R-pod Owners Forum : FR Manufacturing Delays https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : General non-pod discussion : FR Manufacturing Delays Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:01:45 +0000 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:29:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14015 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ FR Manufacturing Delays : Just ran across a news report... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137847#137847 Author: lostagain
Subject: 14015
Posted: 30 Oct 2020 at 8:29am

Just ran across a news report that explains the production delays at FR's Elkhart, IN factories.  Sadly for the folks in that part of the country, Elkhart County has become the virtual Covid capital of Indiana.  They have one of the highest infection rates in the country.  Wishing them a fast and safe recovery.]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:29:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137847#137847 FR Manufacturing Delays : Good luck. Picked our 195 up last... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137530#137530 Author: Welchsoft
Subject: 14015
Posted: 20 Oct 2020 at 3:06pm

Good luck.  Picked our 195 up last week at Couch's.  Great experience as the technical folks spent as much time as we wanted reviewing things.  Camped 5 days at 3 sites on the way home and tried out everything in the unit.  Dealer said current lead time on delivery is 5 months.]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:06:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137530#137530 FR Manufacturing Delays : Good luck.. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137517#137517 Author: furpod
Subject: 14015
Posted: 20 Oct 2020 at 11:31am

Good luck.. ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:31:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137517#137517 FR Manufacturing Delays : Latest update, RV (R Pod 192)... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137513#137513 Author: Cjommh
Subject: 14015
Posted: 20 Oct 2020 at 10:59am

Latest update, RV (R Pod 192) arrived at dealer yesterday (Monday)! I am scheduled to go pick it up (If it passes my unprofessional inspection) this Friday. Smile
Excited and anxious at the same time. Did tons of research, printed a check list, but still anxious.. Wish me luck!

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:59:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137513#137513 FR Manufacturing Delays : Greetings:Due to covid, all RV's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137040#137040 Author: crankster78
Subject: 14015
Posted: 09 Oct 2020 at 8:45am

Greetings:
Due to covid, all RV's are in high demand.  I'm sure that all the factories are way behind.  Watch for good deals on slightly used units.  RVing is not for everybody.  Some folks will figure that out this fall.

Crankster78  2015 R-179
]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2020 08:45:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137040#137040 FR Manufacturing Delays : I have an 03 Heritage 100th anniversary.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137026#137026 Author: Welchsoft
Subject: 14015
Posted: 08 Oct 2020 at 6:54pm

I have an 03 Heritage 100th anniversary.  When I purchased I explained to my better half that it will increase in value.  Back then, and certainly 15 years before that you might enter a lottery to get to buy one.  Not now.  No real demand.  But I'm hopeful that my pod will increase in value.. but apparently I'm not a good judge of that.]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:54:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137026#137026 FR Manufacturing Delays : I remember when this was the case... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137024#137024 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 14015
Posted: 08 Oct 2020 at 6:42pm

I remember when this was the case with Harley-Davidson....ordering a bike during the fall of one year and not getting it until a year later...maybe the following summer or fall...wow....]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:42:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137024#137024 FR Manufacturing Delays : Got a call from my dealer (Couch's)... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137009#137009 Author: Welchsoft
Subject: 14015
Posted: 08 Oct 2020 at 12:22pm

Got a call from my dealer (Couch's) that its finished.  Picking up on 10/13.  No word on what the hold up was but at this point I just want it on the back of my pickup and off the dealers lot.  So Mid-June order with expected delivery end of August/beginning of September.  It will be a bit more than a month late.

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:22:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137009#137009 FR Manufacturing Delays : Our 192 was awaiting glass but... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137007#137007 Author: Pcbeck12
Subject: 14015
Posted: 08 Oct 2020 at 12:19pm

Our 192 was awaiting glass but arrived at the dealer on Monday. We are picking it up today. Originally due at the dealer around September 1 so not too bad of a delay.]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:19:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137007#137007 FR Manufacturing Delays : Latest update on my 192, west... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137005#137005 Author: Cjommh
Subject: 14015
Posted: 08 Oct 2020 at 12:03pm

Latest update on my 192, west coast, heard from the dealer, who spoke to the factory in Oregon. The unit has been off the line for several weeks, waiting for windows and valances. It is now expected to be finished next week and at the dealer before the end of the month, which would be about six weeks later than what they told me originally, IF it actually happens.]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:03:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=137005#137005 FR Manufacturing Delays : We ordered a 192 in Early August... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=136400#136400 Author: Cjommh
Subject: 14015
Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 4:29pm

We ordered a 192 in Early August (West Coast), It came off the line on 8/31, still waiting.
]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:29:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=136400#136400 FR Manufacturing Delays : We ordered our 195 mid-June. Heard... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=136386#136386 Author: Welchsoft
Subject: 14015
Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 9:54am

We ordered our 195 mid-June.  Heard that it came off the line last week but still missing parts.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 09:54:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=136386#136386 FR Manufacturing Delays : We ordered a 179 in early August.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=136383#136383 Author: flarimer
Subject: 14015
Posted: 21 Sep 2020 at 9:36am

We ordered a 179 in early August. The dealer said maybe November.
We haven't received an update.
 
]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 09:36:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=136383#136383 FR Manufacturing Delays : First it was AC units and now... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=136282#136282 Author: Pcbeck12
Subject: 14015
Posted: 18 Sep 2020 at 6:22am

First it was AC units and now I’ve heard it is the glass.]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:22:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=136282#136282 FR Manufacturing Delays : Wonder if any of the members are... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14015&PID=136256#136256 Author: Welchsoft
Subject: 14015
Posted: 17 Sep 2020 at 6:38am

Wonder if any of the members are aware of raw material shortages in the manufacturing process that would cause delays in delivery.  Yes I know that Covid has changed everything but I've been told by my sales person that the off-line dated for my R-Pod keeps getting slipped by FR due to shortages.  He isn't aware specifically what the shortage is (steel from China, microwave, tires, etc.) but suggested that the unit could be 99% completed but just waiting for one more item.

Just hoping that the folks here might know something.  At this point I don't know if I'll be driving the unit in the snow to get it back to MA, or picking it up next spring.  The delivery date was Sep 8, 15, and now ??
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