R-pod Owners Forum : R Pod Outrigger Debacle http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : R Pod Outrigger Debacle Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 08:06:31 +0000 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:05:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15210 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ R Pod Outrigger Debacle : I just noticed the slide side... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=151507#151507 Author: DonRP180
Subject: 15210
Posted: 14 Apr 2023 at 3:05pm

I just noticed the slide side wall on our 2018 RP-180 is beginning to sag. I contacted the local dealer (Avalon RV in Medina, OH) and asked about purchasing the outriggers. They did not have them in stock, but took my order for 6 of them on 4/11/2023, and said they would have them drop-shipped to my home address. The cost was $7.54 each plus tax and shipping. 

Today, 4/14/2023, the package containing the 6 outriggers arrived!

I plan to install these myself, per the helpful instructions posted by John Marucci in this video:

https://youtu.be/5R5QQJeXoB4

I'll post my results here when done. 


]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:05:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=151507#151507 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Originally posted by GlueGuy Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148791#148791 Author: MoPod
Subject: 15210
Posted: 04 Jul 2022 at 11:56am

Originally posted by GlueGuy

Originally posted by MoPod



We ordered them back in February. They told me via email that they were making outriggers for both the 179 and 180. I suggest you call them at 636-600-1171 to find out if they can accommodate you.



Thanks for the information!
]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:56:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148791#148791 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Originally posted by MoPodHey... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148789#148789 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 15210
Posted: 04 Jul 2022 at 10:36am

Originally posted by MoPod

Hey Glue Guy,
I just stumbled across this post and have a question for you.  Did you provide spec's for them to create the outriggers or was it something that they already had spec's for and you just had to order?  How long ago did you get the?  

Since I'm going to be in the Fenton, MO area in a couple of months was thinking I could maybe order and pick them up and save some $$.  

TIA.

We ordered them back in February. They told me via email that they were making outriggers for both the 179 and 180. I suggest you call them at 636-600-1171 to find out if they can accommodate you.


]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:36:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148789#148789 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Originally posted by GlueGuyWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148776#148776 Author: MoPod
Subject: 15210
Posted: 03 Jul 2022 at 7:06pm

Originally posted by GlueGuy

We got a set of outriggers for our 179 from this company. They shipped them to us in a few days:

Innovative Machine & Supply 
Phone 
          636-600-1171 
          636-600-1181 
Address 
          345 Sun Valley CirFenton, MO 63026-4693

Links 
https://www.innomach.comNotes 

Hey Glue Guy,
I just stumbled across this post and have a question for you.  Did you provide spec's for them to create the outriggers or was it something that they already had spec's for and you just had to order?  How long ago did you get the?  

Since I'm going to be in the Fenton, MO area in a couple of months was thinking I could maybe order and pick them up and save some $$.  

TIA.
]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2022 19:06:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148776#148776 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Sounds like more of a “repair”... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148764#148764 Author: kickhead70
Subject: 15210
Posted: 02 Jul 2022 at 10:17am

Sounds like more of a “repair” in their minds. My deflection was much smaller. Good luck to you. ]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:17:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148764#148764 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : I mean I asked for the brackets... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148750#148750 Author: PeterK2003
Subject: 15210
Posted: 01 Jul 2022 at 9:33am

I mean I asked for the brackets and was just going to do it myself...I was told no.  There is probably 3/4" drop over 5" so that is pretty drastic in my book...
]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:33:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148750#148750 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Update! They’ll be sending... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148749#148749 Author: kickhead70
Subject: 15210
Posted: 30 Jun 2022 at 8:02pm

Update! They’ll be sending me an outrigger kit. They wanted to verify that there was not excessive deflection or damage, so I sent a bunch of pics. I also went the extra mile to describe what I’ve done to the trailer for maintenance and improvements so they’d know I’m a capable DIYer. Catching bees with you honey!]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:02:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148749#148749 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : I ask for an update every 30 days... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148744#148744 Author: PeterK2003
Subject: 15210
Posted: 30 Jun 2022 at 9:27am

I ask for an update every 30 days for my 190 and I always get a snippy response.
]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:27:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148744#148744 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : I sent my info and pics for my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148743#148743 Author: Cookie Man
Subject: 15210
Posted: 30 Jun 2022 at 9:20am

I sent my info and pics for my 178 to Tina about a month ago. I reached out to her last week looking for an update. Her response was that they were not scheduling warranty service for 178's just yet but would hope they would be picking up my coach around the end of July and have it for about 4 weeks.

So, it sounds like they schedule the service work my model. I had no idea that they were going to pick up my coach. I'm glad I don't have to drive 5 hours one way to drop it off and another picking it up.

