R-pod Owners Forum : Forest River QC dropping a little?

R-pod Owners Forum : Forest River QC dropping a little? http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins : Forest River QC dropping a little? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 11:45:37 +0000 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:05:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6323 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Forest River QC dropping a little? : We are on our second pod, between... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62959#62959 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6323
Posted: 06 Jul 2015 at 7:05pm

We are on our second pod, between the two pods there were a couple minor issues. One call, to our dealership's warranty person and some pictures and all our complaints were dealt with by our dealership.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:05:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62959#62959 Forest River QC dropping a little? : So far we've only had a couple... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62958#62958 Author: SiberD
Subject: 6323
Posted: 06 Jul 2015 at 6:44pm

So far we've only had a couple of minor issues. One being the door latch plate was installed upside down not allowing the lock to work and the dvd player cables weren't hooked up to the plug in plate on the wall. Fixed both myself.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:44:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62958#62958 Forest River QC dropping a little? : I don't believe that their... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62475#62475 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 Jun 2015 at 2:02pm

I don't believe that their warranty has changed at all. If you have a problem and it is in warranty, they will fix it. That has not changed.]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:02:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62475#62475 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Did they mention that they will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62474#62474 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 Jun 2015 at 1:31pm

Did they mention that they will stand behind their product and make the necessary fixes to the pods already on the road?
Thanks for the comment BTW.
]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2015 13:31:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62474#62474 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Originally posted by Camper... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62455#62455 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 Jun 2015 at 2:01am

Originally posted by Camper Bob

I'm still trying to figure out what's Podgahzi!?

Sorry Bob. That was uneccesary political satire that really didn't belong here. I edited the post. My apologies.
]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2015 02:01:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62455#62455 Forest River QC dropping a little? : I'm still trying to figure... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62454#62454 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 Jun 2015 at 1:49am

I'm still trying to figure out what's Podgahzi!?]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2015 01:49:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62454#62454 Forest River QC dropping a little? : This is a good problem for FR,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62449#62449 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6323
Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 10:55pm

This is a good problem for FR, or should be! I've been there before myself. Remember the tech boom of the nineties? You hire fast. You train fast. You never loose sight of customer service...and always remember your customers are your best salesforce!

I was lucky, I guess. I got a good pod.

fred]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2015 22:55:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62449#62449 Forest River QC dropping a little? : I recently spoke with someone... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62448#62448 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 6323
Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 10:10pm

I recently spoke with someone at FR who is in a position to know what he is talking about. I specifically asked about quality control and why so many seem to be not fully inspected before being sent off to the dealers, and properly completed. Which is another hit or miss situation. His answer was, a few years ago the rate of Pods coming off the line each day were about 8. With the phenomenal success of the Rpods, the production rate has been increased to over 20 a day. Many come off the line "green" meaning they still have some production deficits that have to be addressed. They are parked out in the parking lot, and inspectors try to catch all of the needed repairs before they are sent to the dealers. Obviously, many of the Pods are not fully completed before shipping. Some dealers do and some don't fully check out the Rpod before delivery. They are being swamped with their own success. I'm sure they are fully aware of our concerns and are doing all they can to improve the final delivered product. The entire industry is struggling with this and other supply problems of raw material. The shipping strike was devastating to the entire RV industry whereby many items are purchased from overseas suppliers. A unit would be partially completed and parked outside awaiting other material to be installed. Meanwhile, the dealers are screaming for product. Catch 22. Do they slow production to await all items before shipping or wait for completion and have the dealers screaming for product? We are all buying too many RV's for current production runs. What to do? ]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2015 22:10:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62448#62448 Forest River QC dropping a little? : We just took our new 179 on it's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62439#62439 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 6323
Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 7:25pm

