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R-pod Owners Forum : Check Your Windows! http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins : Check Your Windows! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 08:05:04 +0000 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 22:15:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6817 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Check Your Windows! : Really appreciate this thread.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=80799#80799 Author: par49
Subject: 6817
Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 10:15pm

Really appreciate this thread. I'm picking up my 180 next week. Will take all the necessary equipment to caulk window etc. Thanks for the input since the 180 will be stored outside. Maybe I should buy the cover!]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2016 22:15:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=80799#80799 Check Your Windows! : I'll add positive to this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=77085#77085 Author: bjk
Subject: 6817
Posted: 11 Jun 2016 at 12:28am

I'll add positive to this thread. I picked up an early 2016 R-179 back in March and have taken it out 3 times since. My first and second trips I experienced both a deluge (Astoria OR) or snow (Spokane WA -- beautiful sunny 70º trip up, over an inch of unexpected snow overnight--learned in a hurry I need to have a ladder and something to remove snow from the slide). Had to drive in the rain on the first trip home (I live in Portland OR). I haven't seen leak in either case.

Now because this was an early 2016 model (mid to late 2015 production), it did sit on the lot for a few months so I do have some rust to attend to Dead

, but that's about it.

I've got a warranty appointment on Tuesday to take care of a few little things I've discovered but after lurking on this forum for a couple weeks, I see my issues are minor (and I've been taking lots of notes on what to check on for my list when I take it in!)

I'd be interested in knowing what is the recommended rubber seal condition to use on the seals.

]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2016 00:28:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=77085#77085 Check Your Windows! : They are talking about seals,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=77081#77081 Author: StephenH
Subject: 6817
Posted: 10 Jun 2016 at 10:35pm

They are talking about seals, not seams. The rubber seals around the slide-out (if your R-Pod has one), windows, and the door are what should be inspected. Rubber seal conditioner is good for those seals you can reach.]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:35:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=77081#77081 Check Your Windows! : I have a new 2016 180. First time... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=77072#77072 Author: Jewel59
Subject: 6817
Posted: 10 Jun 2016 at 9:37pm

I have a new 2016 180. First time out we had severe storms for the duration of the night. I didn't notice any leaks. I also drove with the trailer in the rain and no leaks. Like other new owners, this is a frightening thread. Mine is being stored in covered storage. I can see how exposure to the elements would be very hard on seams. Mine has a sticker by the door that says per manufacturer recommendation the seams should be inspected once every three months. I'm not sure what seams they are talking about?????]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2016 21:37:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=77072#77072 Check Your Windows! : I like to see more positive comments,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=76992#76992 Author: les olvera
Subject: 6817
Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 11:30pm

I like to see more positive comments, I have a 2012 R-171 and thoroughly enjoy it, I do the basic maintenance religiously and I haven't had any problems. You know something, I'm glad I drank the cool-aid. I'm new to rving so if there's any problems I should have experienced a long time ago. So come on you cool-aid drinkers if you have anything constructive to say about your R-pod let's hear it.

]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2016 23:30:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=76992#76992 Check Your Windows! : The edge trim is just thin vinyl.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=76971#76971 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6817
Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 7:26pm

The edge trim is just thin vinyl. Remove the screw at the bottom edge and it will just peel up.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/46529858?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227034048109&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=88146586008&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=122345344848&veh=sem

]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2016 19:26:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=76971#76971 Check Your Windows! : I have searched to see if I could... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=76951#76951 Author: Westgl
Subject: 6817
Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 2:44pm

I have searched to see if I could find a video or pi ture of the roof seam strips removed for reseal in as I want to see how they come off and how the seals look under them

I don't have any problem doing my own repairs and actually look forward to it as long as it isn't a delamination issue ]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:44:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=76951#76951 Check Your Windows! : Keep the faith......................we... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=76947#76947 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6817
Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 1:25pm

Keep the faith......................we have a 179, and love it! No water or leak problems!]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:25:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=76947#76947 Check Your Windows! : uh oh,I just bought a 2017'... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=76946#76946 Author: Westgl
Subject: 6817
Posted: 09 Jun 2016 at 1:13pm

uh oh,

I just bought a 2017' 179 rpod,

Looks like majority of owners do not have leaks, and searching for leaks is part of the routine or daily during and after rain maintenance.