I'll keep you posted.
]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:20:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148743#148743 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Most likely they are going to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148730#148730 Author: PeterK2003
Subject: 15210
Posted: 29 Jun 2022 at 8:42am

Most likely they are going to put you in the warranty work pipeline and they have no clue when they will be able to fix it.
]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:42:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148730#148730 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : I just started my process today... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148729#148729 Author: kickhead70
Subject: 15210
Posted: 29 Jun 2022 at 8:28am

I just started my process today requesting an outrigger kit. I have maybe a 1/4” drop as of now. They also requested pics, vin, and tow vehicle info. Following and will post updates.]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:28:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=148729#148729 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : I started about 2 weeks ago. 6-8... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147682#147682 Author: PeterK2003
Subject: 15210
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 8:54pm

I started about 2 weeks ago.  6-8 weeks from when they get the info that they want until they formulate the plan.  I have been told by several people not to expect the fix to happen anytime soon...

I don't know what the plan will be.  Since it was so difficult to get a time-frame I figured I had better not ask...  I am not sure what else you can do other than jack the floor up and put more support under it.  Unless they plan to replace the entire floor which seems unlikely.

I am wondering if John and others posted videos and photos of this problem and then people started checking and complaining to FR and they realized they had a much bigger problem than they realized?

Originally posted by Cookie Man

  Please keep me in the loop.
]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:54:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147682#147682 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Originally posted by PeterK2003 Mind... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147678#147678 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 15210
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 3:41pm

Originally posted by PeterK2003

Mind if I ask what the price was?

Originally posted by GlueGuy

Hi CM,

We got a set of outriggers for our 179 from this company.
Innovative Machine & Supply 
I think we paid around $17 or $18 each. I placed 4; one each under the rollers under the slide out. Shipping, tax, title and dealer prep came to a bit over $90 (IIRC).

]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:41:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147678#147678 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Hey Pilot Podder, I can't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147677#147677 Author: Cookie Man
Subject: 15210
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 3:38pm

Hey Pilot Podder, I can't see in the pic, but are you John Marucci?]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:38:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147677#147677 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Hey Peterk, I think you asked... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147676#147676 Author: Cookie Man
Subject: 15210
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 3:36pm

Hey Peterk, I think you asked earlier if I spoke with Tina at FR. I left messages with Rachiel in parts. The nice lady that called me back was Susan. Not real sure what dept she's in. I believe that email Susan sent me asking for pics, copied Rachiel and Tina. Tina (in warranty) was the one that asked for my VIN info. Sounds like she now has the ball and is running with it.

When did you start your process and was that a conversation with Tina regarding the 6-8 weeks, and was the timeline for "we'll get back with you" or what?  Please keep me in the loop.

You also mentioned the brackets (outriggers?) were only preventative. Did FR say what else needs to be done?

I also am hoping they take mine back to FR and fix it


]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:36:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147676#147676 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Originally posted by PilotPodderI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147675#147675 Author: PeterK2003
Subject: 15210
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 1:25pm

Originally posted by PilotPodder

I did a bunch of research on this issue last fall before fixing my 2017 179. Not a few people commented on the video fix I posted on YT. The feedback seems that this is somewhat isolated to 2016-2019 models.



Oh yeah I saw your video when looking for a solution to another issue and then started looking at mine b/c that might explain some oddities that I was seeing in my unit(for example the driver side fender has always been lower and scraping the tire).  I emailed FR using your form letter.  I was however told that the brackets where only preventative.  They sent me to the warranty department which asked for pics which I sent.  I was told they would get back to me once they had a plan in place.  I had to ask multiple times how long it would take to hear back.  Was eventually told 6-8 weeks after also emailing my dealer and RPOD on facebook. 

I'd be glad if they take it back to the factory and fix it...
]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:25:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147675#147675 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : I did a bunch of research on this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147674#147674 Author: PilotPodder
Subject: 15210
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 1:01pm

I did a bunch of research on this issue last fall before fixing my 2017 179. Not a few people commented on the video fix I posted on YT. The feedback seems that this is somewhat isolated to 2016-2019 models.]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:01:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147674#147674 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : I think the issue is that they... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147673#147673 Author: PeterK2003
Subject: 15210
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 1:01pm

I think the issue is that they went to a bigger slide which added weight but they didn't add any structure to support the extra weight but don't quote me.
]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:01:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147673#147673 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Has there been any documentation... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147672#147672 Author: jato
Subject: 15210
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 12:56pm

Has there been any documentation of this being an issue with the smaller 177?  Ours is 11 years old and still in excellent condition, no sag when the slide is out.
]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:56:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147672#147672 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Mind if I ask what the price... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147670#147670 Author: PeterK2003
Subject: 15210
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 12:47pm

Mind if I ask what the price was?

