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Jenga Jack
Groupie Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Location: Southern Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
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Topic: Ceiling unit cover removal Posted: 29 Jul 2022 at 5:58pm |
R-Pod Owners Forum has helped me solve many issues, many times. A forum thread may be old/dated, but can still be relevant today. It's also a great place to see other podder's "Pod-Mods" and get inspired. Happy camping!
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2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod"
following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander |
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twspauld1
Newbie Joined: 29 Jul 2022 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jul 2022 at 4:35pm |
I know this thread is a little dated, but I really appreciate the information. I woke up this morning with a pool of water on the ground and this information helped me identify and correct the issue. All three of the bolts we loose, but the front one was the worst and was where the water was. I guess they will need to be checked periodically. Thanks all!
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Jenga Jack
Groupie Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Location: Southern Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 2021 at 10:14am |
Thank you one and all for your help and advice.
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2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod"
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RoverPod
Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2020 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 118 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 2021 at 6:07am |
Definitely make sure the bolts are tightened once you have the cover removed. Common problem.
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Andy
Groupie Joined: 11 Feb 2018 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 65 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Nov 2021 at 6:30pm |
Had the same problem with our 179 and finally tracked it down to loose bolts holding the back of the unit to the roof. The seals were all good but water was leaking between the seal and the unit. Once it was tightened down never had a problem with it.
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Jenga Jack
Groupie Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Location: Southern Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Nov 2021 at 10:26am |
Took cover off but couldn't find source of leak or drain holes. Not sure where drain holes are located or what they look like, nothing obvious, anyway. Perhaps a 2014 unit is different from newer models? The drip was very slow, about 1 per 2 minutes, and only during heavy downpour. Hopefully tightening bolts is solution. I'll check again next rain storm.
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2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod"
following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander |
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Nov 2021 at 8:36pm |
If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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Jenga Jack
Groupie Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Location: Southern Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Nov 2021 at 1:59pm |
Thank you both. I took the inside cover off, couldn't see any sign of a leak (of course it isn't raining now) and snug tightened some bolts. Next I'll take outside cover off and check roof, caulking, and drain. I'll post my findings to this chain.
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2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod"
following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander |
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Harry & Lizanne
Newbie Joined: 05 Jun 2019 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Nov 2021 at 12:58pm |
I had the leaking problem once, nothing wrong on the inside unit, I took the cover of the unit on top and clean the unit with water and a air and found debris blocking the drain once I removed a leaf that was blocking the drain the leakage inside stop.
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Jenga Jack
Groupie Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Location: Southern Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Nov 2021 at 10:31am |
Hello StephenH, I found a previous post related to how to remove ceiling cover. The original post is titled "Air conditioner leaking when on" dated July 30, 2021. You replied to the post with a photo with screw locations. I will give it a try. Thanks for your help! Jack
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2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod"
following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander |
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