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crw8sr 
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Joined: 12 Oct 2017 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 328 |
 Calendar Event: Turning Full-TimePosted: 11 Jun 2018 at 12:19pm |
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I checked the hangers on our 190 and sure enough both were loose.
Thanks for this heads up.
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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. |
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crankster78
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Joined: 08 May 2018 Location: Minn Online Status: Offline Posts: 163 |
Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 8:19am |
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Greetings: I added a second bracket to both drains on my 179. I used a pipe bracket that I bought at Menards on the black pipe and a strap on the grey water. I attached the strap behind one of the gate valve bolts and used a self tapping screws into the frame for both. Crankster78 R-179 F-150
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Crankster 78 R-179 2015
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PilotPodder
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Joined: 04 May 2016 Location: Portage, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 305 |
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 8:18pm |
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+1 to Stephen's Black Tank hanger strap comment (video link below). Mine fell off coming back from FL to MI this winter, so pre-fix this or keep a close watch on it. I invested in a Tire Pressure Monitor System before I did the long winter trip and really like having it. I normally re-torque my lug nuts every few hundred miles. One other thing, I really like keeping my speed between 55-60 for best mpg and most relaxing trip. Plan on extra time getting places and enjoy the process along with the destinations. ~PP
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Portage, MI — 2017 RPod 179 - sold / 2017 Toyota Tundra — My RPod YouTube Videos
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K8i
Newbie 
Joined: 12 Aug 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 3:00pm |
 Thank all so far for the awesome advice as i sit here with pen and paper taking down my notes!
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 1:52pm |
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+2 for the walk arounds!!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Live2Camp
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Joined: 17 Apr 2017 Location: No. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 240 |
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 12:35pm |
+1 to walkarounds! I was "trained" to do this as a kiddo on all of our camping trips and even long day trips, with just our car and utility trailer. It's such an ingrained habit that I do a walk-around of my truck on most of my errands to town before returning home (we live in the coast mountains so this isn't as strange as it might sound
 ) It can head off a lot of problems and just generally keeps us more in tune with our vehicles and trailers. I also like to take photos of how things look when they're new (including new to me), so it helps me figure out later on if something is broken or has a problem. |
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2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one)
His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too |
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crankster78
Senior Member
Joined: 08 May 2018 Location: Minn Online Status: Offline Posts: 163 |
Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 9:13am |
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Greetings I'm in my 4th season with my 179. It's a very livable floorplan I've installed dual lP tanks and a group 27 battery. I removed the short queen and put in a twin innerspring, Installed a shelf behind it. Do a walk around any time you stop to check everything out, always check the tires. I also travel by myself, but don't have dogs. Happy travels! Crankster 78 2015 R 179 F-150 PU.
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Crankster 78 R-179 2015
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ArenaBlanca
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Joined: 07 Sep 2016 Location: Alamogordo, NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 158 |
Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 2:07pm |
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Must have tools -- small air compressor and a tire pressure gauge. Always check the tire pressure before moving the Pod. My wife and I spent 5 months in our 179 last year and managed to stay married. Enjoy yourself and visit our national parks.
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Enjoy Life!!
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Live2Camp
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Joined: 17 Apr 2017 Location: No. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 240 |
Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 11:01am |
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Sounds like a great adventure! I agree with advice given here and also carry a good canvas tarp. If you have to get on the ground for tires, looking underneath, whathaveyou when it's hot and/or gravelly or rocky, you'll be happy to have it. They're also good in the "two uses and a backup" department since they make great insulation over ice chests, shade cover over pet corrals (meaning, those little corrals that a lot of people have in their campsites), many uses. They're relatively heavy but so worth it. I also recommend making, using and updating checklists. Have fun!
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2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one)
His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too |
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K8i
Newbie
Joined: 12 Aug 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Posted: 07 Jun 2018 at 7:31pm |
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That is all excellent advice! Thank you! I appreciate it!
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