R-pod Owners Forum : Fixing a bent door http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Fixing a bent door Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 22:26:12 +0000 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:26:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8624 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Fixing a bent door : Thanks everyone! I'll see... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8624&PID=81430#81430 Author: Poddyhottie
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Posted: 30 Aug 2016 at 2:26pm

Thanks everyone! I'll see what I can do about each of these things.]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:26:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8624&PID=81430#81430 Fixing a bent door : Having straitened a 'stream... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8624&PID=80883#80883 Author: furpod
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Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 8:48am

Having straitened a 'stream door, I doubt much can be done with the pod's door construction, but remove it, wedge it some where and attempt to bend it back. A new door can be ordered from FR parts dept. I have no clue about $$$, but a door isn't that hard to change out. 

The bolts holding the stabs on are a bit random, and in fact many pods are welded, not bolted. Pull a bolt and take it with you. It will be a 3/16th or 1/4 self tapping I am sure.

Under your shower is a grate you can remove, behind that is the plumbing for the shower drain, check that it is all secure and tight. Check the plumbing going into/out of the faucet also. ANY time water is anywhere in the pod besides where it is supposed to, the answer is find and correct the plumbing leak. Anytime it's getting in from the outside, the answer is to find the leak and caulk.
]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:48:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8624&PID=80883#80883 Fixing a bent door : Ditto. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8624&PID=80879#80879 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 6:47am

Ditto. ]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2016 06:47:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8624&PID=80879#80879 Fixing a bent door : Wow, you got a lot going on there.1.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8624&PID=80874#80874 Author: Podster
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Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 10:51pm

Wow, you got a lot going on there. 

1. If the door frame is otherwise sound, I would be shopping for a new door. 

2. Not sure what fastener on the stabilizer you are referring to, but maybe you can pull the same one from one of the others and use it to match it up?

3. You need to find out exactly where the water is coming from and fix it at the source. 


]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2016 22:51:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8624&PID=80874#80874 Fixing a bent door : I'm a complete newbie to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8624&PID=80860#80860 Author: Poddyhottie
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Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 8:09pm

I'm a complete newbie to the RV world and I could really use some wise guidance from you more experienced fellow campers. I recently bought a used 2010 174. I love it but it has a few issues that I need to correct, especially before the weather turns cold and wet. 

The first is the door - the previous owner damaged it (looks like he may have gotten too close to the edge of a carport) so it doesn't latch. The door is pushed in and it's very tight at the top but mid way down the door where the door knob is, the door is pushed out too far to actually latch (and hence, lock). The only way to keep the door closed is to fold over the handrail onto it - my temporary and insecure solution. I've called a lot of places but all the shops are booked weeks out. Is there anything I can do myself to possibly fix it so it at least latches? 

The second issue is - the rear stabilizer is loose. The pod came with scissor stabilizers - the issue is that the one side is completely loose because the screw / bolt is missing. Do you know what size and length of screw / bolt I should buy to reconnect it?

The third issue is  - I took my first shower in the pod and discovered that water was pouring out of it outside by the step. Do you know if I can simply caulk the corners to resolve this? If so, what do you suggest I use? 

Thank you so much for your helpful ideas and suggestions.
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