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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 1 or 2 new batteries?

Author: Danielw1Subject: 1 or 2 new batteries?Posted: 29 May 2017 at 10:47pmGoing camping on Thursday for the first time in the rpod. Wondering how much power the furnace will use, lows are in the 35...

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : towing with equalizer hitch

Author: GlueGuySubject: towing with equalizer hitchPosted: 30 May 2017 at 12:18amI won't "normally" disconnect the bars on our E2, unless there is some sort of hump or dip going into the parking space....

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Water Pump

Author: mcarterSubject: Water PumpPosted: 30 May 2017 at 1:11amJato, Good. All sounds familiar to me, still have no idea why.

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Water Pump

Author: furpodSubject: Water PumpPosted: 30 May 2017 at 7:46amOriginally posted by jatoNot sure how to pressurize the holding tank, with the vent by the filling hole, might be a bit of a challenge. BUT...

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : List Your Mods:

Author: NJ-podSubject: List Your Mods:Posted: 30 May 2017 at 9:24amHey BrianR,Great job. I have been thinking of doing this in our 172.Thanks, for the pictures.NJ-pod

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Converting to surge brakes (for...

Author: marked001Subject: Converting to surge brakes (for rental purposes)Posted: 30 May 2017 at 9:28amThey make wireless brake controllers now..that would solve all your problems as you just need a...

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 1 or 2 new batteries?

Author: StephenHSubject: 1 or 2 new batteries?Posted: 30 May 2017 at 10:53amIt depends on how many nights and whether you have shore power or a generator available. While the furnace uses power, dual...

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Water Pump

Author: GlueGuySubject: Water PumpPosted: 30 May 2017 at 10:54amI concur with TT; I think you had some air in the line, and you just hadn't purged it all yet. Glad you got it "fixed"... 

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 1 or 2 new batteries?

Author: TheBumSubject: 1 or 2 new batteries?Posted: 30 May 2017 at 2:02pmI've heard that AGM batteries don't get along with the converter in the Pods. It has to do with the charging algorithm the...

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 1 or 2 new batteries?

Author: GlueGuySubject: 1 or 2 new batteries?Posted: 30 May 2017 at 2:20pmOriginally posted by TheBumI've heard that AGM batteries don't get along with the converter in the Pods. It has to do with the...

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Solar panel

Author: henryvSubject: Solar panelPosted: 30 May 2017 at 2:44pmWhat is the best solar panel to use if you are planning to use the one battery that came with the camper. Is Zamp recommended?

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Mattress disposal

Author: Keith-N-DarSubject: Mattress disposalPosted: 30 May 2017 at 2:45pmFWIW we used ours for four years then donated it to Goodwill.  Each Goodwill franchise has its own philosophy about what it...

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Solar panel

Author: texmanSubject: Solar panelPosted: 30 May 2017 at 2:59pmI have a zamp 80 watt.  I replaced the single battery with two 6v.  I like the zamp and it does exactly what i need.   Several other...

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Solar panel

Author: GlueGuySubject: Solar panelPosted: 30 May 2017 at 4:20pmThe panels almost don't matter. Whatever you get needs to feed a 12V system in the end. More important is the charge controller you get...

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Mattress disposal

Author: GlueGuySubject: Mattress disposalPosted: 30 May 2017 at 4:22pmI'm guessing a mattress that hasn't been soiled significantly can be cleaned up. I've never really thought about it... 

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 1 or 2 new batteries?

Author: SDTrialerSubject: 1 or 2 new batteries?Posted: 30 May 2017 at 5:25pmI have 2 12v batteries.   With a full charge, I can run the heat at night with the thermostat set at 60, run the refrigerator...

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Genset and AC

Author: mcarterSubject: Genset and ACPosted: 31 May 2017 at 4:01pmI happened on an old post from Toolman John I had forgotten. I tried this today with my Generac IQ 2000 and AC on my 178. It works. "I...

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Siding is bubbling on 182g

Author: mcarterSubject: Siding is bubbling on 182gPosted: 31 May 2017 at 4:11pmDelamination. Might be a curing issue, but with 2011 Pod I would think water intrusion. Not an easy fix for DIY person....

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Genset and AC

Author: TheBumSubject: Genset and ACPosted: 31 May 2017 at 4:16pmIf this works, it might actually motivate me to install a cutoff switch.

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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : AC Leak

Author: mcarterSubject: AC LeakPosted: 31 May 2017 at 4:17pm+ 1.

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