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techntrek 
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
 Calendar Event: About to buy a 179Posted: 01 Nov 2014 at 9:42pm |
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It is like the 171. The solution I've used for years - unscrew the plywood and leave the screws out permanently. Then lift the mattress and support it with your back while you shift the plywood out of the way. Then you can reach down to turn the valves.
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Trinityfly
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Joined: 29 Sep 2014 Location: Northern Calif Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Posted: 01 Nov 2014 at 12:57pm |
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About possible cold water intrusion to hot water stream. Contacted tech support because couldn't locate the hot water heater bypass. Bother, it is located behind the water heater and under the bed support on the 179. Not at all convenient. the bedding and mattress must be removed an then the bed support has to be unscrewed from the frame to access the bypass. When I asked why the heck would it be in such a ridiculously difficult to reach place the answer was, "because they don't want users to use the space as storage". Tech support said that it happens all the time. Ugh! Still haven't decided whether I should do it my self or require the dealer to do it. Really stupid to leave the valve opened on a brand new trailer.
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Joe and Diane, pups Jenny and Tyke. RPod named Lilly.
Alive and well deep in the toolies of Norther Calif |
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gkooris
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Joined: 30 Oct 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 40 |
Posted: 01 Nov 2014 at 12:42pm |
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Thanks, everyone. I'm keeping this as a reference when we get to Couch!
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When in doubt, go strong and wrong
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Joe-n-Terri
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Joined: 12 Oct 2014 Location: Navarre Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 53 |
Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 11:11pm |
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Congratulations, we just bought a 179 a week ago. I have only been able to camp one night in the driveway with the grandson but it was fun. Make sure you inquire about the extra year of warranty for $150, you only have 10 days to do it. Also while registering for warranty on the appliances dometic is offering 15% off their extended warranties and you can take them out 1,2, or 3 years on the A/C and frig. So you can get a total of 5 years on those pretty reasonable if your interested. I haven't tried my rdome yet, we have been busy personalizing but we hope to make the inaugural 1st trip next weekend at Ft Pickens Florida. Its the Blue angels Homecoming Air Show in Pensacola. Good Luck
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Joe & Terri
2015 179 2015 Ram 1500 crew cab/ eco diesel 2005 Ram 1500/ Tekonsha Controller Lovestarved Pom/Demanding Chihuahua |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp 
Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 11:28am |
A) The switch isn't for "changing", just "using" the electrical side of the WH if you have full hook ups. You use gas when you don't, BUT you can use BOTH for faster recovery time, if both are available. B) The bypass valves are behind the WH, under whatever panel is above it. They have a summer or use setting, and a winter or bypass setting. Their purpose is so that when you winterize, you don't have to pump 6 gallons of anti freeze into the water heater before it starts to fill the rest of the plumbing. |
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rptoad warrior
Newbie
Joined: 02 Sep 2014 Location: Southwest Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 11:27am |
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The switch is marked on/off.....gas or electric??
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On the Road Again......!
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Trinityfly
Newbie
Joined: 29 Sep 2014 Location: Northern Calif Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 11:16am |
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Having the same problem with my water heater. Water was just Luke warm. Where is the water heater by pass?
The switch in the water heater enclosure is for changing from gas to electric.
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Joe and Diane, pups Jenny and Tyke. RPod named Lilly.
Alive and well deep in the toolies of Norther Calif |
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rptoad warrior
Newbie
Joined: 02 Sep 2014 Location: Southwest Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 11:01am |
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Also had a heating problem...because there is a small hidden on/off switch located in the heater's outside compartment, cold showers in the mountains are invigorating!
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On the Road Again......!
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RescapePod
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Joined: 14 Sep 2014 Location: Charleston WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 45 |
Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 8:16am |
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I ditto "Luv2Q" We were on our first trip and could not get hot water to heat up. HWH was running but at tap it was lukewarm at best. Found that the Hot Water tank bypass value was open allowing cold to mix with hot when it exited the tank. Dealer did not check this. it was a simple fix. Just turned the bypass value to off. :)
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2015 R-Pod 179
2013 Chevy K1500 |
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Luv2Q
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Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Posted: 31 Oct 2014 at 1:00am |
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Congratulations! Exciting times ahead! If you can work it out time-wise, staying an extra day near or at the dealer to test everything might not be a bad idea. Sure paid off for us.
Good luck!
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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About to buy a 179 - Event Date: 30 Oct 2014 - 01 Dec 2014
