https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Tragedy has struck Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:10 +0000 Tue, 09 May 2023 08:13:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15691 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151783#151783 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15691
Posted: 09 May 2023 at 8:13am

This is also a reason that Forest River recommends purchasing through a dealer that is near you. In our case, the dealer is a couple hours away, but still in the same state.]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 08:13:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151783#151783 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151780#151780 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15691
Posted: 09 May 2023 at 6:41am

Checking the lemon laws is a good idea, but you'll need to check them in the state where the dealer is located.  You also may have a Uniform Commercial Code issue of "merchantability," i.e. a product not being fit for its intended use.  Again, this is why it's a good idea to check with a lawyer so that when you are working things out with the dealer, you are aware of your rights which makes it harder for the dealer to game you.]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 06:41:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151780#151780 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151778#151778 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15691
Posted: 09 May 2023 at 6:08am

Also, check the lemon laws in your state. I sounds like that unit needs to go back to the factory for rework. If the lemon laws apply, you might be better off exchanging it for a unit that was not mislabeled.]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 06:08:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151778#151778 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151774#151774 Author: jato
Subject: 15691
Posted: 09 May 2023 at 5:18am

+1  Any chance you could return it to your dealer (they messed up big time) and they give you their "loaner" until yours is fully repaired.  I know the dealer we purchased ours from (U.P. Michigan) had a couple loaners they would allow their clients to use while warranty work was being done.
]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 05:18:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151774#151774 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151758#151758 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15691
Posted: 07 May 2023 at 5:11pm

You may want to check the warranty before undertaking repairs for this situation.  Be careful that you don't violate its terms and be faced with a claim that it's void. ]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 17:11:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151758#151758 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151757#151757 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 15691
Posted: 07 May 2023 at 4:13pm

Well, I have contacted the dealer, and forest river. I'm looking at over a thousand dollars in just parts, no labor. If I have to, I will try to do it myself, but would rather have it done professionally. My main concern right now is saving the season. I can bypass the water heater, and boil or microwave some if needed but with leaks everywhere, it would be virtually impossible to camp in it. I want the toilet working.  I'm going to replace the pump, (leaking like crazy) the spray connector (same) and the shower valves (not as bad, but leaking) and then see if everything else holds water. Even if the dealer or forest river agree, I doubt they will be in any rush to get it done. Bearing in mind my dealer is a 13 hour ride away according to google. 

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 16:13:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151757#151757 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151754#151754 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 15691
Posted: 07 May 2023 at 11:30am

Wow. That is terrible. I think I agree with StephenH and LA.]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 11:30:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151754#151754 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151752#151752 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15691
Posted: 07 May 2023 at 5:39am

I agree with StephenH that you should give the dealer a chance to fix it, but in these days of so much cheating and dishonesty by so many businesses, it might be a good idea to find out what consumer protections may apply before you go to the dealer, so that when you talk to the people there you are armed with the knowledge of your rights.  If they sense that you are aware of your rights, you may find them much more receptive to taking responsibility.  In the old days, as I lawyer, I would have told my client to talk to the dealer first and try to work it out, but, sadly, times have changed as more and more businesses try to dodge responsibility for the stuff they sell.]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 05:39:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151752#151752 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151748#151748 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15691
Posted: 06 May 2023 at 8:11pm

Before going the lawyer route, contact the dealer that sold you the RPod. Give them a chance to make it good. If the dealer is non-cooperative, then you can consider the legal route.]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 20:11:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151748#151748 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151743#151743 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15691
Posted: 06 May 2023 at 6:16pm

Sorry to hear about your disaster with the damaged plumbing.  Massachusetts is probably a friendlier state insofar as consumer protections go, so you should have some leverage with the dealer, provided it is located in Massachusetts.  If you bought it out of state, then it gets more complicated.  This is a big enough problem you may want to have a chat with a lawyer.  ]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 18:16:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151743#151743 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15691&PID=151741#151741 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 15691
Posted: 06 May 2023 at 3:27pm

I went out to dewinterize the camper this morning (brand new 2023, never camped a day in it) and after putting some water in the FWT, I went in to begin introducing water into the lines. I turned on the water pump, and went to the sink. The flow was terrible, so I removed the aerator to find it filled with crap. I cleaned it out and thought, hmmm, why is the pump still running. After I got the water running, I thought, let me go look at the pump. As I looked into the pass thru where the pump is, to my horror water was running everywhere, and filling my pass thru. I couldn't believe it. Upon furter investigation I found the h/w tank was filled. So the camper that was delivered to me last November, was NOT winterized. It had a nice sticker on the door saying " this vehicle has been winterized" and being november, winter time, when it was delivered, I never gave it a second thought. I have lots of damage. The water heater, pump, outside water sprayer, shwer, and some water is coming from underneath that I don't know from where. Do you guys think I stand a chance of getting the dealer to cover this? or will forest river, dometic help out? 

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