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StephenH
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Topic: Outriggers Forest River parts Posted: 27 Apr 2021 at 10:52am |
On mine, the sagging seemed to appear only on the slide side. I will keep watch on the door side though now that you mention it. My two home-built brackets which I bolted on so far seem to be working okay. I might order a set from FR and add them for further support.
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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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Olddawgsrule
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 2021 at 2:48pm |
You may wish to see the spec's of FR's first. I have to think your HB's are probably better!
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Apr 2021 at 6:59pm |
Yes, but the FR ones are already made. I would need to buy materials and then weld them, and paint them. It might be more cost effective for me to purchase the FR ones if I could get a response from the parts department. I have tried calling twice so far and have left messages. So far, no call-back.
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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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lostagain
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2021 at 5:49am |
FR says they have a new policy of no direct parts sales anymore. You have to order them through any FR dealer (not just r-Pod dealers). We recently bought seam tape and got the part info from the factory, but had to buy it from a dealer. It's unfortunate as it caused delays due to double shipping, first to the dealer, then to you. Thankfully, most parts are pretty ubiquitous and can be purchased from other sources. Personally, I think it's a bad idea limiting parts sales in that manner, but all my calls to Mr. Buffett go unreturned.
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2021 at 9:31am |
Thanks. I need to locate an FR dealer then. The one from whom I purchased the RPod no longer sells them. I don't know if they sell other FR models. We are nowhere near them.
Personally, I think that policy of no direct sales is short-sighted. It just means that the price listed above is to the dealer now and the dealer will probably add a markup that will make the price double or more. That would change the equation to make it more cost effective to make my own again probably.
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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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JA-Pod
Newbie Joined: 28 May 2019 Location: Raleigh NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2021 at 10:47am |
thanks for the update All, Wow! no parts directly from FR they are making it difficult to believe in this company, not customer friendly at all. I have reached out to FR as well, will see if I have any luck. Stephen I too know of no R-Pod dealer in the area, although there is suppose to be one in Apex, D&H RV center? If you do find a source of the outriggers let me know I will also add them to my door side. Interesting I have not heard of an issue with this side of the pod except on this forum but do believe an "ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" so adding them on would be a good thing.
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John & Allison
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JA-Pod
Newbie Joined: 28 May 2019 Location: Raleigh NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2021 at 12:13pm |
All I received a email response from FR, appears that certain parts can be ordered. see their response:
"Good afternoon,
There are critical components that FR cannot sell directly to retail customers. We advise to purchase parts with your dealership or a local FR Certified dealership but if you wish to purchase those with us, you may give us a call. F100140948 FORMED OUTRIGGER - 4A - USED ON R-PODS 1051177 L & W ENGINEERING $3.44 ea + tax + ups shipping Thank you, LACEY STUTSMAN FOREST RIVER PARTS ADMINISTRATOR (574)-642-1600 |
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John & Allison
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2021 at 12:28pm |
I just got that call-back. Outriggers will be on the way soon.
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StephenH
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chasl
Newbie Joined: 04 Mar 2021 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 30 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Apr 2021 at 11:32am |
I saw some questions about these being installed on newer R-Pod. So fyi, I have 5 outriggers on each side of my 2021 196. Installed by factory I assume.
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Apr 2021 at 3:00pm |
It seems like FR realized that there was a problem and addressed it (finally).
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StephenH
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