Parking my new Pod

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   We are really looking forward to bringing our new 178 home next Thursday!
While it will sit in our driveway for a few days as we study, I'm still determining a resting spot on our property. I could use some advice.

How level should the pod be when storing? Obviously, I would chock the wheels but I'm curious if a slight incline fore and aft or side to side would be a problem. 

When storing on a grassy area, would you use wood (pt) or cement blocks or gravel beneath the tires?

I'm sure I'll have a ton more questions when we get it. Thanks!

fred

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fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Topic: Parking my new Pod Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 12:01pm
	We are really looking forward to bringing our new 178 home next Thursday! While it will sit in our driveway for a few days as we study, I'm still determining a resting spot on our property. I could use some advice. How level should the pod be when storing? Obviously, I would chock the wheels but I'm curious if a slight incline fore and aft or side to side would be a problem. When storing on a grassy area, would you use wood (pt) or cement blocks or gravel beneath the tires? I'm sure I'll have a ton more questions when we get it. Thanks! fred

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 1:37pm
	I always store campers at an angle to force water off the top. Even with all of the pod's curves there are spots on top where water will puddle. In-camp I always level it side-to-side but keep it slightly nose down to ensure the shower drains properly (on the 171 the drain is forward, other models have it the other way around). Personally I never use anything under the tires but some people do.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

retiredtraveler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30 Sep 2013 Location: Chicago burbs Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 1:42pm
	X's 2 on the angle thing. A couple/three inches higher on one side, and back to front, will give good drainage. I've only put something under the tires if I was afraid of a soft spot and thought the tires would sink into the ground. A piece of scrapwood under tires certainly wouldn't hurt for peace of mind.
	Looking hard at a pod 2006 Jayco 1206 (pup) with slideout, shower,solar 2005 Nissan Xterra (probably going to new Nissan Frontier) Into hard-core hiking and biking

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 4:36pm
	We park ours level and hooked up. We also have used ours as a guest room. I like it being level so when I go out to pre-cool the fridge, it's ready, rather than having to level the camper first. Remember, like many things, there IS more than one way.

fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 4:39pm
	Thanks guys. I'm sure I'm over thinking this and should just concentrate on enjoying our new guest house!