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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Setting up trailer alone

July 24, 2016, 2:37 pm
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Author: ChetC
Subject: Setting up trailer alone
Posted: 24 Jul 2016 at 9:37pm

As someone who hitches and unhitches a lot, I have one helpful tidbit of advice.  Go to your local hardware store and purchase a cordless "driver" gun.  Looks just like a cordless drill, but if designed to drive screws, bolts, etc...  With that, get a socket adapter (it may come with one) and a 19mm socket to fit.  Use this driver to run your stabilizer jacks up and down.  Much faster and easier.

The only time I don't use the driver for the jacks is if I arrive at a campground late or leave early.  They are a touch loud and I don't like to disturb my neighbors.  Smile
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Not Picking Up Channels

July 24, 2016, 2:41 pm
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Author: ChetC
Subject: Not Picking Up Channels
Posted: 24 Jul 2016 at 9:41pm

When you're scanning for channels using the rooftop antenna, make sure you have the channel type set to "air".  
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Traveling with the Fridge question

July 24, 2016, 2:43 pm
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Author: jato
Subject: Traveling with the Fridge question
Posted: 24 Jul 2016 at 9:43pm

After 5 plus year traveling with our 177, propane.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 2016 Rpod 179 Questions

July 24, 2016, 2:53 pm
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Author: jato
Subject: 2016 Rpod 179 Questions
Posted: 24 Jul 2016 at 9:53pm

When winterizing try using compressed air, total time to do this is maybe 2 minutes from hooking up the air chuck to the 3 way valve under the sink to unhooking when you are finished.  I use about 1 pint of antifreeze to put in both my sink traps.  No more nasty antifreeze taste come springtime.  We had to do a few flushes using white vinegar to rid the tank, lines of the terrible after taste of the bleach, and or antifreeze.  Have used compressed air to winterize for the past 4 years with no problems.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Enduro Trailer Mover

July 24, 2016, 3:42 pm
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Author: StephenH
Subject: Enduro Trailer Mover
Posted: 24 Jul 2016 at 10:42pm

I asked about the adapter because I saw on the 5X information that one was available. The gearing of the 5X must be okay if Trailer Valet sells it.  Since the 5X has two gears (high or low), it would likely work fine. I understand now why you were asking about the Enduro. It would add about 88 lbs to your R-Pod. In addition, there are control parts to be mounted inside (presumably, drilling holes through the floor through which to run wires). With the limited space inside an R-Pod, this might be a problem. I think your $600 Enduro might wind up costing significantly more when you figure in installation. A single 12-Volt battery would likely be insufficient to run this. Dual 6-Volt batteries would likely be needed to support the current demands (from one of the reviews referenced on the web site). However, you know your needs best.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Floor repairs

July 25, 2016, 10:05 am
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Author: StrongPod
Subject: Floor repairs
Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 5:05pm

What did  you add to your floor to remove the soft/spongy feeling in the hall section?

I have heard of people laying laminate flooring? Do the floor supports on the Rpod run East and West (from door to cabinet?) as opposed to North and South (from the dinette to bed or hitch to rear)?
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Electric Tongue Jack recommendations?

July 25, 2016, 10:07 am
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Author: StephenH
Subject: Electric Tongue Jack recommendations?
Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 5:07pm

This is what I got: Jack Quick. I have not had the chance to use it on the road, but in my driveway, it works very well. It seems to be well built, have sufficient power, and is sufficiently fast. The reviews were pretty good. It comes with a cover. It was also quite reasonable in price.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Possible leaks, need some help

July 25, 2016, 10:08 am
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Author: StrongPod
Subject: Possible leaks, need some help
Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 5:08pm

I had a leak in my seal around the "basement" pass through storage door in the rear. I had the seal replaced and always used both the thumb and key locks to tighten down the doors and haven't had any more problems
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Possible leaks, need some help

July 25, 2016, 10:16 am
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Author: StephenH
Subject: Possible leaks, need some help
Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 5:16pm

There are two possible causes you should check.

First, remove the drawers and check the tightness of your faucet connections.

Second, on the side closest to the refrigerator, there is a panel that hides the electrical connections and the outside shower connections. Remove that and check the shower connections. I had a leak there. When the outside shower connections were made, the water lines were just brought up and attached by just bending the lines. This puts a lot of stress on them. I re-did it using elbows on the connections so that the water lines come straight up to attach instead of bending.

I think one of these two is likely the cause since you did have RV antifreeze in one of your pictures.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Spare tire mount suggestion for new 182G

July 25, 2016, 10:24 am
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Author: StephenH
Subject: Spare tire mount suggestion for new 182G
Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 5:24pm

I purchased the BAL Hide-A-Spare to move my spare to underneath between the door and rear of our 179. There was a large space suitable for this purpose. I am waiting for some missing parts for mounting the spare to the carrier. Once I complete it, I will post pictures in my mods.I actually got the 28210 model, which is a little shorter. I still ended up having to shorten it so the 28215 model would work fine. It would require cutting the tubing and drilling new holes. If you have the tools, it is not too difficult. A little touch-up paint helps also.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Newbie problem: no drain plugs

July 25, 2016, 11:29 am
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Author: john in idaho
Subject: Newbie problem: no drain plugs
Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 6:29pm

The plugs are either 1/2" or 3/8" plumbing fittings which are slightly different than other threaded things.
I have been tricked several times by those small differences.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Setting up trailer alone

July 25, 2016, 11:45 am
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Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: Setting up trailer alone
Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 6:45pm

Originally posted by ChetC

As someone who hitches and unhitches a lot, I have one helpful tidbit of advice.  Go to your local hardware store and purchase a cordless "driver" gun.  Looks just like a cordless drill, but if designed to drive screws, bolts, etc...  With that, get a socket adapter (it may come with one) and a 19mm socket to fit.  Use this driver to run your stabilizer jacks up and down.  Much faster and easier.

