Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Stain color in 2016 models?
Author: sailor323Subject: Stain color in 2016 models?Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 7:23amThe "wood" in the pod is vinyl covered wood and paneling, so there is no stain. With trial and error and a mixture of...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Exterior Repair
Author: sailor323Subject: Exterior RepairPosted: 07 Oct 2016 at 7:27amOne of the beauties of fiberglass is that it can be repaired. Depending on the size and nature of the repair job, a varying amount...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Water Pump or Check Valve Issue?
Author: MoPodSubject: Water Pump or Check Valve Issue?Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 5:04pmI apologize for bringing this topic up again, but the search feature is failing me or I'm using the wrong...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Water Pump or Check Valve Issue?
Author: MoPodSubject: Water Pump or Check Valve Issue?Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 5:58pmAttempted solution:Disconnected city water. Put water in tank. Turned on water pump, ran faucets, water pump built up...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Blowing out water lines
Author: furpodSubject: Blowing out water linesPosted: 07 Oct 2016 at 7:40pmAs long as you drain first, the small amount of water remaining should not dilute the antifreeze to much.
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Solar Panel
Author: ChuckfscSubject: Solar PanelPosted: 07 Oct 2016 at 8:04pmThanks for the clarification. Do you have a inverter installed on yours for the ability to watch TV or a DVD, or to charge your cell...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Hitch Overkill?
Author: finder9Subject: Hitch Overkill?Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 8:59pmWe recently purchased a new 2017 Rpod 179 and will pick it up this week. We went to a state wide RV show and got what I think was a...
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Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Tow vehicle concerns
Author: RustlerSubject: Tow vehicle concernsPosted: 07 Oct 2016 at 9:37pmOriginally posted by Ginger the AvengerThis is incredibly helpful! Can't thank you enough for the detailed response:)....
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Blowing out water lines
Author: Tars TarkasSubject: Blowing out water linesPosted: 07 Oct 2016 at 9:45pmI agree. Blowing out the lines and antifreeze is kind of like a belt and suspenders. The key is keeping the antifreeze...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Solar Panel
Author: sailor323Subject: Solar PanelPosted: 07 Oct 2016 at 9:45pmYes, I do have a small 300 watt inverter for running small appliances like a coffee grinder. I do not use it to charge cell...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Hitch Overkill?
Author: CharlieMSubject: Hitch Overkill?Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 10:30pmThat Reese is way overkill for the Pod. The recommended WDH for Pods is the E2 by Fastway. It's rated for a 6000# trailer with 600#...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Hitch Overkill?
Author: StephenHSubject: Hitch Overkill?Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 11:19pm+1 on the Fastway E2 or Equal-i-zer 4-way sway control hitch (the one I have). I have no experience with the Andersen. Some have...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Another furnace problem thread...
Author: marked001Subject: Another furnace problem thread...Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 1:59pmEverything appears to have power. I don't have a voltmeter to check how much power, but I can see the wires get...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Hot Water Heater Issue
Author: sailor323Subject: Hot Water Heater IssuePosted: 08 Oct 2016 at 2:26pmYes, could be a bad switch. Fairly easy to replace. Access is a bit tight, given where the switch is located. A small...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Axle risers?
Author: woodySubject: Axle risers?Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 2:36pmHi all, new to the forum. Just got a used 2010 171 and cannot wait to take it out. It does not have the axle risers installed and I...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Hot Water Heater Issue
Author: jatoSubject: Hot Water Heater IssuePosted: 08 Oct 2016 at 4:08pm+ 1 Sailor is most likely spot on here, good advice.
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Hot Water Heater Issue
Author: furpodSubject: Hot Water Heater IssuePosted: 08 Oct 2016 at 5:27pmMight also check the breaker in the pod. Many owners choose to not actually use the outside switch, but to control the 120v...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Hot Water Heater Issue
Author: mcarterSubject: Hot Water Heater IssuePosted: 08 Oct 2016 at 7:37pmBit confused as to inside switch and gas, I keep my outside switch off until I have ensured water is available to water...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 2017 179 ac unit
Author: MafghineSubject: 2017 179 ac unitPosted: 08 Oct 2016 at 7:49pmLast night we fired it up for the first time for full force ac night, (we like it cold). I set it to 55 on the thermostat and it...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Solar Panel
Author: ChuckfscSubject: Solar PanelPosted: 08 Oct 2016 at 8:14pmThanks for the info. How did you mount your inverter in the RPod and run the wires?
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