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ZuBrew
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 11 Oct 2017 Location: Macedon, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 113 |
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Topic: Floor raised up in 2018 roof 180 Posted: 04 Apr 2023 at 2:17pm |
Update: My Rpod 189 was picked up 2 weeks ago. A woman from Star Fleet Trucking showed up here on a Sunday morning with a pickup and towed it directly to Forest River. I emailed Forest River after it was picked up and they confirmed receiving it and that it's in the repair que. I got no estimate on how long it will take for the repair. I'm hoping it's not too long before they return it. Camping season is just around the corner.
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2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4
2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
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canadiandad
Newbie Joined: 22 May 2021 Location: Waterloo Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2023 at 4:04pm |
Here's a photo that Forest River sent me mid-March to show the progress on my repair. This was 5 weeks after they received it in Ligonier, IN. They have replaced the floor/flooring, but the frame looks like it's the original. They are replacing the walls, as well, due to delamination and buckling from the floor sag. I heard back last week (7 weeks) that both walls have now been replaced and they are sealing it up and then sending it to PDI (pre-delivery inspection). Hopefully it will be back soon!
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2018 Rpod 180 - new to us in May 2021
2011 Toyota Highlander AWD |
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canadiandad
Newbie Joined: 22 May 2021 Location: Waterloo Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2023 at 4:07pm |
For those that don't need to see the details and don't want to scroll.
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2018 Rpod 180 - new to us in May 2021
2011 Toyota Highlander AWD |
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ZuBrew
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 11 Oct 2017 Location: Macedon, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 113 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2023 at 6:17pm |
Thanks Canadiandad for the photos and info. Did you have to request the photos or did they just send them?
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2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4
2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
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canadiandad
Newbie Joined: 22 May 2021 Location: Waterloo Online Status: Offline Posts: 13 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Apr 2023 at 8:32pm |
The service coordinator initially said he would try to update weekly, but I’ve had to ask him twice for an update after not hearing for about 2 weeks. I asked if he could include some photos each time but only got this one the first time. |
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2018 Rpod 180 - new to us in May 2021
2011 Toyota Highlander AWD |
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BH Podder
Newbie Joined: 21 Jul 2022 Location: WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2023 at 9:15pm |
Just thought I'd give an update on the factory work for the sagging floor. My 2018.5 177 was returned today after 6.5 weeks and looks great. It turns out they didn't need to replace the floor, but did add 5 outriggers on the slide side and replaced the axle. It sits higher than before, with about 4-5 inches between the tire and fender--almost like a hood river version. Not sure why it's that high since it's higher on both sides. I'll have to see how it sits on the car hitch and if I have to adjust that at all. To my surprise, they also replaced all the stabilizer jacks, the tongue jack, and a blind. Only the blind was broken so not sure why they replaced those jacks, but certainly nice to see. They also added straps to both black and grey and the hose tube so everything is double reinforced now to address that annoying issue of it dropping when on the road. They added new vinyl trim and nicely sealed all roof and walls. I would certainly recommend going the factory route if you can spare the time.
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Jamie Harris & Mary Brehm of Wisconsin
2018.5 Rpod 177, 2019 Subaru Ascent |
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gpokluda
Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 327 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 May 2023 at 8:17am |
Sounds like FR really took care of you. Enjoy!
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 May 2023 at 8:48am |
The factory route is also okay if you can get it approved to go there. I no longer have the RPod 179. If I did, I would be looking at going that route. The Cherokee Grey Wolf does not have the overhang issue and it does not have a slide-out, so it won't have those problems. It will have its own set of problems, some of which are being addressed at the dealer. I hope that last piece of metal will come in soon so we can get it back. I'd like to get out there now that the weather is pretty nice.
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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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ZuBrew
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 11 Oct 2017 Location: Macedon, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 113 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 May 2023 at 10:06am |
My Rpod 189 was picked up a little over 6 weeks ago. I've received a few emails from Zack about the camper being looked at, parts being ordered and having to fill out the factory service agreement paperwork which hadn't been sent to me previously. Zack was hoping the parts would be in this week so I'm hopeful they will begin the repairs soon. I'm anxious to get it back to salvage some of this camping season. I haven't made any reservations yet because I wasn't sure what the timing would be for the repairs but I can't wait to get out there again. I'm happy with the quality of the repairs that BH Podder mentioned. It gives my hope for mine.
How did the factory deal with any modifications you did while they repaired what was needed? I put in a shelf above my bed but looking at Canadiandad's pictures, they removed the entire side of the camper. So my shelf would have to be removed if they take off the side.
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2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4
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BH Podder
Newbie Joined: 21 Jul 2022 Location: WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 May 2023 at 10:19am |
I was concerned about that too as I had a lot of modifications. Because I thought the floor would be changed out, I removed a lot of the solar wiring and a new battery area that was inside and realized I might have to lose the glued on 150 watt panel if they replaced the roof. Quite the pain undoing everything, but in the end the floor didn't have to be removed and somehow got it level with the outriggers. I think they also de-winterized it, which saves me some time! Hope they get to yours soon.
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Jamie Harris & Mary Brehm of Wisconsin
2018.5 Rpod 177, 2019 Subaru Ascent |
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