I have looked at used Trailers and have seen the Majority of the ones I have looked at had sealant on the each side, around the windows, and usually the rubber tops were cracked on at least the 5 I looked at, and they all had Mold in them to varying degrees.

I had looked at the casita and scamp seamless roof all Fiberglass TT the wood in them is all sealed and incased in the fiberglass, so rotten wood would Not be an issue.

I did not like that the casita had carpeting through out them and even on the ceiling.

I decided to take a chance on the rpod.

]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:13:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=76946#76946 Check Your Windows! : On my first trip in our pod 178,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=76778#76778 Author: ron/roscoe
Subject: 6817
Posted: 07 Jun 2016 at 6:45pm

On my first trip in our pod 178, 2016 model, I noticed that the final floor was floating with air after about 100 miles in the entire camper, dealer had to fix that. Also the back back pass through storage had water in it after a heavy rain. This still needs repair, may be the back window. Anybody have a problem like that?]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:45:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=76778#76778 Check Your Windows! : This could be their year!!! ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=75120#75120 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6817
Posted: 15 May 2016 at 7:54pm

This could be their year!!!]]> Sun, 15 May 2016 19:54:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=75120#75120 Check Your Windows! : go blues, hogone http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=75111#75111 Author: hogone
Subject: 6817
Posted: 15 May 2016 at 7:04pm

go blues, hogone]]> Sun, 15 May 2016 19:04:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=75111#75111 Check Your Windows! : Originally posted by GavinFurpod,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=75100#75100 Author: furpod
Subject: 6817
Posted: 15 May 2016 at 3:24pm

Originally posted by Gavin

Furpod, same price and 24 foot long... but4300 lbs, you would eventually burn up that expedition transmission and probably with the r-pod too! LOL the rpod was ok in size for me but when I found out you could get far more size for the same dollar, with no leaks, then why not??? Sure Diesel is the way to go, but if you ask around while sipping the rpod koolaid you might find out that diesels are used a LOT to PULL campers, ask them if you dare and you will see most folks went from a gasser to a diesel after they overheated the transmission a few times and burned up the bands in them ( automatic) but Im sure you know all that

However I really doubt you really have a clue about much of anything, you called it a COACHMAN ,when I said it was made by DUTCHMAN....so you drinking the Flint Michigan water too? Whats next...you saw Bigfoot riding a Unicorn?
So in one post you berate it as cheap junk, yet in another post you essentially say it is far more expensive than an R-pod, so what is it? If its cheap junk but more expensive than an Rpod, where does that leave the rpod...is it a first-rate, second-rate camper? LOL

Thank you for the lesson in Schizophrenia

Again.. LOL, just LOL.. unless.. well.. no ROFL.
]]> Sun, 15 May 2016 15:24:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=75100#75100 Check Your Windows! : He who can not make an argument... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=74977#74977 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 6817
Posted: 14 May 2016 at 10:48am

He who can not make an argument without resorting to childish insults, betrays the fact that their thoughts are banal and perfunctory.]]> Sat, 14 May 2016 10:48:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=74977#74977 Check Your Windows! : Originally posted by GavinFurpod,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=74960#74960 Author: timpod
Subject: 6817
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 11:34pm

Thank you for the lesson in Schizophrenia

Ok, that's funny. Just made me think of a sailor, mocking the sea worthiness of his rival's boats, while not realizing his own is sinking underneath him.

]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 23:34:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=74960#74960 Check Your Windows! : Furpod, same price and 24 foot... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=74956#74956 Author: Gavin
Subject: 6817
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 10:46pm

Furpod, same price and 24 foot long... but4300 lbs, you would eventually burn up that expedition transmission and probably with the r-pod too! LOL the rpod was ok in size for me but when I found out you could get far more size for the same dollar, with no leaks, then why not??? Sure Diesel is the way to go, but if you ask around while sipping the rpod koolaid you might find out that diesels are used a LOT to PULL campers, ask them if you dare and you will see most folks went from a gasser to a diesel after they overheated the transmission a few times and burned up the bands in them ( automatic) but Im sure you know all that

Thank you for the lesson in Schizophrenia

]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 22:46:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=74956#74956 Check Your Windows! : If the Rpod were so plagued,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=73080#73080 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 6817
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 11:04am

If the Rpod were so plagued, the sales would not be so high - It's as easy as that. It seems rather a rather sloppy over generalization to call Rpods and emotional attachment.

