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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Topic: Air Conditioner Posted: 28 Jul 2013 at 1:53pm |
I have crawled on my roof several times to spread out the weight when washing and repairing AC. I weigh a 165 Lbs. I have had no problem, you do need be very careful near the front or back that you do not slide off. With the 171's you have some support from the wet bath under the roof. I have always climbed on the roof from the right side the side of the bath. I would not walk on the roof that would be to much weight in a small area. This is my own experience not recommending it for everyone you do need to use caution and your own judgement. I am lite weight someone much heavier I would recommend not to get on the roof. David
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 28 Jul 2013 at 1:58pm |
Almost exactly how I did it.. I did remove the old cap. I don't think the roof structure is to much different from the floor structure.. |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 28 Jul 2013 at 9:13pm |
Ditto when I cleaned mine - only the weight of my torso and that was laid mostly on the edge or flat across the roof when I was reaching to the middle. There is no way it will support someone walking on it, the floor has the metal frame but the roof is just some thin wood slats, insulation and fiberglass.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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dsmiths
Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Southern Ind Online Status: Offline Posts: 866 |
Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 8:29pm |
Kymooses, watch out you guys are close enough to me I might be able to hear you screaming on the way down. LOL
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 9:28am |
I sounded very alike a frightened little girl I'm sure and it was certainly loud. Just not loud enough that my wife paid me any attention. New Pod rule is, when I'm washing the room and AC no MP3 players or mowing. That is now designated as pull weeds time so she can hear me!
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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 4:50am |
I w as on the Camping World Web site and noticed that Atwood is selling RV air conditioners manufactured I believe in Australia. The smallest they sell is 13.5 BTU a little to large for the r-pods.
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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TerryM
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 7:01am |
RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
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Sleepless
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Titusville, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 556 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 8:30am |
Those are both neat installation possibilities. Terry, I am not one for cutting openings in the pod exterior, but when I looked at the A/C unit you found, right away I thought of usiing a simple window A/C instead. It would take but one opening and would be very inexpensive and not as susceptible to damage when towing.
Bob |
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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
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TerryM
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 2:55pm |
I would put it inside during travel times. The first one is a better choice.
Terry |
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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 8:05pm |
My long investigation into alternatives. I still would love the first one I mention, very very low power with possibilities for battery operation (via inverter). But it has a complicated installation and is very expensive. The Polar Cub makes the most sense overall. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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