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WillG ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 28 May 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 22 |
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Wow! pretty shocking! I think I'll take up welding as an R-Pod owner now looks like it will come in handy fabricating things..... I know you can't weld against plastic etc....
Thanks for heads up - I just picked up a 2014 with very little use & have not taken it out yet - still getting all the stuff together....
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R-Podder by process of elimination
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frogpod ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 17 Aug 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, M Online Status: Offline Posts: 40 |
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The tank support brackets are fine....the cheap screws that strip out to hold the brackets in place are the issue. Extra straps would be more difficult than
just securing the existing support brackets with bolts.
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Leo and Tami
with Coltrane the Jack Russell Terrier 2010 Rpod 171 2003 Toyota Tacoma TRD |
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Shelpod ![]() Groupie ![]() Joined: 14 Sep 2015 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 74 |
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Has anyone else put a brace or strap across the bottom of the tanks? Seems like this would add extra "insurance" against the tanks falling off. I was initially thinking about this to help take out the distention when full. My fresh tank drain is higher than the bottom of my tank, at least at time.
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
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I'm glad your friend confirmed that it wouldn't be a problem. As for a pillow, yes, I guess that would have been nice. You will probably be done when you read this. Isn't it nice not to have to worry about the tanks falling off?
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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bluecatjudy ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 Jan 2016 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
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Not that I didn't trust you Steveh, but I consulted my friend who built 2 50 foot steel sailboats and recently an airplane. He didn't think I would have a problem with the through bolts. Half done already. 3 more to go. No problem but you forgot to mention a pillow would be helpful.
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
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I understand. I have recently read where a BMW owner had to go the same route plus put in a "light out" device since the BMW didn't like the trailer's LED lights.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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bluecatjudy ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 Jan 2016 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
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I have a vw toureg. I had read it was difficult to connect up a brake controller to a Tourage. Since I had never connected a brake controller I was trying to cover all bases without taking it back to the dealer.
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
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I think you will not have any problems. What type of TV (Tow Vehicle) are you using that you got an RF brake controller? What made you decide on it instead of one like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 or (the one that I have) the Hopkins InSIGHT Flex-Mount controller? If you don't already have the connector, you will have to run wiring anyway and the two I mentioned cost much less than the RF model I saw on eTrailer.com.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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bluecatjudy ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 Jan 2016 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
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You must be a genius. I was looking at a anti sway bar that required 4 self taping screws but I bought the prior owner's Anderson WD. Yes with a set screw. BUT I did get a RF brake controller that required 4 self taping screws to the tongue. Oh well what's 6 more holes.😀
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418 |
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Yeah, when I mentioned installing a window in the door when I called about trying to purchase fabric that matched the original kitchen curtain fabric, I was told that installing a window voided the warranty on the door. As if installing a window destroyed the latch or hinge. The benefit of installing a window and through-bolting the brackets for the tanks was much greater than the fear of the door or frame failing.
By "installing a WD" do you mean Weight Distribution Hitch? If so, why would you need to drill into the frame? The brackets for my Equal-i-zer hitch use bolts above and below the frame to hold them in place. The only one I know of that suggests drilling is the Andersen, and even then, drilling all the way through is probably not needed. Drilling a depression for the set screw to grip is probably just as helpful. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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