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SNO4ME

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Topic: newbie list of things to do
Posted: 24 Jul 2015 at 10:27am

We bought our 177 used about two years old. The first time I pulled my low point drains I had to hold the line/fitting right above the cap with a pliers/vice-grips (so it wouldn't twist the line coming through the floor) then twist the cap off with a pliers. Both caps came off real hard, that was the reason for the vice grips. Had me a bit nervous. Wacko

Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod
(and Brewer too)
2011 RP 177

JohnBG

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Posted: 24 Jul 2015 at 8:32am

I disconnect the battery as soon as I park it for storage. The battery will die in a few days if you don't. The LP gas detector, inverter and fridge electronics all draw power from the battery. I learned this the hard way.

2010 R-Pod RP-171
2010 Honda Ridgeline TV

Nanc

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Location: washington
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Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 7:09pm

you all have mentioned lessons learned but that has left me with more questions

what is a heat barrier? (under mattress?)

I can't budge the low point drain plugs and am afraid a plier would strip plastic nubs so how to get them off?

where do you put the surge protector- outside on ground electrical box? brand suggested and what size needed?

what all wirings /loose plumbing needs to be addressed preventatively and how to access
eg
electrical under sink, memos say to follow all plumbing but that's not intuitive to me

how long do you let unit sit before disconnecting battery?

thanks again learning lots from you
nanc

Namaste

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SNO4ME Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 28 Sep 2013 Location: NW Wis Online Status: Offline Posts: 122	Topic: newbie list of things to do Posted: 24 Jul 2015 at 10:27am
	We bought our 177 used about two years old. The first time I pulled my low point drains I had to hold the line/fitting right above the cap with a pliers/vice-grips (so it wouldn't twist the line coming through the floor) then twist the cap off with a pliers. Both caps came off real hard, that was the reason for the vice grips. Had me a bit nervous.
	Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod (and Brewer too) 2011 RP 177

JohnBG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Apr 2015 Location: Deltona, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 190	Posted: 24 Jul 2015 at 8:32am
	I disconnect the battery as soon as I park it for storage. The battery will die in a few days if you don't. The LP gas detector, inverter and fridge electronics all draw power from the battery. I learned this the hard way.
	2010 R-Pod RP-171 2010 Honda Ridgeline TV

Nanc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2015 Location: washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 7:09pm
	you all have mentioned lessons learned but that has left me with more questions what is a heat barrier? (under mattress?) I can't budge the low point drain plugs and am afraid a plier would strip plastic nubs so how to get them off? where do you put the surge protector- outside on ground electrical box? brand suggested and what size needed? what all wirings /loose plumbing needs to be addressed preventatively and how to access eg electrical under sink, memos say to follow all plumbing but that's not intuitive to me how long do you let unit sit before disconnecting battery? thanks again learning lots from you nanc
	Namaste