R-pod Owners Forum : R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:46:02 +0000 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:37:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14419 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : Originally posted by rcase13The... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140384#140384 Author: Dirt Sifter
Subject: 14419
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 9:37pm

Originally posted by rcase13

The window is the main reason we waited for a later model. LOL hopefully that doesn't come back to bite us.😬

Lots of folks waited like you for the same reason. There was a problem with leaks around the window with the first run of 195's that had'em from what I heard so we looked for an early one without. That window should not be wet or have condensation in it. Keep us posted on what you find out. Be safe.
]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:37:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140384#140384 R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : Appointment made. Hopefully it... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140381#140381 Author: rcase13
Subject: 14419
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 6:59pm

Appointment made. Hopefully it doesn't sit and wait forever due to supply issues. We just got it after an 8 month wait. We have only been out once.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:59:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140381#140381 R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : Originally posted by jato Last... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140379#140379 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14419
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 6:49pm

Originally posted by jato


Last I checked they do not have a cover for the window.  There have been member mods whereby they used velcro and put a 'shield' over the window to protect from rocks flinging up from the rear tires.  Unfortunately that doesn't completely remedy the issue.  Even with the shield in place there have been reports of the window breaking apparently due to the stress of twisting and torque on the frame as it is towed down the road. 
I remember my parents 1964 Shasta had a front window and also had a plastic shield that protected it as they traveled.  Never had a breakage problem with that.  FR engineers need to find those Shasta engineers from the 1960's and find a solution to this ever growing issue.



Umm. Those Shasta engineers from the 1960’s have most likely gone on to greener pastures.

I used to design and manufacture solar modules, which use tempered glass. Sharp rocks can and will nick the glass surface and break them, and the only way to avoid that is to cover the glass with something rigid and protective that will keep rocks away from the glass. You can tell that glass is tempered if it shatters into small pieces. We had at least one member who reported tempered glass breakage on his front window.OTOH, tempered glass can take a tremendous amount of warping and twisting, way more than the trailer will survive, and not break.

The current issue wasn’t a broken glass problem though, it sounded like a double pane insulated glass unit that had lost its seal. That is a completely different issue, and could certainly be caused by flexing or vibration, nothing to do with rock chips because the glass didn’t break. So covering the front window wouldn’t solve it. This is not a one solution fits all
Issue, we need to understand and address each problem one at a time. ]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:49:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140379#140379 R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : Hey, everyone has their own likes/dislikes.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140370#140370 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 14419
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 1:25pm

Hey, everyone has their own likes/dislikes. I think besides breaking, the front widow will be a leak source, let cold right into the bed area, and allow light in while sleeping. Honestly, even the rear is bad enough, but I can take that one, I just don't want to be in a fishbowl either. 

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:25:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140370#140370 R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : The window is the main reason... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140368#140368 Author: rcase13
Subject: 14419
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 11:33am

The window is the main reason we waited for a later model. LOL hopefully that doesn't come back to bite us.😬]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:33:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140368#140368 R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : Originally posted by mjlrpodBest... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140366#140366 Author: jato
Subject: 14419
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 11:17am

Originally posted by mjlrpod

Best solution: Stop putting in a big front window, especially if it's over the bed. I hate front window, and will not by another pod, or any model, that has one. 



I find it interesting that on our 177, which has the window over the bed, has never been problematic.  It would seem like if they used the same type of glass and frame, and surrounded it with a similar rubber boot like they do on the rear side of the pod, why wouldn't it work on the front side?  Something is obviously different.  Unfortunately I have not seen one of these up close and personal to make an educated guess as to why there have been so many problems. 
]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:17:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140366#140366 R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : Best solution: Stop putting in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140365#140365 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 14419
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 11:12am

Best solution: Stop putting in a big front window, especially if it's over the bed. I hate front window, and will not by another pod, or any model, that has one. 

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:12:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140365#140365 R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : Last I checked they do not have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140364#140364 Author: jato
Subject: 14419
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 10:20am

Last I checked they do not have a cover for the window.  There have been member mods whereby they used velcro and put a 'shield' over the window to protect from rocks flinging up from the rear tires.  Unfortunately that doesn't completely remedy the issue.  Even with the shield in place there have been reports of the window breaking apparently due to the stress of twisting and torque on the frame as it is towed down the road. 

I remember my parents 1964 Shasta had a front window and also had a plastic shield that protected it as they traveled.  Never had a breakage problem with that.  FR engineers need to find those Shasta engineers from the 1960's and find a solution to this ever growing issue.
]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:20:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140364#140364 R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : I'll call the dealer today... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140363#140363 Author: rcase13
Subject: 14419
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 8:29am

I'll call the dealer today and see about getting it replaced. Do they make covers for these?]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:29:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140363#140363 R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : I don’t have a front window... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140362#140362 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14419
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 8:19am

I don’t have a front window either but from other postings of broken ones I thought the front windows were single pane tempered glass? Already they making them double pane insulated glass units now? If so, that’s going to be an even worse breakage issue, I’d want to cover mine while in the road. ]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:19:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140362#140362 R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : Normally there is a gas (Argon... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140360#140360 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 14419
Posted: 26 Feb 2021 at 7:23am

Normally there is a gas (Argon I think) between layers that keeps it from fogging or getting condensation. I'd say your seal has ruptured.

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:23:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140360#140360 R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : Is this brand new? If so, check... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140359#140359 Author: StephenH
Subject: 14419
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 9:57pm

Is this brand new? If so, check with your dealer. We do not have a front window in ours, but it certainly does not sound normal to me.

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:57:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140359#140359 R-Pod 190 windshield seal broken? : Hi, we just received our R-Pod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140357#140357 Author: rcase13
Subject: 14419
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 8:27pm

Hi, we just received our R-Pod 190 and there is water and condensation in between the layers. Is this windshield supposed to be sealed? The condensate blocks most of our vision out.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:27:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14419&PID=140357#140357