R-pod Owners Forum : soft spot in floor of 2017 Rpod 178 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : soft spot in floor of 2017 Rpod 178 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 07:47:53 +0000 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:00:50 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15013 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ soft spot in floor of 2017 Rpod 178 : I have this exact problem in the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15013&PID=146050#146050 Author: 0ttr
Subject: 15013
Posted: 11 Nov 2021 at 4:00pm

I have this exact problem in the exact same spot.  2013 Rpod 177.    I do not relish trying to remove the gray water tank to reinforce this. 
]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:00:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15013&PID=146050#146050 soft spot in floor of 2017 Rpod 178 : If it is in an open spot, just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15013&PID=145835#145835 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15013
Posted: 30 Oct 2021 at 7:33am

If it is in an open spot, just a cross-brace might be sufficient. I did that for our 179, not because I had noticed a serious problem, but I had noticed it being not quite as firm in the area by the door and kitchen area in our 179. Adding just a cross-brace up against the existing floor was sufficient to make it feel much firmer.]]> Sat, 30 Oct 2021 07:33:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15013&PID=145835#145835 soft spot in floor of 2017 Rpod 178 : If the soft spot is above a tank... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15013&PID=145829#145829 Author: offgrid
Subject: 15013
Posted: 29 Oct 2021 at 11:08am

If the soft spot is above a tank the only suggestion I have is to remove the tank, install a plywood sheet with supports outside the tank area, the reinstall the tank a bit lower than it was. If the tanks are just in front of and behind the axle you should still be ok on ground clearance. Taking the tanks out isn't as hard as it looks but putting them back lower might require some new drain plumbing. Maybe a sheet of something like 1/8 inch aluminum might also work as reinforcement and keep the tank close enough that the plumbing can be reconnected as is. ]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:08:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15013&PID=145829#145829 soft spot in floor of 2017 Rpod 178 : I have a 2019 R180 and after reading... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15013&PID=145827#145827 Author: Harry & Lizanne
Subject: 15013
Posted: 29 Oct 2021 at 8:56am

I have a 2019 R180 and after reading marucci post I did a preventive support brace and has work.Can you send a picture of your under belly.]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:56:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15013&PID=145827#145827 soft spot in floor of 2017 Rpod 178 : I just noticed a soft spot in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15013&PID=145819#145819 Author: albikes50
Subject: 15013
Posted: 28 Oct 2021 at 10:06pm

I just noticed a soft spot in the floor of our Rpod right where we stand all the time to do dishes in front of the sink.  I know John Marucci (sp) on You Tube talked about it on his Rpod when his was still under warranty.  He talked about how they only use 1/4" plywood for the floor (which mine has) and didn't use enough cross member braces for that thin of plywood.  Just wondering if anyone else has or heard of this problem and what they did to remedy it or help it after the trailer was out of warranty?  My soft spot is right on top of our gray water tank, so don't know if there is enough room between the tank and floor to add bracing.  Seems like it would be an expensive repair at the dealer or factory.  I have never seen water in that area (could have happened before we purchased it) or anything leaking.  Guessing the plywood is just coming unlaminated from flexing so many times.  Frustrating to think they use that thin of material, so by the time it breaks down it is out of warrantyAngry.  So many reviews I read on many brands of trailers talk about the poor quality and craftsmanship.  Any suggestions for a remedy welcomed.
Al
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