Slide-out controller location on 179 - found it!
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Topic: Slide-out controller location on 179 - found it!
Posted By: Ben Herman
Subject: Slide-out controller location on 179 - found it!
Date Posted: 13 May 2018 at 4:57pm
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In the interest of familiarizing myself with my new trailer, I went looking for the slide-out controller today. It wasn't under either of the ottomans in the dinette as expected, but was located below the fridge, behind the panel underneath the fridge. Just an FYI for anyone with a 179 looking for it. I know that others in the forum have reported that theirs was under the ottoman with the fixed bottom. Funniest thing that I found - FR assembler used padding to keep the drain line from the sink that runs under the fridge panel from rattling when water is running through it. They used - 5 infant-sized pampers! Wish I had my phone with me to take a photo. May need to pull the panel back off and document it. Wonder if that's standard spec material for padding at FR factory? At least they were unused
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Posted By: Larry-D
Date Posted: 14 May 2018 at 9:14am
| Padding and absorbent, two purposes in one. You know, infants don't stay in that size diapers long so you'll probably have to get larger diapers as the pod gets older. Think of the joy when its finally potty trained. |
Posted By: lgblau
Date Posted: 14 May 2018 at 12:00pm
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Hey Ben....Was your controller installed upside down, and at the very bottom, near the floor. ------------- Leonard🌵 2017/179 2017 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 14 May 2018 at 12:21pm
Yes that's right - conveniently located upside down and low so that I can't read anything on it
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Posted By: lgblau
Date Posted: 14 May 2018 at 12:29pm
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Figures, par for the course. I e:mailed Lippert, and they sent a link with good diagrams and pictures. I printed the one that applied and at least can see/read what to do. ------------- Leonard🌵 2017/179 2017 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 14 May 2018 at 1:45pm
If by chance you still have the link, would you mind posting it? Would like to tuck that information away in case ever needed...
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 14 May 2018 at 2:15pm
------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: Live2Camp
Date Posted: 14 May 2018 at 2:41pm
When push comes to shove, you can take digital photos and then rotate them  I like to print out stuff like that so I have it on paper in case all the power / batteries / etc. fail / run out of power / etc. ------------- 2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one) His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too |
Posted By: lgblau
Date Posted: 14 May 2018 at 4:25pm
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Ben. Text me your e:mail address at 928-486-8021, and I will send what Lippert sent me. ------------- Leonard🌵 2017/179 2017 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: lgblau
Date Posted: 14 May 2018 at 6:17pm
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What’s there to understand. When I voiced my disatisfaction with the R-Pod, and the apparent FR attitude,you all jumped on me saying “ you get what you pay for”. ------------- Leonard🌵 2017/179 2017 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 14 May 2018 at 6:23pm
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Igblau, "You All" is a big blanket. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: lgblau
Date Posted: 15 May 2018 at 1:36pm
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Sorry mcarter, that “blanket” did not include you. You, at least, know what I am talking about. ------------- Leonard🌵 2017/179 2017 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 15 May 2018 at 1:48pm
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:) ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 15 May 2018 at 3:59pm
If your perception of quality prevents you from enjoying your Pod my recommendation is to sell it and get what you want. We camp for fun, and you deserve joy like the rest of us. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: lgblau
Date Posted: 15 May 2018 at 5:24pm
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I’m sorry, I thought today was Tuesday, not Sunday... ------------- Leonard🌵 2017/179 2017 Ram 1500 |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 15 May 2018 at 5:33pm
| OK, I started the post and didn't mean to start another ruckus. If I could delete it I would - mod, you have my permission! |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 15 May 2018 at 5:45pm
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No ruckus, healthy discussion, at least it's lively:) ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |