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Subject: 2104
Posted: 17 Jul 2015 at 5:44pm

Everything I've seen or read about Forest River has been positive since my search for new trailer began a few months ago.  This causes me pause.

The cost of advertising and product placement, etc. is expensive.  The negative effect of actions like this never made sense to me.  Safety issues are primary concerns regarding things we drive and tow.  We may want the space or layout or whatever feature but before we buy production issues, warranties, customer service, etc. are all taken into account when making our choice.

Christine
]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2015 17:44:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=63540#63540 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Originally posted by gdfainiI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=37917#37917 Author: furpod
Subject: 2104
Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 9:57pm

Originally posted by gdfaini

I had the recall light bar installed in four months ago (this May). We haven't been able to take the Pod out all summer. I just went out to clean it today in preparation for our first trip of the year. The light bar separated from the roof along the entire top edge. The gap is about an inch and it has collected water and tree debris. It is a mess! I'm not sure if it is a defect in material or installation, but now I have an unusable Pod until it is repaired. I'm afraid to tow it because the wind might tear it from the roof. Very disappointed. I would not have had it installed if I knew it would require constant surveillance to make sure it stays secured.


It will be fine. I towed mine to Goshen like that. FR resealed it.
]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2013 21:57:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=37917#37917 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : I had the recall light bar installed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=37908#37908 Author: gdfaini
Subject: 2104
Posted: 09 Sep 2013 at 7:01pm

I had the recall light bar installed in four months ago (this May). We haven't been able to take the Pod out all summer. I just went out to clean it today in preparation for our first trip of the year. The light bar separated from the roof along the entire top edge. The gap is about an inch and it has collected water and tree debris. It is a mess! I'm not sure if it is a defect in material or installation, but now I have an unusable Pod until it is repaired. I'm afraid to tow it because the wind might tear it from the roof. Very disappointed. I would not have had it installed if I knew it would require constant surveillance to make sure it stays secured.]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:01:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=37908#37908 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : I had the recall work done on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=35681#35681 Author: brownd
Subject: 2104
Posted: 15 Jul 2013 at 5:51pm

I had the recall work done on my pod last fall.  When I pulled it out of storage this year there was about a 1/4th inch gap in the middle section of the seal on the bottom of the light bar.  It was sealed tight when I stored it last winter.  The gap is about 5 inches long.  Additionally, the front marker lights on the fender were broken after my first trip this spring.  When my pod hit a bump the tire knocked off the electrical connection.  

The dealer has repaired the marker lights on the fender but they had to order new 2 sided tape from Forest River to reglue the light bar on the bottom.  My idea on what happens is just like vinyl siding it expands and contracts with heat and cold and since it is screwed in only on the ends when it expands it pops bows the bar and the seal breaks.  Anyone else had this problem?

Dave
]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:51:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=35681#35681 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Welcome. I'll have to check... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=35664#35664 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2104
Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 11:43pm

Welcome.  I'll have to check mine next time I can get up there.]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2013 23:43:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=35664#35664 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : The seal break was probably there... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=35625#35625 Author: TIDALWAVE
Subject: 2104
Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 11:00am

WinkThe seal break was probably there at the time of the retro-fit. 
When I took my Pod home after having the spoiler installed, I noticed that very little silicon sealant had been used along part of the 'upslope' contact.  I didn't want any water standing in the 'dip'.  I used the same color sealant as the dealer and carefully smeared enough sealant to fill in any low spot.  So that any rain water would freely flow off the spoiler.
At the same time, I carefully inspected all of the sealant along all of the seals.  I had to clean out and fill in several small weathered sections. I also checked the floor-wall contacts and sealed up any gaps/cracks that had formed during the last year.
An hour's time to check and fix...rather than a major water damage repair later.
]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2013 11:00:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=35625#35625 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Iwas just washing my 2011 pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=35595#35595 Author: sleising
Subject: 2104
Posted: 13 Jul 2013 at 2:13pm

