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    Posted: 12 May 2015 at 1:56pm
On my first trip with our Pod, I hooked up everything, sewer, electric and water, then turned on the breaker and the water. My wife was in the tow vehicle on the phone. When she finished and went into the Pod, she started screaming"WATER EVERYWHERE, DO SOMETHING". I had forgotten to check to see if the inside valves were shut off.Cry
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Don't try to dump uphill.  You'll be covered in poo.

Our first trip in an RV ever, the dump site was uphill from where the RV would stop for the dumping. We didn't clue in as to why there were (dirty) honey wagons around the hole in the ground behind the bathhouse.
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Originally posted by HuronSailor

Do not get pod leveled up, awning attached, lawn chairs set up, etc., then realize you forgot to fill the tank with water on the way in.

Or that you're on the wrong site (that one hasn't happened to me...yet)
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Suggestion - I taped a checklist on the inside of one of the cabinets, of the things we need to do before we leave camp, and things we need to do when we get in camp.  For instance, close all windows and the vent, double-check drawers are latched, etc.
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Always remember to lock the fridge.  opening up the pod to spilled Siracho(sp) sauce, makes you see red and your eyes water. Had to throw away the rug after 2 washings and a long stint outside, the smell never left.
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Posts: 53 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Nov 2013 at 2:03pm
Make sure when setting up Rdome that the suction cups are in a safe place so DH doesn't step on them and crush them all.

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Posts: 1447 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Nov 2013 at 10:05am
Originally posted by unlblkrubi

Originally posted by rphil70

Don't forget to release the pressure in your hotwater tank when winterizing. (There is a pressure relief valve) When you unscrew the anode plug you may get wet :) 


Did this very thing yesterday. 45* outside, made the rest of the work cold.


This is the first year I didn't get a facefull when winterizing.

FWIW 9:05 and 12 degrees outside, but sunny!
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Originally posted by rphil70

Don't forget to release the pressure in your hotwater tank when winterizing. (There is a pressure relief valve) When you unscrew the anode plug you may get wet :) 


Did this very thing yesterday. 45* outside, made the rest of the work cold.
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1.Two bottles of RV antifreeze right out the low point drains.
2. Bought beer for trip, left it home.
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Dont forget to put the step(s) up/in before you tow away!  Replacing/fixing bent step(s) is not fun!
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