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Pete_PDX

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Topic: How do I fix this? (loose screws)
Posted: 19 Sep 2018 at 7:30pm

So I have this brand new, 2019 RPOD 179 and I'm a bit disappointed in the workmanship, but from what I read it's supposedly better than the competition... I don't regret the purchase at all and love the camper, it's just the little things that are frustrating me....

Do you guys mind offering some guidance on what you would do to fix this situation?

Shower stall anchor:

https://imgur.com/NICmloo

Window blinds anchor:

https://imgur.com/f20f3LR

Billy Bob

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Posted: 19 Sep 2018 at 8:05pm

great campers.....I'd do one of two things for both...

possibly a 1" molly bolt for the shades and a plastic screw for the shower to fit the anchor.

or...

if you are in Portland, make a trip to the factory in Salem, OR. Short drive if indeed you are in Portland. Or talk with your dealer if they are local.

Easy fixes Pete, but I know how you feel.

2019 RPOD 190
2017 Chev Colorado 4 X 4
Yellow Lab and English Springer Spaniel

Kup-Pod

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Posted: 19 Sep 2018 at 8:15pm

Congrats on your rpod, we are also very happy with ours although there were a few irritating things like you have that need addressing.

I'm guessing your shower anchor is broken, the plunger that spreads out the inside portion is missing, so you should get a replacement product similar to this...

AP Products 013-140 1" White Plastic Rivet

As far as the wall anchors are concerned, you could use typical wall anchors but i would cut the tip off a bit so they only penetrate the wall by 1/2 or 3/4 inch...

ITW Brands 25200 25PK#50 Plas Dry Anchor

2017 RP-178
2021 F150 5.0l
"Lead me on a level path"

Leo B

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Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 5:47am

+1
Had the blinds anchor problem once. the above fix worked perfect.

Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Ghosthawk

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Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 8:47am

Agree with Kup pod.

Broken fastener. How you replace depends on how fussy you are.

In my 2018 R-pod 189 I have had pretty good luck with a variety of wall anchors.

The ones that hold the most seem to be essentially a giant screw which grips the wall.

The picture shows a plastic one with screw. But I have found the brass ones to take a normal 7/8ths inch screw like it was threaded for it. Failed at 130 pounds for the brass one.

And if I am concerned about it being a smidge long, I take a heavy pliers or cutter and clip a bit off the point. Trickiest part was finding the size drill that would allow it to start easily and as small as possible.

Those go in nice and flush. Seem to hold a lot.

I used a combination of those and VHB tape with inverted shelf brackets to hold up my shelf over the bed.

Pete_PDX

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Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 11:49pm

Thanks for the suggestions, folks!

If the wall is hollow, should I spray some expanding foam or something in first to help the anchor? That wood seems awfully thin for an anchor...

furpod

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Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 8:03am

The wall isn't hollow. The walls have foam insulation in them, between the aluminum framing.

Pete_PDX

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Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 9:50am

Ok thanks!

Awchief

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Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 10:01am

New trailer, hold the manufacturer responsibly by demanding they make it right.

Be sure to notify FR directly.

Forest River Warranty numbers

The phone number is 574-642-3119

Option (2) Warranty

Option (3) Service

Option (4) Parts

Michael

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Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 10:50am

I agree with the workmanship being less than stellar. My 2017.5 177 has finger-shaped glue marks on the white paneling above the bed and the dinette. They do not come off.

You'd do well to get a ladder and check the caulking of the plastic channel inserts on the roof as well. The plastic channel inserts on mine were cracked and the caulking didn't cover the cracks.

These are little things but do not make me comfortable. That said, all my interactions with Forest River Support and Parts has been great.

I needed more shower wall anchors (plastic blind rivets) since the plastic panels expanded in warm temps and popped the silicone caulking off. I got them direct from Forest River.

I also had to get a replacement stainless steel sink since I dumped the contents of my dehumidifiers (DriZair) in the sink and left the fluid in there quite a while. As a result, I got several corrosion spots.