I was just washing my 2011 pod with the recall performed... the upper caulk joint and trim tape seal was broken in the center, causing water/ debris to collect in the spoiler.  I have drained out water.. now I am calling dealer.  Any one else seen this?]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:13:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=35595#35595 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Ok, both jobs are done. I'll... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=31469#31469 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2104
Posted: 13 Mar 2013 at 8:11pm

Ok, both jobs are done.  I'll post about it in the podmods section.]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:11:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=31469#31469 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Interesting, I thought they were... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=30442#30442 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2104
Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 8:30pm

Interesting, I thought they were orange.  I'll post how much my dealer wants to do the job when I hear back.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:30:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=30442#30442 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : They aren't orange lights,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=30439#30439 Author: secretbard
Subject: 2104
Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 1:45pm

They aren't orange lights, they are red.  I mean the light bar on the upper rear of the Pod.  Good idea with the third brake light.  I didn't do this when they installed my running lights on the upper rear of my Pod.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:45:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=30439#30439 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : I'll finally be getting this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=30429#30429 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2104
Posted: 24 Jan 2013 at 8:32am

I'll finally be getting this done soon.  The Winter Campout will take me about 10 minutes from my dealer on the way home (when its usually 1 1/2 hours from my house) so I would be an idiot to not drop it off.  Since they are already running wires up there I'm going to have them add a 3rd brake light just below the light bar.  I think the low-mounted brake lights and lack of one higher up is a much more serious issue than adding the 3 little orange running lights up there.  I'll probably just have them use an extra red marker light like the ones that will go on the fenders.  Finally I've put so many miles on the pod the wheel bearings need a lube before we go anywhere this summer so I might as well have them do that too.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:32:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=30429#30429 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Your right Sean, I was worried... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=28678#28678 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2104
Posted: 19 Oct 2012 at 3:30pm

Your right Sean, I was worried they would poke a hole in the skin and then if improperly sealed water gets in, rot aaaahhh. they did a great job, it really worked out great due to the fact they run the wiring up the passengers (right) side under the half tube trim. This was perfect because this spring we had a nasty hail storm, some stones were as big as a lemon and one knocked a hole in the tube trim about 1/2 the way down the back, short term I split some foam backer rod in half, pushed that in the hole with about 1 inch overlap on both sides of the hole and then filled and smoothed white silcone. They replaced it as part of the recall so everything worked out right. They did a nice job of caulking the seam, tucking the wiring in, it looks factory, the only thing I will correct is they use self tapping screws to mount the fender lights and they stick inside the wheel well about 3/4 of an inch and are razor sharp, if you run your hand in there to wash the wheel well area it will lay your hand open. Thats an easy fix. Now we have a New looking Pod. ]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:30:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=28678#28678 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Originally posted by dsmithsI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=28676#28676 Author: Seanl
Subject: 2104
Posted: 19 Oct 2012 at 12:19pm

Originally posted by dsmiths

I am picking up our 2011 RP-172 tomorrow after the rear light recall, I am going to check over the install with a fine tooth comb. I want to make sure there is a good seal between the spoiler and the body of the pod so water wont collect and find a way in through where they drilled (ouch) the skin to run the wires. anyway wish me luck.

They run the wires under the plastic trim on the edge of the RPod they don't drill through the skin 
]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:19:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=28676#28676 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Luck! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=28673#28673 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2104
Posted: 19 Oct 2012 at 10:26am

Luck!]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:26:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=28673#28673 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : I am picking up our 2011 RP-172... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=28667#28667 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2104
Posted: 18 Oct 2012 at 10:47pm

I am picking up our 2011 RP-172 tomorrow after the rear light recall, I am going to check over the install with a fine tooth comb. I want to make sure there is a good seal between the spoiler and the body of the pod so water wont collect and find a way in through where they drilled (ouch) the skin to run the wires. anyway wish me luck.]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:47:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=28667#28667 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Tidal Wave, thanks for the tip,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=28512#28512 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2104
Posted: 11 Oct 2012 at 7:42pm

