R-pod Owners Forum : Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 10:28:20 +0000 Thu, 29 May 2014 21:54:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4750 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : Well, we got back from our inagural... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46561#46561 Author: TriumphRider
Subject: 4750
Posted: 29 May 2014 at 9:54pm

Well, we got back from our inagural trip a couple of days ago.  We really had a great time! 
 
The weather held out for us until on the way home we got caught in a torrential downpour.  Didn't think much of it, but when we got home and were cleaning out the Pod we noticed rain water dripping down onto the counter from the back wallCry.   I guess the rear window was not sealed properly!  
 
I had previously caulked around the stove (Thanks to who-ever suggested that!) and the caulking around the counter looks well done, so we don't think that the water came into contact with any of the press board, but who knows for sure...  I called the dealer and they are getting us in for re-sealing this coming Monday.  I sure hope there will be no damage done from this.
 
Other than that it was a wonderful trip and we have another scheduled in a week, so we won't let it get us down. 
 
On a side note, it does look like the door keeper magnet idea may work!  There is even some steel inside the door right where the magnet will be, so I might not need to put a plate on the door!  I'll take some pictures if/when it is working.  For now, we too are using the venerable bungy cord!LOL
 
TriumphRider
 
 
]]> Thu, 29 May 2014 21:54:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46561#46561 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : Congrats on your new 179. We picked... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46467#46467 Author: J-Cat
Subject: 4750
Posted: 27 May 2014 at 9:16pm

Congrats on your new 179.  We picked up our 179HRE last week and the door had the exact same problem.  The dealer did a temporary fix and is getting a new door from FR.  I suspect FR will be doing a lot of warranty work on this door design.  I haven't figured out what I am going to do for a door latch yet but a bungee cord will suffice for now. 

We are in the Pacific NW also and I have never pulled a travel trailer before so you might want to keep a sharper lookout for a silver Tacoma with Pod careening down the highway.
]]> Tue, 27 May 2014 21:16:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46467#46467 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : My bad on the stainless! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46447#46447 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4750
Posted: 27 May 2014 at 6:43pm

My bad on the stainless!]]> Tue, 27 May 2014 18:43:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46447#46447 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : I wouldn't want the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46417#46417 Author: Budward
Subject: 4750
Posted: 26 May 2014 at 5:21am

I wouldn't want the door moved back-  6" of counter space is pricelessSmile
They need to hinge the door on the other side- problem solved.  The door flying open while traveling doesn't compute with me....40years of RVing and never have I had this happen.
Besides-   the ingress assist handle can easily be folded over the door to make sure this can't happenLOL


Added in edit-   this weekend the wife asked what would happen if a prankster folded the assist handle over the door while we were inside.Shocked


]]> Mon, 26 May 2014 05:21:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46417#46417 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : Our 179 door latch was pulled... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46364#46364 Author: Sea pod
Subject: 4750
Posted: 24 May 2014 at 11:53pm

Our 179 door latch was pulled out by the dealer, so I drilled throught the door and put a backing plate on the inside. Still think fr should move the door back 6" and trade some counter space for door swing.  (I build custom wood doors and millwork for a living)     Cool 
Also our shower wall was bubbled and come to find out somewhere a piece was laminated over some other problem underneath.....will find out what lies under soon.

All and all, the 179 has good qualities and a good place to start with the mods.
]]> Sat, 24 May 2014 23:53:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46364#46364 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : Interesting- my 179 had nothing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46321#46321 Author: Budward
Subject: 4750
Posted: 23 May 2014 at 1:35pm

Interesting- my 179 had nothing on the fender to prevent damage where the door hits it.   I did apply a rubber adhesive disk to the fender and the door where they meet, to help prevent any damage.    
 I just realized our 179 is one month old today...last of the 2014's I suspect--the new and improved 2015 has the snubberLOL
]]> Fri, 23 May 2014 13:35:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46321#46321 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : The Pod brochure lists the fenders... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46316#46316 Author: TriumphRider
Subject: 4750
Posted: 23 May 2014 at 11:08am

The Pod brochure lists the fenders as aluminum.  

On our 179 there is a plastic 'snubber' screwed to the fender which prevents the door from hitting the fender/running light.  I have ordered a 3/4" Neodymium ring magnet with a 1/4" hole which I think will mount at the end of the snubber with the mounting screw.  Then a small piece of ferrous material attached to the door might make for a much better door keeper.

When/if I get it working I'll post pics.

TriumphRider
]]> Fri, 23 May 2014 11:08:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46316#46316 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : Originally posted by techntrekIf... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46310#46310 Author: Seanl
Subject: 4750
Posted: 23 May 2014 at 8:32am

Originally posted by techntrek

If the door comes into contact with the fender, what about just mounting a maget to the door?  Stainless steel usually doesn't have great magnetic properties but a neodymium magnet might be strong enough.
 
Old Hippy, welcome.

Are the fenders Stainless? I thought they were aluminum.
]]> Fri, 23 May 2014 08:32:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46310#46310 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : Thanks techntrek ! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46272#46272 Author: Old Hippy
Subject: 4750
Posted: 22 May 2014 at 6:28pm

Thanks techntrek !]]> Thu, 22 May 2014 18:28:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46272#46272 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : If the door comes into contact... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46262#46262 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4750
Posted: 22 May 2014 at 12:57pm

If the door comes into contact with the fender, what about just mounting a maget to the door?  Stainless steel usually doesn't have great magnetic properties but a neodymium magnet might be strong enough.
 
Old Hippy, welcome.
]]> Thu, 22 May 2014 12:57:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46262#46262 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : Our door latch pulled the screws... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46258#46258 Author: Old Hippy
Subject: 4750
Posted: 22 May 2014 at 11:51am

Our door latch pulled the screws right out , I just don't use it at all just use a bungee !! Pretty pitiful set up !!
]]> Thu, 22 May 2014 11:51:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46258#46258 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : Originally posted by Budward Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46253#46253 Author: TriumphRider
Subject: 4750
Posted: 22 May 2014 at 10:45am

Originally posted by Budward

Originally posted by TriumphRider


One bummer is that someone at the dealership tried to close the door while it was still hooked to the door open latchCry.  They are getting us a new door since it fractured the fiberglass on the door. 
 
Has anyone replaced the previously mentioned door latch?  I can see myself doing the same thing!  It should be a passive latch that will release the door if enough pressure is applied. 
 


Yep- the door latch has been noted- a bonehead move by FR. Wink
  There are other latches that will release, I'm looking into maybe making a magnetic latch for my 179.
  The neodymium magnets are pretty amazing, I've used them for other things, like holding removable pins on my tractor so I don't lose them.
  Fabbing up something attached to the fender that will hold and release when needed shouldn't be too hard, and it adds a few more degrees of door opening.


Off topic- TriumphRider?   I ride a DL1000 Vstrom myself....
  
D'oh!  Why didn't I think of that!  I've been using them on a bunch of things as well.  Maybe somehow affixing one to the rubber door bumper and a small ferrous plate on the door...
 
I ride a '04 Speedmaster pretty much year-round.  I have heard really good things about the V-Stroms!
 
TriumphRider  
]]> Thu, 22 May 2014 10:45:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46253#46253 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : Congrats and welcome. Safe Travels.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46245#46245 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 4750
Posted: 22 May 2014 at 8:39am

Congrats and welcome. Safe Travels.]]> Thu, 22 May 2014 08:39:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46245#46245 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : Welcome! Our 179 is due in the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46242#46242 Author: Leo B
Subject: 4750
Posted: 22 May 2014 at 6:37am

Welcome! Our 179 is due in the first week of July! Looking forward to it.]]> Thu, 22 May 2014 06:37:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46242#46242 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : Originally posted by... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46241#46241 Author: Budward
Subject: 4750
Posted: 22 May 2014 at 4:20am

Originally posted by TriumphRider


One bummer is that someone at the dealership tried to close the door while it was still hooked to the door open latchCry.  They are getting us a new door since it fractured the fiberglass on the door. 
 
Has anyone replaced the previously mentioned door latch?  I can see myself doing the same thing!  It should be a passive latch that will release the door if enough pressure is applied. 
 


Yep- the door latch has been noted- a bonehead move by FR. Wink
  There are other latches that will release, I'm looking into maybe making a magnetic latch for my 179.
  The neodymium magnets are pretty amazing, I've used them for other things, like holding removable pins on my tractor so I don't lose them.
  Fabbing up something attached to the fender that will hold and release when needed shouldn't be too hard, and it adds a few more degrees of door opening.


Off topic- TriumphRider?   I ride a DL1000 Vstrom myself....
]]> Thu, 22 May 2014 04:20:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46241#46241 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : The 179 is a great floorplan!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46228#46228 Author: Hairy Podders
Subject: 4750
Posted: 21 May 2014 at 9:51pm

The 179 is a great floorplan! You will enjoy it! Welcome!]]> Wed, 21 May 2014 21:51:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46228#46228 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : Congrats! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46223#46223 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4750
Posted: 21 May 2014 at 8:37pm

Congrats!]]> Wed, 21 May 2014 20:37:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46223#46223 Yet another 2015 179HRE on the road! : The DW and I picked up our Pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4750&PID=46222#46222 Author: TriumphRider
Subject: 4750
Posted: 21 May 2014 at 8:27pm

The DW and I picked up our Pod on Monday!  Still checking it out and trying to get it outfitted for our first trip on Memorial Day afternoon. 

One bummer is that someone at the dealership tried to close the door while it was still hooked to the door open latchCry.  They are getting us a new door since it fractured the fiberglass on the door.  There is also a scar on the control panel of the refrigerator, and they said they would replace that as well.  Other than those items, she is beautifull!
 
Has anyone replaced the previously mentioned door latch?  I can see myself doing the same thing!  It should be a passive latch that will release the door if enough pressure is applied. 
 
I've been looking at the modification section and have seen a lot of cool things that I want to do to  enhance this already well-equiped Pod!
 
Anyway, if you are in the Pacific Northwest area keep a sharp lookout for a silver Escape pulling a Pod, cause it's been quite a while since I've pulled a trailer!LOL
 
TriumphRider
 
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