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    Posted: 23 Sep 2014 at 5:37pm
Even on fairly steep inclines I've only used a sturdy set of chocks (I like the ones made out of recycled tires).  There is no way to engage the brakes permanently - they are electric and intended just to stop the pod.

One idea for an emergency backup, something usually used to prevent theft, is to wrap a heavy chain through a wheel and around the axle.  In the worst case that will stop it dead within a foot or two, depending on how much slack was in the chain.
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Tech, that's a great solution! I like it, it's not expensive and WILL get the job done. Thanks!
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Originally posted by Podster

Another newbie question. On the PR-178, do you think its safe to store a couple of sport bags with clothes in this area if they don't make direct contact with the heater? If not what a terrible waste of space. What do you folks out there with 178's do with this area?



We use laundry baskets that fill the area.  No problems.
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We use plastic tubs (for that area) from CTC with wheels on the bottom to store our clothes and then put smaller ones on top for our unmentionables... We also use a small ceramic heater and don't/haven't used the heater yet. If we do then we'll just slide the tubs out to the table. Welcome to the wonderful world of podding.
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Posts: 1108 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Sep 2014 at 7:53pm
Thanks for the feedback, it's really appreciated. I start the trek to go pick up the POD tomorrow.  We are going camping shortly thereafter so I really appreciate you'all sharing and getting up to speed. Still have tons to learn, but, I fell like I have a good start. Cheers!
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I'm BaaaaaAAAaack. Wow what a trip. Left San Antonio at Noon last Wednesday, arrived the dealer in Wescott Iowa the next morning at 9:30am. Left the dealer before noon and then back to San Antonio by Noon yesterday (Saturday). My biggest discovery on the trip was the Kansas Turn Pike, OMG, what a beast! Once I found the sweet spot on the tachometer, the Ranger pulled it real nice, it just won't do it a 70mph. Its like to pull at 2,800 rpm (12mpg). I wonder how that RPM compares with others pulling with a V6. Yep watching the world go by at 70-80 MPH on such a long trip gives you the sensation from time to time that your're going backwards, but that's OK, I'm perfectly content at 60-65 MPH. I can't say enough about the buying experience, for me, it was perfect all the way around and worth the drive. Send me an PM if you want details. Thanks again to everybody that helped with all the questions to help me get ready for the trip and get this done. I'm now a bonafide RP-178 owner. Big smile  
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