2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB
2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD
2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper
2014 Toyota Tundra DC

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Pete_PDX Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 Apr 2018 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Topic: How do I fix this? (loose screws) Posted: 19 Sep 2018 at 7:30pm
	So I have this brand new, 2019 RPOD 179 and I'm a bit disappointed in the workmanship, but from what I read it's supposedly better than the competition... I don't regret the purchase at all and love the camper, it's just the little things that are frustrating me.... Do you guys mind offering some guidance on what you would do to fix this situation? Shower stall anchor: https://imgur.com/NICmloo Window blinds anchor: https://imgur.com/f20f3LR

Billy Bob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2018 Location: Boulder City, N Online Status: Offline Posts: 103	Posted: 19 Sep 2018 at 8:05pm
	great campers.....I'd do one of two things for both... possibly a 1" molly bolt for the shades and a plastic screw for the shower to fit the anchor. or... if you are in Portland, make a trip to the factory in Salem, OR. Short drive if indeed you are in Portland. Or talk with your dealer if they are local. Easy fixes Pete, but I know how you feel.
	2019 RPOD 190 2017 Chev Colorado 4 X 4 Yellow Lab and English Springer Spaniel

Kup-Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 Jun 2017 Location: Guelph, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 153	Posted: 19 Sep 2018 at 8:15pm
	Congrats on your rpod, we are also very happy with ours although there were a few irritating things like you have that need addressing. I'm guessing your shower anchor is broken, the plunger that spreads out the inside portion is missing, so you should get a replacement product similar to this... AP Products 013-140 1" White Plastic Rivet As far as the wall anchors are concerned, you could use typical wall anchors but i would cut the tip off a bit so they only penetrate the wall by 1/2 or 3/4 inch... ITW Brands 25200 25PK#50 Plas Dry Anchor
	2017 RP-178 2021 F150 5.0l "Lead me on a level path"

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517	Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 5:47am
	+1 Had the blinds anchor problem once. the above fix worked perfect.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Ghosthawk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Apr 2018 Location: Fargo ND Online Status: Offline Posts: 128	Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 8:47am
	Agree with Kup pod. Broken fastener. How you replace depends on how fussy you are. In my 2018 R-pod 189 I have had pretty good luck with a variety of wall anchors. The ones that hold the most seem to be essentially a giant screw which grips the wall. The picture shows a plastic one with screw. But I have found the brass ones to take a normal 7/8ths inch screw like it was threaded for it. Failed at 130 pounds for the brass one. And if I am concerned about it being a smidge long, I take a heavy pliers or cutter and clip a bit off the point. Trickiest part was finding the size drill that would allow it to start easily and as small as possible. Those go in nice and flush. Seem to hold a lot. I used a combination of those and VHB tape with inverted shelf brackets to hold up my shelf over the bed.

Pete_PDX Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 Apr 2018 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 20 Sep 2018 at 11:49pm
	Thanks for the suggestions, folks! If the wall is hollow, should I spray some expanding foam or something in first to help the anchor? That wood seems awfully thin for an anchor...

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 8:03am
	The wall isn't hollow. The walls have foam insulation in them, between the aluminum framing.

Pete_PDX Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24 Apr 2018 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 9:50am
	Ok thanks!

Awchief Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 04 May 2018 Location: Biloxi, MS Online Status: Offline Posts: 83	Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 10:01am
	New trailer, hold the manufacturer responsibly by demanding they make it right. Be sure to notify FR directly. Forest River Warranty numbers The phone number is 574-642-3119 Option (2) Warranty Option (3) Service Option (4) Parts
	Michael

geewizard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2017 Location: Spokane Online Status: Offline Posts: 347	Posted: 21 Sep 2018 at 10:50am
	I agree with the workmanship being less than stellar. My 2017.5 177 has finger-shaped glue marks on the white paneling above the bed and the dinette. They do not come off. You'd do well to get a ladder and check the caulking of the plastic channel inserts on the roof as well. The plastic channel inserts on mine were cracked and the caulking didn't cover the cracks. These are little things but do not make me comfortable. That said, all my interactions with Forest River Support and Parts has been great. I needed more shower wall anchors (plastic blind rivets) since the plastic panels expanded in warm temps and popped the silicone caulking off. I got them direct from Forest River. I also had to get a replacement stainless steel sink since I dumped the contents of my dehumidifiers (DriZair) in the sink and left the fluid in there quite a while. As a result, I got several corrosion spots.
	2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC