Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Dry Camp Battery Life
Author: techntrekSubject: Dry Camp Battery LifePosted: 01 Dec 2016 at 2:08pmI saw a remark about having group 24 batteries being rated at 50-some amps, which may be the issue. I wouldn't go below group...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : a/c fan noise
Author: techntrekSubject: a/c fan noisePosted: 01 Dec 2016 at 2:15pmI agree that the outside noise is no different than every other A/C in the campground. I've never heard someone complain. As for the...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : purpleline trailer mover and axle riser
Author: Grandpa HikerSubject: purpleline trailer mover and axle riserPosted: 01 Dec 2016 at 2:37pmHere is a link:http://www.purplelineusa.com/products-enduro-about.phpI got it on sale for $600 plus...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : wheel maintenance
Author: Hi-LineSubject: wheel maintenancePosted: 01 Dec 2016 at 7:31pmMy r.pod 179 is a bit over a year old...I've pulled it about 5,500 miles. The Lippert axle brochure that came with the trailer says...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : wheel maintenance
Author: jatoSubject: wheel maintenancePosted: 01 Dec 2016 at 8:41pmI purchased my 177 in March 2011. Every spring I use the zerk fitting and fill till full. In 2014 I did a repack, next spring I will...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : wheel maintenance
Author: sailor323Subject: wheel maintenancePosted: 01 Dec 2016 at 10:25pmWe greased the bearings on our 2016 179 after 12,000 miles using the zerk fitting. A couple of thousand miles later, one of the...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : heat
Author: Tars TarkasSubject: heatPosted: 02 Dec 2016 at 7:30pmI agree that it's essentially pointless to pre-heat the pod. Crank up the furnace while you're leveling and unhooking... but I have...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : wheel maintenance
Author: StephenHSubject: wheel maintenancePosted: 02 Dec 2016 at 7:32pmIn your case, just lubing the bearing was inadequate. So far, lubing has worked for me. However, if I remember to do so, I feel...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : heat
Author: StephenHSubject: heatPosted: 02 Dec 2016 at 7:43pmI would not risk it. The water heater and the refrigerator have sufficient baffles that it would probably not hurt to have them on. However,...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : heat
Author: Leo BSubject: heatPosted: 02 Dec 2016 at 8:46pmBakes is startingto really get hot!!Been a really great addition to the Bruins!Seems a bit risky to me.
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matress
Author: voisjSubject: 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matressPosted: 02 Dec 2016 at 8:48pmBill-j, So looking forward to seeing your mod! Hope this helps; 1. The green arrow is where I would stop the...
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Author: Bill-JSubject: 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matressPosted: 02 Dec 2016 at 9:56pmThanks for the reply John. In the posted picture I do not find the blue nor purple arrows.One thing I did was...
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Author: Bill-JSubject: 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matressPosted: 02 Dec 2016 at 10:05pmFollow on... I printed the picture out and now I can see the other arrows.I think the hose marked with the...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matress
Author: voisjSubject: 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matressPosted: 02 Dec 2016 at 10:16pmBill, I like the door idea to the water heater send a picture of it! To get to the water pump you have to remove...
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Author: Bill-JSubject: 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matressPosted: 02 Dec 2016 at 11:01pmJohn, How long does your battery last from a full charge? I fully charged my battery then disconnected the...
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matress
Author: voisjSubject: 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matressPosted: 02 Dec 2016 at 11:17pmBill, I think you have a problem with your battery. I have two with a 4 way switch ( off-bat1-bat2-both) either...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matress
Author: voisjSubject: 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matressPosted: 03 Dec 2016 at 4:18pm Originally posted by Bill-JBrand new battery. Since I KNOW I have a problem I will start chasing "phantom"...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Weight distribution and brake control
Author: Tars TarkasSubject: Weight distribution and brake controlPosted: 03 Dec 2016 at 4:46pmI agree with the notion that the dealer will get a lot more comfortable with you taking the rpod off of his...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Weight distribution and brake control
Author: cjscintaSubject: Weight distribution and brake controlPosted: 03 Dec 2016 at 5:23pmThanks all for the input. I was thinking there was some liability issue or something with the dealer and that...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matress
Author: Bill-JSubject: 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matressPosted: 03 Dec 2016 at 5:47pmGood trick to know... Try it tomorrow.
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