The only time I don't use the driver for the jacks is if I arrive at a campground late or leave early.  They are a touch loud and I don't like to disturb my neighbors.  Smile


I still have to get out and look but the yellow balls help me get close.  Lots cheaper than the TV camera.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Solar panels

July 25, 2016, 1:17 pm
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Author: WillThrill
Subject: Solar panels
Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 8:17pm

Originally posted by Shelpod

I have two 100 Watt solar panels for my Pod.  We were out this weekend and a sudden wind came up and flipped one of the over and of course it hit right on a semi sharp rock.Cry  Shattered the whole panel.  I tested it and it is still producing electicity so now I am wondering what to do.  I was thinking about getting some very clear packing tape and just taping over the whole panel to prevent the shards from coming out. Hate to throw out a $150 panel.  My wife would like me to replace these with suitcase style panels that would be easier for her to handle.  Anyone had a similar experience?  Any suggestions on what to do?  Any recommendations on replacement panel or panels?

Shattered glass on the front of the panel will typically reduce the panel's output by around 50%, so it's still definitely useful, just not as much.  Unfortunately, there's no cost effective way to fix the panel.

If you look at the OP in this thread (http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5017&title=connecting-a-100-watt-solar-panel-to-zamp-port), you'll see that I attached my panel to a homemade PVC stand, which would generally prevent the kind of accident you experienced, though a large enough gust of wind would still lift it.

I think that it's hard to do better than a 100 watt Renogy panel from Amazon for ~$150.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Electric Tongue Jack recommendations?

July 25, 2016, 2:03 pm
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Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: Electric Tongue Jack recommendations?
Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 9:03pm

Since I use a 1/2" 18v drill to run my stabilizer jacks up and down, I took the crank off the tongue jack, put a nut on it, and use my drill to raise & lower it.  Works great. 

TT
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Setting up trailer alone

July 25, 2016, 3:22 pm
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Author: StephenH
Subject: Setting up trailer alone
Posted: 25 Jul 2016 at 10:22pm

A lot of the new cars come with a backup camera. We got one with our 2016 Ford Escape SE. It has been extremely valuable. I had often thought of adding a camera. Now that I have one, I would not want to be without it. I thought about the yellow balls, but with the camera, I don't need them.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Melted electric connector

July 26, 2016, 11:32 am
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Author: Podster
Subject: Melted electric connector
Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 6:32pm

...resistance creating heat. You'll have to change the POD receptacle out and maybe even the feed line. I'm not pretty sure the plugs on the feed-line have to be the molded (sealed) type to qualify to outdoor use. Good luck Sir! 
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Beeping Fridge Fix - By Jim Fielder

July 26, 2016, 12:01 pm
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Author: bluecatjudy
Subject: Beeping Fridge Fix - By Jim Fielder
Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 7:01pm

Thanks so much for all the great info.  I too started having the fridge beep.  I stopped it by defrosting fridge as we were in Pacifica, Calif. with heavy fog.  Still beeped - dried real good inside and adjusted door - still beeped.  Unplugged camper and turned off battery switch for 5 minutes - no beeped now for 24 hrs.  I will be going to the store for dielectric grease, silicone, and drill bit in case it starts again.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Soongy Floors After Leak Repair

July 26, 2016, 1:20 pm
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Author: StrongPod
Subject: Soongy Floors After Leak Repair
Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 8:20pm

I had a leak in my plumbing vent/AC that came into the hall outside the bath of my 2010 171 Rpod and created about a 2'x2' spongy area in the floor. When I look at the factory video, it shows the floor is some scant aluminum frame with styrofoam and thin sheet of luan? I'm thinking of trying to fix the spongy floor by laying laminate flooring on top of the vinyl. Has anyone done this or have any thoughts?
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Soongy Floors After Leak Repair

July 26, 2016, 1:54 pm
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Author: kymooses
Subject: Soongy Floors After Leak Repair
Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 8:54pm

Several Owners have added laminate locking floor to the Pod to help with that actually.  I've seen it in at least 3 Pods before.  It looks really nice.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Soongy Floors After Leak Repair

July 26, 2016, 2:03 pm
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Author: StrongPod
Subject: Soongy Floors After Leak Repair
Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 9:03pm

Thx for quick reply. I noticed ur n Lou. Have u seen any Ky Rpods with laminate? And do u know what material/thickness of laminate was used? Would it be run perpendicular to/across the floor joists as opposed to aligned with the floor joists?
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