R-pod Owners Forum : RPod Electric Awning Fell Off https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : RPod Electric Awning Fell Off Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 15:41:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:39:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14650 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ RPod Electric Awning Fell Off : Was it still under warranty when... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=145202#145202 Author: Pod_Geek
Subject: 14650
Posted: 20 Sep 2021 at 8:39am

Was it still under warranty when this happened, and was FR notified immediately?  They told me that if something fails while still under warranty and they are notified immediately they'll have it in their records that the failure in fact occurred prior to warranty expiration.]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:39:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=145202#145202 RPod Electric Awning Fell Off : Have you contacted Forest River... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=145176#145176 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 14650
Posted: 18 Sep 2021 at 12:28pm

Have you contacted Forest River yourself?? At least you might find out if the dealer sucks, or if it's forest river. I'd kinda like to know, because I was considering maybe going thru coldsprings R.V. next time. If I buy another pod that is. I might just go with something else. 

]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:28:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=145176#145176 RPod Electric Awning Fell Off : Update on my awning. It's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=145175#145175 Author: GCRicker
Subject: 14650
Posted: 18 Sep 2021 at 12:21pm

Update on my awning.  It's been 3 1/2 months since I originally contacted my dealer, Cold Springs RV in New Hampshire, about the awning falling off.  They determined the awning fell off because it was only being held on by 3 of the 6 screws that were supposed to be used to keep it in place.  An obvious Forest River mistake while they were building it.  It was my understanding that they were ordering parts and working with Forest River on payment. Not so!  Cold Springs RV evidently just forgot about it.  I called Cold Springs RV asking for a status, and they said no parts can be ordered until Forest River confirms they will pay for it.  They were going to contact Forest River (again?) and see what can be done...  
I still have heard NOTHING!  Its so frustrating!!!  I'm not sure what to do at this point.


]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:21:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=145175#145175 RPod Electric Awning Fell Off : I'll definitely check that... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=143280#143280 Author: TheBum
Subject: 14650
Posted: 10 Jun 2021 at 11:38am

I'll definitely check that when I get my 2022 196. I put a deposit down on it a couple of days ago, but it could be 3-4 months before I see it.]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:38:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=143280#143280 RPod Electric Awning Fell Off : One word: Super Glue. Or is that... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142726#142726 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 14650
Posted: 22 May 2021 at 9:14am

One word: Super Glue. Or is that two words?

Big smile
]]> Sat, 22 May 2021 09:14:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142726#142726 RPod Electric Awning Fell Off : Wow that is some faulty installation... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142721#142721 Author: JR
Subject: 14650
Posted: 22 May 2021 at 7:37am

Wow that is some faulty installation / assembly.  With no one hurt and it doesn't look like the trailer suffered any damage it is just the inconvenience of the matter.  With a new trailer that alone really su**s.  It is repairable and there is still fun times to be had with your RPod.]]> Sat, 22 May 2021 07:37:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142721#142721 RPod Electric Awning Fell Off : Here is the picture I took of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142719#142719 Author: GCRicker
Subject: 14650
Posted: 21 May 2021 at 11:27pm

Here is the picture I took of it right after it fell off.  The bracket is still firmly attached to the RPod, the awning motor is hanging on the side with the wires holding it, and the LED strip is just hanging there.  On the ground you can see how much the awning opened before fell off.  I'll look tomorrow to see if I can see where any screw held it onto the bracket, but I think there were any.


]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 23:27:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142719#142719 RPod Electric Awning Fell Off : on my manual model there are screws... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142718#142718 Author: StephenH
Subject: 14650
Posted: 21 May 2021 at 10:35pm

on my manual model there are screws locking the awning to the track. Some of these were missing/broken. they got replaced and all has been okay since.  check those. I think they were over-torqued when the awning was installed.

]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 22:35:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142718#142718 RPod Electric Awning Fell Off : How was it attached (other than... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142716#142716 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14650
Posted: 21 May 2021 at 5:13pm

How was it attached (other than not very well)? Some photos might be useful. There's no much solid material in rpod walls to attach things to.]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 17:13:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142716#142716 RPod Electric Awning Fell Off : Yikes! Thanks for the heads up.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142715#142715 Author: campman
Subject: 14650
Posted: 21 May 2021 at 4:33pm

Yikes! Thanks for the heads up. Another item to add to our checklist when our 192 arrives and we go over it. The most important thing is that no one was hurt, and things can be repaired or replaced.]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 16:33:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142715#142715 RPod Electric Awning Fell Off : While de-winterizing my 2020 RPod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14650&PID=142713#142713 Author: GCRicker
Subject: 14650
Posted: 21 May 2021 at 11:59am

While de-winterizing my 2020 RPod 190 last week, I extended my awning to clean, and the whole assembly fell off, ripping the motor and LEDs off.  Luckily, no one was hurt.  It came crashing down breaking the end cap, and who knows what else.  I contacted the dealer, but they won't be able to look at it until end of June.

I didn't know that this was an issue, and I'm certainly now adding to my checklist to check that its secure.  Thank goodness it didn't happen while I was towing it.  Once the dealer fixes it, I will ask them to show me what to look for to insure it's firmly attached and I'll post their reply.

Please be aware that this can happen, and make sure no one is under it while extending or retracting.  Also, if you know what to check, I would highly recommend adding it to your checklist.
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