Originally posted by GlueGuy

Hi CM,

We got a set of outriggers for our 179 from this company.
Innovative Machine & Supply 
]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:47:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147670#147670 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : I have he same problem with my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147669#147669 Author: PeterK2003
Subject: 15210
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 12:43pm

I have he same problem with my 2019 190.

Who at FR did you talk to?  Tina?

From what I am told expect this to take year to get resolved.


]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:43:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147669#147669 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Thanks, Off Grid. I have a moisture... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147665#147665 Author: Cookie Man
Subject: 15210
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 7:03am

Thanks, Off Grid. I have a moisture meter arriving from Amazon today. Years ago, I had to use a moisture for work from time to time. I'm very familiar with water problems. I'm pretty sure there's more damage hidden behind the wall. ]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:03:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147665#147665 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Rover Pod, you're correct... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147664#147664 Author: Cookie Man
Subject: 15210
Posted: 08 Apr 2022 at 6:56am

Rover Pod, you're correct saying it's being handled well. I titled that post incorrectly. Maybe I should have titled it "There is hope for the Outrigger Debacle"? ]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:56:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147664#147664 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : A good way to see if you have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147663#147663 Author: offgrid
Subject: 15210
Posted: 07 Apr 2022 at 7:41pm

A good way to see if you have an active leak is to get a wood moisture meter and test various places where you can press it into the wood in the floor or wall perimeter. Sometimes it's hard to tell visually if things are getting wet until it's obviously discolored or rotted.   The meters are quite inexpensive on Amazon. ]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:41:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147663#147663 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Good luck with your situation,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147660#147660 Author: RoverPod
Subject: 15210
Posted: 07 Apr 2022 at 5:59pm

Good luck with your situation, although I fail to see how this is a "debacle". It sounds like it's being handled well.
]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:59:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147660#147660 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Thanks GG, I’ll keep that info... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147654#147654 Author: Cookie Man
Subject: 15210
Posted: 07 Apr 2022 at 12:35pm

Thanks GG, I’ll keep that info in mind. I’m hoping that FR will fix it. I really don’t want to mess with this unless I have to. My biggest concern is how badly the floor is bent and the fact that water is penetrating inside. ]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:35:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147654#147654 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : Hi CM,We got a set of outriggers... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147649#147649 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 15210
Posted: 07 Apr 2022 at 10:06am

Hi CM,

We got a set of outriggers for our 179 from this company. They shipped them to us in a few days:

Innovative Machine & Supply 
Phone 
          636-600-1171 
          636-600-1181 
Address 
          345 Sun Valley CirFenton, MO 63026-4693

Links 
https://www.innomach.comNotes 

]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:06:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147649#147649 R Pod Outrigger Debacle : The wife and I plan on retiring... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15210&PID=147643#147643 Author: Cookie Man
Subject: 15210
Posted: 07 Apr 2022 at 7:47am

The wife and I plan on retiring in the next year or so we decided to pull the trigger on a 2107 178. We  
purchased R Pod in February from a dealer in Green Bay WI and dragged it home to the far east side of Michigan, near the Blue Water Bridge. It's been in storage, so last weekend I backed it in the driveway so the wife could give the Pod a "deep clean" as she likes to call it. My wife walks out of the garage with rubber gloves and bucket in tow and says, "why's the trailer leaning so much"? This was my introduction to the outrigger debacle. Thank goodness for Google and You Tube. I placed four calls to Forest River looking for outriggers, with no response. I then called a local R Pod dealer trying to find outriggers. He informed me that he has two orders from February waiting to be filled from FR and says they're on back order. He suggested trying to find a shop that could fabricate them. A local shop said they could make them and asked me to draw a sketch with the measurements and they would put a price together for me. After work that day, as I was under the Pod taking measurements Forest River called back.  I told her I was looking for outriggers. She said they do have some in stock but asked if I had any pictures showing the problem and if the floor was sagging inside. I told her yes and yes and that it looked like there were signs of water penetration at the wall and floor, next to the cubby under the fridge. She said, "it sounds like we may have to have you bring your trailer in so we can take care of this". I asked her if FR was trying to make things right with this problem, and she said, yes. She asked me to email her with pictures and she would get back with me. As I am typing this, FR emailed me asking for the last seven numbers of my VIN. I really hope they can fix the problem. Just thought this info may help others.

I'll keep you posted
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