Emergency parts on the road
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Topic: Emergency parts on the road
Posted By: Subzilla
Subject: Emergency parts on the road
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2018 at 8:22am
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Was pondering this next season of travel and in my constant effort to always be prepared, I was thinking about some possible on-the-road replacement parts to have on hand. The first thing that came to mind was the propane tank regulator. I already have spare water filters. Just wondering if anyone else carries items like these (I'm sure you do) and what else might be included in this list.....may not be much else. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2018 at 8:34am
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Unless you know you are not going to be near a place where parts can be purchased as needed, I see no need to try to carry a mobile workshop to cover every contingency. I do carry a tool kit. Parts can be purchased as needed. Sometimes parts go bad that you would never anticipate. I had a propane pigtail hose go bad. The internal valve stuck and was keeping adequate propane from flowing. I had to stop and purchase a new one. I would never have thought that the hose would go bad, but after I replaced the regulator and it still didn't work, I figured out it was the hose instead. A spare filter and spare fuses are lightweight so they can be carried without adding a lot of weight or taking up much space.
------------- 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 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2018 at 8:35am
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I've seen folks carry all sorts of stuff. I carry an extra hitch and ball assembly, I had one stolen once. I know someone who carries a complete hub assembly with brake. Mostly I carry tools and things like some extra wire, connectors, fuses, lug nuts, etc. I also have roadside assistance:) Other than normal stuff, additional hose and power cable, even spare propane tank not mounted on trailer. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2018 at 1:17pm
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We started carrying a battery charger after the converter broke on the road. Able to get to Sears, buy the charger and run it at campsites with electrical hookup. It saved the trip.
------------- OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2018 at 3:23pm
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+1 to Rich and Cindy, battery charger and small air compressor. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2018 at 3:26pm
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We carry a tool box, with fuses, wire, tire plugs, small compressor, (yes) a spare gas regulator, and some clamps and a few pieces of pecks tubing. I agree with Stephen pretty much any other stuff I can get at Wal-Mart or a parts or camping store. We also had a propane tank pig tail go bad on our 171, picked one up at a Lowes and all was good to go! We do have an extra anode rod and an extra heating element for the hot water heater ( have popped a couple of them) over the years. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2018 at 3:29pm
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If you really get in a jamb for parts and can't find a local retailer, you can order most of what you need from Amazon and similar sellers and get either1 or 2 day shipping. If you're at an RV park, have it delivered there. If you're out in the boondocks, you may be able to round up a UPS or FedEx office for delivery, or even a USPS general delivery to Bumpuck and pick the part up there. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2018 at 3:53pm
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Definitely a tool kit with sockets and screwdrivers as well as a small air compressor for airing up the tires. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2018 at 4:47pm
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Pretty simple here, tool kit, spare fuses and a hand tire pump. That is all. Have had pod since March 2011 and haven't had to replace anything while traveling. Now after saying that, maybe I will have to alter that statement this summer.
------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2018 at 5:00pm
 hopefully not! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: lgblau
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2018 at 5:37pm
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MCarter....Why the extra power cord. Don’t tell me yours was stolen. ------------- Leonard🌵 2017/179 2017 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2018 at 6:04pm
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Funny, nope not stolen - a bad experience with a motorhome and a over zealous campground mower. I have it so I carry it. May be an item I leave home this season, I keep it in my TV toolbox so it's not a bother. One of the reasons I went from motor home to travel trailer was the TV is transportation, when I had the motor home I had to use it as transportation or tow transportation. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: lgblau
Date Posted: 30 Mar 2018 at 6:12pm
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Thanks for the answer Mike. I too, am a motorhome convertee. Have had 4 different ones since 1995. Thought we had given up the road, but after staying in motels last year we thought better. Got a 2017 M 179 and are trying to learn all about TT’s and TV’s. Thanks for the quick reply. ------------- Leonard🌵 2017/179 2017 Ram 1500 |