http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New 179 - Slide out question Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 21:21:20 +0000 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:09:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7901 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=83964#83964 Author: M&M
Subject: 7901
Posted: 25 Oct 2016 at 11:09am

Thanks for the picture, Patriot Dave. I'll definitely check that out. Sounds like that could be the culprit. I have made an appointment with the dealer to check it out since it's still under warranty.
]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:09:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=83964#83964 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=83850#83850 Author: Patriot Dave
Subject: 7901
Posted: 22 Oct 2016 at 9:54pm

Originally posted by M&M Good Afternoon all, We have a new 179 and we've had a day of steady rain and we just noticed a small puddle on the floor on the right (bed) side of the slide out. Has anyone else dealt with this? Is it a seal issue?I looked a bit closer inside and there is an inch square silver support under the slide. There was water (not a lot) in it. There is some rubber trim that runs along the front of the bench that doesn't fully cover the end of that square support. Should it? Should there be a cap on that support? Thanks again...

I think I know where its coming from....just this summer we had the same thing in our 2016, R179 in the same place. It always came in when the rain came from a certain direction so I got a ladder out and sprayed the outside while the wife watched inside and we were able to pin point the exact source of the leak.

There is a round tubular rubber gasket that runs top to bottom of the slide attached to the trailer. I think its there to help seal the slide when its in the closed position.

The round tubular gasket was torn at the top going down about 4" or so. And I found the other side was also torn.

I took it into my dealer and his tech made a repair while I was there. In fact I helped him a bit. He used a black rubber sealant (not silicone, although I think silicone would work).

There was a screw under the gasket that appeared to be run in to far that may have caused the issue. He pulled that screw and put a new one in just below the old one. A self tapping screw about 1 1/4 inch or so long. Then he put the rubber sealant into the torn gasket and pressed it all together.

Since then we have had no issues and that after several major rain storms.

I am attaching pics that show the torn gasket. If you need more info let me know.

I have attached two photos (I hope) that show what I am talking about.



]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2016 21:54:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=83850#83850 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=83846#83846 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7901
Posted: 22 Oct 2016 at 5:12pm

Was there a wind with the rain? If there was a significant wind, it could have pushed some of the rain through the seal. Otherwise, not being able to see it, it is hard to tell. Since it is new, take pictures and then take it to your dealer to see if they can spot where the rain is entering.
]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2016 17:12:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=83846#83846 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=83843#83843 Author: M&M
Subject: 7901
Posted: 22 Oct 2016 at 2:07pm

Good Afternoon all, We have a new 179 and we've had a day of steady rain and we just noticed a small puddle on the floor on the right (bed) side of the slide out. Has anyone else dealt with this? Is it a seal issue?

I looked a bit closer inside and there is an inch square silver support under the slide. There was water (not a lot) in it. There is some rubber trim that runs along the front of the bench that doesn't fully cover the end of that square support. Should it? Should there be a cap on that support? Thanks again...
]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2016 14:07:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=83843#83843 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=83838#83838 Author: M&M
Subject: 7901
Posted: 22 Oct 2016 at 11:56am

Good Afternoon all, We have a new 179 and we've had a day of steady rain and we just noticed a small puddle on the floor on the right (bed) side of the slide out. Has anyone else dealt with this? Is it a seal issue?
]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2016 11:56:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=83838#83838 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74811#74811 Author: Guests
Subject: 7901
Posted: 11 May 2016 at 2:38pm


Welcome to the forum! ]]> Wed, 11 May 2016 14:38:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74811#74811 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74782#74782 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7901
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 10:31pm

I'll try to take a picture of ours from that angle and post it when I get a chance.]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 22:31:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74782#74782 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74770#74770 Author: Perkx2
Subject: 7901
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 9:20pm

Thanks everyone. I won't worry about it for now.  Ted thinks it supposed to be like that. We've had the slide out for 3 days of rain and it's fine. You really only notice the gap when  you sit on the bed. Its an odd angle. No one posts photos from over there toward the kitchen.]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 21:20:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74770#74770 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74716#74716 Author: this_is_nascar
Subject: 7901
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 6:11am

Welcome.]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 06:11:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74716#74716 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74703#74703 Author: bigjoey38
Subject: 7901
Posted: 09 May 2016 at 10:12pm

Hi Ted & Mary 
 

I have a 2012 Trailmanor mini 19RD that I hope to trade in next week for a new 2016 178 R-Pod... There giving me  good deal so cant wait. 

]]> Mon, 09 May 2016 22:12:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74703#74703 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74698#74698 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7901
Posted: 09 May 2016 at 9:42pm

I think that is by design. The rubber gasket compresses against the wall, sealing it (hopefully) from leaks. If you look at the EDPM material used on the top of the slide-out (no fiberglass there), you might notice it is not tight into the corner of the frame and the face. I think this might be to add some curvature that would also tend to divert any moisture outward instead of letting flow inward.

My 179 (2016, pre-stainless steel sink an flip foot) has the padded naugahide (or some other type of vinyl fabric) facing on the slide-out. I'm not sure I would like the wood better. If I hit my head on it, I'd rather it be the padded version.
]]> Mon, 09 May 2016 21:42:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74698#74698 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74690#74690 Author: Patriot Dave
Subject: 7901
Posted: 09 May 2016 at 8:01pm

Originally posted by Perkx2 Just joined the group and have already learned a lot from reading the posts. We decided to sell our Trailmanor 2720 and we've had our 179 for a week. Love it so far. I'm wondering if others with a slide out can tell me if the frame around the slide out on the inside of the camper goes back flush to the wall. We have the wood trim around it. I've noticed in photos that it used to be a puffy fabric type of trim. When opening the slide, it stops about 3/4 to 1 inch from the wall. Theres a rubber gasket all along the top that seems to stop it from fitting flush. I haven't called the dealer yet. Was just going to stop in next week when going by, but I'd thought I'd ask here. I can post a photo if my explanation is not clear enough. Thanks.

I have a 4 week old 179 and my slide sets the same as you describe.

When we were looking at Rpods every model I was inside of, set the same way. ]]> Mon, 09 May 2016 20:01:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74690#74690 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74648#74648 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7901
Posted: 09 May 2016 at 1:47pm

Welcome to the group!! Ditto here ours does sit out that far either]]> Mon, 09 May 2016 13:47:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74648#74648 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74647#74647 Author: Perkx2
Subject: 7901
Posted: 09 May 2016 at 1:46pm

Thanks!
The Trailmanor was our 3rd camper. We bought a 17ft Burro in 1999. The reason we got the 2720 TM (in 2008) was mostly because I was doing craft fairs around the state and I wanted a larger camper that I could sit in at night and sew or make other stuff and my husband could have his easy chair. We liked it, never had a problem with it. It was fun. But now being retired, I just want to have a camper we can jump in, take off, with very little setup/takedown. We actually drove from Maine to Arizona and back last year and we left the TM home and took the old Burro. So, I guess the r-pod is really an upgrade from the Burro. Lots more options and space. ]]> Mon, 09 May 2016 13:46:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74647#74647 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74645#74645 Author: TheBum
Subject: 7901
Posted: 09 May 2016 at 1:22pm

Welcome!

The gasket could definitely be the cause. We haven't worried too much about it in our 179 and haven't had any leaks, although I don't think ours sits that far out.

Just curious: What didn't you like about the Trail Manor that made you switch over to an R-Pod? If they weren't having production issues, I was originally considering going that route.]]> Mon, 09 May 2016 13:22:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74645#74645 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74643#74643 Author: Perkx2
Subject: 7901
Posted: 09 May 2016 at 1:11pm

Just joined the group and have already learned a lot from reading the posts. We decided to sell our Trailmanor 2720 and we've had our 179 for a week. Love it so far. I'm wondering if others with a slide out can tell me if the frame around the slide out on the inside of the camper goes back flush to the wall. We have the wood trim around it. I've noticed in photos that it used to be a puffy fabric type of trim.

When opening the slide, it stops about 3/4 to 1 inch from the wall. Theres a rubber gasket all along the top that seems to stop it from fitting flush. I haven't called the dealer yet. Was just going to stop in next week when going by, but I'd thought I'd ask here. I can post a photo if my explanation is not clear enough.
Thanks.]]> Mon, 09 May 2016 13:11:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7901&PID=74643#74643