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kymooses
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Topic: BAL Leveler Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 3:48pm |
Originally posted by wingnut2312
Thanks guys! Ordered that and a surge protector. Next year, the slide out awning and a hardwired surge protector!
Is it difficult to winterize the rpod? I haven't even changed my own oil and the better half won't stop giving me the evil eye when I say I wantto try it. |
Winterizing is the easiest thing you will do to your Pod besides enjoying it.
Your first season it will maybe take you 1/2 hour just because you aren't familiar with the process or which way to turn things.
After you've done it once, it literally will take you around 10 minutes probably. My wife helped last year just because she was in the Pod cleaning at the time. She turned all the faucets on and off for me. Took us probably 3 minutes all said and done?
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wingnut2312
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Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 2:26pm |
Thanks guys! Ordered that and a surge protector. Next year, the slide out awning and a hardwired surge protector!
Is it difficult to winterize the rpod? I haven't even changed my own oil and the better half won't stop giving me the evil eye when I say I wantto try it.
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kymooses
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Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 1:22pm |
Originally posted by wingnut2312
I've been reading review for the BAL leveler. It seems that the leveler has problems with tires larger than 13". Is this true? We want one for our 182g, but not if it doesn't fit.
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No problems here, 181g.
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furpod
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Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 12:17pm |
all pods have 14" wheels from the factory...
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wingnut2312
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Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 10:10am |
I've been reading review for the BAL leveler. It seems that the leveler has problems with tires larger than 13". Is this true? We want one for our 182g, but not if it doesn't fit.
Thanks
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furpod
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Posted: 24 Jun 2013 at 9:40pm |
GAA = Grease Automotive and Artillery. POL sample bottle is a small bottle used in the armed forces to send in oil and fuel samples for testing, hold about 3 ounces, very handy. I have some left over from them 20 years in the Army.. (and some GAA) It's pretty good grease.
If you go to the Dexter website, there is a tutorial on the axle. The biggest trick is figuring out how to get the little top off the hub cover.. LOL.
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Sleepless
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Posted: 24 Jun 2013 at 8:54pm |
Originally posted by furpod
No need to install bearing buddies, the Pod already has EZ Lube axles from Dexter. I don't personally care to carry a whole grease gun, so I carry just a couple ounces of GAA in a POL sample bottle..
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Thanks for the clarification. I have only had my 2010 173 for 2 weeks and don't even know its axle is a Dexter or a Lippert. Due to HOA restrictions, I have to keep it in off-site storage and have not yet had a chance to check it that closely. The grease gun that I carried for my boat and travel trailers in the past is similar to this one, using a small 3 ounce cartridge of wheel bearing grease. http://www.amazon.com/Lubrimatic-30-192-Midget-Grease-Gun/dp/B000BXMEKA I am not familiar with GAA or POL sample bottles, so perhaps you taught me two things. Now, if mine is a Dexter axle I am all set.
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furpod
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Posted: 24 Jun 2013 at 8:27pm |
No need to install bearing buddies, the Pod already has EZ Lube axles from Dexter. I don't personally care to carry a whole grease gun, so I carry just a couple ounces of GAA in a POL sample bottle..
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Sleepless
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Posted: 24 Jun 2013 at 7:39pm |
An alternative to carrying a bottle of wheel bearing grease is to install Bearing Buddies and just carry a small grease gun with a cartridge of bearing grease. Keep it wrapped up in a large freezer bag and there is never any mess or fuss. Plus, they indicate if the bearings need more grease or not. http://www.bearingbuddy.com/
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ThePinoyPodders
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Posted: 24 Jun 2013 at 7:30pm |
Thanks for the information guys!
I think we will be levelling that wheel with wood or paving stones for the winter and removing the Bal leveler. I like the idea of having a bottle of grease with us for the longer trips too! Thanks for the suggestion furpod:)
-ThePinoyPodders (Hubby)
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2013 Ford F-150
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