Some dealers can barely keep them in stock, yet 90% of RV owners I know have never even heard of them - so it's hardly a purely emotional craze. The Rpod is universally popular because it was "the right idea, at the right time", it is popular with all age groups due to the unique socio-economic demographic at this time. They have chosen their floorplans very wisely, ingenious flexibility that can work for many needs. It seems to be extremely popular with Baby Boomers, with 10k of them retiring a day; it can work for those ready to "downsize" from bigger trailer, just as well as those who just need a place to crash while they are "finally able to do all that traveling they always wanted to do". It also seems to be popular in some regions with Gen-Y/Millenials; small and cheap with "party friendly" garage options, but still able to become a modest family TT if kids suddenly come into the picture. Most of my Gen-X peers are still stuck in the "bigger! better! more!" phase and have TT the sizes of houses, but for a lot of TT noobs like me with kids heading off to college$ in two years it is a very desirable option economically and maintenance wise.

You simply can not find a used Rpod on lots around here, when you do they want almost as much as a new one. If they were total sh*te then after almost 7 year there would be dozens of used ones on the lot for cheap money, I seem to remember used Ford Pintos for everywhere for about 1/10th of the original MSRP.

]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 11:04:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=73080#73080 Check Your Windows! : Originally posted by Gavin Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=73040#73040 Author: furpod
Subject: 6817
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 9:35pm

Originally posted by Gavin

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

Originally posted by furpod

I am glad he finally told us what he bought.. the insight is handy.. He bought a poorly made square box, that is 10 feet longer then a pod. So, my guess is his wife liked the cute little pod, he couldn't talk her out of it, and so acted like a little kid until he convinced her that he was "right" and traded for the bigger everything Coachman. I certainly hope it works out for them, but doubt it.

The fact that he keeps coming back to check the thread and hurl insults at satisfied owners also tells us a lot. People who have had their pods 5-6 years, didn't just drink the kool-aid. But owners who refuse to have issues repaired for free, that are relatively minor, points to either buyers remorse, or psychosis.

Gavin, I hope your Coachman is better then my buddies. In 4 years of ownership, his spent a year at the dealer. In the end he practically gave it away because it was such trash, and that was after Coachman replaced the complete slide once, and the second one was rotting off the trailer when he sold it. The roof leaked in 5-6 places, the doors literally quit working at one point, and one of the sidewalls didn't just delaminate, it split open. And that's just some of the issues he had.

Furpod, i just wonder why he would feel the need to offer the list advice. As poorly as he has handled this who reallly cares what he thinks.

LOL.. so REALLY what was wrong with the pod for you and what you point out here, is it was to small.. You know, the exact same size it was when you bought it. Not like it shrunk when it got wet in the rain..

As far as cost.. I SERIOUSLY doubt you got that coachman for substantially less then I bought our pod for, it's OK. The Pod is still the number one selling TT under 20 feet in the USA. I can live with that.. And of course, I still, and most owners have not, needed any warranty work. 6th season in progress..

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 21:35:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=73040#73040 Check Your Windows! : Hi Gavin,I do believe there... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=73034#73034 Author: jato
Subject: 6817
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 9:12pm

Hi Gavin,

I do believe there are more pod owners than you know that are happy with their purchase. As is with human nature, we tend to be complainers. If something goes wrong, we want the world to know about it. lf all is going well, then, life goes on (because we feel entitled to having things go our way) and nothing is said because nothing is wrong. I know that is true for me. Unfortunately I don't tell others when things are going well, normally only when things aren't. I work as a golf course superintendent over 54 holes of golf. When everything is great, I hear a few compliments from golfers but rarely from the owners. Yet if something isn't right, I will hear about it almost immediately from the owners, whereas the golfers tend to be more forgiving. I am sure you probably see the same.
]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 21:12:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=73034#73034 Check Your Windows! : Hi Jato,Good point! So far I have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=73031#73031 Author: Gavin
Subject: 6817
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 9:02pm

