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    Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 9:18pm
FYi, I just posted my Top !0 RPod storage tips to my YouTube channel if anyone is interested. ~PP

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Oct 2017 at 4:11pm
There is times when you can't help but be on the roof. Maintenance and resealing etc. I use a 20" X 8' piece of plywood to lay across the side rails to balance the weight, so as to not step directly on the roof. You can do a lot from the sides with a ladder, but not everything you might need to do.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Oct 2017 at 11:27am
I waxed my 179 before storing and was able to wax most of the roof. I do have a 10 ft folding ladder that made this possible (not going up on the roof). There is about 15" in the middle of the roof I could not reach. Thx ~JM
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Oct 2017 at 11:16am
Thanks I didn't want to make any mistakes and fall through the roof.Embarrassed
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Oct 2017 at 10:44am
Search YouTube for a video. I found one for my R-179 that is great. Guy does a good job.

Walking on the roof my RV maintenance guy said you could but he would be glad to charge me for the leaks he will have to repair. I took that as a NO!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Oct 2017 at 9:38am
I'm getting my camper ready for winter and am going to wax it. My question is can you walk on the roof?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Oct 2017 at 10:11pm
I know Twin Anchors RV in Colo, IA winterizes small campers for $65 and guarantees their work.  If, for some reason, something freezes and breaks they fix it for free.  I doubt that happens or they'd charge more than $65.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Oct 2017 at 10:09pm
This is year 7 for us storing our 177 in our old horse barn. We pull out both batteries, back it inside the barn, and put out a couple dryer sheets inside in case some varmint somehow got inside.  Nothing else is done, tires sit on woodchips/sawdust from October thru April.  It does get a thorough exterior cleaning before storing.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Oct 2017 at 8:57pm
Just a quick followup...

Winterizing a pod is really easy and fast. We often winterize/de-winterize a couple or three times a year or even along the highway when going north or south.

I use a custom air compressor thingy to blow out lines, but simply draining @ low points and sucking a gallon of (RV) antifreeze after turning the well referenced valves in proper position is easy and quick. A cup or so of antifreeze in drain traps and you're all set! Really doesn't take more that 30 minutes.

Takes more time to make the nachos than it does to winterize.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Oct 2017 at 8:46pm
Keeping in mind that I store my pod on my property.

The Pod may occasionally be used for poker nights, football nights and the rare "time-outs" needed to keep 30 year partnership going, my recommendations would be as follows:

• Keep broom handy to sweep snow from top of slide and path to man cave.
• Make sure propane tank is ready for occasional heat and stadium dogs (boiled on stove).
• Nacho recipe for microwave/oven.
• Fridge may or may not be needed for cold beer, but it's important to make sure it's functioning.
• Place sign on head (bathroom) door that it not to be used - plenty of trees outside.
• For broadcast games, make sure TV antenna can get signal. Otherwise, use WiFi or run cable from house.
• Make sure there is a good supply of paper towels.

Other than that, I can't think of anything critical.

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