Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: It arrives next month!

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It arrives next month!

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Topic: It arrives next month!

Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Subject: It arrives next month!
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2017 at 4:45pm

I'm putting together a check list for when it arrives. Looking for any and all suggestions of what to look for.

I have a short list going.. Looking for what you have found that I should be looking for.

Of course the basic overall of the outside. Looking at all the seams.

Next is to purchase a small piece the runs through the canopy rail. I hear screws may not be fully seated.

Then comes the 'good old' debris I hear of in the compartments.

Yes, run through all the appliances, electrical and I hear the Bluetooth has had issues.

I'd like them to do a plumbing pressure test. Like to be sure of no leaks.

Please add to the list for me. I have one really good shot at getting issues taken care of.. As I except the unit.

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways
2017 Tacoma
http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build
2004 F150 My Overlander

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Posted By: RobnCari
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2017 at 8:24pm

Video record dealer walk through.

If you live in a cold climate have dealer winterize after pressure test.

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4WD AC
2018 RP 179

Posted By: Mcjclarks01
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2017 at 8:27pm

Congrats. Been waiting for ours as well. Dealer says 1-3 weeks now. However, FR or our dealer screwed up our fabric choice. They gave us slate which we detest. The dealer will need to fix it.

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2017 Nissan Pathfinder
RP-172 (on order)

Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2017 at 9:24pm

I am more convinced all the time that the dealer is a critical part of the purchase. We didn't have any of the issues that so many complain about such as loose fittings, debris in the compartments, things not hooked up or working. Our dealer went through our pod before we bought it and did an extreme walk through with us.

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

Posted By: RobnCari
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2017 at 9:36pm

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

I am more convinced all the time that the dealer is a critical part of the purchase. We didn't have any of the issues that so many complain about such as loose fittings, debris in the compartments, things not hooked up or working. Our dealer went through our pod before we bought it and did an extreme walk through with us.

Quietwoods RV?

Just curious.

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2006 Toyota Tacoma 4WD AC
2018 RP 179

Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 3:43am

No. Horn RV in Sheboygan. Quietwoods in Sturgeon Bay did a good job for me when I had a rodent chewed LP hose while in Door County. Quietwoods in Appleton was far less than helpful when I tried to buy a stabilizer jack.

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

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 5:39am

+1 with Keith -N-Dar your purchase and contact with the dealership is critical. Make them earn their sale and tow the line!

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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: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 2:56pm

I do need to look up the plumbing pressure test load, as in PSI. I've done this with each home I have purchased and still have the gauge (which I will bring) just in case.

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways
2017 Tacoma
http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build
2004 F150 My Overlander