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Subject: 2542
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 7:02pm

Originally posted by WillG

Interesting... I was surprised to see the wooden spacers along the main curved roof panel as I was told it was all metal and had sprayed foam insulation not the fiberglass mats shown.... the aluminum sides I see - what do they insulate the sides with? 

Yes, the front and back are wood with fiberglass insulation (I figured they would have moved to a metal frame on the front and back by now).  Straight sides and the floor are metal frame with foam insulation.
]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 19:02:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=76067#76067 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Originally posted by PlantguyI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=76038#76038 Author: StephenH
Subject: 2542
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 3:31pm

Originally posted by Plantguy

I just took my new 179 for a 3 week trip. Many small isues came to light. I meet another rpod owner and checkerd out his pod. The pop out had a boot wrapped around the metal frame where it rests against the body when opened. Mine does not. The 1/4 panel under the 3 storage doors in the pop out came apart. I took a closer look and the guy who stapled it to the frame never checked his gun 1 there were no staples in it. It just left the marks a staple gun leaves. The door under the burners fell off. I purchased new screws and reset the door. Many of the 1/4" panels that separate the heater area from the storage area were not thoroughly pinned. The wiring under the frig. can be seen between the frig and the pop out. And finally, it appears that the pop out does not completely open as the cushions all hang over the edge about an inch. Am I being picky here or is my 179 a lemon?
Ken, plantguy

We had several fit and finish issues with our 179 when we picked it up in December. In addition to some of the ones you list are others where the staples were so long that they poke through the boards and into the storage area underneath.

As for the slide-out extending, if you look along the top and side edges while it is extended, you will see a seal. The facing of the slide-out should be compressing this seal. If it is not touching the seal, then it is not fully extended. If it is, then it is fully extended, even if there is a little cushion overhang.

I also had the wiring showing. I removed the panel and used a couple of wire ties to tie up the cables, making sure that they could still freely move with the slide-out when it is moving out or in. I then used some anchors to replace the screws that were not holding well anyway. You can see pictures in my mods which are linked below in my signature.

Short answer: You did not get a lemon. Unfortunately, these leave the factory without a good QA check, or we would not see these type issues. Then again, we might be paying $25k-30k for them. I think that even with minor issues, we are getting a trailer that is basically good. The minor things are annoying, but not fatal flaws.

BTW, check the crossmembers for your water (fresh, gray, black) tanks. Some of us have had problems where they were not installed tightly and there were gaps, bent screws, or missing screws. If the crossmembers are not installed tightly, there is the possibility of one failing and the tank dropping onto the pavement while traveling. In ended up replacing one screw in each bracket with a stainles steel bolt, washers, and nylock nuts. The dealer tightened the screws, but I wanted the extra assurance of bolts.
]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 15:31:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=76038#76038 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Interesting... I was surprised... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=76030#76030 Author: WillG
Subject: 2542
Posted: 29 May 2016 at 11:43am

Interesting... I was surprised to see the wooden spacers along the main curved roof panel as I was told it was all metal and had sprayed foam insulation not the fiberglass mats shown.... the aluminum sides I see - what do they insulate the sides with? I understand what someone mentioned about vibration on vertical surfaces and damage to spray foam but I'm not so sure that it will be worse than settling insulation...   I'm not expecting perfection - seems like owning the RP-179 will be a work in progress...regular maintenance etc. I imagine the vibration is much higher than I imagine.

No you aren't being picky...  If I was buying new I'd want it all done right the first time. I'm getting a used unit so I'm expecting some minor issues but this forum I'm sure will help along the way.
]]> Sun, 29 May 2016 11:43:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=76030#76030 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : this is not being picky. I would... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=63928#63928 Author: jeffreydean
Subject: 2542
Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 8:51pm

this is not being picky.  I would be upset.  I live too far from my dealer to complain and I guess I would fix the stuff my self.  The rubber boot is disturbing.  I would have them send me the boot to install myself.

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:51:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=63928#63928 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Who do we call to arrange a tour?... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=63919#63919 Author: im20agn
Subject: 2542
Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 5:34pm

Who do we call to arrange a tour?]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:34:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=63919#63919 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : I just took my new 179 for a 3... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=62375#62375 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 2542
Posted: 26 Jun 2015 at 12:57pm

I just took my new 179 for a 3 week trip. Many small isues came to light. I meet another rpod owner and checkerd out his pod. The pop out had a boot wrapped around the metal frame where it rests against the body when opened. Mine does not. The 1/4 panel under the 3 storage doors in the pop out came apart. I took a closer look and the guy who stapled it to the frame never checked his gun 1 there were no staples in it. It just left the marks a staple gun leaves. The door under the burners fell off. I purchased new screws and reset the door. Many of the 1/4" panels that separate the heater area from the storage area were not thoroughly pinned. The wiring under the frig. can be seen between the frig and the pop out. And finally, it appears that the pop out does not completely open as the cushions all hang over the edge about an inch. Am I being picky here or is my 179 a lemon?
Ken, plantguy
]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:57:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=62375#62375 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : They don't use spray in,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=57764#57764 Author: furpod
Subject: 2542
Posted: 14 Mar 2015 at 1:45pm

They don't use spray in, because in a trailer area that "moves" it will rub itself into dust. The front bend is such a place. So they can't use flat sheets, and they can't use spray in...

