Introduce Yourself: Wannabe Podder

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Topic: Wannabe Podder

Posted By: Tdflagg99
Subject: Wannabe Podder
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2017 at 5:26pm

Good Afternoon,

I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014, with a tow Capacity of 6200. I'm looking at a R-178 (2015). The owner says he has only used it 4 times and bought it new. Initially looks good, we extended the kitchen and the electronics seem to work. What should I inspect prior to making the offer? I'm mostly concerned that it sat for 3 years.

Thank you!

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Posted By: Kup-Pod
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2017 at 9:19pm

Hi, I just started pulling a 178 with my Santa Fe and it pulls it just fine, your Grand Cherokee would have no problem. I'd make sure you have trailer brake capability, a weight distribution hitch and a sway bar though.

Not sure if you're from an area where the winters are tough, but if so you may want to make sure that it was winterized properly and that all the plumbing is OK... both city water hook up as well as "tank" water to use the pump. You may want to run water into the gray and black tanks to make sure the monitors work and they flush out OK.

Hope it works out for you and you'll be able to enjoy it.

K&S

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2017 RP-178
2021 F150 5.0l
"Lead me on a level path"

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2017 at 10:06pm

+1 to the plumbing. Associated with that would be the hot water heater. If you can hook up to shore power and city water, I would try the hot water both on gas and electric. Be sure to pressurize the tank and bleed air before you turn on the heater.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2017 at 6:02am

Welcome to the group!! +2 on the plumbing

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: Bama Pod
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2017 at 7:02am

Don't forget the tires.

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Bama Pod
Huntsville, AL

2017 Ford F250
2017 Airstream 26U

Posted By: Tdflagg99
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2017 at 7:20am

Thank you all. I will check out the plumbing, tanks and tires. But I wonder about the seals. Out here in Eastern Washington it rains 9 months of the year. The interior did not smell, but where are the spots to check for dry rot?

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2017 at 3:31pm

Pull the mattress out, check your corners. Open up storage compartments both inside and outside and check the sides and floor for water leakage, will show dark stain marks on the luan inside the storage areas. Make sure your fridge works on both electric 110 and propane. I wouldn't worry about the battery end of the fridge, I used it one time before I knew better, took my deep cycle battery down to zero in less than 8 hours, never used it on battery since, and that was over 6 years ago. Another thing to do is have someone with a hose spray the top as well toward the windows while you are inside and check for wet or leaking areas. Again,after doing that check your storage areas and see if they are still dry.

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God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

Posted By: Pete Brayton
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2017 at 6:09pm

I would run the furnace and AC to make sure they work. Check the lights, stove, microwave and entertainment system too. On the outside I would check the seams between the side panels and the roof. Not a bad idea to look at the hitch, jack and power connector and check brake, running and turn signals.

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2021 Rpod 196
2013 Ford 150 V8

Posted By: HARLEYULTRA
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2017 at 3:51pm

Hi My name is Bill and I just purchased a new 179. I am towing with a 2015 Ford Explorer. I have only towed it for 550 miles. I have towed a lot and the Explorer with the tow package did fine. Will post picture as soon as I can. I only have had it for 3 days. Bill

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2017 at 5:13pm

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 179!!

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: HARLEYULTRA
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 3:32pm

Hello All: Is there any Podders around Venice FL. We are new to this. Bill & Sandy

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 8:11pm

Welcome and congratulations on your 179. My wife and I recently returned from a trip of over 3,000 miles. Some of that was in-and-around mileage not towing, but most of it was while towing with our 2010 Nissan Frontier. We really enjoy our 179. I hope you both have many fine trips and make many great memories with your 179.
I have done a number of modifications to ours, some of which may be useful to you with yours. See the link in my signature.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS