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...
View ArticlePodmods, 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....
View ArticlePodmods, 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...
View ArticlePodmods, 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
View ArticlePodmods, 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...
View ArticlePodmods, 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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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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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?
View ArticlePodmods, 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...
View ArticlePodmods, 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...
View ArticlePodmods, 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...
View ArticlePodmods, 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...
View ArticlePodmods, 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...
View ArticlePodmods, 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...
View ArticlePodmods, 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....
View ArticlePodmods, 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.
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : AC Leak
Author: mcarterSubject: AC LeakPosted: 31 May 2017 at 4:17pm+ 1.
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