Author: Rustler
Subject: Black tank fell from r-pod
Posted: 16 Jun 2016 at 2:50am
This thread is a real eye-opener, and full of good advice. Having just purchased a new 2016 Rpod 171 (May 2016) I checked all of the tank cross members. What I discovered is that all cross members (except 1) are welded to the frame on one end with the other end held by heavy sheet metal screws with a 3/8 inch hex head. I snugged up all screws with a reasonable amount of torque well before risking stripping the threads. Only one cross member looked like it would benefit from a bolt drilled through the frame well away from the top or bottom. This was on the front crossmember ahead of the fresh water tank. This cross member is the one that had screws on both ends. So I'll likely drill for a 1/4 inch bolt through the frame. The flange at the end of this cross member is not flush with the frame, but is skewed. One of the two screws is in at an angle at the gap. After I get the through bolt in place, I may removed the skewed screw. Maybe with some heavy pounding I can get the flange end in contact with the frame. If not I'll get some washers to fill the gap.
Subject: Black tank fell from r-pod
Posted: 16 Jun 2016 at 2:50am
This thread is a real eye-opener, and full of good advice. Having just purchased a new 2016 Rpod 171 (May 2016) I checked all of the tank cross members. What I discovered is that all cross members (except 1) are welded to the frame on one end with the other end held by heavy sheet metal screws with a 3/8 inch hex head. I snugged up all screws with a reasonable amount of torque well before risking stripping the threads. Only one cross member looked like it would benefit from a bolt drilled through the frame well away from the top or bottom. This was on the front crossmember ahead of the fresh water tank. This cross member is the one that had screws on both ends. So I'll likely drill for a 1/4 inch bolt through the frame. The flange at the end of this cross member is not flush with the frame, but is skewed. One of the two screws is in at an angle at the gap. After I get the through bolt in place, I may removed the skewed screw. Maybe with some heavy pounding I can get the flange end in contact with the frame. If not I'll get some washers to fill the gap.
While I was at it I tightened all attachment clamps for hoses and wiring. Some were less than fully tightened. Also a couple of electrical ground points needed a bit of tightening. I would recommend that all Rpod owners check the underside for tightness of all fittings.