Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : surge protector
Author: desert-wiggySubject: surge protectorPosted: 12 Jan 2017 at 5:22pmGood afternoon Poddies.....I have 2015 179 has anyone hard wired a surge protector on this model? if so where did you access...
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Author: mcarterSubject: surge protectorPosted: 12 Jan 2017 at 6:31pmLarry, I have a 178 and a CAMCO surge protector from etrailer, 30 amp. Attaches to power stand-off. Warns for over and under voltage...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : axle
Author: PodsterSubject: axlePosted: 12 Jan 2017 at 8:44pmYou should be able to get whatever axle you need directly from FR. Overnight? I doubt it.
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Author: ronahueSubject: axlePosted: 13 Jan 2017 at 3:43amThe axle on our 2015 R179 was replaced last fall it took about 4 weeks for the axle to come in and about 4 hours to install.
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Author: mcarterSubject: axlePosted: 13 Jan 2017 at 7:01amHow where the axles damaged? Accident or some failure?
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Installing a surge protector in a 179
Author: desert-wiggySubject: Installing a surge protector in a 179Posted: 13 Jan 2017 at 1:43pmI also have a 179 (2015) pod this looks like the closest location to where the power cord plugs in....
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : axle
Author: ronahueSubject: axlePosted: 13 Jan 2017 at 5:10pmEvidently it was a manufacturing error the hubs were mounted with to much toe in, so the tires wore on the outsides.
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Author: mcarterSubject: axlePosted: 13 Jan 2017 at 5:13pmThanks Ron, good info.
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Author: ronahueSubject: axlePosted: 13 Jan 2017 at 6:32pmIncidentally all of the work was done under the Forest River ($150) extended warranty including two new tires.
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : propane tank quick connect couplings
Author: techntrekSubject: propane tank quick connect couplingsPosted: 13 Jan 2017 at 8:33pmI have for about 27,000 miles so far: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3689
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Author: john in idahoSubject: propane tank quick connect couplingsPosted: 14 Jan 2017 at 10:47amThe cap on the generator may have a vent lever if you are concerned about it.
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Wires in Battery Box
Author: RosewoodSubject: Wires in Battery BoxPosted: 14 Jan 2017 at 3:35pmWe have a '15 178 purchased from the PO last September. It has the dual 6 volt installation done at the dealers some time after...
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Author: StephenHSubject: Wires in Battery BoxPosted: 14 Jan 2017 at 4:16pmThe two wires are meant to be connected if you use solar power. They run to the Zamp connector. They are loose on our 179 as...
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : R-Pod 179 awning
Author: TaospodSubject: R-Pod 179 awningPosted: 14 Jan 2017 at 4:57pmHi Deb and Kathy,Came across your post while looking for an awning for our 179. Talked to Bear Creek Canvas and ready to order, but...
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Author: RosewoodSubject: Wires in Battery BoxPosted: 14 Jan 2017 at 6:12pmThanks StephenH for your quick reply! That makes sense.Cheers Terry
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matress
Author: Bill-JSubject: 2ND 180 podmod, drawers under matressPosted: 14 Jan 2017 at 10:23pmOK we are home after cutting the trip off a month early! The vacation from hell.First when we started using...
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Author: MoPodSubject: R-Pod 179 awningPosted: 15 Jan 2017 at 9:38amI have an sack awning for sale for a 179 in the flea market section. Check it out.
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Pushing The Limits On Tow Vehicles
Author: NWRPodderSubject: Pushing The Limits On Tow VehiclesPosted: 15 Jan 2017 at 12:28pmNow that I am in a new year I am starting to look at this topic again and what I should do. After more research...
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Author: ToolmanJohnSubject: Pushing The Limits On Tow VehiclesPosted: 15 Jan 2017 at 1:02pm Think about getting a V8 Sequoia. I know the every day fuel economy wouldn't be very good, but maybe only a...
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Pushing The Limits On Tow Vehicles
Author: NWRPodderSubject: Pushing The Limits On Tow VehiclesPosted: 15 Jan 2017 at 1:23pmThanks John! I think that is something to seriously look at as well in similar price range and features. I will...
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