Water Heater/ Tire

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   It is possible wind was a factor.  With our popup if there was high wind I actually had to prop the water heater cover open slightly to keep it lit (hang a tent stake in the hole of the "lock tab" and let the cover rest against the stake).  I don't know why it worked, I read it on a popup camping forum and it worked for others, too.  It is also possible you just heard it cycling off normally.  The pilot light will continue to burn between cycles.
A note about the water heater - you can use electric and propane modes at the same time.

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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	Topic: Water Heater/ Tire Posted: 16 Feb 2015 at 9:23pm
	It is possible wind was a factor. With our popup if there was high wind I actually had to prop the water heater cover open slightly to keep it lit (hang a tent stake in the hole of the "lock tab" and let the cover rest against the stake). I don't know why it worked, I read it on a popup camping forum and it worked for others, too. It is also possible you just heard it cycling off normally. The pilot light will continue to burn between cycles. A note about the water heater - you can use electric and propane modes at the same time.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Podster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108	Posted: 16 Feb 2015 at 6:59pm
	Not sure about the wind factor, I'm sure other Podders with more field time will chime in and help with that one, that said, there are several reasons it could be going poof and relighting. One could be air in the line, we always purge the gas line by lighting the stove burners for 30 seconds as part of our camp set up procedures. Yes, it is true, there is a switch under the panel outside, make sure there is water in the tank before you turn it on. It doesn't take much to damage the heating element, if the tank is empty. You can have tires put on anywhere that mounts tires, but you may want to make sure they lift the POD properly. You are right to state that it seams kinda sketchy on where and how to lift the POD. The reason? Well there is no clear statement anywhere on how to do it. The axle manufacture (Lippert) says "never lift the POD by the Axle" and to follow the RV manufacture instructions for lifting which I have not been able to find. So I called Forest River directly and in fact they recommend lifting the POD by the axle as near to the tire being removed as possible. Good luck! Happy Podding!
	Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity)

crayzie4dogs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Aug 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 16 Feb 2015 at 5:37pm
	We took our rpod 176 out this weekend. Hubby lit the hot water heater. He said more than once he heard it go "poof" really loud and had to relight it. Does anyone know why it would do this. It was a little windy so wonder if it was the wind. Also a friend camping next to us said there is a knob or button next to the water heater area that will allow it to run on electricity and we could choose between the two. Is that true? For future reference how do you or where do you take your pod to have new tires put on it? How would they jack it up? I have read other threads about how to jack it up to change a flat and seemed everyone was sketchy on it not wanting to bend the frame. I am about to be taking the pod out for several short trialing trips within the next few months so any tips or info you feel is important or just want to give is appreciated. TIA