Tidal Wave, thanks for the tip, I have an appointment this upcoming thursday , I will mention this to them, we have the R-Dome but have not had the opportunity to use it yet, but I know we will.]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:42:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=28512#28512 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Got our lights on today. We had... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=28507#28507 Author: Paige
Subject: 2104
Posted: 11 Oct 2012 at 6:38pm

Got our lights on today. We had to get the authorization letter from Susan because we are the second owners of our RPod. Our dealer was great. They ordered the lighting kit as soon as they got the letter that I faxed to them. It took under two weeks for the whole process. ]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:38:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=28507#28507 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Good to know, thanks. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26721#26721 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2104
Posted: 09 Aug 2012 at 8:00pm

Good to know, thanks.

]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:00:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26721#26721 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : If you have the R-Dome for your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26717#26717 Author: TIDALWAVE
Subject: 2104
Posted: 09 Aug 2012 at 4:56pm

If you have the R-Dome for your R-Pod...don't forget to mention it to the Recall Service tech.  I didn't mention it to my tech and he said that they use a different routing in the wheel well to miss the Dome's skirt.  A lot easier and faster to install, if you don't have the Dome. No angled body drilling to route the wires into the well.]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:56:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26717#26717 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Originally posted by rpodcamper.com Also... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26684#26684 Author: TerryM
Subject: 2104
Posted: 08 Aug 2012 at 2:32pm

Originally posted by rpodcamper.com

Also to Note there was another Public Comment Posted August 7, 2012 with a Copy of the Letter that Forest River sent out to R-Pod Owners they had on record. 
If you did not receive a letter like that and your camper does not have all the required lighting (Spoiler with 3 lights across the top, Red Light on the rear of the Camper Fenders, and Amber Light on the front of the Camper Fenders) you need to contact Forest River.  Contact per the Letter is as follows:
Susan Thornberg-  Warranty, Parts & Service Manager -(574) 642-3119 Ext 205- sthornberg@forestriverinc.com 


That is the same exact letter I got.  But, I didn't make mine public for all the world to see.LOL

Terry
]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:32:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26684#26684 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Thanks for all this contact information... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26682#26682 Author: secretbard
Subject: 2104
Posted: 08 Aug 2012 at 2:00pm

Thanks for all this contact information rpodcamper.  I have contacted susan and she told me that she needs a copy of my R-pod title faxed to her.  After that, she will send me the notice.  She also said that they are revising the notice and will send out the revised notice.  ]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:00:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26682#26682 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Also to Note there was another... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26671#26671 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 2104
Posted: 08 Aug 2012 at 10:59am

Also to Note there was another Public Comment Posted August 7, 2012 with a Copy of the Letter that Forest River sent out to R-Pod Owners they had on record. 
http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=NHTSA-2011-0040-0040
If you did not receive a letter like that and your camper does not have all the required lighting (Spoiler with 3 lights across the top, Red Light on the rear of the Camper Fenders, and Amber Light on the front of the Camper Fenders) you need to contact Forest River.  Contact per the Letter is as follows:
Susan Thornberg-  Warranty, Parts & Service Manager -(574) 642-3119 Ext 205- sthornberg@forestriverinc.com ]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:59:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26671#26671 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : I got to reading more of the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26669#26669 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 2104
Posted: 08 Aug 2012 at 10:52am

