R-pod Owners Forum : Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins : Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 02:41:38 +0000 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:26:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : That might explain the breakage,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=5822#5822 Author: Tusten Traveler
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Posted: 09 Oct 2009 at 9:26pm

That might explain the breakage, but part of the problem, I believe, was that it got wet and shrank. Combination of human error and cheap part.]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:26:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=5822#5822 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : I thought the part in the middle... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=5799#5799 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 09 Oct 2009 at 3:11pm

I thought the part in the middle was a "button" (push down) and not a "lever" (pull up)?]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:11:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=5799#5799 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : Itwas just on so tight that there... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=5791#5791 Author: Tusten Traveler
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Posted: 09 Oct 2009 at 1:16pm

It was just on so tight that there was not enough "give" to get enough loose to disengage the strap from the buckle. It was exactly as pictured here but when we tried to lift up on the buckle, the "lip" broke off and all that is left is the teeth area. After bandaids and triple antibiotic to fingers, we still don't have it up and will need a needle nose pliers to get it off.]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:16:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=5791#5791 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : Tusten Traveler, What is it... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=5764#5764 Author: Guests
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Posted: 09 Oct 2009 at 1:01am

Tusten Traveler,
 
What is it about the strap on your tank that makes it difficult to remove? Mine has a buckle (as is pictured in an earlier post in this thread) that can be undone and redone without a problem. Did your dealer install a different type of strap (from the one pictured)?
]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:01:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=5764#5764 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : I hate that strap. I actually... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=5760#5760 Author: Tusten Traveler
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Posted: 09 Oct 2009 at 12:40am

I hate that strap. I actually still have not been able to get it off and I know my tank is near empty Censored
As I don't want to go to dual tanks, what have others done to better secure the tank the unit comes with while allowing for ease of access to change?]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:40:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=5760#5760 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : Hi folks.We just got back today... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=5081#5081 Author: Guests
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Posted: 28 Sep 2009 at 5:56pm

Hi folks.
We just got back today from our third trip with our 171. I went to pull the propane tank to have it filled and found that both the metal straps had broken (and been broken for some time judging by the corrosion on the surfaces of the break. Our R-pod had the nylon strap installed when we purchased it, however it obviously didn't prevent the metal strap from still failing.

This issue needs to be addressed immediately. The last trailer that Linda and I had a few years ago had a propane tank break loose on us and go under the trailer and punch a hole in the tank. Thank God it was on a secondary highway at the time, and that a spark didn't set off the propane that leaked out.

We had some other issues as well. I'll post a new thread on those.

Doug
]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:56:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=5081#5081 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : Yes, the service bulletin calls... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=1797#1797 Author: rpodadmin
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Posted: 13 Jul 2009 at 1:11pm

Yes, the service bulletin calls for it to go over the tank directly.]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:11:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=1797#1797 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : Our dealer put the strap over... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=1783#1783 Author: Guests
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Posted: 13 Jul 2009 at 3:02am

Our dealer put the strap over the vinyl cover of the single tank.  I wonder if I should put it over the tank instead, like above?    ]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:02:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=1783#1783 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : Here is a pic of what we did with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=1743#1743 Author: Guests
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Posted: 09 Jul 2009 at 11:12pm


Here is a pic of what we did with the tanks. 


]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:12:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=1743#1743 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : On the 171 I have ordered (Due... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=129#129 Author: Guests
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Posted: 17 Mar 2009 at 5:28pm

On the 171 I have ordered (Due to pickup at the end of the month) I'm having the dealer remove the single holder and they are installing a Dual Propane Holder for me.  They are also putting on a regulator that will control both bottles and I will be able to use 20 or 30 LB bottles.  The strap across the bottle IMHO just looks cheap.  Plus over time will dry rot and snap. 

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:28:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=129#129 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : There has to be a better way to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=123#123 Author: Guests
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Posted: 14 Mar 2009 at 11:55am

There has to be a better way to fix this situation!  Any ideas?  Linda

]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:55:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=123#123 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : Here are photos of the recall... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=80#80 Author: rpodadmin
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Posted: 04 Mar 2009 at 4:17pm

Here are photos of the recall installed...











]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:17:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=80#80 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : You will need to let the local... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=78#78 Author: rpodadmin
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Posted: 04 Mar 2009 at 4:08pm

You will need to let the local dealer know of the repair code. In this case it is a couple of straps that need installed - you could call your dealer and they can send them to you. It is an easy retro fit.
]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:08:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=78#78 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : If go to a local Forest River... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=77#77 Author: capringl
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Posted: 04 Mar 2009 at 4:00pm

If go to a local Forest River Dealer (that doesn't sell rpods) will they be able to pull this from Forest River and take care of this for me? Or should I print this out and take it in and show them?]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:00:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=77#77 Service Recall - LP Tank Mounts : Forest River has issued a service... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3&PID=3#3 Author: rpodadmin
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Posted: 18 Feb 2009 at 3:30pm

Forest River has issued a service recall on the LP tank mount. Please see your local dealer for more information.





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