R-pod Owners Forum : New 178 owner http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New 178 owner Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 22:34:59 +0000 Sun, 21 Jun 2015 07:37:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6348 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New 178 owner : The caulking around the spoiler... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=62101#62101 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 21 Jun 2015 at 7:37am

The caulking around the spoiler needs to be touched up every now and then.]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2015 07:37:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=62101#62101 New 178 owner : Welcome! We bought our 178 last... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=62098#62098 Author: Kate & Dave
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Posted: 20 Jun 2015 at 11:59pm

Welcome! We bought our 178 last year and love it! Found a leak around the spoiler area but no leaks around the window. Happy Camping!    ]]> Sat, 20 Jun 2015 23:59:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=62098#62098 New 178 owner : Welcome, def think taking it back... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61886#61886 Author: Marx
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Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 6:47am

Welcome, def think taking it back was the right move with it being under warranty.  Being a good DIYer in the future will pay off though so don't worry.]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2015 06:47:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61886#61886 New 178 owner : Welcome. Join us at Cannon Beach... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61837#61837 Author: Camper Bob
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Posted: 16 Jun 2015 at 10:27am

Welcome. Join us at Cannon Beach in August. Look under Events and Campouts. Safe Travels.]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2015 10:27:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61837#61837 New 178 owner : Thanks all. We took it back since... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61836#61836 Author: 2 Pears in a Pod
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Posted: 16 Jun 2015 at 10:16am

Thanks all. We took it back since there was no calking at all and a light had to be repaired.  It was worth the visit because we needed a more thorough run through.   First one was done by one of the service guys who did not seem too familiar with the rpod.  Second run through was with a guy who took his time to cover everything.  Covered keeping it plugged in with an adaptor until I get a 30 amp outlet installed.  Our first trp is next week.  We hope to hook with some other podders soon.Thumbs Up]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2015 10:16:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61836#61836 New 178 owner : Welcome, I don't think it's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61282#61282 Author: marwayne
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Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 8:23pm

Welcome, I don't think it's a lame response my back window is calked on top and half way down the sides, the side windows have no calking at all. All the windows have gaskets, the only reason that they calk the top part of the back window is because all the water that runs of the roof hits the top molding of the window.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2015 20:23:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61282#61282 New 178 owner : Welcome http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61266#61266 Author: Pod4Two
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Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 6:22pm

Welcome ]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2015 18:22:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61266#61266 New 178 owner : We also just bought our RPod 178... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61264#61264 Author: Mikhailt
Subject: 6348
Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 5:59pm

We also just bought our RPod 178 a couple of weeks ago. And also have noticed that the bottom part of the rear window is not caulked. So you have 3/4 of the window caulked. The serivece guy at the place we bought our 178 says: " Water doesn't travel upwards, so no reason to caulk that area." Pretty lame response, in my opinion. I think i might seal that part myself. We've survived the first storm here and no water damage noticed. Looking forward to taking it for trip to the coast in 9days.
]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2015 17:59:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61264#61264 New 178 owner : Welcome. With many things... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61152#61152 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 7:52am

Welcome.  With many things I would agree that you should take care of it yourself.  Years ago there were problems with the rear window seals which required the window to be removed and re-mounted.  In this case since you are under warranty I would take it back.  You want that seal to be done right and since it can be done for free, take advantage of that.
 
I've had my own fill of bad RV service experiences courtesy of complete idiots that should have known better so I know what you are trying to avoid.  But this fix is one for the dealer - one that knows what they are doing hopefully.]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2015 07:52:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61152#61152 New 178 owner : Howdy from San Antonio, welcome... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61146#61146 Author: Podster
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Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 11:56pm

Howdy from San Antonio, welcome and congratulations on your new 178, we have one as well. I certainly would be inclined to spend a few minutes spreading some silicone over the hassle with the dealer to do the same. 

A heads up. If you don't keep the POD plugged in 24/7 to maintain the battery, one of the first things you are going to want is a method (switch or plug) to disconnect the battery. The POD has about a .5 amp draw at idle which will destroy your battery in just a few weeks. 


]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2015 23:56:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61146#61146 New 178 owner : We picked up our 2016 178 2 days... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6348&PID=61143#61143 Author: 2 Pears in a Pod
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Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 10:27pm

We picked up our 2016 178 2 days ago.  Managed to back it in the drive and am now trying to figure out what to do before taking it out for the first time.  Big change from pitching a tent.  Found a leak in the back window over the bed.  I'm thinking of Judy caulking instead of taking it back to the dealer.  Any thoughts about a self fix?Embarrassed
Tracey & Jarda, excited new podders .
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