R-pod Owners Forum : Keder rail tips https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Keder rail tips Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:10:51 +0000 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:03:50 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7084 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Keder rail tips : Our 2009 r-pod had the same problem... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66995#66995 Author: David and Danette
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Posted: 13 Oct 2015 at 7:03pm

   Our 2009 r-pod had the same problem as others did too. You would think Forest River would have made a correction after all these years. Their is obviously a problem.]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:03:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66995#66995 Keder rail tips : Initially I dreaded going through... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66990#66990 Author: Grandpa Hiker
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Posted: 13 Oct 2015 at 5:30pm

Initially I dreaded going through the process of getting the R-Dome setup. Even after spraying the keder rail with silicone, I stood on a step stool & pulled while my wife pushed from the  other end. Grinding down the heads of the screws did not help. 

 So next I removed all of the factory screws & carefully stored them in the circular file (trash can). I then used a drill bit with a tapered end & slightly drilled each screw hole in the rail. This made it so that the rail would accept a screw with a counter sunk head. I bought # 8 stainless steel counter sunk screws & installed them. Now the heads of the screws are flush with the surface of the rail. Also, as marwayne suggested, I used a utility knife to taper the end of dome lip.

I am now a very happy camper! Setting up the dome is easy & takes just a few minutes. I can easily push the dome lip all the way to the other end with no effort or assistance.
 

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:30:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66990#66990 Keder rail tips : Try silicone spray instead of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66985#66985 Author: JohnBG
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Posted: 13 Oct 2015 at 4:13pm

Try silicone spray instead of grinding the heads.  If you ever have to pull the rail off for some reason, you're hosed.  

Angling the ends is a cool idea, I need to try that.
]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:13:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66985#66985 Keder rail tips : Keep filing off the screw heads.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66949#66949 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 12 Oct 2015 at 9:27pm

Keep filing off the screw heads.  Might go faster if you put a cutting disk on the Dremel instead of a grinding head.  Don't use soap, that will get messy.  Also bend open the ends of the channel slightly.]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2015 21:27:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66949#66949 Keder rail tips : Angle the ends a little bit. ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66945#66945 Author: marwayne
Subject: 7084
Posted: 12 Oct 2015 at 8:48pm

Angle the ends a little bit.

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2015 20:48:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66945#66945 Keder rail tips : I use a can of spray silicone.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66944#66944 Author: podrunner
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Posted: 12 Oct 2015 at 7:47pm

I use a can of spray silicone.  Just spray it into the track.  Seems to work fine.]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2015 19:47:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66944#66944 Keder rail tips : Please post any or all tips you... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7084&PID=66943#66943 Author: GLBCamper
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Posted: 12 Oct 2015 at 7:34pm

Please post any or all tips you have for overcoming those stinking screw heads that stick out on the keder rail and catch the rDome lip when you are pushing it through.

I tried using a dremmel with a very small grinding tip, but after two screws and little improvement, I thought there must be a better way.

Another podder at a campground said his sales guy told him to put dishwashing liquid on it. But he hadn't tried it and I wasn't sure if that meant to put it on the dome lip or rail, or if it would even work.

Any tips would be appreciated.

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