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Subject: 14264
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 8:59am

Thanks for the answer! :)
]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:59:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=147666#147666 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : I can answer that one. Yes. The... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=147655#147655 Author: StephenH
Subject: 14264
Posted: 07 Apr 2022 at 12:54pm

I can answer that one. Yes. The tubes need to be shortened and new holes for the locking buttons drilled. It was not too difficult.]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:54:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=147655#147655 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : Originally posted by GlueGuy Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=147652#147652 Author: _WW_
Subject: 14264
Posted: 07 Apr 2022 at 11:22am

Originally posted by GlueGuy

Originally posted by rawest50

You do realize more than one person can occupy that area at a time?
Your point being?

We have both stood in that area without any floor sag. Ergo, the floor is fairly sturdy to begin with. Adding the hide-a-spare supports the entire area.


Did you have to modify the hide-a-spare because the beams are less than 68" apart?
]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:22:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=147652#147652 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : Originally posted by rawest50You... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=146859#146859 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 14264
Posted: 29 Jan 2022 at 9:26am

Originally posted by rawest50

You do realize more than one person can occupy that area at a time?
Your point being?

We have both stood in that area without any floor sag. Ergo, the floor is fairly sturdy to begin with. Adding the hide-a-spare supports the entire area.
]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2022 09:26:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=146859#146859 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : You do realize more than one person... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=146848#146848 Author: rawest50
Subject: 14264
Posted: 28 Jan 2022 at 3:28pm

You do realize more than one person can occupy that area at a time?]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:28:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=146848#146848 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : That looks like massive overkill... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=146847#146847 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 14264
Posted: 28 Jan 2022 at 11:10am

That looks like massive overkill to me. If the floor is strong enough for most people, and only flexing for people on the upper end of the weight spectrum, I feel that a single cross support would be strong enough without the plate or the gussets. 

JMO.

What we did was put in a hide-a-spare in about that position. Adds virtually no weight to the trailer, and supports about the same amount of area.
]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:10:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=146847#146847 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : +1 to the aluminum brace. It really... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=146833#146833 Author: StephenH
Subject: 14264
Posted: 26 Jan 2022 at 7:55pm

+1 to the aluminum brace. It really looks good and definitely does not add as much weight as the steel brace I had made.]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:55:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=146833#146833 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : If I were to do it over, I would... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=146832#146832 Author: PilotPodder
Subject: 14264
Posted: 26 Jan 2022 at 7:36pm

If I were to do it over, I would likely go with the aluminum brace displayed in this video:

https://youtu.be/s-xNrRGo54E


]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:36:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=146832#146832 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : I will be doing a variation of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=146829#146829 Author: SPrins
Subject: 14264
Posted: 26 Jan 2022 at 3:37pm

I will be doing a variation of this repair later in the spring. Will document with photos as we move along. I plan on making a grid of sorts using 1.5 inch square tubing and a sheet of 1 inch PVC sheeting. This way I do not have to worry about wrapping the sheeting to prevent water damage. 

I will also be bracing the floor that extends over the frame below the slide out. I will be using 3 pieces of 1/4" thick angle iron 3 x 5 inches that is 12 inches long. Will also post pics of that project as well.

I do not believe I have either of these issues occurring with my 2018 - 179; but am taking a very proactive approach to make these items non issues.


]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:37:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=146829#146829 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : Yep. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=141221#141221 Author: rawest50
Subject: 14264
Posted: 30 Mar 2021 at 1:39pm

LOL Yep. ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:39:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=141221#141221 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : Originally posted by rawest50Anybody... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=141217#141217 Author: StephenH
Subject: 14264
Posted: 30 Mar 2021 at 11:22am

Originally posted by rawest50

Anybody know about how much throat fix is costing? My are sagging. 

The fix involves finding someone to fabricate a brace for you. The materials are not too expensive. The expensive part is geting it cut and welded to the right dimensions. with plates drilled so the brace can be installed. It has to be the width between the frame which may vary by a little, so measure carefully so it will go in and not leave any big gaps between the plate and frame.

If you want it powder coated, that will be extra. Mine came unpainted, so I had to wire brush it and then paint it. Some prices will vary depending on whether you can do the welding yourself or whether you need to find a metal shop to do the work. Total should still come to under $100. You can use the same type #14 self-drilling/tapping screws used by FR in the rest of the braces to install it.
]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:22:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=141217#141217 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : Throat fixes are expensive. Ask... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=141210#141210 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14264
Posted: 30 Mar 2021 at 10:11am

Throat fixes are expensive. Ask your otolaryngologist for a quote before agreeing. ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:11:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=141210#141210 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : Anybody know about how much throat... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=141205#141205 Author: rawest50
Subject: 14264
Posted: 30 Mar 2021 at 9:13am

Anybody know about how much throat fix is costing? My are sagging. ]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:13:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=141205#141205 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : I have enjoy his posts and I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=138732#138732 Author: rpod190
Subject: 14264
Posted: 05 Dec 2020 at 6:56pm

I have enjoy his posts and I will continue to follow him. Keep up the good work John!
]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2020 18:56:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=138732#138732 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : Several of 179 owners have followed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=138710#138710 Author: Pod People
Subject: 14264
Posted: 04 Dec 2020 at 3:48pm

Several of 179 owners have followed his advice and installed floor braces similar to what the factory has done.
Vann
]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:48:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=138710#138710 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : John is a member here, and posts... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=138709#138709 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 14264
Posted: 04 Dec 2020 at 2:22pm

John is a member here, and posts fairly often. I wouldn't say he has woes with his pod, but he's had a few things happen. 

]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:22:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=138709#138709 Floor Sagging by John Marucci : I follow this gentleman and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14264&PID=138707#138707 Author: rpod190
Subject: 14264
Posted: 04 Dec 2020 at 8:33am

I follow this gentleman and his woes with his Rpod. Having the kitchen in the back puts more stress on the floor whereas my RP190 has only a table and no walking around weight that the models have with a kitchen in the back.

Please take a look at John's videos on his rpod and this efforts to get FR to do something.
He has alot of good information. Subscribe and get more knowledge & power.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g4RJZdfy7c

Buying An RV During Unprecedented Times - 5 Cautions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4JXAApykTc
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