Hi Jato,
Good point! So far I have taken it as much and as far as the r-pod with no issues thus far. The day it left the lot I was ahead of the game than when the rpod left the lot...Im sure some folks get a good rpod, but many dont and some within this forum will never admit that they ever had problems but would rather bark out remarks because they have to defend spending all that money on an often questionable product.
]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 21:02:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=73031#73031 Check Your Windows! : Hi Gavin,I am glad you are having... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=73021#73021 Author: jato
Subject: 6817
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 8:47pm

Hi Gavin,
I am glad you are having great success with your Coachman with no issues. Hopefully you can tell me the same in 5 years. We are now on our 6th year of ownership with our 177 and like you, we are very happy with it and like you, no issues, no problems, no warranty work. However, you are 5 years behind me and about 18,000 - 19,000 miles behind. So when you get to where I am now, I hope you can "boast" like I do now about how wonderful your TT is. Happy travels to you. Be safe.
]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:47:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=73021#73021 Check Your Windows! : Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=73018#73018 Author: Gavin
Subject: 6817
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 8:40pm

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

Furpod, i just wonder why he would feel the need to offer the list advice. As poorly as he has handled this who reallly cares what he thinks.

Keithy LOL still no problems out of it and I also have a walk in bathroom...nicer than a tiny wet bath.
Still no leaks anywhere...windows are well caulked while its only 24 feet long, we have plenty of room and cabinet space. Everything works like it should! 40 gallons of fresh black and gray.
I have not had the need to have any warranty work done...none, repeat, none.
LOL it might be a box but what is aesthetics when it sells for the same price but with no leaks, shoddy fixtures, star cracks and busted leaf springs.

While I now pull with a diesel, I dont have to worry about going over a mountain top with an anemic gasser which will eventually tear the transmission up.

In retrospect I would have been better off with a popup...cheaper, lighter and easier to pull with a gasser at the fraction of the cost.
While the r-pop is eye-candy, there still remains far better deals out there for those who can emotionally detach themselves from their mistake in buying the r-pod. The same money invested in an r-pod can buy far better campers with better room .
At the rate Forest River is going with this junky line, they will have to add flashing marquee lights and lots of chrome to lure folks in...really pimp them out on the exterior to sell them.
]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:40:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=73018#73018 Check Your Windows! : I just check my rear window, and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=72141#72141 Author: timpod
Subject: 6817
Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 9:34pm

I just check my rear window, and it's the same. No caulk along the bottom, which is normal. But the water leak reminded me that we just filled up our tank last week for the first time and had water filling up the interior of the pod! Found that out by seeing water drain out the aft corner of the pod while we were filling. Caused by interior fill hose clamps not properly fastened. I alternate between being really happy about the pod, and pulling my hair out at the poor quality control.]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2016 21:34:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=72141#72141 Check Your Windows! : I don't remember how mine... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=72137#72137 Author: timpod
Subject: 6817
Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 9:23pm

I don't remember how mine are, but it's common to only caulk the top and sides of windows so that water will drain out.]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2016 21:23:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=72137#72137 Check Your Windows! : Hi. we picked up our new 177 a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=72128#72128 Author: dinglebobbins
Subject: 6817
Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 8:22pm

Hi. we picked up our new 177 a few weeks ago. Yesterday, we were loading gear into the trailer after a few good days or rain. Low and behold: a wet mattress, and considerable wetness and de-lamination of the plywood under the mattress. A little sleuthing found that the water was coming through the seal along the bottom edge of the back window. Exclamation

Looking at the window from the outside, we can see that there is caulk along the top and sides of the window, but not the bottom. Does anyone know if that is intentional?

