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sawyernlsn44
Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Topic: Manufacturer mistake led to plumbing leak Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 1:13pm |
So this is what I received.
"After further review this is not something that we would cover. As you are a second owner and we cannot deem this as a manufacturing issue because it is noted in our owner’s manual (page 53) that this must be checked on a monthly basis by customer" I'm speechless... I can see denying me because I'm the second owner but saying I should've inspected it? They stapled into a water line hidden behind trim. So a friendly PSA to all fellow r-Pod owners to inspect all your water lines to see if they stapled into them. You should be doing this monthly. |
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2018 r-pod 180
2017 Volvo XC90 |
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 3:43pm |
Maybe to be REALLY sure we should all do daily inspections just to be sure a gnome didn’t sneak in during the night with a staple gun
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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sawyernlsn44
Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 4:09pm |
You really can never be too careful. Rouge staplers can strike when you least expect it. |
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 5:09pm |
My apology for the use of the term “gnome” in my previous post. I did not intend to suggest anything derogatory toward the vertically challenged. Illicit staple damage could just as easily be perpetrated by fictional tall humanoids such as Slendernan. Please accept my apology for my inappropriate behavior.
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 7:41pm |
Come on! Everyone knows it is gremlins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1xqrdtJs8w
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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sawyernlsn44
Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Posted: 15 Oct 2020 at 7:47pm |
But does Forest River cover damage by gremlins? Only if I was the original owner lol
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 16 Oct 2020 at 6:36am |
Nope, gremlins would not be covered, even for the original owner. FR would certainly argue that allowing gremlins, gnomes, or Slenderman access to your trailer was misuse on your part. unless of course you could show that they were already in the trailer when it left the factory.... EVENTS DISCHARGING WARRANTOR FROM OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY: Misuse or neglect, including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, unauthorized alteration, accident, and improper loading, commercial use or leasing of the recreational vehicle, shall discharge Warrantor from any obligation under this Warranty When hunting for gremlins in your rpod you need to have a plan in place in case you actually find one, The proven method, albeit messy, is to be on shore power, microwave empty with the door open, and some bug spray in hand. |
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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sawyernlsn44
Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Posted: 16 Oct 2020 at 7:17am |
So this is what I received today:
We do have some panels that are removable but some water lines can’t be seen which is where a pressure test should be done which the manual states before every trip as well as monthly. I have reviewed all the information and gotten with... on this case. We will not participate in warranty coverage as it is the responsibility of the original owner to check the water lines which was not done in this case. Please let me know if I can help with anything else." |
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2018 r-pod 180
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SC for Huskers
Senior Member Joined: 22 Feb 2017 Location: Goose Creek, SC Online Status: Offline Posts: 144 |
Posted: 16 Oct 2020 at 11:33am |
Well, There you go, another case of "The Dog Did It" Hum.
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Happy Traveling,
Tom 2017 172pod 2011 F150 STX |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 16 Oct 2020 at 12:18pm |
Okay, How is one supposed to do a pressure test? I have not seen instructions on that in any of the literature or forums I have read. If we are expected to do this, it should be taught how to do so by Forest River.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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