As far as r value.. LOL, your NEVER going to see R49 in a TT, that's like 19 inches of insulation.
]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2015 13:45:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=57764#57764 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Originally posted by BigEyeDuckI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=57763#57763 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 2542
Posted: 14 Mar 2015 at 10:52am

Originally posted by BigEyeDuck

I am suprised there is that much wood in the Pod especially the wood cross beams. the interior paneling I can see but aluminum cross beams would reduce a lot of weight.



I am also a bit surprised they use what appears to be a fiberglass batt insulation rather than Polystyrene as under the floor. I wonder what the R value of this material is? I gues the Owens Corning Pink is too expensive. The best I have seen is the stuff that is sprayed on and expands to fill all crevices. I used a couple of cans of the "great stuff" and filled openings under the carriage where wires and lines entered the body.

"In colder climates the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recommends using a minimum of R-49 insulation. You can achieve an R-49 R-value by stacking R-19 on top of R-30. In warmer climates you can get away with R-38 insulation in the attic" Source: EnergyStar.gov
]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2015 10:52:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=57763#57763 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : My 2015 R 179 (which I totally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=57750#57750 Author: jeffreydean
Subject: 2542
Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 11:23pm

My 2015 R 179 (which I totally love) has a floor that is less than sturdy…..a bit spongey in places.  Now I see that it might be a 1/2" x 1/2" sandwich of  not the best foam?]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2015 23:23:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=57750#57750 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : For reference this is the floor... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=46104#46104 Author: Cap-n-Cray
Subject: 2542
Posted: 18 May 2014 at 1:25pm

For reference this is the floor thickness and materials.

 
The Rpod and Surveyor floors are made the same. I believe my guide said the floors were 2 1/2 inches thick.

They attach the floor first to the frame then flip the floor and frame to attach the axles and wheels,  tanks, and other things on the bottom.


]]> Sun, 18 May 2014 13:25:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=46104#46104 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : More photos.The building in the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=46051#46051 Author: Cap-n-Cray
Subject: 2542
Posted: 16 May 2014 at 12:58pm

More photos.

The building in the background is the assembly building. The foreground is the storage area for the varies runs of trailers. The building across the street to the left is where the frame, walls, and component are assembled.

At the end of this month they will be producing Rpods again.



A trailer being loaded with Rpods...



Another view...



Welded aluminum frames. You can see a couple of Rpod frames.




]]> Fri, 16 May 2014 12:58:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=46051#46051 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Very cool picture! You can tell... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=46050#46050 Author: Hairy Podders
Subject: 2542
Posted: 16 May 2014 at 12:40pm

Very cool picture! You can tell the "G" models because the rear spoiler is body color & the 179's with the squared off back end. ]]> Fri, 16 May 2014 12:40:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=46050#46050 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : great pic! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=46040#46040 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2542
Posted: 16 May 2014 at 9:07am

great pic!]]> Fri, 16 May 2014 09:07:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=46040#46040 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Interesting, you can really see... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=46039#46039 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2542
Posted: 16 May 2014 at 8:45am

Interesting, you can really see the difference in the curvature between the shorter pods and the longer pods.  Looks like the shell of a pod at the far left, and a shipment of doors just above it.]]> Fri, 16 May 2014 08:45:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=46039#46039 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : I think... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=46032#46032 Author: Cap-n-Cray
Subject: 2542
Posted: 15 May 2014 at 10:33pm

I think I will just add on to this thread to get it all in one spot. Let me know if I should start me own thread.

I just returned from a tour of the Dallas, OR plant. Unfortunately they were not making Rpods. I did tour and see the Surveyor line being made. They make runs of two type of trailers there.

For the soon to be owners, is your Rpod in these? Boomertype?



