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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Topic: Initial Quality Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 1:46pm |
For better or worse, I believe all television manufacturers have a "stuck pixel" policy where X amount is acceptable, especially if it isn't in the middle of the screen. This may not be true for higher-end televisions. So the answer to your question is "maybe". |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 1:42pm |
#9, the water pump normally will make a loud vibrating sound when in use. Did you find it is actually unscrewed from the floor?
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Webstas
Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2014 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 28 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 12:49pm |
ours is only a month or so old and we have had all kinds of issues.
1. the tail light is messed up so only 1 or 2 led's light up 2. nicks everywhere on pretty much every panel 3. the panel with the system status monitor on it is cracked in the corner 4. the black tank clean out system was installed backwards. 5. the t.v. arm was welded on an angle so the t.v is crooked 6. the bathroom door corner is delamination 7. the person that installed our jensen dvd radio system put 2 screws in the same hole and screwed into the amp heat sink 8. the corner of the converter box is broken out. 9. the h20 pump isnt screwed down so it rattles everywhere.
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2McPods
Groupie Joined: 20 Aug 2014 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 11:49am |
Hello everyone, Just an update to all the problems we found.
We got a new table top, and its beautiful and perfect. The door gap has been fixed, no more bugs should get in thank god. The gap between the wall and bathroom sink I fixed my self, just needed a new screw and caulked but I did bring it to the dealers attention. We got a new rdome and its awesome!! The snag in the a/c filter isn't big enough for dometic to do anything about. Not a big deal as of yet, but believe me when it is I will be on top of it. Now for the Icing on the cake, the tv pixel mess up. The tv has a constant green dot that no matter what you watch your eye is drawn to that. Especially when the screen is dark. The dealer got a new tv for us, but because there is only one pixel messed up they have to get approval from the manufacture which is Jensen to replace the tv. If they do it with out the approval they will be stuck with the $300 bill. Ok that's fine I understand that. What I don't understand is what's the difference, it's a defect and it's a brand new tv. If I go to best buy or some other department store and by a tv and it had the same problem, I would take it back and get a new one. Right??? Not a happy camper at the moment If FR would have better QC these problems would not be put on the consumer to deal with. Don't get me wrong I'm very happy with my Pod, I just wish people would take some pride in what they build. I have always believed you treat people the way you want to be treated. That also goes for building something as if it was your own. |
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Everything Happens 4 A Reason
Pat & Viki McCartney 2015 171 {2McPods} 2014 F150 Pittsburgh, Pa |
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Luv2Q
Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Posted: 10 Sep 2014 at 10:10am |
Oops, believe I was referring to Capricorn here.
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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Luv2Q
Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Posted: 09 Sep 2014 at 11:58pm |
Interesting .. and a little scary inasmuch as we've just committed to buy a new 171. Well, I can see my walk-thru will take awhile cuz bringing it back to the dealership ain't an option! Quality Control (or lack thereof) .. guess that's not unexpected in today's world. Still, the R-pod is a pretty neat concept so we're excited and looking forward to getting out in it.
(note to self: remember to turn on the TV) Hope the OPs got their issues resolved satisfactorily.
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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dsmiths
Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Southern Ind Online Status: Offline Posts: 866 |
Posted: 06 Sep 2014 at 8:53pm |
I guess we are lucky but the only issue we had on our 2011 RP-172 was the door stop that sticks out was loose. I tightened it with a phillips screwdriver and that was it. No problems with any appliances, lights, wiring, plumbing etc. I was impressed with the initial quality of the pod , fit and finish .
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 06 Sep 2014 at 4:03pm |
When buying you really need to do a thorough walk thru with the tech before taking possession of your pod. The dealers have a printed list that they have you sign off on regarding the walk thru, so you need to have them demonstrate and look at all the items before you take it. The walk thru can take a couple hours
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Avid Camper
Newbie Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 06 Sep 2014 at 3:14pm |
Thanks for listing all the things you found...we just bought a 178 and have had no issues but will check out all the listed areas just in case....thanks so much!
Avid Camper
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 02 Sep 2014 at 5:35pm |
That sounds awful... should definitely be a trip back to the dealership!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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