Where to get replacement door for Model 179 R-Pod? |
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Danno
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Topic: Where to get replacement door for Model 179 R-Pod? Posted: 30 Jul 2023 at 2:58pm |
The guy you told me about did reply - thanks! But I no longer need a new door. The old one looks pretty much like new - there aren't any kinks or bends in the frame. I ordered two new non-friction hinges and replaced the old friction ones and now both the main door and screen door move easily and latch correctly. I used a pop-rivet gun to fasten the new hinges to the trailer frame and the original self-tapping screws to attach the doors to the hinges. You have to drill new holes for most of them because Lippert made the non-friction hinges different than the friction type - why, I have no idea and don't see any reason for them to have done that. Anyway, it only took me about an hour and a half to put everything back together. Now I just need to get a quality latch of some sort to hold the door wide open in the wind.
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poohbill
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Jul 2023 at 1:36pm |
Did they answer your question?
By the way, I gave it a couple chiropractic “adjustments” on the other side and the door is good as I am.
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Danno
Newbie Joined: 04 Oct 2014 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jul 2023 at 11:54am |
LOL! Yeah, I usually try a more gentle approach at first but sometimes a little extra power helps to persuade the Rpod when it's being stubborn.
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poston
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 28 Mar 2018 Location: Nevada Online Status: Offline Posts: 195 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jul 2023 at 10:53am |
I think you taught the whole Rpod a lesson! Don't mess with Danno! |
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-- Jim Virginia City, Nevada 2016 R-pod 180 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X |
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poohbill
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jul 2023 at 10:40am |
Well, Dad's go-to solution for most problems was to get a bigger hammer, but yours takes the cake.
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Danno
Newbie Joined: 04 Oct 2014 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2023 at 4:30pm |
Hi Bill,
Since you mentioned your "Bigger Hammer", I thought I'd let you know I decided to try hammering the door back together too. I tried a sledge hammer and 2x4 but it didn't do much. So I decided to use my backhoe and, voilà, it worked! I'll probably epoxy it as well. Screws aren't a good option to hold it together because the door frame doesn't overlap the fiberglass door covering enough so they would probably just crack it and pull out pretty easily. I've also ordered the low-friction hinges from Amazon to replace those ridiculous "Friction Hinges" the janitor at Lippert came up with ;) Thanks again.
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Dan
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poohbill
Groupie Joined: 22 Aug 2019 Location: Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 87 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 2023 at 9:33am |
Gastropod checked out this spring with all systems Go. We towed it for three hours on pavement with the fridge running on propane and spent a few days in a park on shore power, then towed home with the fridge running on propane. Sometime later while cleaning it out I noticed the propane option immediately threw an error light and refused to try igniting.
Is there something accessible through the back panel I might clean, beyond my spring vacuuming?
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jato
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 10:08pm |
Let's see if we can reach a solution to your issues regarding the Dometic RM 8501 fridge. How long ago was it working on propane. When is the last time you cleaned the combustion area with compressed air? Do you have screens in place to keep bees, spiders, and other riff raff out? Does the ignitor click when attempting to light? Have you pulled the hose from the regulator to the front of your pod to make sure there is no black goo in the lines? These are a few things we can check off and figure out a way to get you up and running again, as long as you don't have an ammonia leak! |
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'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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Danno
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 7:43pm |
Woops! I see your name on your profile now. I'm still learning to use this website! :)
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Dan
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Danno
Newbie Joined: 04 Oct 2014 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 7:42pm |
Thank you! But does he know you by poohbill? I don't see any other name.
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