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    Posted: 20 Mar 2012 at 9:29am
Originally posted by furpod furpod wrote:

Truthfully.. If the seal is making contact all the way around, which it seems to be, I wouldn't get to worked up about it.



even though its pinching at the bottom?
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Truthfully.. If the seal is making contact all the way around, which it seems to be, I wouldn't get to worked up about it.
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You may just need an adjustment to the slide mechanism. Don't know if that's a DIY deal or not or how you would do it.
Have you sent those pictures to your dealer or to Forest River and asked them what to do? If you're not far from your dealer, I'd take it there.
 
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ok here are the pictures,  Upon further inspection I found that the bottom seal is pinching out the bottom and I can wiggle my finger between the seal and the fascia at the top right corner which was the original cause for my concern.  That cant be good.  My understanding from speaking with someone at Forest River is that you shouldn't be able to do this.  NONE of this was an issue a few weeks ago nor was this noticed when we bought it last month. 





























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Originally posted by tsunami tsunami wrote:

Is there enough room to install a slide-out awning over the slide out?  We downsized to our Pod from an RV which had retractable awnings on both slideouts (to protect from rain and debris collecting on the slide outs).  We have a R-151 which does not have a slideout...and are thinking about up-sizing to a 17-model with a slideout.  But we are wondering about being able to install an awning to protect the top of the slideout.


No problem. In fact our 177 came with the track already installed. I did a right up in the mod forum I think..

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http://www.rpodnation.com/slideout-awning-instal_topic2799.html
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Is there enough room to install a slide-out awning over the slide out?  We downsized to our Pod from an RV which had retractable awnings on both slideouts (to protect from rain and debris collecting on the slide outs).  We have a R-151 which does not have a slideout...and are thinking about up-sizing to a 17-model with a slideout.  But we are wondering about being able to install an awning to protect the top of the slideout.
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Never seen that on my Pod, a 182G (kitchen slide). I went out and checked and it all lines up evenly all the way around. If your Pod is still under warranty, I would definitely have it checked out just to be sure. 
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Hmm...it makes me wonder if it's slightly off track.  I'd contact the dealer and see if they can take a look at it though I totally understand with no warranty that you would need to pay for it.  My fear is that if it's not totally aligned that it may cause water to get in there causing damage over time.

Pictures would be great if you can get them.  

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LOL...I was starting to feel lonely....It only looks crooked when closed.  I dont have it here to take a pic right now. Here is my best description.   When it is closed when facing the slide (from the outside) the left side (near the front of the POD) overlaps the black gasket by about an inch.  However on the other side (left side towards the rear) at the top the edge of the slide lines up with the black gasket (no over lapping) but the left bottom part over laps by a half an inch.  I will post pics as soon as I can get to it where its parked.
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I think you didn't receive any responses because no one has experienced this issue. I have never heard of your problem before.
We have a 177. Our slide out is not crooked when deployed. Sorry, but I can't offer you any advice other than what you're experiencing does not seem normal and I would contact your dealer.
 
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