We just took our new 179 on it's first road trip. From Calistoga,CA to Boulder Co and back.some jssues:
The do or under the burners fell off.
The panel above the popup window separated from its frame ( there were no pins in the installers pin gun.)
Some of the 1/8" panels behind the cabinets and under the bed were not pinned.
There is no boot around the metal frame of the popup where the popup rests against the outside wall when opened.
QC...QC. POOR AT BEST. ]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2015 19:25:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=62439#62439 Forest River QC dropping a little? : To truly give credit where it... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=61427#61427 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6323
Posted: 08 Jun 2015 at 2:15pm

To truly give credit where it is due.......I would blame a lot of that on the dealership. They knew about it and did not fix it before it left their lot. I know from having bought 2 r-pods there are some tweaks the dealers need to do as they do a day or two on "delivery prep" to each pod before sale and they also cannibalize some of the pods that sit on the lots and "mean" to replace stuff later. I have gone to the dealership and left with co detectors, faucet parts, micro-wave instructions and other parts that so i did not have to wait for parts. ]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2015 14:15:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=61427#61427 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Just took delivery of new 179.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=61404#61404 Author: 49er
Subject: 6323
Posted: 07 Jun 2015 at 10:25pm

Just took delivery of new 179. Bolt in bathroom door doesn't even come close to lining up with cut out in the strike. Pointed it out to salesman who said they'd have to "adjust" it. At delivery we didn't verify they did (and they didn't) so now it's home and I'll take care of it. Never should have made it out of the factory like this.]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2015 22:25:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=61404#61404 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Originally posted by goombah Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=61393#61393 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6323
Posted: 07 Jun 2015 at 1:57pm

Originally posted by goombah

Originally posted by kymooses

Originally posted by fwunder

Originally posted by kymooses

Such a file exists from Forest River, it's the PDI checklist that your dealer has to sign off on and send back to Forest River saying everything on it has been inspected.

Kymooses; old friend, buddy, pal... Wink

Any chance we can see a copy of that? I think it could be a great resource for new buyers. We won't say where we got it.

Thanks!

fred

I can email to anyone who wants it, that's what I usually do. The file is too large for the uploads here.

Hi kymooses. PM sent requesting the checklist!

Just back from camping, check that email. :)

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2015 13:57:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=61393#61393 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Originally posted by kymooses Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=61253#61253 Author: goombah
Subject: 6323
Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 1:20pm

Originally posted by kymooses

Originally posted by fwunder

Kymooses; old friend, buddy, pal... Wink

Any chance we can see a copy of that? I think it could be a great resource for new buyers. We won't say where we got it.

Thanks!

fred

I can email to anyone who wants it, that's what I usually do. The file is too large for the uploads here.

Hi kymooses. PM sent requesting the checklist!

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2015 13:20:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=61253#61253 Forest River QC dropping a little? : PodPassages@gmail.com Thanks,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60979#60979 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6323
Posted: 29 May 2015 at 10:05pm

PodPassages@gmail.com

Thanks, kymooses!! ]]> Fri, 29 May 2015 22:05:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60979#60979 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Originally posted by fwunder Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60978#60978 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6323
Posted: 29 May 2015 at 9:55pm

Originally posted by fwunder

Kymooses; old friend, buddy, pal... Wink

Any chance we can see a copy of that? I think it could be a great resource for new buyers. We won't say where we got it.

Thanks!

fred

I can email to anyone who wants it, that's what I usually do. The file is too large for the uploads here.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2015 21:55:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60978#60978 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Doug's baiting me. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60976#60976 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6323
Posted: 29 May 2015 at 9:49pm

Doug's baiting me. ]]> Fri, 29 May 2015 21:49:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60976#60976 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Somebody say fishing???? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60974#60974 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6323
Posted: 29 May 2015 at 9:42pm

Somebody say fishing????]]> Fri, 29 May 2015 21:42:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60974#60974 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Something's fishy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60970#60970 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6323
Posted: 29 May 2015 at 9:20pm

Something's fishy...]]> Fri, 29 May 2015 21:20:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60970#60970 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Originally posted by kymoosesSuch... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60967#60967 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6323
Posted: 29 May 2015 at 7:03pm

Kymooses; old friend, buddy, pal... Wink

Any chance we can see a copy of that? I think it could be a great resource for new buyers. We won't say where we got it.

Thanks!

fred

]]> Fri, 29 May 2015 19:03:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60967#60967 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Originally posted by techntrekfwunder... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60955#60955 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6323
Posted: 29 May 2015 at 10:44am

Originally posted by techntrek

fwunder - pic or the wife doesn't exist.

Doesn't get any hotter! Thumbs Up

]]> Fri, 29 May 2015 10:44:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60955#60955 Forest River QC dropping a little? : fwunder - pic or the wife doesn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60937#60937 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 May 2015 at 9:58pm

fwunder - pic or the wife doesn't exist.]]> Thu, 28 May 2015 21:58:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60937#60937 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Such a file exists from Forest... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60934#60934 Author: kymooses
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 May 2015 at 9:37pm

Such a file exists from Forest River, it's the PDI checklist that your dealer has to sign off on and send back to Forest River saying everything on it has been inspected.

]]> Thu, 28 May 2015 21:37:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60934#60934 Forest River QC dropping a little? : That is a really thorough list!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60932#60932 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 May 2015 at 9:24pm

That is a really thorough list! It covers a really good range of items.]]> Thu, 28 May 2015 21:24:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60932#60932 Forest River QC dropping a little? : We should make up something like... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60927#60927 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 May 2015 at 5:55pm

We should make up something like this specific for an rPod.

http://changingears.com/rv-checklist-inspection.shtml

If I get time, I'll try to put together something we can all collaborate on.

I have to say I had a great two hour walkthrough when I purchased my unit. Every system was tested and explained including winterize, manual slide-out, water heater, entry door-holder, etc. They offered to drive with me a bit to adjust the brake controller and even fixed a small ding in the wall covering from Television install. Since this was our first RV purchase, I just assumed this was normal.

Now I know it must have been just cuz I got a hot wife!! Star

That should get me some points.

I think some folks are just so excited about getting a new toy, they either don't pay attention or just want to take it home and play.

So do you guys think they are using cheaper materials, or just being sloppy putting them together? They aren't that complicated, IMO, and many of the components are third party.

fred

]]> Thu, 28 May 2015 17:55:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60927#60927 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Drat. I initially did a google... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60923#60923 Author: Happy Tripping
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 May 2015 at 4:31pm

Drat. I initially did a google search for 'latch' and captured the thing there - maybe more accurate to say 'door holder', the thing that keeps the door open.

Thanks for helping me to use the right terminology.

]]> Thu, 28 May 2015 16:31:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60923#60923 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Didn't have a door latch... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60921#60921 Author: furpod
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 May 2015 at 3:30pm

Didn't have a door latch and nobody noticed?]]> Thu, 28 May 2015 15:30:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60921#60921 Forest River QC dropping a little? : Ditto, that should have been dealt... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60917#60917 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 May 2015 at 12:34pm

Ditto, that should have been dealt with by the dealership prior to the sale. If not then definitely dealt with during the walk through]]> Thu, 28 May 2015 12:34:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60917#60917 Forest River QC dropping a little? : I would be quesstioning why the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60916#60916 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 May 2015 at 11:59am

I would be quesstioning why the dealer did not spot that on the pre-checkout. On my 171 I had some issues but the dealer and Forest River did step up to the plate and fix the issues.]]> Thu, 28 May 2015 11:59:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60916#60916 Forest River QC dropping a little? : To Forest River, an Observation... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6323&PID=60906#60906 Author: Happy Tripping
Subject: 6323
Posted: 28 May 2015 at 8:54am

To Forest River, an Observation -

I just met a new 171 owner who lacked a door latch, and whose screen door was not adjusted right. I am extremely well satisfied with my 171 but if this signals a general QC problem, look out. Word of mouth is very important.

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