New Pod Setup

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Hello,
Our rPod is being delivered new from out of state.  Other than what's clearly spelled out in the owners manual, what should I expect when gearing it up for real-time use for our first trip?

Thanks,

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babyboogerfamily Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Mar 2018 Location: VA Online Status: Offline Posts: 36	Topic: New Pod Setup Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 6:47pm
	Hello, Our rPod is being delivered new from out of state. Other than what's clearly spelled out in the owners manual, what should I expect when gearing it up for real-time use for our first trip? Thanks,

GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2706	Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 9:07pm
	Mostly "teething" issues.We found little tiny bits of plastic or something in the water pipes. They clogged the strainer in the kitchen sink a couple of times when we first used it. Also, it took a short wait (less than a minute) for the propane to reach the burner on the stove and the water heater. Did you get a walk though with the dealer? Ours was very thorough, and we watched as they went through every single switch and compartment with us. This also included attaching/detaching the WDH.
	bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

actionhooper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Mar 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 7:13am
	Nice! Can't wait to see pics of it.

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 9:14am
	For the initial, other than the walk thru with dealer. Look for missing and lose hardware and things, bring it to dealers attention, any obvious damage, make sure your dealer does a good prep. Most important make sure your are ready and capable to tow. Your tow vehicle is ready. Other things will come out as you use trailer, fix them when they need. After I got mine home I found considerable construction debris behind panels, so I cleaned it. I also make sure fasteners are tight, etc. Happy Trails.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

crw8sr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Oct 2017 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 328	Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 10:44am
	Construction dust in hidden places; remove the panels that you can and vacuum everywhere! Loose drain fittings. Flush and drain water tank and water heater. Supposedly done at the dealer but I did it anyway. Hit the road and ENJOY!
	Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck.

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595	Posted: 07 Mar 2018 at 12:55pm
	The good thing is that if you are not already pretty "handy" you'll quickly learn to be. Welcome and enjoy your Pod.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

metaldpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 Jan 2018 Location: grand rapids mi Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Posted: 08 Mar 2018 at 11:48am
	Just a heads up too, after reading some posts on here about the water/waste tanks I checked the screw fasteners holding the tanks up and found most of mine weren't snugged up and definitely looked unsafe. Returned to the dealer and they tightened them up and replaced a couple of them. I would also do a test run at home of the complete water system (sinks, shower, toilet), range, and see if refrigerator works all three ways (hooked up to power, 12volt, and propane). When we got ours I found out our dealer did a less than exemplary job at prepping ours (kitchen faucet leaked, water lines hadn't been flushed of anti-freeze, hot water tank valve not set to summer setting, refrigerator didn't work on propane). Also this site is a wealth of information for solving problems when they come up so having access to it when first starting out camping is a plus. You can also check Youtube, there are quite a few videos on Rpod features and operations.
	David and Vicki Snyder, 2015 R179, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

babyboogerfamily Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Mar 2018 Location: VA Online Status: Offline Posts: 36	Posted: 08 Mar 2018 at 8:34pm
	Thanks everyone for the helpful comments! This place is great.

rawest50 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 440	Posted: 12 Mar 2018 at 7:01pm
	The owners manual is very limited. MAK SURE you hold on to the equipment checklist. It has all your model numbers of the equipment. I made my own manual or lack of manual was worthless. See what you get and if does not comer everything let me know. I have operating instructions on most items.
	2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing.