Silicone Spray and other Must haves for first trip
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Topic: Silicone Spray and other Must haves for first trip
Posted By: Carrie
Subject: Silicone Spray and other Must haves for first trip
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 9:32am
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Hi everyone....I'm making a list and checking twice cause I'm going to pick up our new RP-175 this coming Friday at CouchesRV in Ohio!! WOOOO HOOOO...can't wait!! So....I'm making a list of must haves for the trip...and silicone came to mind..and the ladder to put up the r-dome (being vertically challenged..haha). Is there a brand that is better to use than others? I did read that WD-40 is a no no....so I will steer clear of that. If ya'll have any thoughts about the must have's for this trip...let me know!!!  Biggggggggggggggggg smile!!!Can't wait!!! ------------- Carrie & Sharon Slipper Pod 2011 R-Pod 175 |
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Posted By: splante
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 9:41am
| Silicone is a must...as we found when trying to set up the dome...also make sure the screws in the track are fully in, ours were not we found out the hard way..we got silicone spray at Home Depot. |
Posted By: Butterfly_Lee
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 10:17am
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I would go for a three step ladder versus two. I'm 5'2" and can put up the R-dome my myself, just need a little foot stool in height to extend out the pole for a better fit. I have a two step which doubles as stairs to the upper bunk. But I can't reach the c_rail from the two step, and just got a cover which I think I will need to upgrade my height to a 4 step (will know more this weekend). If you will be camping on your return trip type "rv checklist for camping" in google and you'll have plenty of camping lists. Also I would get a box of disposable gloves from a auto place they work real well, are heavy duty and are cheaper because your buying like a hundred at a time. Oh! a nice beverage  (ur choice, i prefer wine) to Congratulate yourself after a day a towing and setting up, and getting your r-pod.Lee
 ------------- Still a work in progress, lots of pictures. http://podterfly.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: Carrie
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 1:50pm
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Hi Lee and Splante!! Ok...I just got back from Home Depot with my silicone spray and a box of gloves, a 3 step ladder and a TON of patience! I'm ready to tackle the r-dome! Excellent idea on the beverage!!! Some Merlot is certainly in order to celebrate!!! ------------- Carrie & Sharon Slipper Pod 2011 R-Pod 175 |
Posted By: nypod
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2010 at 8:32pm
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We put ours up the day we picked up the 177. I did the screw head checking and found a couple that needed to be seated. I used CRC silicone from Lowe's in generous amounts. I had several friends there and they were al happy to give advice. LOL Actually we had a lot of fun setting it up. I did a couple of tweaks to the outside openings. I filled the sharp edges and used a screw driver to flair it slightly. What a difference! Take a marker to get the 3 rods that go out from the POD to save work the next install. The forum has been a huge help for ideas and advice. |