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    Posted: 01 Jul 2014 at 8:11pm
We are in our fourth season and have towed and camped in all kinds of weather with no sign of leaks or "poor workmanship."  Sorry if you got a bad one.  It is not part of the makeup of the breed.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jul 2014 at 1:26pm
We get leaks between the panes too when driving in heavy rain, so we just roll up some paper towel and stuff it there to help with the spray that gets forced in.

We also had the rear window problem as ours was one of the first models off the line but FR recalled and replaced the windows from that generation.  Some early 2010 models were also built with the faulty back window.  If you can somehow find out if your back window has been replaced or not, FR has in the past provided the replacement window to the dealer of your choice for free. However FR does not cover the labor cost for actual replacement unless you're the original owner.

We are currently dealing with dewinterizing (finally!) and finding a mysterious leak/condensation from somewhere behind the fridge.  
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jul 2014 at 11:27am
last year i experienced some water under the bed and under the table (not alot but still water).  this was after driving in a 3 hour monsoon.  nothing else was wet or even the slightest bit damp (ie: walls, windows, cushions, etc).  i have driven threw many other rains (though not quite like this) and have seen no water.  i have washed my pod alot with some pretty heavy spray, no water.  i can only assume it came from underneath, but can't find an obvious breach (though water doesn't need much).  hogone
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jul 2014 at 5:30am
Leaks can be very frustrating-
I had a leak around the improperly installed rear window in my new 179 that ruined the kitchen counter.
I talked to FR directly about a replacement counter- they said it would take about 2 weeks to get one to an FR warranty service center nearby.    The selling dealer wasn't very interested in helping me out and is a 200+ mile round trip.
Been over a month and it still hasn't arrived Angry

We've had ours around 2 months and have been on several trips but still haven't towed in the rain, I'm dreading when I do due to FR's poor workmanship...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2014 at 10:15pm
During heavy rain, at highway speed, I'll get water between the panes of the front windows.  One more area to check.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2014 at 8:31pm
Also , pressurize the water system, and look for water leaks under the hot water heater. Mine leaked from the FIRST HOUR of ownership, but I was already 50 miles away from the dealership when I discovered it.

Ultimately, it was tracked down to being a square ring seal for the electric element in the water heater. It would slowly drip when the system was pressurized, and the water always ended up inside the rear cargo area. Wet sawdust and a little puddle. The ring was twisted likely from the factory. I was very disappointed the selling dealership didn't find it during delivery inspection.

The O-Ring was an easy fix and I haven't had a problem since.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2014 at 5:15pm
    I hope you have made some progress today in finding your water leak. Are the latches on the storage compartments holding the doors tight against the seals. I hope you spraying it with a hose will help you in finding the leak. Hope to when find you find it, that it easy to fix.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2014 at 1:25pm
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i purchased a 2010 175 with water damage on the left rear wall (as you face the bed) below the window. i could stick my finger through the wall at the dealers . yes i got a discount , when i got home i immediately  sealed all outside  joints with dicor then did the rear window but only the top and partial sides  with silicon . when i tore the damaged panel out and replaced the wall studs i left it open so all the wood could dry out before repaneling it and during this time we had storms and while inside  i noticed i still had a leak around the window on the bottom left corner so in the down pour of rain i went ourtside and  put  silicon in that area which stopped the leak then after the rain quit and everything was dry i pulled the silicon off and redid it to insure i had a good bond.  the leak   had been  there since the camper was built. and the wood studs were rotten and soft like a sponge its all good now . might want to check the bottom corners of the window if you have one. hope this helps
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2014 at 11:31am
Thanks for all the replies. I've got my work cut out for me this morning!
Just Purchased a 2013 Rpod 177!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2014 at 9:22am
Some RV places can do a pressure test from inside out and see where air is leaking out = water going in from outside. They pressurize the trailer and then spray water on outside surface and see where air is escaping from inside the trailer. If you can't find your leakage that might be a way to go... good luck.
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