I will post more photos later.
]]> Thu, 15 May 2014 22:33:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=46032#46032 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Thank you. I was impressed by... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38708#38708 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 2542
Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 9:50pm

Thank you.  I was impressed by the water testing that was done.  In one of the pictures was the water tank and hoses that they used to run water through the systems.  What I can't understand is why some folks have had loose or unconnected plumbing upon delivery.  Possibly from the eastern plant or possibly not all Rpods are tested.  Hard to know.  Overall, was impressed with the build quality and the pride that the factory staff took in their work.  We just finished our 7 trip this year and are ready to winterize.  I was considering having the trailer professionally washed and waxed for the winter before covering it up.  Not as young as I used to be.  Trying to find a reasonably priced local company that will wash and wax it.  All pretty pricey.  Oh well, glad you enjoyed the pictures and were finally able to view them.  Safe Travels.]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2013 21:50:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38708#38708 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Great pictures. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38707#38707 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2542
Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 9:41pm

Great pictures. ]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2013 21:41:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38707#38707 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Originally posted by kymooses Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38703#38703 Author: dman
Subject: 2542
Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 7:44pm

Originally posted by kymooses

Originally posted by dman

Originally posted by Camper Bob

Thanks to furpod I believe I can now share the photos I took at FR.  Try this link
I can't see the pictures when I click on the link. Do I need to have a Photobucket account to view the pics?

No you don't need an account to view them.  Try a different browser perhaps?  Worked fine for me on Chrome and IE both.
It worked today, not sure what I did wrong yesterday. Very cool pictures.
]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2013 19:44:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38703#38703 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Originally posted by dman Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38667#38667 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2542
Posted: 25 Sep 2013 at 10:23am

Originally posted by dman

Originally posted by Camper Bob

Thanks to furpod I believe I can now share the photos I took at FR.  Try this link
I can't see the pictures when I click on the link. Do I need to have a Photobucket account to view the pics?

No you don't need an account to view them.  Try a different browser perhaps?  Worked fine for me on Chrome and IE both.
]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2013 10:23:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38667#38667 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Originally posted by Camper... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38623#38623 Author: dman
Subject: 2542
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 7:24pm

Originally posted by Camper Bob

Thanks to furpod I believe I can now share the photos I took at FR.  Try this link
I can't see the pictures when I click on the link. Do I need to have a Photobucket account to view the pics?
]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2013 19:24:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38623#38623 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Originally posted by BigEyeDuckI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38620#38620 Author: Seanl
Subject: 2542
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 5:15pm

Originally posted by BigEyeDuck

I am suprised there is that much wood in the Pod especially the wood cross beams. the interior paneling I can see but aluminum cross beams would reduce a lot of weight.


I suspect it is a lot easier to bond the curved roof to wood than it would be to aluminum. 
]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:15:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38620#38620 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : I am suprised there is that much... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38616#38616 Author: BigEyeDuck
Subject: 2542
Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 4:11pm

I am suprised there is that much wood in the Pod especially the wood cross beams. the interior paneling I can see but aluminum cross beams would reduce a lot of weight.

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2013 16:11:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=38616#38616 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : good tour, thanks! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=36796#36796 Author: surfsup
Subject: 2542
Posted: 15 Aug 2013 at 11:40am

good tour, thanks!]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:40:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=36796#36796 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Thanks for the pictures,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24046#24046 Author: Kickstart
Subject: 2542
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 5:32pm

Thanks for the pictures, Camper Bob. You answered a question I've always had about Pod construction. I knew they were advertized with an aluminum frame, but I always wondered about the roof crossmembers. Thanks to you, I see they're wood--Kinda disappointing, as any roof leak repairs would be much more involved.]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 17:32:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24046#24046 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : I'll "sticky" this... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24045#24045 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2542
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 5:31pm

I'll "sticky" this thread so it stays near the top of the list. ]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 17:31:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24045#24045 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : That works. Great shots. We hope... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24042#24042 Author: furpod
Subject: 2542
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 12:06pm

That works. Great shots. We hope to do a tour if we get a chance. We already did the Airstream factory, it's an awsome tour too. ]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 12:06:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24042#24042 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Thanks to furpod I believe I can... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24041#24041 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 2542
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 11:39am

Thanks to furpod I believe I can now share the photos I took at FR.  Try this link
http://s1070.photobucket.com/albums/u485/bcowan2/?albumview=slideshow
]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 11:39:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24041#24041 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : How COOL!!! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24040#24040 Author: Goose
Subject: 2542
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 10:08am

   How COOL!!!]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 10:08:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24040#24040 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : I think that would be great to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24018#24018 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2542
Posted: 04 May 2012 at 11:29pm

I think that would be great to see them build your baby. I wish Forest River would post a video of building the pod, it seems to be really well built and thought out. Donna says we are going out next weekend come heck or High water, I hope she is right, I got the Pod ready to roll out. Happy Podin all. If there was any thing better than camping out with loved ones, God would have kept it to himself. ]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 23:29:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24018#24018 Visit to Forest River plant in Oregon : Definitely looking forward to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24002#24002 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2542
Posted: 04 May 2012 at 2:03pm

Definitely looking forward to pics, too.  The arrow icon tpierce mentioned can either be the "post reply" button you'll see at the bottom of the thread, or the white arrow pointing up and to the right, located just above the box where I'm typing this reply.  That gives you all the extra options including the tree icon.]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 14:03:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2542&PID=24002#24002