I got to reading more of the Denial of Petitions for Decisions of Inconsequential Noncompliance: Forest River, Inc. and something that had not jumped out before was how many trailers normally get repaired in a recall.  Only 50%.  Lets hope that we R-Pod owners get the news out to all owners affected by this and see a better % fixed.
Section # 2 quoted from http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=NHTSA-2011-0040-0038
"In addition, the million dollar figure represents an upper bound that assumes that all trailers will be remedied. The completion rate for recent noncompliance recalls of recreational trailers has been approximately 50 percent. Therefore, the cost to Forest River of correcting the noncompliant trailers will likely be substantially less than the million-dollar cost Forest River estimates based on the remedy being performed on all 2,741 subject trailers."
]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:52:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26669#26669 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Originally posted by David... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26584#26584 Author: barbanjoe
Subject: 2104
Posted: 04 Aug 2012 at 12:33pm

Originally posted by David and Danette

     I thought perhaps if it would make any sense there could be a poll pertaining to the recall with the lights. Do you feel safer after having the additional lights put on your Rpod or do you feel no different just as safe with out them.  David
When I first read about the problem in canada , I put reflector's on my fenders. Amber in front, red in back to see if I wanted the lights. I was going to put the lights on myself because the issue wasn't a recall yet in canada. I left the reflector's on and in cases where there was extreme darkness they reflected the light from my TV.
As to being safer, a light 4 inches from the side of a big white whale with led tailights is not going to stop someone from hitting me! Looking at home depot and lowe's and all the trailers in AZ lots are sold without fender lights on the closed bodies, but they do have the clearance lights on the roof.
]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 12:33:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26584#26584 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : We had the same experience driving... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26581#26581 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 2104
Posted: 04 Aug 2012 at 11:50am

  We had the same experience driving during the night through a construction area with the concrete baracades. Now with our lights on the fenders we are able to see the dividing lines of the road as to where our fenders are. I said if the poll would make sense, but I feel personally it would be a positive yes with no thought about it. If a poll were to be started I think that everyone most likely would say the same , safer with the lights.]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 11:50:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26581#26581 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Feel free to start a poll, you'll... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26579#26579 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2104
Posted: 04 Aug 2012 at 10:15am

Feel free to start a poll, you'll see a button next to the New Topic button which says New Poll.  Might be interesting.  Personally I know I'll feel safer.  I have a vivid memory from last year - pitch black, long bridge under construction with one lane, very narrow because of the concrete construction barrier on one side and bridge wall on the other.  I couldn't tell where my pod's wheels were and worried the whole way about clipping one wall or the other.  If I had the marker lights I would have known where the wheels were.]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 10:15:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26579#26579 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : I thought perhaps if it would... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26577#26577 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 2104
Posted: 04 Aug 2012 at 6:51am

     I thought perhaps if it would make any sense there could be a poll pertaining to the recall with the lights. Do you feel safer after having the additional lights put on your Rpod or do you feel no different just as safe with out them.  David ]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 06:51:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26577#26577 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : I talked to Forest River yesterday... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26575#26575 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2104
Posted: 03 Aug 2012 at 8:56pm

I talked to Forest River yesterday 8/2/12 in Elkhart Indiana, they wanted the last 7 digits of my VIN, I told them I had a 2011 RP-172 but the build date was 4/2010 with the old style lights, he assured me that he was going to talk to his supervisor and get a letter to me about the recall, they were very helpful.
]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:56:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26575#26575 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : They said mine was a snap to do.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26569#26569 Author: TerryM
Subject: 2104
Posted: 03 Aug 2012 at 3:12pm

They said mine was a snap to do.  The wing goes all the way across and is held on with adhesive and 2 screws on each end.  Just make sure they seal the screws real well.  Very small "puny" red LED's used on the wing or spoiler.

Terry
]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:12:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26569#26569 U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READ : Originally posted by sfishMine... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2104&PID=26555#26555 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 2104
Posted: 03 Aug 2012 at 11:07am

Originally posted by sfish

Mine is going in on the 28th to have the recall done. They said it was a big job and they needed it for the day. Thanks again to Kristin for all your help.
 
 
You might want to check back with them and make sure they understand what they're doing.  It's supposed to only be a 3-4 hour job.
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