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Topic: Water Tank

Posted By: snorris
Subject: Water Tank
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 6:06pm

Thinking about the 180 as my first time purchase. Just me and once in a while one other person. I see on the forums there has been problems with the water tank coming loose or breaking when being hauled down the road full. Most of my camping is done in forestry camp grounds, blm land, out in the desert etc. where I am often long way from water. Can not imagine they would build something where you could not fill the tank and go. Is this a valid concern? Hate to by it and then have to add to tank supports. Any advice appreciated.

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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 6:18pm

I cant speak for 180s. On my 178 I reinforced the tank rails with bolts vice sheet metal screws. I'm happy.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: snorris
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 6:29pm

They secured the tank rails with sheet metal screws??? If I buy the 180 I will replace with stainless bolts and fiber lock nut. Thanks for the heads up.

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2017 at 7:15am

I think standard they were 1"X14s. I replaced the screws I left with 11/4", DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. I added 1 bolt to every bracket, which also pulled them flush against the rails. I would at least check and ensure the brackets are flush against the frame rails.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: Winterpod
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2017 at 8:48am

Posted By: DavMar
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2017 at 9:58pm

Originally posted by mcarter

I think standard they were 1"X14s. I replaced the screws I left with 11/4", DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. I added 1 bolt to every bracket, which also pulled them flush against the rails. I would at least check and ensure the brackets are flush against the frame rails.

Photos???? A picture would be worth a thousand words. Smile

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Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
wonder dog.
2017 Rpod 180
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4
Lexington, NC

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 8:10am

I gave up on photos for this forum. A physical inspection will be self explanatory. Look at the one rail on each tank that is not welded to the frame rails. Ensure the screws are not loose and the tank rail is flush to the frame rail.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: snorris
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 1:51pm

Thanks to all for the info. If I purchase the RPOD will fix the tank problem and take care of some other options I have in mind.

Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 5:15pm

This is hardly a universal problem with pods. A few have had trouble, but mfar from all. If you are getting a new one it should be easy to have the dealer check the mount and repair as required. If they are not willing get another dealer.

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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers)
2011 R-Pod 177
2010 Ford F-150

Posted By: snorris
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 5:44pm

That was my take also. Figure you can not ask to many questions.