Thanks,

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2016 20:22:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=72128#72128 Check Your Windows! : So far, our record was a trip,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=70265#70265 Author: furpod
Subject: 6817
Posted: 24 Feb 2016 at 10:35am

So far, our record was a trip, pretty local, 3 dayer, and on Saturday, we got +6" of rain. Friday and Sunday were beautiful. No leaks in the pod. The dome did either leak a bit, or sweat, temps were in the high 40's..
]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:35:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=70265#70265 Check Your Windows! : Vann, another one for the record... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=70246#70246 Author: jato
Subject: 6817
Posted: 23 Feb 2016 at 9:51pm

Vann, another one for the record books. The day before we left we wanted to take old Fall River Road, a one-way road up through the mountains (dirt) with numerous switchbacks, no shoulder, severe drop offs, and not a drive for the timid! Yes, rainy, and quite foggy, which suited my wife just fine as she couldn't see the full scope of the terror of driving on that road. Anyway there were areas of that road that were getting pretty bad, glad we had 4 wheel drive, and we had to keep going ahead, no backing up or turning around. We were probably one of the last to drive that road before they closed that down as well. Phew. We do some stupid things in life. I better rephrase that as "I" do some stupid things. Hopefully next time we are there we can do it on a sunny day. Great shot at St. Mary's. We were wondering why we didn't see you as we always go through parks looking for other pods, but we were in Moraine.
]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2016 21:51:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=70246#70246 Check Your Windows! : I don't mean to hijack the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=70243#70243 Author: Pod People
Subject: 6817
Posted: 23 Feb 2016 at 9:26pm

I don't mean to hijack the thread-this is about INTENSE rain and no leaks and a reply to earlier posts by Jato and myself. specifically about the rain and floods in rocky Mountain National Park.

we were driving up to the park from Denver when it started raining. It rained all day as we arrived and set up the pod at Mary's Lake Campground. It rained all night-intensely at times. the next day was still raining. we decided to go hiking and sightseeing anyway-we were here and were determined to see the park. well, we never saw anything over 9000 feet because everything was in the clouds. and still raining. all day and all night. The third morning we decided to leave. We derigged everything, hitched up the pod and started out. We didn't get very far until a ranger stopped us and told us all roads were either washed out or closed. We were not able to leave. so we went back to the campground and set up everything again. It looked like we might be there for an unknown time. so we filled up the water tank . It was still raining. We decided to go into Estes park and try to buy some additional groceries. We got almost to the small town and found that there was a small river that crossed under the road. the water was literally up to the bottom of the bridge. We knew the water was only going to get higher because it was still raining. We got some basic groceries and returned to Mary's Lake Campground. As we went back to the campground, we drove around a little to see what was happening. It was unbelievable what the local rivers, creeks and even the drainage ditches were carving huge crevaces into the ground-flooding everything. We also discovered that Mary's Lake Campground was located at the base of Mary's Lake, right below the dam! If the dam broke or the lake overflowed, we were in the direct path of the water. We were totally freaked out.
It was still raining. We lost internet, then power. We were quite alarmed-no, we were scared, but couldn't go anywhere.
about 4 or 4:30 that afternoon the ranger came by the campground and told us that Trail Ridge Road was going to be opened by 5 pm but it would only be open for about an hour-it was to be closed again at dark.

We did the fastest tear down and hook up ever!!we got the pod secured and hitched to the truck and scrambled up the road. as we passed the same bridge to Estes Park, we ran through about a foot of water over the bridge. We were able to go up and over the highest road at about the slowest speed ever. As Jato said, there was no visibility, boulders everywhere, slow vehicles and RAIN. When we got to the top, there was sunshine on the western side. We stopped and camped at Granby Lake l Forest Service campground on the flatlands west of RMNP. That is where the photo in our signature was taken.

We were glad to be there!!We slept very well that night.

The R Pod NEVER leaked!!

Vann

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2016 21:26:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=70243#70243 Check Your Windows! : No I think I was two. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=70241#70241 Author: marwayne
Subject: 6817
Posted: 23 Feb 2016 at 8:02pm

No I think I was two.

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:02:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=70241#70241 Check Your Windows! : WOW, you started when you were... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=70239#70239 Author: jato
Subject: 6817
Posted: 23 Feb 2016 at 7:47pm

WOW, you started when you were 4? That is a lot of experience under your belt. Thanks for sharing the photos!]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2016 19:47:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6817&PID=70239#70239