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Topic: New to Trailering

Posted By: PodBarb
Subject: New to Trailering
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2017 at 3:30pm

Hi, About to do a trial camping near home. Have small drip from fresh water tank plug under tank. Plumber's tape or what? Thanks!

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2017 RPod 171
2017 Kia Sorento SX

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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2017 at 4:59pm

Welcome!

That would be a good first step. Sounds like you know your way around plumbing, at least a little bit.

How old is your cat? We travel with three kittens, two about 9 months old and the other about 6 months.

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2017 at 5:03pm

Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 171. I do and have used the plumbers tape.

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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: PodBarb
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2017 at 8:11pm

Hi, Glad to have this forum and the Pod. Just a little plumbing knowledge to make me realize I need to ask questions. Thanks for the reply. I have an old kitty, stray, about 13-15 years with medical issues. Hopeful that she can join me for awhile. Glad to know not everyone has a dog - but maybe in the future...

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2017 RPod 171
2017 Kia Sorento SX

Posted By: PodBarb
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2017 at 8:13pm

Thanks! I'm looking forward to the trial run. Plumber's tape wins, which is good to know. Will be camping near a dealer who can service under warranty if all goes downhill.

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2017 RPod 171
2017 Kia Sorento SX

Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2017 at 10:45pm

There should be a rubber washer in the drain cap, similar to a garden hose gasket. Make sure it's in there. Also, the drain plug caps for the hot and cold lines also have rubber gaskets.

They could fall out when taken off, and maybe not notice when putting back on, resulting in a drip or leak.

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2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler
2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD)
2013 VW Touareg TDI

Posted By: PodBarb
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2017 at 12:26am

Oh, Great info. I'll check the size out and get some anyway. I have the trailer in a storage place, so is hard to check out anything until I can get it hooked up at a campground. Thanks!

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2017 RPod 171
2017 Kia Sorento SX

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2017 at 8:18am

I removed my cap and put a valve on the drain, no more removing cap everytime I drain. Available at Lowes.

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

Posted By: PodBarb
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2017 at 5:02pm

Did this just screw in? I just emptied what looked to be a full tank of water the dealer put in, unknown to me. I'm taking the plug with me and will see if they have valves. Since I will store the trailer at times, I agree it would be nice to just turn a valve when emptying and sanitizing. Thanks!

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2017 RPod 171
2017 Kia Sorento SX

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2017 at 5:24pm

Originally posted by mcarter

I removed my cap and put a valve on the drain, no more removing cap everytime I drain. Available at Lowes.

How much lower is the valve than the plug? I would be worried about clearance issues if it stuck down too much,

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

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 05 Oct 2017 at 6:10pm

Couple inches - above axle - I have no issues, and much more convenient. Yes it screws on to current drain port. Pretty common mod for TTs.

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