before it feels solid. Other areas of the roof flex as well. So my big question is, can I still use the no-drill VHB adhesive method to mount solar panels to the roof? Or is that not a good idea given the flexing fiberglass?]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 01:19:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=136850#136850 Bad roof ???? : Don't sweat it. It is normal.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=135738#135738 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13957
Posted: 27 Aug 2020 at 9:42pm

Don't sweat it. It is normal. Mine feels the same way. As long as the items going through the roof are in good shape and well sealed, the one-piece fiberglass roof will be okay with the little bit of flexing. I don't think it is glued down and that allows for expansion and contraction.
]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:42:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=135738#135738 Bad roof ???? : Hello rPodders. I need some help! I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13957&PID=135735#135735 Author: rPodCamping
Subject: 13957
Posted: 27 Aug 2020 at 7:59pm

Hello rPodders.   Ineed some help!   

I was working off a ladder today (safely!!) cleaninga bird’s nest out of the A/C unit on the roof of our fairly new 176.  As I removed the AC unit cover, I noticed aslight upward bulge in the roofing material.  As I pushed down on the roof with my thumb I could feel a ~1 inch air gap between theexterior sheet of the roof and the inner roof structure. As the roof extends towardthe front and back of the trailer it then gets solid (~no air gap).  

There does not appear to be any breaks orproblems with any sidewall-to-roof seals, or the seals around the A/C unit,fantastic fan, plumbing vents, or solar wiring connectors.  We were in a major rain storm about a monthago and experienced no leaks.   

I was expecting the roof to feel solid like thefront, back, and side walls. I had never inspected the roof this closely beforeso I don't know if this is 'normal' or something to be concerned about (as inwarranty work).  I have a feeling this isbad news…………

All feedback is appreciated.  Thank you.   

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